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Voice control for accessibility

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11 May 2022
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Zoom

“Alexa, turn on my lamp”. Voice control devices are convenient for most, but for many people with disabilities they can be a solution to accessing information, entertainment and controlling their environment. This session will give an overview of the key technologies available, their advantages and limitations. There will also be practical advice on how to operate these in learning and residential settings, while safeguarding users. Subjects covered include:

  • Basic setup and access
  • Controlling the environment – lights, fans, TVs
  • How to use if you don’t have a voice
  • Using in a learning and/or residential setting
  • Tips and tricks
  • Future developments to aid accessibility – dysarthric speech access, AI bots

Cost

The below cost is for each attendee. All attendees need to register separately.

  • Natspec and Karten members £50 +VAT
  • Transform members £75 +VAT
  • Non-members £100 +VAT

Invoices will be issued after the event.

Book your place

As this course has restricted places, we are limiting bookings to 4 per organisation as a maximum. If you would like this training for more people, please contact techability@natspec.org.ukIf you find that you cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can make the space available for others.

By booking a place you understand that if you do not attend and have not cancelled within the agreed timeframe, you will be charged. Please ensure you read our cancellation terms and conditions prior to booking.

Please visit the zoom registration page to book your place for this event.

It is the attendee’s responsibility to ensure that they can access Zoom events. If you are unfamiliar with Zoom or wish to test your system is compatible, please use the test meeting facility.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting. Please keep this somewhere accessible and check your spam before contacting techability@natspec.org.uk with any issues.