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.

  • Multiple Sclerosis and Computing

    Andrew.Manson | 21 Aug 2019
    The 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...

  • 13 frequently asked questions about how a computer can benefit people living with Multiple Sclerosis

    Alex.Barker | 23 Apr 2018
    Multiple 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.

  • Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Computing

    Alex.Barker | 20 Jun 2016
    Motor 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....

  • My computer is my access to the outside world

    Mark Walker | 18 Sep 2015
    Northumberland-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...

  • Using your computer after a Stroke

    Alex.Barker | 29 Apr 2015
    Imagine for a moment that you couldn’t use one side of your body.  Your foot, leg, arm, or hand all stop working - sometimes temporarily, sometimes permanently.  This is how a stroke might affect you. Strokes happen when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, or is blocked. It also might affect...

  • Multiple Sclerosis and computers

    Alex.Barker | 24 Sep 2014
    Multiple 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...