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  • 1.  Dragon Dictation - training and practical use

    Posted 05-16-2016 10:43

    HI,

    I am working with a client who has limited use of his dominant hand and has limited computer skills.  I want to get him training on dragon dictation and have a few questions:

    Is it realistic to get someone hired that has to use dragon dictation?  Seems like most jobs I am looking at for this person are customer service related and would require multiple screens and completing forms.  Is Dragon really effective w/ forms and Excel as it claims to be?

    Has anyone had a client take a entry level computer class using dragon dictation - or suggestions on how to incorporate the two levels of learning?

    Does any one have good experience using training videos?  If so which ones?  Or any other training tools?  I can't find anyone in Maine who does training.

    FInally, any suggestions for occupations for someone with use of one hand, A BS in Business, 2 years of restraurant management experience, 2 years of Insurance Sales which he hated and did not do well at and mail sorting for 10 years?

    Thanks!!

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    Susan Gatti
    sgatti@maine.rr.com
    Portland, ME United States
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  • 2.  RE: Dragon Dictation - training and practical use

    Posted 05-16-2016 11:56
    Hi Susan,

    I currently use the Dragon premium 13 software. I was born with a congenital birth defect, missing my right arm. I have already underwent a left carpal tunnel release and needed a solution which would afford me the opportunity to participate in the Vocational Rehabilitation Industry. Without a doubt, the Dragon software is the best on the market and has the functional capabilities to not only assist in word processing but navigate multiple systems efficiently. I used the company Zephyr Tech to assist with one-on-one phone training as well as buying their Fastrack learning manual.

    Zephyr-tec.com

    877-493-7497

    I hope this information will help you and your client as much as it has helped me.


    Kevin Leneker, BA, CDMS, CEAS
    Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
    Single Handed Consulting, Inc.
    www.shcvoc.com
    Phone: (360) 339-8956
    Fax: (360) 200-7736


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  • 3.  RE: Dragon Dictation - training and practical use

    Posted 05-16-2016 12:47

    Hi Susan,

     

    The new version of Nuance Dragon 14 Professional is an excellent speech recognition software upgrade for anyone who has worked with previous versions. We are fortunate to be able to train individuals in our local area (DC, Virginia, and Maryland).  However, if training is difficult to obtain I suggest using Lynda.com for software training. They also offer a 2 hour  class on Dragon Speech Recognition http://www.lynda.com/Dragon-NaturallySpeaking-Premium-tutorials/Reading-sending-email-Outlook/193705/374030-4.html which our client's find  very beneficial. You can join and take unlimited classes for $29.99 per month. Choose this over the basic membership because the client can download exercise files to work along with the training tutorial. (https://www.lynda.com/select-plan). You can also receive a 10 day free trial when you first sign up. You can also purchase an annual membership which I use for client's that need to acquire computer skills. You can start working with the software 10 minute after installation. However, it take approximately 2 weeks of training to become proficient.

     

    Dragon also offer a training tutorial package for $29.00. It is good, however, we prefer the Lynda.com version. Recently Dragon began to offer a mobile platform called Dragon Anywhere which is a nice product to use on a smart phone.

     

    Bloomberg Business week ran an article on the way our company uses online training like Lynda.co for our workers comp and long term disability clients two years ago.

     

    Remember, Microsoft began introducing speech recognition with Windows 7 and it has improved with Windows 8.1 and 10. Go to Control Panel and click on Ease of Access to become familiar with this feature. It is not as accurate as Nuance Dragon 14 but it is free.

     

    The speech recognition software will input directly into Microsoft applications or can be transferred from the Dragon dictation box/pad to a proprietary software application.

     

    Go to the Lynda.com site and watch a tutorial.

     

    I hope you find this helpful.

     

    Debbie

     

     

    Debbie Moreau, CRC, CCM, CDMS

    Rehabilitation Perspectives, Inc.

    Telephone: 703-912-6960

    Fax: 703-912-9632

     

    RPI

     

     

     




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  • 4.  RE: Dragon Dictation - training and practical use

    Posted 05-16-2016 12:47

    Hi Susan,

     

    The updated version of Nuance Dragon 14 Professional is an excellent speech recognition software upgrade for anyone who has worked with previous versions. We are fortunate to be able to train individuals in our local area (DC, Virginia, and Maryland).  However, if training is difficult to obtain I suggest using Lynda.com for software training. They also offer a 2 hour  class on Dragon Speech Recognition http://www.lynda.com/Dragon-NaturallySpeaking-Premium-tutorials/Reading-sending-email-Outlook/193705/374030-4.html which our client's find  very beneficial. You can join and take unlimited classes for $29.99 per month. Choose this over the basic membership because the client can download exercise files to work along with the training tutorial. (https://www.lynda.com/select-plan). You can receive a 10 day free trial. To try the training tutorials before committing for a month. You can also purchase an annual membership which I use for client's that need to acquire computer skills.

     

    Bloomberg Business week ran an article on the way we use Lynda.co for our workers comp clients a year or two ago.

     

    Also, , Microsoft began introducing speech recognition with Windows 7 and it has improved with Windows 8.1 and 10. Go to Control Panel and click on Ease of Access to become familiar with this feature. It is not as accurate as Nuance Dragon 14 but it is free.

     




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  • 5.  RE: Dragon Dictation - training and practical use

    Posted 05-17-2016 16:12

    Thank you!

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    Susan Gatti
    sgatti@maine.rr.com
    Portland, ME United States

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  • 6.  RE: Dragon Dictation - training and practical use

    Posted 05-17-2016 16:11

    This is very helpful, thank you!!!

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    Susan Gatti
    sgatti@maine.rr.com
    Portland, ME United States

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  • 7.  RE: Dragon Dictation - training and practical use

    Posted 05-16-2016 13:03
    Thanks.



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  • 8.  RE: Dragon Dictation - training and practical use

    Posted 05-16-2016 13:23

    Hi Susan,

    From a vocational perspective, you might consider looking at entry level purchasing or supplier jobs for the hotel/restaurant industry.  There are also recruiting firms that work to place individuals in the food service industry, for example in an administrative or management capacity - that might be worth exploring.  Or maybe he could be a recruiter himself.  With his bachelor degree, he may qualify for jobs within a government agency either at the county, state or federal level.  

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    Carla Seyler
    Rehabilitation Counselor
    carla@seylerfavaloro.com
    New Orleans, LA United States

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  • 9.  RE: Dragon Dictation - training and practical use

    Posted 05-17-2016 16:10

    Thank you Carl!

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    Susan Gatti
    sgatti@maine.rr.com
    Portland, ME United States

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