Rob PomeroyNov 25, 2022

Could I tempt you to boost this post, or get involved in a project to customise Linux for users with special needs/learning difficulties? I have two such children. Adults now (18). I want to do something for my boys and for people like them. 🙂❤️

I've already done a bit, using Ansible, with AlmaLinux and Ubuntu: https://github.com/robpomeroy/BrightOS

Please spread the word - I'm sure someone out there would love to get involved!

#SpecialNeeds #Linux #Education #NonProfit

GitHub - robpomeroy/BrightOS: This open source repository contains an Ansible playbook for customising Linux to help users with a learning disability.

This open source repository contains an Ansible playbook for customising Linux to help users with a learning disability. - GitHub - robpomeroy/BrightOS: This open source repository contains an Ansi...

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Show threadbityzNov 25, 2022

@robpomeroy from the issues list in the github repo, it appears the goal is to lockdown the distro, include some default packages, and make them readily available and easy to start.

I did a similar thing for my elderly mother using android on a tablet. If a touch screen is an allowable interface for your case, would you like me to try to dig up the notes on what I did?

Show threadRob PomeroyNov 26, 2022
@bityz By all means, thanks. I'm definitely open to ideas!
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@robpomeroy in having problems finding my notes (I may have to dig through old backups) so I'll tell you what I remember. First I decided to get a tablet with a sim card so she wouldn't have to worry about wifi or connecting. I pay the data bill and there is little for her to worry about.
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Show threadbityzNov 30, 2022

@robpomeroy

Second, I bought an induction charging stand that also holds the tablet upright so she can use it on the stand if she wishes. She has Parkinson's so I didn't want her to have to worry about plugging in a cord.

Show threadbityzNov 30, 2022

@robpomeroy
Finally, I followed a link something like https://hbcompass.medium.com/setting-up-a-tablet-for-a-low-tech-senior-c0b338bbbb44. I certainly installed teamviewer because she is remote and might need my help. I also installed a launcher to customize the desktop and control access to other apps. I looked into kiosk mode, but don't think it panned out.

I hope some of this might be useful for you. Good luck.

Setting up a tablet for a low tech senior - Heather Bryant - Medium

I wanted to share our setup and process in case it’s helpful to someone else. This is by no means the right or perfect way for this, it’s simply what we’re finding to work for us as we go along. The…

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Show threadRob PomeroyNov 30, 2022
@bityz Thanks so much for taking the time to write that down. Some great ideas there!