“Do your shopping from the comfort of your armchair!” This is what we are so often told, as apparently it’s easier!
Apart from the fact that I like going to town, this mantra from the e-commerce age isn’t always true for all of us, all of the time. Although I am very computer literate (I rely … Read more about ‘Do your shopping from the comfort of your armchair!’
You can use Speech Recognition Software with almost any application
If you have difficulty manipulating a mouse because of a physical disability, you might find browsing the Internet difficult. Dragon labels each of the hyperlinks with a number so all you have to do is call out the number and it clicks on the link for … Read more about ‘Guest blog - Speech recognition: things you might not know’
Children can’t use it. The reason given for this is that their voices are too high! This is rubbish and I started using speech recognition when I was 9. The technology has developed a lot so it should be even easier now.
When using it you have to talk REALLY LOUD! When I was at … Read more about ‘Guest blog - Speech recognition: dispelling the myths’
The main problem with speech recognition is that although many charities are advising dyslexics to use the software, it does not specifically cater for a dyslexic market. As far as I can tell, the program is aimed at the office worker market.
When you first install your speech recognition software you need to complete the training … Read more about ‘Guest blog - Speech recognition: dealing with the problems’
Due to my dyslexia and dyspraxia, I find handwriting impossible. This made essay writing at school incredibly frustrating as I wasn’t able to get all my ideas down and subsequently scored terrible marks.
I tried learning to touch type but this was a long and gruelling process and I could only type short paragraphs before the … Read more about ‘Guest blog - Speech recognition: talking the talk’
