How many have some difficulty at times communicating on the computer when tremors are bad?
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Communication throughyour computer
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To everyone who does Try an IPAD it has an unbelievable control even when my tremors are at their worst!!! the screen allows me to get to the letters I want without hitting 6 other letters along the way because my hand is twitching and is hitting them on the way. It gives me away to continue to communicate when before I would be fustrated and at times get depressed. I have written to the Apple Corp. to make them aware what a help this is to people like me and that they could be helping so many more, but some can not afford them , if they are willing to help to contact the movement with a way to get in touch . I am hoping it will help . My whole family sent letters that is 30 it might make a difference.
Most of the newer computers are equipped with a program that translates your spoken word into text making it almost hands free. If your computer does not have this program there are several out there you can buy, for example: Nuance Dragon Naturally Speaking 11.5 Home Headset Full Version can be found on eBay for about $50.00. There are a few kinks in the programming but nothing you can't get around or fix. Well worth the $ for those who are "keyboard challenged"!
jupiterjane
hii have PSPand shall need theAPPLE PROLGOUETOGO app which is great already 4 convertign text into speech
I HAVE EBEN PROVIDED WIHT AN IPAD FO ROHTIS BYT HE LOCAL TECHNOLGY CNETRE
as speech will become a real problem fo rme
THE IPAD IS GREAT FOR THIS
AN D I SHOULD WRITE TO APPLE ABOUT IT TOO
LOL jiLL
what is an ipad and what does it do. I am having some difficulty with my hands to type. i tried a "voice dragon" but found it an bit difficult to understand.
I pad is through Apple corp it is a tablet like computer light weight and has the ability to give people with tremors the control on the touch screen that is wonderful.
The voice actovation systems only works for people who do not have speech difficulties, that is why the apple I Pad is so good , it give these people a continued chance to communicate, to those they love and want to stay connected with.
Hi i agree.
The iPad has a great app PRologuetogo which wll b Grreat when i can no longer speak
Google it Andy can find ifnit might b ok 4 u
Lol Jill
Great information. I hope I can get one soon.
THe new IPAD has a built in microphone that does not need training like the Dragon Dictate program, but my husband finds that you have to speak very clearly and slowly with no background noise. Dragon Dictate takes some training to get the program to know your voice, and does lots of commands-worth looking into for hands free dictation.
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