[Nfbc-info] Fwd: Voice Options Speech Technology Program

[EverHairston]

Ever Lee Hairston, President
National Federation of the Blind of California
H: 323 654.2975
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From: "Xavier, Joe at DOR" <Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov>
Date: January 12, 2017 at 8:28:39 AM PST
To: "Xavier, Joe at DOR" <Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov>
Subject: Voice Options Speech Technology Program

 
 
From: Voice Options [mailto:noreply at voiceoptions.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:32 PM
To: Xavier, Joe at DOR
Subject: New: Voice Options Speech Technology Program
 

Introducing the Voice Options Pilot Project California Speech Technology Program.

We are excited to announce the launch Voice Options, California Speech Technology Program. Voice Options is a statewide pilot program offering iPads with speech applications to people with disabilities for demonstration, short and long-term loan via 10 demonstration centers throughout the state.

The project is funded by the California Public Utilities Commission and administered by the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers.

Using an iPad with a speech application may make being understood easier and allow people with speech language disabilities to speak independently. Speech applications designed for iPads will allow users to control an alternative voice. Users enter what they want to say on the iPad, and it is voiced through speakers.

Who qualifies for a demonstration 
and short-term loan?

Californians who are not able to speak or have difficulty speaking may borrow iPads with speech applications to determine if using an iPad increases their ability to communicate. All Voice Options iPads are equipped with the following speech apps:


Individuals may borrow an iPad for up to 30 days to determine if using a speech app increases their ability to communicate. If the user determines a speech app on the iPad works well for them, they may apply for a long-term loan of the device with their favorite speech app. Long-term loans require a verification of disability status by a designated professional.

Individuals can participate in this program by visiting one of 10 Demonstration Centers in the following cities: Redding, Sacramento, Grass Valley, San Jose, Salinas, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Santa Ana, San Bernardino and San Diego, or by visiting:

VoiceOptions.org (800) 390-2699 / (800) 900-0706 TTY info at voiceoptions.org


Vocie Options
1000 G Street #100 • Sacramento, CA 95814
(800) 390-2699 / (800) 900-0706 TTY
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