Welcome to this edition of Perspectives, the e-newsletter of the
Stanford course, Perspectives in Assistive
Technology.
What
is the course? - Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a
Winter Quarter course at Stanford that explores issues surrounding the design,
development, and use of assistive technology benefitting people with
disabilities and seniors. More information can be found on the course
website.
Invitation to attend - You are invited to attend
all class lectures. They will be held in the
Thornton Center - Classroom 110 on Tuesday
and Thursday afternoons at 4:15 to 5:30pm and are free and open to the
public.
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Invitation to participate in
the Assistive Technology Faire
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The Assistive Technology
Faire is a new event - scheduled for Thursday, February 21st - that will
provide an opportunity for students and community members to get an up-close
look at a variety of assistive technology devices.
Users of assistive technology
products as well as small companies and agencies serving individuals with
disabilities and older adults are encouraged to bring assistive technology
devices to display and demonstrate to Faire attendees.
Tables and electrical power
(on request) will be provided for participants outside of the course classroom
during the scheduled class time.
Please contact me if you
would like to participate in the Assistive Technology Faire and submit the
following information for the Faire webpage:
- Name of the assistive
technology device(s)
- Photo of the assistive
technology device(s)
- Name of manufacturer along
with webpage url
- A short description of the
device that includes what it is, what it does, who it benefits, and any special
features.
On the date of the Faire
(February 21st):
- Arrive at the
classroom at 4pm and plan to stay until
5:30pm or until it gets dark.
- Bring handout
material.
- Be prepared to provide
demonstrations of the device and explain its features.
- Be ready to answer
questions about the device: the problem it addresses, why the device is
superior to commercial products, specifics of the design/development process
pursued, and marketing information.
- Encourage students and
community members to try the device.
Please note that this is
meant to be an educational event rather than an opportunity for
sales.
See the current lineup of
participants on this course webpage.
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