1. Input Access & Modification Implementation Project using Speech Recognition By Cheryl Temple

2. Background 16 year old high school student Sophomore next year. Cerebral palsy Program for students with physical disabilities Has some use of his hands, although limited.

3. Device Selection Speech recognition Via Voice Chose Via Voice because he is trying a non-disclosure piece of software that requires Via Voice as one of the components.

4. Device Rationale He had tried it a few years ago but stated that, “I didn’t have the patience for it.” Speech recognition has come a long way over the last couple of years. Student has also matured. He really wanted to try it and make it work. He is currently using Co:Writer, however because of his limited ability to use his hands, it is very time consuming.

5. Device Demonstration

6. Device Implementation Trained for six days using Via Voice Training lasted about 2 hours a day Will continue with training in the Fall Will be given a laptop for continuity between school and home Goal is that he will be using speech recognition for all major assignments before winter break.