ENGR110/210: Perspectives in Assistive Technology
Taught by David L. Jaffe, M.S., this course explores the design, development, and use of technology that benefits people with disabilities and older adults.
- Semi-weekly lectures, presented by notable professionals, clinicians, and individuals with disabilities, are open to the Stanford community and anyone interested in attending. Please refer to the lecture schedule for guest speaker information and topics.
- The course website contains information from the past 15 years of the class including the syllabus, lecture material, and photographs.
Stanford Resources & Opportunities
Stanford Research Centers
Stanford Autism Center
The Stanford Autism Center is a center within Stanford Children's Health dedicated to providing care and advancing research for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The center provides research and training programs, community events, and support for parents of individuals with ASD.
- Autism Research Studies at the Stanford Autism Center
- Contact: earchiba@stanford.edu
Stanford Neurodiversity Project
The Stanford Neurodiversity Project is a special initiative of the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences with a mission of highlighting the strengths of neurodiverse individuals and providing them the support they need to succeed.
- Neurodiversity Clinic: Specialty clinic providing evidence-based treatment to adult patients with neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Peer Mentor Program: Pairs neurodiverse freshmen with upperclassmen mentors to help them navigator their first year at Stanford.
- Neurodiverse Student Support Program: A comprehensive academic year support program.
- For additional questions regarding the Neurodiverse Student Support Program and/ or the Peer Mentor Program, please contact: stanfordneurodiversityproject@stanford.edu
- Director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project & Neurodiversity Clinic, Dr. Lawrence Fung MD, PhD: lkfung@stanford.edu
Stanford Office of Accessible Education (OAE)
- The Stanford Office of Accessible Education is working to remove all barriers preventing students with disabilities from fully participating on campus with their peers.
- Contact: oae-contactus@stanford.edu
- Student opportunities: Student Service Provider at the OAE
Student Organizations
SenseConnect
SenseConnect is an organization/ cardinal commitment at Stanford that provides resources to students interested in supporting efforts to combat and advocate for hearing loss.
- Contact: jwagner4@stanford.edu
Disability & Caregiving Club at Stanford GSB
The aim of the Disability & Caregiving Community is to cultivate a disability-oriented community at the GSB that is inclusive, accessible, and well-informed. Membership is confidential and open to students with disabilities, caregivers and allies.The Club's vision includes the following three objectives:
- Create a community where students with disabilities, caregivers and allies can connect, express themselves, and feel a sense of belonging
- Organize events and workshops to raise awareness about disability and caregiving related issues, promote understanding, and advocate for inclusion
- Collaborate with GSB community (administration, student association) to identify and address accessibility issues.
- Contact: Batu Demir batuhan@stanford.edu
Disability Community (DisCo) Space
The Disability Community (DisCo) Space at Stanford University, provides a space for those with disabilities at Stanford to express themselves and establish community. The DisCo space is open daily from 9am - 12am.
- Email: discospace@stanford.edu
- Address: 563 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA 94305
- Mailing List: disability-space@lists.stanford.edu
- Instagram: @DisCoStanford
Stanford Initiatives & Alliances
Stanford Disability Initiative
Stanford Disability Initiative is a group aiming to increase inclusion and education for the disabled community at Stanford.
- Contact: disability.access@stanford.edu