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Technology and design benefitting individuals with disabilities and older adults in the local community
January 24, 2018    
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Perspectives is the newsletter of the Stanford course,
Perspectives in Assistive Technology.

Issues of Human Interface Design

This issue invites you to attend the next class session,
encourages your participation in the course's Assistive Technology Faire,
invites your attendance at a Tech Talk, and solicts early testers.

Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a Winter Quarter Stanford course - now in its twelfth year - that explores the design, development, and use of assistive technology that benefits people with disabilities and older adults. It consists of semi-weekly classroom discussions; lectures by notable professionals, clinicians, and assistive technology users; tours of local medical, clinical, and engineering facilities; student project presentations and demonstrations; an assistive technology faire; and a film screening. Organization of the coming year's course is underway, with the first class session in January.

Next class session of the twelfth season - Thursday, January 25th at 4:30pm:

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Issues of Human Interface Design
Gary M. Berke, MS, CP, FAAOP
Stanford Medical Center

Abstract: Gary will present some challenges of human interface design, using prosthetic limbs as the springboard for discussion.

Biosketch: Gary M. Berke is a prosthetist and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Prosthetics in Stanford's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery as well as the owner of Gary M. Berke Prosthetics / Orthotics in San Mateo. He has worked and lectured both nationally and internationally on prosthetic care and has authored multiple publications. He has a keen interest in investigating cost effective technologies that enhance the lives of those who use prostheses and orthoses daily.

Attend a lecture - The schedule of guest lectures has been finalized. Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:50pm and are open to the greater Stanford community. You are most welcome to sit in on any class sessions that interest you. You need not be a Stanford student and there is no required signup, enrollment, or charge. The class will meet in a large, tiered, accessible classroom on campus in the Thornton Center, adjacent to the Terman Fountain and near the Roble Gym, the same venue as last year. Here are the parking options, maps, and directions to the classroom.

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You are invited to participate in the Assistive Technology Faire - This sixth annual course event 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 bring assistive technology devices and information to display, demonstrate, and discuss. Please browse to the Call for Assistive Technology Faire Participants webpage and contact me if you would like to be a part of this event as a user or vendor of assistive technology products or services. Everyone is welcome to attend the faire.

The Faire will start at 4:30pm on Thursday, March 1st just outside the classroom, Thornton 110.

Here are Dave's and Arne's photos from last year's Faire.

Upcoming class sessions:

Upcoming Local Event

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Avenidas Generations Lab Tech Talk

The Avenidas Generations Lab invites you to attend a fireside chat with Dr. Manjula Waldron and Richard Adler as they examine "The Impact of Technology on Intergenerational Values and Morals".

When: Friday, February 9th from 11am to noon
Where: Cubberley Community Center, Building "I", Second floor, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Suite #I-2, Palo Alto
Admission: Ages 15 and above - Free

Solicitation for Early Testers

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C@irn

c@irn is looking for early testers of a platform for those with an avid love for the outdoors who have recently endured an injury or illness that affects their ability to move through the world.

The platform is envisioned to support a community of athletes and adventurers built on experience-sharing and mentoring where people can explore possibilities, get inspired by others, and share what they've learned.

If you are active or interesed in adaptive sports, please contact Graeme Rosenberg and check out their website.

Support the course - Funding in any amount for the course and student projects is always welcomed. Monetary gifts support approved project expenses, administrative costs, honoraria for guest lecturers, and the end-of-term celebration. Refer to the Team Project Support webpage for more information.

Email questions, comments, or suggestions - Please email me if you have general questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the course. Thank you again for your interest.

Dave

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