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Accessibility Support from the Library

Voice recognition software

If you find that physically typing up your work is difficult there are voice recognition packages which can help you do the job.

  • Read and Write Gold has a voice recognition feature.  Look for the icon with the headset and microphone.  It is labelled 'Talk and Type'.
  • Apple and Android phones have voice recognition or dictation features.
  • Microsoft Word and Google docs have dictation features.
  • The guides linked below will help you get more from Microsoft or Google Docs.
    A help guide from Microsoft 
    A help guide for Google Docs

AbilityNet also provide information about using Voice Recognition.  You can find their Factsheet from the Link below.

In addition to the Factsheets listed on the AbilityNet tab on this page, AbilityNet also provide information and guidance on adapting your own PC to meet your accessibility needs.  The service is called My Computer, My way and is linked below.