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From: Stu.Turk@f26.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Stu Turk)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Software
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Date: 31 Jan 91 21:43:23 GMT
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 HS>  needs such that he could speak into and the computer could 
 HS>  translate/type it into the screen and hence files. He has lost 
 HS>  most his vision and this would open doors of opportunity for him 
 HS>  as he is a writer. Thank you, Hal
   
    What you are asking for is on the dream list of every computer using deaf 
and hard-of-hearing person.  Research is being done on such programs but they 
are not available yet.
   However, since you did not say that your friend cannot type, I believe what 
he wants is actually the opposite of what you describe.  Hardward 
(specifically, a speech synthesizer) and software (speech prgm's) are already 
commonly available for the blind and persons with low vision.  This equipment 
and a speech prgm will speak what he is typing or reading off the screen.
   I would think that a association for the blind in his area might be able to 
give him more information on speech synths or even have one he can listen to.  
Also you might check the BBS you are on and see if it carrys the BlinkTalk Echo 
as there is usually quite a few msg's about speech synthesizers and programs 
there.
 

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