[TOS] Developing Linux (Python-based) Apps for Autistic Students

[Don Davis]

Hello,

I know courses are in full swing. I have a (thought|offer|suggestion)
for a potentially very helpful programming project.


A non-profit that I work with occasionally is providing Linux based
computers to an Autistic resource center. Unfortunately, the resources
appropriate for students on the autism spectrum are a bit limited in
Linux. (This group evaluated Qimo and tried to run Zac Browser (through
Wine and Codeweaver) with little success.)

So far, one non-profit, one autistic resource center, a few autism /
education specialists, and a few possible Python programmers have
expressed interest.

If you / your classes / or someone you know might be interested in this,
please contact me off list.

So far, no grant proposals or IRBs have been filed. I'm hoping that we
can get into that once a few people have committed / expressed interest.


The center and students in question are described here:
http://linuxlock.blogspot.com/2011/09/autism-where-linux-falls-silent.html


Thank you for your time,

D Davis