Expert Resources: voice recognition


These are the items that relate to voice recognition found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • 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...

  • Helping unravel technology problems

    Mark Walker | 18 Sep 2015
    Despite being paralysed from the neck down Sean Kelly is a busy AbilityNet ITCanHelp volunteer, helping to find solutions to technical problems experienced by people with disabilities.

  • Voice recognition software helps Jackie deal with her back pain

    eromMaintenance | 17 Jun 2015
    Colleagues seeing Team Leader Jackie roaming the office with her headset on have little idea that she has suffered back pain for many years. Using voice recognition software gives her the confidence to get up and walk around at regular intervals, whilst still hitting her targets.

  • Parkinson's and Computing

    Alex.Barker | 04 Apr 2014
    As it is Parkinson's Awareness Week in April we thought we would write a blog to show people who have the condition how easy it is to use their computer.

  • Dyslexia and Technology

    Alex.Barker | 12 Jun 2012
    Dyslexia is a condition that affects the learning processes involved with reading, spelling and/or writing. It is estimated that dyslexia affects approximately 1 in 10 people with 1 in 25 being classed as severely dyslexic. It is what we now recognise as a neurodiverse condition. Neurodiversity...

  • Voice Recognition - An Overview

    Alex.Barker | 12 Jun 2012
    This factsheet provides an overview of how you can use voice recognition. It can be used to control smart homes, issue commands to phones and tablets, set reminders and interact hands free with personal technologies. The most significant use is for the entry of text without having to use an...