Text To Speech Keyboard

What is the DynaWrite 2.0?

The DynaWrite 2.0 device is a assistive technology device used to help students with speech, language, and learning impairments. The device, manufactured by DynaVox Mayer-Johnson, is an input/output device where students are able to type in what they want to say and then will speak what is input. This technology makes it easier for students to communicate with other students and teachers.

Who can use the device?

This assisted technology device is intended for people with disabilities to help them communicate better with other people. For example, a person with cerebral palsy can use the text to speech keyboard to help with their speaking impairments. The people who intend to use the device must also have good literacy and typing skills.

How is it used?

DynaWrite 2.0 uses a full size QWERTY keyboard for people to input their messages that they want to be output. It also makes it easier to type. There are word prediction and abbreviation expansion capacities embedded in the program to reduce the time in composing the message. Word prediction is predicting the word the person is trying to type out based on how they use express their language. Abbreviation expansion is allowing the person to recall words they use commonly by only putting in an abbreviation or hitting a shortcut key on the keyboard. When the message is done being typed, the keyboard will output a voice command.

The DynaWrite 2.0 is an effective assisted technology that has helped many students with disabilities. Students are able to be in control of their speech and interact with other people.

Here is a video demonstrating how this assisted technology device helped a person with disabilities be successful in school and future.

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