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Vincent, A. T. – 1981
Designed primarily to enable blind students to more easily use the Open University's Student Computer Services, a project was implemented to generate computer programs (in BASIC) for a limited configuration microcomputer with synthetic speech as the only output program. Three techniques can be identified with synthetic speech generation:…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Artificial Speech, Blindness, Computer Software
Vincent, Tom – Teaching at a Distance, 1983
An Open University program to develop software for a microcomputer/speech synthesizer is described that could provide broad access to university programming, computer-assisted instruction, and data processing. The state of the art of speech synthesis and the problems encountered in program construction and trial are outlined. (MSE)
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Blindness, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Vincent, T. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1986
Describes experiences of United Kingdom's Open University blind students involved in "Computing and the Blind" project. Microcomputer applications described include braille-to-text transcription, word processing, and computer programming. Each application's use of software designed for commercially available microcomputer systems with…
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Blindness, Braille, Communication Problems
Peer reviewedBeevers, R.; Hallinan, P. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
An Amiga 500 microcomputer with a talking word processor was used by an Australian visually impaired elementary school pupil, to provide an alternative to braille in using text and writing. This article reviews the relevant literature, explores the challenges and limitations posed by the technology, and offers a case study of the student and her…
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Case Studies, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
Download full textPittelman, Susan D.; Levin, Kathy M. – 1985
A research project was undertaken to explore the effects of using a microcomputer equipped with a speech synthesizer to enhance and aid in the individualization of the language experience approach in beginning reading instruction. A prototypic program was developed and pilot-tested with 12 kindergarten children over a three-week period, with each…
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Beginning Reading, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Peer reviewedLysley, Andrew – British Journal of Special Education, 1990
This column describes British technological aids that can support children with communication and writing difficulties, including (1) writing aids such as predictive typing, abbreviation expansion systems, and alternative keyboards; and (2) socially interactive communication aids such as synthetic speech using portable computers. (JDD)
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders
Lahm, Elizabeth A., Ed. – 1989
This report is the product of a symposium which examined the current knowledge base of technology use in special education and identified aspects ready to be transferred into the practical setting. Presentations revolve around students with low-incidence disabilities: severe physical and severe cognitive impairments, and those impairments in…
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Graphics, Computer Software
