Winter Quarter 2008 Course Announcement:

ENGR110/210: Perspectives in Assistive Technology

with Professor Drew Nelson
and David L. Jaffe, MS
Winter Quarter, Tuesdays 4:15pm - 5:05pm
Location: Meyer Forum (Meyer Library, Room 124)

Invitation to Attend


Please join us for a series of lectures that will explore issues surrounding the development of assistive technology for people with disabilities. These weekly one-hour lectures will be presented by notable professionals, clinicians, and people with disabilities. They are open to the Stanford community and all interested parties.

The class meets on Tuesday afternoons from 4:15pm - 5:05pm in Stanford's Meyer Forum (Meyer Library, Room 124)

On-campus parking does not require a permit after 4pm. Please refer to the maps for parking options.

Please let me know if you require a special accommodation.



Lecture Schedule

Date Topic
January 8th

Introduction to Assistive Technology

January 15th

Universal Design & Designing for Accessibility

January 22nd

Gary Karp's Life on Wheels

January 29th

From Alzheimer's to Physical Disabilities: Case Studies in Context Aware Access

February 5th

Creative Problem Solving: Balancing Planning and Improv

Needfinding: The Heart of Human-Centered Design

February 12th

Patentability and Infringement - Debunking the Common Myth

February 19th

Design Challenges in Assistive Technology

The Ethics of Research in Human Subjects: Elements of Informed Consent

February 26th

Designing Beyond the Norm to Meet the Needs of All People

March 5th

The Transdisciplinary Team: Bridging the Gap between Consumers and Products in Rehabilitation Medicine

March 12th

Student Design Proposal Presentations


Updated 04/16/2008

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