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From: Eric.Bohlman@p1.f778.n115.z1.fidonet.org (Eric Bohlman)
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Subject: Request for information - communication aid programs
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Date: 30 Nov 90 05:06:16 GMT
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 LS> From: leeann@huxley.huxley.bitstream.com (Leeann Sack)
 LS> 
 LS> using an alphabet board, but she tires very quickly.  I'd like to
 LS> put together an electronic version of this, with a joy stick.  Does
 LS> anyone know of existing products that display an alphabet and allows
 LS> you to pick letters using a joy stick?  I'd like something that runs
 LS> on the PC.

Microsystems Software puts out some text composition programs that can use a  
joystick or trackball for letter selection.  Some of them have options for  
routing text to a voice synthesizer as well as serving as keyboard  
replacements.  Contact:

Microsystems Software
600 Worcester Rd.
Framingham, MA 01701
508-626-8511

They have a BBS at 508-875-8009; you can download demo versions (60 minutes at  
a time) of their software.
 

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