[nfbcs] Device needed to help a client communicate who can't talk
Mike Freeman
k7uij at panix.com
Thu Aug 19 01:54:53 UTC 2010
Many years ago, the Boston Children's Hospital built a version of the
DECtalk external synthesizer that worked with a keyboard to provide a "voice
board" -- essentially what you're after. Obviously, that version of the
DECtalk is no longer being made but that might be a place to start.
What you essentially want is what Steven Hawkings uses.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Barber" <Michael.Barber at blind.state.ia.us>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 1:01 PM
Subject: [nfbcs] Device needed to help a client communicate who can't talk
> [*] Hello: We have a client who cannot speak but can hear just fine.
> We're looking for some kind of device to help the client communicate with
> people. It seems to me that some time back I heard of a device where the
> client typed on a keyboard and then what they typed was spoken. What I
> can't remember is if it was software for a computer or if it was a
> standalone device.
> [*]
> Right now, the client is thinking of using a cell phone with Mobile Speak
> or Talks and just writing text messages.
>
> Anybody have ideas?
>
> Cordially,
> Michael Barber
>
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