Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 20:30:23 -0400
From: CarolynBC <CarolynBC@netzero.net>
Subject: [Boston-voice-users] next meeting - Tues., June 12, 7:30 MIT 2-131

 Boston Voice Users will present its monthly meeting:

 Dr. Follansbee
 "Speech Recognition for Students with Learning Disabilities"

 Boston Voice Users meeting
 Tuesday, [June 12, 7:30 - 9:30 pm (corrected date)]
 MIT, Room 2-131*

 *NOTE: this is a different room than the one we've been in for a
 while.

 (directions below)

 This talk will the explore the use of speech recognition technology by middle
 and secondary students with disabilities. While speech recognition is an
 obvious solution for many individuals who are not able to use the keyboard
 (e.g., people with spinal cord injuries, repetitive stress injuries,
 arthritis, etc.), its use as a tool by students with learning disabilities
 that impact writing is less straightforward. This talk will discuss the
 specific needs and issues in use of speech recognition for students with
 disabilities that impact writing. Issues of particular interest will be how
 discrete vs. continuous speech functionality and differences in interface
 design address the needs of specific populations.

 Dr. Follansbee has been involved in the clinical use of speech recognition in
 education for more than a decade. He is currently a Project Director at
 Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA, where he has led two
 federally-funded projects on speech recognition and individuals with
 disabilities.

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 Directions to room: Go in the main door of MIT, at 77 Mass. Ave. Go
 straight down the Infinite Corridor for as long as you can. When forced
 to turn, go right. You'll pass one intersection decorated with murals of
 jungle animals, with a hallway to library on your left, and stairs on
 your right. 2-131 is further along.  For wheelchair access: use the door
 at 33 Mass Ave, toward the River from the main door. There's a lift
 there.


 The Boston Voice Users meets at MIT from 7:30 p.m. until approximately
 9:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.

 Please feel free to cross-post this message.


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