One of the biggest is Dragon Dictate, but I think it's only for Intel processors, not Macs.  You didn't say, but I suppose the school will be providing her with a Windows laptop?

There are other voice recog software packages out there; one good resource would be an assistive technology office in your state, usually via Voc Rehab or Office for Indpendent Living (here in NC).  They can evaluate Sarah and her needs and make recommendations, and it's usually free.

Kat


-------Original Message-------
From: Joy Liebeskind <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 06/06/03 10:56 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Voice input software

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> looking for some advice. Sarah is interested in trying voice input
software on her computer. Actually the school is buying her a laptop-so
we are trying to look at all options & what hardware we need to run the
software which will hep her the most. Currently she uses a Mac with
Write out oud, co-writer & co-reader. She uses Appleworks. types  1
handed & can run spell check. She uses the word prediction some- more at
home where I keep expanding it, but at aschool no one bothers.

can any one tell me what they use-how hard to learn, and what evel of
editing skills you need for it. ?      thanks   joy   sarah is 15, but
functions more on about a 3-4 th grade level although she is at the High
school
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