Speech-Generating Devices There are many different speech generating devices (SGD) available with new technologies being released regularly. A thorough assessment following a feature matching process must be conducted as communication and physical access …
Quick Access & Low-Tech Tools Partner-assisted spelling The best time to learn any strategy is before it is needed. This is true for partner-assisted spelling too. Of course, it can be introduced at any time but we certainly encourage you to be proactive …
Access & Occupational Therapy What do we mean by ‘access’? When we talk about access we are really talking about how a person might interact with a device. Often people will “access” a computer using a keyboard and mouse, or “access” an iPad using a …
Command Macros Using command macros The professional versions of Dragon NaturallySpeaking offer the ability to create command macros. While a text macro will simply insert text, a command macro can enter text, execute keystrokes, record mouse movement, …
Learn about filter keys and key click from the Jay S. Fishman ALS Augmentative Communication Program.
Filter Keys & Key Click Filter keys is a program built into the computers operating system. Among other things, you can set filter keys to make a sound each time you hit a key on the keyboard. This can be helpful for people who find that they don’t always …
Learn from Jay S. Fishman ALS Augmentative Communication Program about using a Head Mouse.
Head Mouse Set up and use of the Head Mouse Extreme/Nano The Head Mouse Extreme and Head Mouse Nano are made by Origin Instruments. You can find more info on Origin's website as well as get tech support from the company. The way the Head Mouse works: The …
Learn about sticky keys from the Jay S. Fishman ALS Augmentative Communication Program.
Sticky Keys Use sticky keys to press keyboard keys "in a row" that you usually have to press together (like the shift key). To turn on/off sticky keys, press the shift key five times in a row. When you turn on sticky keys, you will get a "sticky keys …
Text Macros Using text macros Text macros are available in the Premium and Professional versions of Dragon NaturallySpeaking. A text macro is a customized command in which you program the software so that when you say one thing, it types something else. …