CMPE 80A: Assistive Technology and Universal Access

Instructor: Roberto Manduchi
Class Hours: MWF 9:30 to 10:40 pm
Room: E&M B206
Office: E2 327
Office Hours: W 1:30-3:30pm
Email: manduchi@soe

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Announcements

  • 3/1 - Quiz 2 will cover the material covered in Homework 2 and 3, i.e., the material in the class notes of 1/29, 1/31, 2/2, 2/5, and 2/26.
  • 2/27 - Homework 3 is out! (see the Assignment/Project page)
  • 2/26 - New information about grading posted here.
  • 2/19 - The solutions of Homework 2 are out (see the Assignment/Project page)
  • 2/18 - Please check out the Assignment/Projects page with new information about the assignments.
  • 2/18 - The 2nd Quiz will be given in class on Mon., Mar. 5. I will let you know in time what material is covered by the Quiz.
  • 2/8 - Homework 2 is out! Check the Assignments page. Due 2/16 in class.
  • 1/31 - Are you interested in becoming a tutor for a student in this class? Then please email the Learning Support Services staff at learning_center@ucsc.edu or akinder@ucsc.edu.
  • 1/31 - We will have the first Quiz on Monday, February 5, 9:30-10:00am 10:00am-10:40 am
  • 1/29 - Homework 1 is out! Check the Assignments page. Due 2/1 in class.
  • 1/21 - Don't miss Bob Kibrick's guest lecture on Accessible Voting of Jan. 22!
  • 1/1 - Welcome to CMPE 80A! Announcements related to the course will be posted here. Please check this page frequently.

General Description

  • This course presents an overview of human-centered technology and of its potential for increasing the quality of life and independence of disabled individuals. A substantial portion of the course is devoted to studying physical, psychological and psychosocial aspects of disability. Topics covered in class include: diversity and integration, legislation, accessibility, and universal design.

Syllabus

  • The disabled community. Diversity and integration: history, social perception. The Independent Living movement.
  • Legislation and the Americans with Disability Act.
  • The physiology and psychology of disability: mobility, sensorial, cognitive.
  • Assistive Technology (AT) for independent living: mobility, sensory aids, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), environment control.
  • Universal computer access. Multi-modal human-computer interaction. Web accessibility.
  • AT in the classroom and in the workplace.
  • Home and urban environments for all types of abilities. The principles of Universal Design.
  • The economics of AT. The interplay of mainstream and AT technology development. Case studies from the industry.

Course Information

  • Textbook:
    • There is no required textbook for this class. Related resources (articles, web pages) will be posted here.

  • Required reading:

  • Attendance:
    • Attendance to the class is mandatory. Up to three absences are allowed without justification. If you need to miss class more than three times, please contact me.

  • Grading
    • Homework: 35%
    • Quizzes: 35%
    • Project: 20%
    • Book report: 10%

If you qualify for classroom accommodations because of a disability, please submit your Accommodation Authorization from the Disability Resource Center (DRC) to me during my office hours in a timely manner, preferably within the first two weeks of the quarter. Contact DRC at 459-2089 V, 459-4806 TTY.