Re: Apple IIGS and speech generation for handicaped

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Sam Baxter (baxter@pernet.net) wrote:
: Hello,

: I have some friends who's daughter has ALS (Lou Gerigs Disease).  It
: has left her without the ability to speak.  I have a  Apple IIGS I
: would like to outfit with speech for her.  I think the IIGS has the
: ability to do so.  Was any software ever developed that was
: specifically for the handicaped.  If not, what would I need to create
: speech with IIGS that would be recognizable and easily operated by
: someone who may not be knowledgable about computers?    

: As an alternative, they could have an apple II on both ends and use
: chat mode with a terminal program.  If this is viable, what would be
: the cheapest way to connect from Texas to Louisiana.  Any suggestions
: would be much appreciated.   You may e-mail me at   baxter@pernet.net

Byteworks currently has the Talking Tools.  Contact them for more info
on purchasing that software.

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