For the best overview of digital recorders and their accessibility, check
out the interview Boston vicug leader Tim Cummings had with Michael Lang on
the Blind Cool Tech Podcast.  Very well edited with great questions.  Highly
informative.

Kelly


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Clark" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 8:06 PM
Subject: Digital Recorders and Speech to Text Programs


>I am considering purchasing a digital recorder for my employment in case
> management.  I would like to record notes on the recorder, transfer them
> to
> my desktop, then use a speech to text program such as Dragon Naturally
> Speaking or ViaVoice to translate the voice recording to text.
> Has anyone or accomplished such an endeavor using JAWS for Windows?  Any
> recommendations concerning a digital recorder?  How about speech to text
> programs, which is the better software package?  Accessibility is an
> issue,
> but I might be able to manage using my aide for the transfer process.
> Any suggestions will help, thanks in advance.
>
> Jeff
>
>
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