The following Free or Low Cost Assistive Technology software programs are available for anyone to use. The following programs, software, websites, and apps focus on different forms of Dictation/Speech-to-Text/Speech Recognition Support.

Dictation/Speech-to-Text/Speech Recognition:

Dragon Dictation

Features:

• Speech recognition software that recognizes your works and transcribes them
• Dictate words into text messages, emails, social media, or paste into other apps and programs using the clipboard feature
• Hands free, quick dictation for anyone on the go
• More Information: http://www.nuance.com/for-individuals/mobile-applications/dragon-dictation/index.htm

Cost: Free

Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Voice Typing in Google Docs

Features:

• Go into your Tools menu in Google Docs and select Voice Typing
• Click on the microphone that pops up and start talking
• Your text will be entered into the typing field
• Correct mistakes without moving your cursor
• No training needed
• More Information: https://goo.gl/bQfLtg3

Cost: Free

Compatibility: Built-In Chrome Browser Option

VoiceNote

Features:

• Extension for Google Chrome that allows you to type by simply speaking out loud
• Create a shortcut for easy use with other applications
• Speak your punctuation or click the buttons to add it to the text
• More Information: https://goo.gl/LVMywx

Cost: Free

Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch