Expert Resources: voice control
These are the items that relate to voice control found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.
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Robin Christopherson | 06 Jan 2021Accessibility features highlighted in the new Alexa Accessibility Hub are helping people be more connected, entertained and independent.
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Alex.Barker | 28 Jan 2020AbilityNet's advice and information officer, Alex Barker, answers some of the commonly asked questions about stroke and technologyImagine for a moment that you were unable to use one side of your body. Your foot, leg, arm, or hand stop working. It could be temporary or permanent.
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Anonymous | 21 Aug 2019The NHS defines Multiple Sclerosis (MS) as a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm of leg movement, sensation or balance. There are three main types of MS; “Relapsing remitting MS”, “Primary progressive...
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13 frequently asked questions about how a computer can benefit people living with Multiple Sclerosis
Alex.Barker | 23 Apr 2018Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system. MS is a lifelong condition, usually diagnosed when people are in their 20s and 30, and can cause a wide variety of symptoms, including eyesight problems, fatigue, balance problems, altered sensations and cognitive issues. -
Alex.Barker | 20 Jun 2016Motor Neurone Disease is also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease (after an American baseball player). It affects the muscles in your body causing them to be weak. There is no known cure for this condition, but symptoms can be managed to help people to achieve the best possible quality of life....
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Mark Walker | 18 Sep 2015Northumberland-based Belinda Sidebotham was shown how to use her voice to control her computer by an AbilityNet ITCanHelp volunteer. She now uses her technology to keep in touch with family and friends."My ITCanHelp volunteer really appreciates that my computer access is my link to the outside...
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Alex.Barker | 24 Sep 2014Multiple Sclerosis is a lifelong condition which affects the central nervous system and the spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, vision problems and sometimes people with the condition can have cognitive issues too. Famous people with the condition include Jack Osborne and Jim Sweeney (UK...
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