Richard, I am pleased to know that you have been able to use RNID
SpeedText. The main problem in most part of the country seems to be lack
of trained operators, combined with the high fees and travel expenses
charged by the RNID.
Clare
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Clare Davies
Student Services
University College Northampton
Boughton Green Road
Northampton NN4 OBN
Tel: 01604 735500 ext 2390
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On Wed, 16 Jun 1999, EDWARDS R.H. wrote:
> Peter Hill wrote:
>
> > On a related point, some teachers have experimented with speech to
> > text in lectures. It is quite possible to deliver a lecture and have your
> >
> > words projected directly to a large screen or to individual monitors.
> > Lecturers can use a direct-wired or radio microphone. This is of
> > particular use for those working with hearing impaired students,
> > although I suspect the inevitable misrecognitions would be a source
> > of confusion and amusement.
> >
> This is the RNID Speedtext transcription system - check with your local
> Communication Services Unit (see a list at http://www.rnid.org.uk) for
> availability. We have a number of students using it here, and we all find it
> invaluable. Admittedly they have material appearing only on another notebook
> PC, rather than projected onto a bigger screen, but the principle is the
> same.
>
> Richard.
>
> > Richard Edwards,
> > Special Needs Officer, Special Needs Office, University of Wales Swansea,
> > Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP.
> >
> > Tel: 01792 295336 Minicom/Text: 01792 295089
> > Fax: 01792 295336 Mobile: 07801 13 63 63
> > Email: [log in to unmask]
> > Email to mobile: [log in to unmask] (short messages only)
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