[nfbcs] Device needed to help a client communicate who can't talk

[Hyde, David W. (ESC)]

Now doesn't Steven Hawking use something like that? I seem to remember it. Also, and I'll have to look up the contact information, there is at least one company that produces augmentative communication devices. I am not sure how advanced they are though.

 

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From: nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 8:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Device needed to help a client communicate who can't talk

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

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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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