Stanford Seminar - Making "Making" Accessible

Explore the intersection of assistive technology and maker culture in this Stanford seminar. Delve into user collaboration methodologies, the PAD (Prototyping and Design) Lab, and the definition of assistive technology. Learn about sharing 3D designs on Thingiverse and teaching 3D printing to clinicians. Discover approaches to teaching high-tech employable skills and designing with familiar tools. Gain insights on choosing the right equipment, considering size and materials, and understanding the importance of time as a resource. Examine the potential for maker employment in the field of assistive technology.

Introduction.
Methodology: User Collaboration.
PAD: Prototyping and Design Lab.
What is Assistive Technology?.
Sharing 3D Designs on Thingiverse.
Teaching 3D Printing to Clinicians Graduate Intro Physical.
PT Graduate Design Exercises.
Teach High-Tech Employable Skills.
Time is Most Expensive Resource.
Design with Familiar Tools.
Choose the Right Equipment.
Size Matters.
Materials Matter.
Maker Employment.