Dragon Professional v16: Hands-Free Typing
Key Impacts
Individuals with disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, repetitive strain injury (RSI), mobility impairments, or other specific learning differences, physical conditions and long term illness can often face challenges with traditional typing and written communication. Difficulties may include reduced typing speed, spelling and grammar errors, fatigue from prolonged keyboard use, or barriers to maintaining productivity. These obstacles can impact confidence, accuracy and efficiency in both academic and workplace environments.
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Recommended Strategies
Dragon Professional provides advanced speech-to-text and transcription support, enabling users to dictate text with up to 99% accuracy. By converting speech into written content in real time, Dragon removes many of the physical and cognitive barriers associated with typing, supporting individuals with a wide range of disabilities and learning needs.
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The platform integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and major web browsers, allowing users to create documents, send emails, and navigate applications hands-free. Customisable vocabulary settings improve recognition of specialised terminology, while intuitive voice commands streamline everyday workflows.
By enabling natural, hands-free communication, Dragon enhances productivity, promotes independence, and boosts confidence allowing users to focus on ideas and content rather than the mechanics of writing, allowing speech to replace traditional typing and reducing the physical strain of keyboard or mouse use. This makes Dragon particularly effective for individuals with mobility impairments, or conditions that affect coordination or endurance by removing the physical barriers to computer interaction.