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