Computer Technology spinal cord injury

Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a voice activated software program.  As fast as you can speak, the software program is able to translate your vocalized words into written words.  This software allows physically disabled individuals the opportunity to use their voice to control and access the majority of all Microsoft software programs. There are many special features on the Professional Edition to make one's voice even more powerful, example adding voice commands.  I've programmed my Dragon NaturallySpeaking program to interpret the words "my e-mail address" as determined2heal@aol.com  The Professional Edition is the best program out there for the disabled community when it comes to voice activation software.

"Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 9 is section 508 certified, and offers complete hands-free use of the PC for users with disabilities. Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 9 also includes optional tools for network deployments, such as support for Citrix thin clients."

This software is perfect for school and reading books.  After scanning or downloading books on the Internet this software program reads the words out loud with a large selection of voices to choose from.  You can also take notes, highlight, view pictures, or find words on any page.This is a must-have software program.

With the flip of the switch you can change from speaking on the computer to talking on the telephone.  Through wireless technology you can roam throughout your house and talk on the telephone.

This is the newer version of the GN series of wireless headsets.  With the flip of the switch you can change from speaking on the computer to talking on the telephone.  Through wireless technology you can roam throughout your house and talk on the telephone.

This mouse is made by Kensington.  It is a wireless trackball mouse with four buttons that can control whatever you tell them to.  The ball in the middle controls the direction of the mouse on the screen.  I set my mouse buttons with the bottom left as my clicker, bottom right as my right-click, top left as my drag which with the click of the body holds the body down so that you can drag different objects or highlight words, and lastly the top right but in a use as a double click which double clicks the screen with one click.

This mouse is made by Kensington.  It is a trackball mouse with four buttons that can control whatever you tell them to.  The ball in the middle controls the direction of the mouse on the screen.  I set my mouse buttons with the bottom left as my clicker, bottom right as my right-click, top left as my drag which with the click of the body holds the body down so that you can drag different objects or highlight words, and lastly the top right but in a use as a double click which double clicks the screen with one click.

I use dycem with so many daily activities.  I consider dycem to be my third hand.  Whatever you put on it sticks to it.  It does not leave any sticky residue and is washable which is a plus because I use it underneath my plates when eating.

"Head Tracking technology is a device transmitting a signal from atop the computer monitor (or laptop), and tracking a reflector placed on the user's head or eyeglasses.

This hands free cursor control system is an assistive technology breakthrough for people with ALS, spinal cord injuries, and other people with disabilities who require a hands free keyboard and mouse alternative.

• Real time head tracking
• Built in dwell clicking
• Switch clicking capability
• On-screen virtual keyboard
• Compatibility with all recent windows platforms
• Fully customizable software"

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My state vocational program built this for me for my school work.

"Record phone calls and voicemail messages directly to your PC from any phone or phone system. You can even record room conversations, via the USB Blast's built-in microphone."

"The 5/8" diameter non-scratch plastic disc attaches firmly to lap tray, desk or table. 14" flexible tube forms to any position. Holds 3 mouth sticks (not included). Latex free."