BarryG
Extremely helpful member
- Joined
- Nov 19, 2008
- Messages
- 3,000
- Diagnosis
- 02/2008
- Country
- CA
- State
- Alberta
- City
- Hinton
Hello everyone, here is a link to a video that I was sent by my SLP. The fellow in the video could be me, I have almost the same set up for talking on the phone. For anyone with speech problems all you need is a speech device with speaking software and a speaker phone and you are all set. I use a netbook with an external speaker for volume and clarity, speech software (NextUp Talker and E-triloquist), a good voice that I purchased from Cepstral and a cordless speakerphone.
YouTube- Phone Options: Communication software with speaker phone
Making calls is easier than answering them because I am more prepared but I am getting faster and as long as the other person is not a complete ass I am able to make it work. In the past week I have talked to my SLP, my sister, my wife and a new friend whose identical twin sister passed away in 2007 from ALS. I even talked to a woman looking for donations but I didn't have much to say to her.
It is great to be able to talk on the phone again and as I have been by myself for the past week it is nice to be able to talk to someone other than the dog (who doesn't acknowledge my talker voice at all) and the cat who I wouldn't talk to anyway.
If you have trouble talking but can still use your fingers to type this is a cheap and easy way to use the phone again.
YouTube- Phone Options: Communication software with speaker phone
Making calls is easier than answering them because I am more prepared but I am getting faster and as long as the other person is not a complete ass I am able to make it work. In the past week I have talked to my SLP, my sister, my wife and a new friend whose identical twin sister passed away in 2007 from ALS. I even talked to a woman looking for donations but I didn't have much to say to her.
It is great to be able to talk on the phone again and as I have been by myself for the past week it is nice to be able to talk to someone other than the dog (who doesn't acknowledge my talker voice at all) and the cat who I wouldn't talk to anyway.
If you have trouble talking but can still use your fingers to type this is a cheap and easy way to use the phone again.