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Speak Q is a speech recognition software that makes writing easier for people with learning disabilities.

Speech input as a means of writing can be useful for those with severe spelling and/or writing difficulties for people with physical difficulties where text entry can be very slow by conventional means to increase text entry speed.

Simple voice training with a variety of reading levels to choose from Reading passages are read out loud, making training independent for

readers and non-readers alike Choice of "speak continuously" or "speak and select" "Speak and select" mode eliminates unwanted or incorrect phrases being

typed, you choose what goes on your page Similar look and feel as WordQ - prediction box "predicts" what you say

(and allows you to choose the correct example) Microphone can be set to turn off after each voice entry eliminating

unwanted extra words recorded by mistake Works seamlessly with WordQ allowing the user to revert to word

prediction at any time "Replay" button enables the user to hear their own voice, "Read" reads

back what the computer "heard" thus helping the user improve their voice input

Works in any "word processing" format, Word, NotePad, Inspiration, Outlook, etc.

Recognized text placed in the document can be spoken aloud with highlighting, giving the writer feedback and assistance with editing. Using SpeakQ, the writer can use the keyboard to type over any errors. They can press Escape quickly to undo the recognized phrase and redo it, either by typing from the keyboard or using the word prediction.

SpeakQ was developed by a research and development team at Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre in collaboration with the Education Development Center (Newton, MA) with funding from the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research, US Department of Education Grant No. H133G000204-02 as well as the Ontario Rehabilitation Technology Consortium.

• Uses Microsoft Speech 5.1 Drivers.• Can use it with word prediction• Contains simplifi ed training texts and speech prompting

to help the user read the text. You can even useyou own training text.

• Dictate directly into the document or into the word prediction box

• Dictate phrases or words• Ongoing speech feedback of recognised words• No verbal commands for actions such as navigation,

opening and closing applications etc. No need tolearn a lot of commands

• Verbal commands for basic punctuation• User can type, use speech input or use word prediction to

help them write