My recent interactions with AtW have not been that useful as they are significantly constrained on what they can do at the moment . AbilityNet are a really good place to start - as is Parkinsons Society ________________________________ From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Celia Sent: 29 September 2011 10:21 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Parkinson's disease Hi Annie I think Access to work do something and there is certainly a voice recognition programme which I understand responds to keyed in voice recognition Regards Celia -----Original Message----- From: Vicky Wells <[log in to unmask]> To: OCC-HEALTH <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 5:55 Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Parkinson's disease Hi Annie I would advise you to contact Abilitynet. They are brilliant at IT solutions for anyone who has problems with IT access. They will charge a small amount to companies but can demonstrate allsorts of whizzy kit and will visit the workplace if required. Look them up on the net. Regards Vicky Wells OH Nurse Adviser Hinchingbrooke NHS Trust -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> ] On Behalf Of annie anderson Sent: 29 September 2011 09:38 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Parkinson's disease Morning list, I have a chap with Parkinson's disease who is now finding it difficult to use a computer. His typing is very slow but he needs the computer for his job. Does anyone know of where I can get him some support? I have tried the Dragon people but they were no help at all. Thanks Regards Annie Anderson Director Health Initiatives Occupational Health Service Providers Tel. 07788 667506 ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH Recipients should be aware that all E-mails received and sent may be made available to third parties on receipt of a request made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or the Data Protection Act 1998. The information contained in this message or any of its attachments may be privileged and confidential and intended for the exclusive use of the addressee. The views expressed may not be official policy but the personal views of the originator. If you are not the addressee any disclosure, reproduction, distribution, other dissemination or use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error please return it to the originator. All messages sent by this organisation are checked for viruses using the latest anti virus products. This does not and can not however guarantee that a virus has not been transmitted. Please therefore ensure that you take your own precautions for the detection and eradication of viruses. ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH This email was received from the INTERNET and scanned by the Government Secure Intranet anti-virus service supplied by Cable&Wireless Worldwide in partnership with MessageLabs. (CCTM Certificate Number 2009/09/0052.) In case of problems, please call your organisation's IT Helpdesk. Communications via the GSi may be automatically logged, monitored and/or recorded for legal purposes. The original of this email was scanned for viruses by the Government Secure Intranet virus scanning service supplied by Cable&Wireless Worldwide in partnership with MessageLabs. (CCTM Certificate Number 2009/09/0052.) On leaving the GSi this email was certified virus free. Communications via the GSi may be automatically logged, monitored and/or recorded for legal purposes. ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH