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Project Invent needs your input to partner and creating Assistive Technology!

7/9/2018

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We're Project Invent, an organization that teaches high school students how to use design and technology to solve real-world problems. We pair teams of students with individuals who face unique everyday challenges and pose those as opportunities to design new technologies. Students have designed everything from fall detectors for senior citizens to smart wallets to help the blind detect bill denominations. If you're interested in sharing your stories, inspiring youth, and creating powerful learning experiences for high school students, we would love for you to become a community partner. 
 
You can see examples of student work here: www.projectinvent.org 
You can also see more about what being a community partner means here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1prchJJBcFWTkIor_PiiwSSaN_vhz1Jkq/view?usp=sharing
 
Contact us at hello@projectinvent.org if you're interested in getting involved. Thank you!
 

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Stanford University's Perspectives in Assistive Technology course is seeking student project suggestions

7/2/2018

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Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a 10-week course that explores the
design, development, and use of technology that benefits people with
disabilities and older adults.

In this course, students from many academic disciplines learn about disability,
assistive technology, and rehabilitation from guest lecturers and field trips to
local medical and engineering facilities.

Students also have the opportunity to work on projects that would benefit people
with a disability and older adults in the local community. Through these project
efforts, they learn and practice how to work in teams, engage with the local
community, solve problems through a engineering design process, practice oral
and written communication skills, exercise critical thinking, and gain
confidence in their abilties - all important as they transition from students to
professionals.

Projects typically address difficulties in performing tasks such as working,
learning, moving, communicating, accessing products (including computers), and
daily living activities such as creative expression, cooking, cleaning, and
pursuing happiness. Projects that explore design concepts that improve
diagnosis, therapy, and rehabilitation are also pursued.

At this time, I am searching for interesting student project suggestions that
would address a challenge experienced by a individual with a disability or an
older adult or the people who care for them. I would appreciate any project
suggestions you might have.

This is an excellent opportunity to have bright students work on team projects
that address long-standing problems experienced by people in the local
community.

Here is a webpage that has more detail about what I am looking for:
http://www.stanford.edu/class/engr110/projectideas.html

Please contact me if you have projects to suggest or would like more information
about the course or project requirements.

Thanks so much - take care,

David L. Jaffe

Course website:
http://engr110.stanford.edu

 "If you have suggestions or questions, please contact Dave Jaffe, the course instructor, at davejaffe@stanford.edu"

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Menlo Park Emergency Prep Recap

7/2/2018

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Menlo Park Emergency Preparedness Day presented  by The Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities 

PLAN Now. WORK Together. BE Ready.

Join us for a FREE Emergency Preparedness Event for seniors and individuals with disabilities!
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  • Meet with local first responders
  • Raffle for 3-day emergency kits
  • Enjoy light refreshments
  • Goodie bags for the first 100 guests

Contact us at CIDEmergencyPrep@gmail.com or 650-645-1780 ext 115 if you need any accommodations for disability or language for the event.
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