Institution: Astronomical Observatory – University of Valencia (Spain)
Primary Contact or Principal Investigator: Amelia Ortiz-Gil
Contact Information:
Observatorio Astronómico – Universidad de Valencia
Edifici Instituts d’Investigació.
c/ Catedrático José Beltrán,2
E- 46980 Paterna (Valencia)
Spain
amelia.ortiz@uv.es
Project Collaborators: Teresa Gallego, Antonio J. Peña, Monica Sperandio
Project Description: Open source program for communication for people with motor disabilities. It contains astronomical information and images for the users to read and enjoy.
Diversity Focus (Race, Gender, Disability, etc.): Motor disabilities
Project Publications and Disseminated Materials: The software is available from the project’s website. Contributors, translators and people interested on further developing it are most welcome.
Project Website: http://bit.ly/qRenD2
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