Learning the basics of Dragon Naturally Speaking

Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition software by Nuance is like no other application of its kind. It enables the user to manipulate the computer entirely by voice. This program allows you to effortlessly compose documents, send emails, and surf the web among many other things. What makes Dragon more reputable than its competitors is its capacity to be almost one hundred percent accurate and work on a myriad of different platforms that are compatible with all types of technology. The three predominant features the assistive technology has to offer is speech to text, text to speech and recognition of voice commands.

Dragon facilitates individuals with an array of disabilities by ameliorating their weaknesses and focusing on their strengths. By opening the door to many different opportunities, it allows people with disabilities to get the most out of life. Depending on your disability you can use Dragon in a multitude of ways. It can help as an alternative to typing, spelling, and reading text you have dictated.  Dragon is compatible and convenient it’s widely used in schools, nursing homes, offices, and hospitals.

Since I’ve been using this software, I became more confident and self-reliant in my skills and abilities. It has allowed me to effortlessly articulate my thoughts freely, helping me become an avid writer. One of the features that I find most paramount is its ability to accurately edit and make corrections. From my ongoing experience with the software, I can honestly say that doing work is no longer an austere task, but a pleasure that I look forward to every day. I highly recommend this program to anyone who is interested in assistive technology. 

Click her to watch someone using Dragon first hand!
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Voice Recognition Month

After a busy summer of work and play, we are ready to blog away! Over the next few weeks, we will explore some of the exciting new changes in voice recognition.

This week the focus is on using your voice to type text on the iPad - which is what I am doing right now!

 

The new iPad has voice recognition built-in, so it is available in most apps that use the standard Apple on-screen keyboard! While you still need wireless access to dictate, the new iPad processor is faster and therefore more accurate. The iPad 1 and 2 requires dictating into the free, Dragon Dictation app and then cutting-and-pasting text into desired apps. Dictating directly into an app is not just a matter of convenience, it allows for a broader range of accessibility options. For example, you can now dictate in any font size which not only improves visual access, but also makes editing easier when using the touch screen. Use of larger font sizes is highly beneficial since there are no voice commands to select or correct text on iDevices. While this can create a physical challenge for some folks, removing commands can simplify the process for others.

I have dictated this entire blog using the built-in microphone on the iPad, with greater than 95% accuracy. If you have an unusual vocal style, are working in a noisier environment or simply like to move while dictating, you can use an external microphone to get similar results. Click/Touch here for great advice when using an external microphone

In the next few weeks we will discuss recent advances in voice recognition for Windows and Mac users.

 

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