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(I don't know if this is an appropriate place to post this
 question; it appears to be the most likely newsgroup to me.)

I am looking for computer hardware and/or software to help
a learning handicapped child.  As a result of a stroke he
had as a baby, parts of the child's brain were damaged.  He
is unable to read or write, and the brain damage suffered
makes it extremely unlikely that he can learn these skills.
Despite this, he is still reasonably intelligent and can
communicate effectively through speech.

I know there are hardware/software packages on the market
which allow handicapped people to verbally give their computer
commands, and if anyone has any recommendations on specific
products it would be appreciated.

I don't know if any of the following type of systems exist, but
if so, your input is appreciated:
   +  A verbal dictation system which could allow spoken word
      to be translated/transferred into a word processing
      system.
   +  Audible interaction and feedback to the user.  (As I
      pointed out previously, the child cannot read; even if a
      voice recognition input system could be used, without
      audio feedback to him, it would not be of any use.)

Please e-mail responses to me, or post if more discussion by
others would add to your response.  Thanks in advance for your
assistance.

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| Rusty B. Ramser                 |
| DL-DSD-21                       |
| Kennedy Space Center, FL  32899 |
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| rusty-ramser@ksc.nasa.gov       |
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