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Typing-Impaired TVCH Member Needs Help

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Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Friday, February 23, 2007 - 8:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
For those of you who don't read Baby's member folder, here is a bit of background: Baby is in her 50's, was born with spina bifida, has already overcome more adversity than most of us will encounter in our lifetimes. She lives alone but is housebound. She is more cheerful, optimistic, and inspiring than any ten of us here put together.

Baby's health has been in decline lately, and although TVCH is a lifeline for her, it takes a very great toll on her wrists to type. She now has a home visiting nurse who realizes Baby needs to be online for her socialization. The nurse has inquired about getting a computer where she could use her voice instead of typing.

Perhaps I should add that Baby doesn't have big bucks, okay maybe not much bucks at all. I am not even sure she now has a computer. She might have WebTV.

Does anybody have any ideas for Baby? On the voice recognition thing. She has already had suggestions about gel wrist rests, etc.

Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Friday, February 23, 2007 - 9:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
juju, ya need to get baby in touch with nino. nino uses a voice recognition program. don't know about the other way around though.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Friday, February 23, 2007 - 10:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Sending Baby love and hugs!! I agree with Landi, contact Nino

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Friday, February 23, 2007 - 10:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I know you can get Dragon's Naturally Speaking for about $30 and there are other voice recognition softwares out there also.

Seamonkey
Moderator

09-07-2000

Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 12:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Baby doesn't have a computer but has web tv so it has to work with that OR maybe they will pop for a computer with the best voice software for her.. also then she could use some ergonomic mouse/mouse type device that might help..

Chiliwilli
Member

09-04-2006

Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 2:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
Does she have a way to pay for it or should we take up a collection?

Nino
Member

09-20-2004

Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 3:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nino a private message Print Post    
Hey, Juju,

I know about the Dragon Dictate programs, but I've never actually used one. I'm able to type my posts/emails. My screen reader speaks each letter I type, so I can tell if I make a mistake, unless I'm typing too fast to hear each letter. I always proofread posts before sending them, though.

I'm not sure if any of the speech recognition software works with Web TV. Baby may need a new computer that has enough memory to use Dragon.

Here in Texas, the Commission for the Blind provides many people with a computer and the necessary software. Perhaps there's a state commission for disabled people where Baby lives. I'm sure if the proper people were to hear of Baby's plight; she could get some financial help. There's always a lot of red tape to contend with, but it would be well worth it if Baby could get a computer and Dragon!

Sorry I couldn't be more help here!

My prayers and positive thoughts remain with you, Baby!

Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 8:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I don't know if Dragon or the other programs work with Web TV. They usually require an application be installed.

Maybe someone here has a computer they can donate to Baby? And then we can get her the software she needs?

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 8:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Where does Baby live?

Jimmer
Moderator

08-30-2000

Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 8:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I'm not sure where the technology is at today but in the past you needed a high powered computer to work with voice recognition technology.

Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 9:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
At work our ewd (employees with disabilities) use Dragon which speaks to people, voice recognition, and a program called Jaws which also speaks the text but you still have to type with Jaws. And yes they work with computers but I don't think you need high speed but I'm not sure.

Retired
Member

07-11-2001

Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 1:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Retired a private message Print Post    
Baby lives in Michigan. Maybe when Babyruth (she also lives in Michigan) gets back from Mexico she might know Michigan law as far as the disabled go. I'm sure Baby would need a computer for voice recognition software. WebTV wouldn't work. I'd be happy to contribute to a collection if the state doesn't supply her with a computer.

Baby
Member

01-08-2006

Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 1:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Baby a private message Print Post    
OH, YOU GUYS!

Just reading this now and honestly don't know what to say except THANK YOU and I love you all for your kind words, good thoughts and trying to help me figure this whole dang puter problem out! All of the feedback on ideas (things that I can check out) are very much appreciated cause this little lady doesn't know a dang thing about puters!

Right now, I guess I am just trying to find out any info I can get my hands on so I can let Carol, my nurse, know. Not sure why she asked me to find out this info but I will do as she asks and see what she has to say.

I did find something on a puter that uses voice recognition. This thing is so amazing, it pretty much even runs the house for you. For someone stuck in bed all of the time, I think it would be great! That is, if they could afford it! I think it's something like $10,000.00! YIKES!!!

I showed it to Retired and we joke around about someday, when one of us wins the lottery (don't even play it, myself), we are going to buy a big, old mansion to live in and each of us can have their own puter!

I know that's not going to happen in this lifetime, but heck, who knows! Maybe in the next? You never know!

So again, thank you so much! If you could just share any ideas, thoughts or info that be helpful to me and I could pass on to nurse, Carol, I would really and truly appreciate!!!

Retired
Member

07-11-2001

Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 2:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Retired a private message Print Post    
This is the computer Baby is talking about. Would be nice but doubt the state would go for this or we could come up with that kind of money here. There has to be something cheaper out there.

LINK

Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 3:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Wow that MAX thing is amazing. Ok we need to figure out how to get some fundraising going on....

Baby
Member

01-08-2006

Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 3:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Baby a private message Print Post    
MOCHA!

Not that I don't truly appreciate your thought but there's no need to worry about buying that thing! Honestly!!! I just came across it and thought it was so dang neat!!! Can you imagine using that thing with a big screen tv???

Heck, if there is going to be fundraising going on, then we need to do some major stuff so WE ALL can get one of those babies!!! Now, that would be fun, wouldn't it!

Seriously, I think it's amazing that that kind of adaptive equipment is available for those who are truly in need of it and can afford it! I just think it's a shame that it's so darn expensive! Not many people I know can afford something like that!

Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 4:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Yeah it is a shame. Maybe we should call Ty Pennington? :-)

Serate
Member

08-21-2001

Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 5:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Hey Baby are you set on living in Michigan? You could move here, then we could call Ty, and he could do us a house and we'd have tons and tons of bedrooms so everybody could come visit and/or live!!! *L*

Seamonkey
Moderator

09-07-2000

Monday, February 26, 2007 - 3:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
LOL I also thought of Ty Pennington, but since it doesn't involve knocking down a house, I wonder, but keep thinking there should be some organization or person out there. (and us of course).

Slothkitten
Member

09-16-2003

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 5:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slothkitten a private message Print Post    
Count me in for Baby.
I'm handy with a paintbrush and contributions !
Ahh, not so much with computers.