Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a Winter Quarter Stanford course - now entering its eighteenth year - that explores the design, development, and use of assistive technology that benefits people with disabilities and older adults. It consists of semi-weekly in-person discussions; lectures by notable professionals, clinicians, and assistive technology users; a tour of an accessible inclusive playground; student project presentations and demonstrations; and an Assistive Technology Faire. Check out the course website.

Important Date:

• Tuesday, January 9th - First class session of Perspectives in Assistive Technology

By the Numbers:

• 12 = Guest Lecturers
• 15 = Team Projects
• 38 = Pre-Enrolled Students
• 28 = -Enrolled Students
•   4 = Confirmed Participants for Perspectives of Stanford Students and Faculty with a Disability
•   4 = Confirmed Vendors for the Assistive Technology Faire

Student Enrollment - As of 12/01, 38 students have pre-enrolled and 28 have officially enrolled. Of those 28, 1 is a Freshman, 1 is a Sophomore, 6 are Juniors, 16 are Seniors, and 4 are Graduate students, with 24 opting to work on team projects. Enrollment is paused until another 7 students request enrollment which will result in 9 equal teams of 4 members.

Haas Center for Public Service - Cardinal Course Grant - I am pleased to announce that my Cardinal Course Grant proposal request was approved. The grant will fund honoraria for some guest lecturers, supplies and materials for student projects, and general course expenses.

Perspectives of Stanford Students and Faculty with a Disability - Several students have been invited to participate in a panel discussion in the Week 3 class session on Tuesday, January 23rd. They will talk about their disabilities, the challenges they have faced, why they chose to attend Stanford, their academic and career goals, and the assistive technology they employ to be successful students.

Product manufactuers and service providers are invited to participate in the Assistive Technology Faire - This twelfth annual course event is scheduled for Thursday, February 22nd and will provide an opportunity for students and community members to get an up-close look at a variety of assistive technology devices and learn about available services. Users of assistive technology products as well as small companies and agencies serving individuals with disabilities and older adults are encouraged to join in on this event. Browse to the Call for Assistive Technology Faire Participants webpage for more information and contact me to register.

Everyone is welcome to attend this event. Here is the current line up and slides from last year's Faire.