Editing Dragon Dictate (section)

=== '''Accessibility''' ===
Dragon Systems recognised the potential of speech recognition technology in enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Their software provided a means for people with mobility or dexterity challenges to interact with computers and create content independently.

# Dragon Dictate, despite its learning curve and motivation requirements, has the potential to significantly benefit individuals dealing with profound dysarthria and substantial computer access challenges. According to the research findings, it proves to be a valuable tool with substantial utility, capable of enhancing computer access capabilities and facilitating communication for two individuals with cerebral palsy.<ref>[[doi:10.1080/17501229.2016.1165230|Satsuki Nakai, David Beavan, Eleanor Lawson, Grégory Leplâtre, James M. Scobbie & Jane Stuart-Smith (2018) Viewing speech in action: speech articulation videos in the public domain that demonstrate the sounds of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 12:3, 212-220]]</ref>
# Dragon can also help those people with learning difficulties like dyslexia or other conditions where they find it challenging to express their ideas in writing. And it can help students with mental health conditions or anxiety related problems for making their tasks easier to relieve their stress.<ref>[https://whatsnext.nuance.com/en-gb/home-business-productivity-en-gb/how-dragon-speech-recognition-helps-students-with-disabilities/ How Dragon speech recognition helps students with disabilities]</ref>
# Dragon Dictate introduced the concept of using voice commands to control a computer, open applications, navigate the web, and perform various tasks. This added a new dimension to hands-free computer interaction. Nuance<ref>[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/nuance Microsoft + Nuance]</ref>, the company behind Dragon Dictate, is a major player in healthcare technology, offering speech recognition and documentation solutions tailored for healthcare professionals. Their technology allows doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to transcribe medical dictation and interact with electronic health records using voice commands to improve efficiency and bring more comfortable experience.