6.811/2.78/HST.420 Principles and Practice of Assistive Technology (PPAT)

PPAT owes its existence to the late Professor Seth Teller, who created and taught the subject in 2011, 2012, and 2013; his legacy continues at MIT.

Seth Teller

Honoring Seth Teller

PPAT was created and previously taught by the late Professor Seth Teller, who passed away on July 1, 2014.

MIT has created the Seth Teller Memorial Fund to Advance Technology For People With Disabilities to support research, education, and other innovations that advance and improve assistive technology for people with a range of disabilities.
MIT News published a wonderful tribute to Prof. Teller's impact at MIT
You can learn more about his work on his CSAIL personal website that he maintained during his life at MIT