The paper reports on an initial explorative study that inquired to the response of persons with profound and multiple disabilities in an interactive environment. Our goal was to explore the potentials of interactive environments for improving quality of life for people with special needs and those around them. In the study they were empowered within a volumetric non-invasive interface to actively experience gestural control of sonic events. Case studies exemplify the findings indicating a potential that can encourage social interaction and benefit user, carers, and family. Conclusions highlight evaluand significance to other interactive research such that when a state of flow is achieved both a new reality and state of consciousness are opportune.
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