control smart home appliances search the internet and browse individual websites. Some operations require specialist voice recognition software for example, – like Dragon NaturallySpeaking (for Windows) or Dragon Dictate (for Mac). However, quite powerful speech recognition programmes are now built into new computers, tablets, smartphones and smart speakers. Advances in technology and artificial intelligence have also seen ‘natural voice’ the continuing development of like Siri (for Apple ‘virtual personal assistants’ devices), Alexa (for Amazon Echo devices) Google Assistant (for Android devices) and Cortana (for Microsoft devices). These are further opening up the world of productive possibilities for everyone who struggles to use more traditional computer technology. See our free factsheet on Controlling the computer with your voice for more detailed information. Vision problems after a stroke Around 60% of stroke survivors have vision problems immediately after their stroke, with this proportion reducing to about 20% after three months. There are a number of different vision problems a stroke can cause, and these can add to any sight impairment you might already have. Our free factsheet on Vision impairment and computing gives an overview of how computers can be adapted to help anyone with vision problems. However, for many stroke survivors, voice control may offer a more practical way forward. Increasing numbers of people with impaired vision now use their smartphone more than any other computing device, and our factsheet highlights a number of particularly useful apps. The more recent development of smart home speakers has further negated the need for many to work with more traditional computing devices. Supporting therapy Physical therapy Most stroke survivors experience significant improvements in any physical problems within the first few months. Recovery usually slows down after this but, with physiotherapy, many people continue to gain in strength, balance and fitness over the longer-term.
control smart home appliances search the internet and browse individual websites. Some operations require specialist voice recognition software – for example, like Dragon NaturallySpeaking (for Windows) or Dragon Dictate (for Mac). However, quite powerful speech recognition programmes are now built into new computers, tablets, smartphones and smart speakers. Advances in ‘natural voice’ technology and artificial intelligence have also seen the continuing development of ‘virtual personal assistants’ like Siri (for Apple devices), Alexa (for Amazon Echo devices) Google Assistant (for Android devices) and Cortana (for Microsoft devices). These are further opening up the world of productive possibilities for everyone who struggles to use more traditional computer technology. See our free factsheet on Controlling the computer with your voice for more detailed information. Vision problems after a stroke Around 60% of stroke survivors have vision problems immediately after their stroke, with this proportion reducing to about 20% after three months. There are a number of different vision problems a stroke can cause, and these can add to any sight impairment you might already have. Our free factsheet on Vision impairment and computing gives an overview of how computers can be adapted to help anyone with vision problems. However, for many stroke survivors, voice control may offer a more practical way forward. Increasing numbers of people with impaired vision now use their smartphone more than any other computing device, and our factsheet highlights a number of particularly useful apps. The more recent development of smart home speakers has further negated the need for many to work with more traditional computing devices. Supporting therapy Physical therapy Most stroke survivors experience significant improvements in any physical problems within the first few months. Recovery usually slows down after this but, with physiotherapy, many people continue to gain in strength, balance and fitness over the longer-term.
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