Given the potential of the technology and the widespread interest in it, I describe, in this paper, ways to enhance the effectiveness of speech recognition as a workplace and educational accommodation. The first section focuses on the accommodation process itself. I detail an accommodation planning model that attempts to circumvent implementation problems by identifying critical stages during which things can go awry. The second section examines common misconceptions about the nature of voice input technology, how it works, and how to best use it. Addressing these assumptions can help lessen disappointment when the technology proves to be more complicated than expected, or does not perform as imagined.
Accommodation is usually more complex.
Anything overlooked during planning or implementation can jeopardize success. Failure to provide sufficient training can also thwart the accommodation process. Assessment Assess the individual's needs. The goal of the assessment is to consider a wide range of accommodation options. Individuals whose primary access means is the voice should be evaluated by a Speech Language Pathologist who is knowledgeable about speech recognition, and receive training on caring for the voice and safeguarding against vocal injuries.