May 19, 2006
Reactive Colours launches:
Innovative autism community software project Reactive Colours had its official launch the other day, and is now sporting a new website and numerous 'reactivities' to download and play online.
The project is designed to encourage individuals with autistic spectrum differences and learning disabilities to use computers, through which they can develop mouse, keyboard, programming and screen skills and deliberately emphasise the characteristics of computing that are of potential significance to people on the autism spectrum.
The project is based on open-source principles and intended to be more than just a free download. Interested people are encouraged to contribute their own programming skills to the project.
The input of people with autism and Asperger syndrome is particularly encouraged, as they are likely to have the best insight into what sort of activities will engage those on the autism spectrum.
Mind Hacks covered Reactive Colours last year where we interviewed project leader Wendy Keay-Bright about the development of the idea.
Link to Reactive Colours website and community.
Link to Reactive Colours project description.
Disclaimer: I am an open licensing advisor to the project.
