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

[Robert Jaquiss]

Hello:

     I suggest looking at the CSUN or ATIA exhibitors list. If memory 
serves, the web site for csun  is:

http://www.csun.edu/cod

Regards,

Robert

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" <david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us>
To: "'NFB in Computer Science Mailing List'" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 7:11 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Device needed to help a client communicate whocan't 
talk


> 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.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
>
> ----- 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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