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Do you use speech recognition software? We are seeking people who use speech recognition software on their computers to provide feedback on their user experience.

The Accessibility User Research Collective (AURC) is looking for people who use speech recognition software on their computers to take part in a research project being conducted by Microsoft. Speech recognition software allows spoken words to be recognized by the computer, either to translate to written text or to take specific actions (e.g. start an application).  Microsoft researchers would like to understand more about the user experience of individuals who do not use a keyboard or mouse but rely on speech recognition software to interact with the computer. The overall goal of this study is to evaluate the accessibility and usability of speech recognition software for people who regularly use this technology. 

To be eligible you must:

  • Limited dexterity (slow and/or painful interaction with keyboard or mouse use)

  • Use speech recognition software, preferably (though, not required) Windows Speech Recognition or Dragon Naturally Speaking

  • Be 18 years older

  • Be English speaking

  • Be a member of the Accessibility User Research Collective (AURC) by joining here: https://redcap.shepherd.org/surveys/?s=HM7EMW7LJ9

Participants in this study will be asked to answer questions about their user experience. The survey will include a few questions about general technology use, use of speech recognition software, and a few questions about themselves.Participation in this study may take up to 30 minutes to complete. Following completion of answering the questions, participants will receive a $25 stipend for their time and effort.

ABOUT US

The Accessibility User Research Collective (AURC) is a national community of people with all types of disabilities interested in helping make technology more accessible and usable. The AURC is organized and maintained by assistive technology researchers at Shepherd Center.

To learn more about and join the AURC, please visit: www.accessibilityuserresearchcollective.org

ABOUT SHEPHERD CENTER

Shepherd Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions.

Interested? Questions? Please contact Nicole Thompson at AURC@shepherd.org.