Jul 28 2011
This press release is very exciting http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/communications-upgrade-hearing-and-speech-impaired-communities It means that a video assisted speech-to-speech relay service will be available from around October 2011. People with speech difficulties will be able to use video to help the NZ Relay, relay assistant understand what they are saying. You will need a computer with a camera to use …
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Jul 18 2011
Some of us use our devices over the telephone to keep in touch with family. Mobile phones are also useful for texting friends and family. Many of us keep in touch with family overseas this way. Texting is cheaper and easier. Some of us also have pictures of our boyfriends in our phone.
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Jul 18 2011
The good: Communication devices are good for talking with friends. The devices helps us to learn to read. They make it easier to meet and talk to people. We’re grateful for having devices to use, they’re awesome! The Bad: It’s annoying when they break down. Batteries run out fast sometimes. The ugly: Coumputerised voices don’t …
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Jul 07 2011
http://techcrunch.com/2011/06/17/talking-the-talk-verbally-lets-the-speech-disabled-communicate-using-the-ipad-for-free/ Verbally is a comprehensive assisted speech solution for the iPad. Verbally is a top-selling Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) iPad app and it’s totally free. Unlike all other AAC solutions available, Verbally’s unique, simple design allows users to communicate quickly and effectively in any setting. Verbally enables creative communication, self-expression, and, most importantly, conversation.
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