The perfect accessibility solution
Take away the mechanical aspects of typing and let users create and edit documents, send email or search the web with unparalleled speed, ease and comfort—simply by speaking.
Make computers easier and more comfortable to use
Work virtually hands-free
Individuals with accessibility issues, from carpal tunnel and RSI to learning disabilities, face unique challenges when it comes to using a computer. The keyboard and mouse become barriers to productivity, not to mention a cause of pain and frustration. Stop typing and put your voice to work to create and edit documents, send email and more.
Remove the challenges of writing or using a computer
By taking away the mechanical aspects of typing, Dragon provides a more efficient way to control a computer that is less physically and cognitively taxing for those with impairments that may make typing painful or impossible. Dragon turns talk into text, transcribing up to 160 words a minute. Just speak and the words appear on the computer screen, instantly.
Prevent repetitive strain injuries
For users who suffer from arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome, Dragon changes the way they interact with the computer. They can be fully productive without aggravating their condition. For others, using Dragon speech recognition can help prevent repetitive stress injuries in the first place.
Dragon in action
Let users work virtually hands-free
Dragon speech recognition has become an invaluable tool for people with accessibility issues that can make typing difficult or painful. Create documents, access data or navigate a computer desktop – simply by speaking.
- Provides accessibility for people with physical disabilities that make typing difficult or impossible.
- Helps users with language-based learning disabilities better express themselves in writing.
- Prevents repetitive stress injuries by enabling hands-free computer use.
- Keeps workers with certain injuries on the job.
- Accommodates many users with speech impairments or pronunciation issues.
- Works with popular screen readers like JAWS to help visually impaired users be productive on their computer.
- USA Section 508 certified to help organisations meet disability management needs.
Dragon feature webinars
Join DARE Speech Pathologists as they discuss dyslexia and Dragon
DARE Speech Pathology is a private practice in Taringa, Queensland. They provide services for a range of communication difficulties, including: literacy, reading, spelling, writing, language and speech. Here, Shannon Chapman and Mel Nicholls, speech pathologists discuss Dragon and show some examples of how it is used as an assistive technology to help with dyslexia.
How speech recognition helps with disability and accessibility
Join Peter Cracknell of Quantum RLV, Jim Sprialis of Sprialis Consulting and Derek Austin of Nuance as they discuss speech recognition and how it can help with disability and accessibility. In this session, they discuss not only the technology itself, but some of the practical implications and considerations needed for these fields.
Find the right accessibility solution
Dragon Professional Individual, v15
Drive documentation productivity – all by voice – with the all-new Dragon Professional Individual, v15. Dictate and transcribe documents, create spreadsheets, send email or add your own personalisation, and spend less time on documentation and more time on business critical tasks.
- Customise words to reflect your unique business needs
- Short-cut repetitive processes using simple voice commands
- Dictate notes using a digital recorder, and transcribe back at your desk
System Requirements
Find out if Dragon speech recognition works on your computer.
- RAM: Minimum 4GB
- CPU: Intel® dual core or equivalent AMD processor. Faster processors yield faster performance
- Free hard disk space: 8GB
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8.1, 10 (32- and 64-bit); Windows Server 2008 R2 & 2012
- Internet Explorer 11 or higher or the current version of Chrome or Firefox for Online Help
- A sound card supporting 16-bit recording
- An Internet connection for product download and automatic product activation (a quick anonymous process)
- Note: Dragon Professional does not support dictation into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). To learn more about clinical speech recognition AI-powered, please visit Dragon Medical One.