Fall 2008 Newsletter
- FAQs on PEPNet.org
- Speech-To-Text FAQs
- TechSpectives - STS Considerations
- Speech-to-Text Services Network
- STS Professional Ethics and Conduct
- Comparisons of Speech-to-Text Systems
- New in the PDC
- On the Listserv
- Publishing Credits and Contact Information
- PDF Version of Fall 2008 Newsletter
- Past Newsletter Issues
Demystifying Hearing Assistance Technology: A Guide for Service Providers and Consumers
Assistive listening technology is often an important component in delivering speech-to-text services. This is especially true when speaker, student/client, and service provider are in different locations. Davis, Archerson and Johnson have writen an easy-to-understand, yet comprehensive book on ALD concepts, accommodation strategies, and available devices that can help both consumers and service providers make informed choices.
Looking for information on hearing loss and assistive technology presented in a user-friendly style? Look no further.
The authors of Demystifying Hearing Assistance Technology: A Guide for Service Providers and Consumers have used their experience as trainers on hearing assistance technology, audiologists and consumers to create this guide-book which provides information on hearing loss, and hearing aid and hearing testing terminology. Also covered is the current range of assistive technology for face-to-face communication, telecommunication, and environmental alerts.
General information about the functional impact of hearing loss on communication in a variety of settings is provided, as well as tips on evaluating a communication setting for challenges to someone with hearing loss. The text gives readers a clear understanding of the functional impact of hearing loss and the range of communication access options that are available. An extensive resource section is included.
The book is available in PDF format from the PEPNet Dissemination Center. Go to pdc.pepnet.org and click on Downloads (item # 1221). It also is available from the author for a limited time. Email davisc@wou.edu to request a free copy. (Be sure to include your mailing address.) This product was developed with funds from the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
Speech-to-Text Services: PEPNet survey explores salaries, demographics
PEPNet-Midwest conducted an online survey in 2006 to gather information on speech-to-text services in the postsecondary environment. The results offer a first-time view of demographic data on programs offering speech-to-text services and establishes a baseline for evaluating emerging trends within this profession.
Note that speech-to-text services is a growing field and that the provision of these services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing is dynamic and ever changing.
You can download a document that includes a summary of the survey questions titled, "2006 Survey of Postsecondary Speech-to-Text Services: Salary and Program Environment" (item 1226) from: pdc.pepnet.org/
Demographics(item 1222)pdcorder.pepnet.org/media/1222.2006%20Salary%20Survey%20Summary.pdf
Download detailed information on Speech-to-Text Services
"A Guide to Speech-to-Text Services in the Postsecondary Environment" is available from the PEPNet website.
Topics covered include:
- Overview/Types of Speech-to-Text Services
- Profiles of Students Using Speech-to-Text Services
- Considerations for Implementing Speech-to-Text Scheduling Considerations
- Developing Policies and Procedures