A Useful Speech Impediment Aid

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Verbally – Turn the iPad Into A Useful Speech Impediment Aid For The Disabled

This is an article that talks about a new free app called verbally that is for people with special needs.  This app can be used for people who have muscular dystrophy, apraxia, stroke victims and even ESL students.  The app has preloaded words and phrases that you can press and it says it aloud.  You can also type your own phrase or word and even add the preloaded words and phrases in with it.  When you want it to read your phrase, it will ask you if you want a girl or boy voice.  You cannot personalize the app which is a drawback but for a free app it seems very functional.  The app has a prediction feature which allows you to add your contacts and other personal information to create more accurate predictions.  It also includes a repeat button and a button that when pressed the words are spoken as you type.  The most useful feature could be the button that makes a chiming sound.  When somebody is not able to talk it gets others attention for them.  Overall I think this is an awesome app that can help many people.