Is Zackary aware that this creation is being utilized so that many other children like him can enjoy using the computer and, more specifically, the Internet?
Zackary's diagnosis is severe autism, and he shows very little response to outside communication. So to answer your question, Zackary seems to really love using the ZAC Browser. He opens it himself and uses it several times a day. However, it would be hard to tell if he understands that other children are benefiting from the application. But I can tell you that he does like seeing his picture on the ZAC Browser web page, and that touches me.
ZAC limits access to only approved content from across the Web, with an emphasis on games and activities that cater to autistic children. What is the approval process for this content?
All websites included in ZAC Browser are proposed by parents, teachers, specialists and reviewed by our People CD team.
If a website has content that it believes would fit into the ZAC model, how would its owner(s) go about proposing its inclusion in the browser?
All website submissions are made directly through our ZAC Browser Forum. Each submission goes through a review process that focuses on positive content, ease of usability for autistic children and overall simplicity.
Once a website is approved and added to ZAC Browser's content, what measures are taken to ensure that the site continues to adhere to the appropriate standards going forward?
The technology behind ZAC Browser continuously monitors any changes made within the allowed sites and will instantly remove any site that does not meet the criteria. The great part is that the user does not need to reinstall anything for these changes to affect their application.
What types of interactive learning tools are available through the browser?
ZAC Browser offers games, stories, songs and short video clips from television and movies. We have the capability to offer an unlimited number of selections in each category as long as each option meets our criteria and the ordering of the existing selections does not change.
