About this episode

This episode explores the evolution and impact of speech recognition technology on individuals with disabilities through personal stories.

Speech recognition technology has evolved from clunky early tools into powerful systems built into the devices we use every day. But for people with disabilities, these tools are far more than convenient; they can be life-changing. In this episode, host Katie Samson traces the story of speech recognition through the lived experiences of Marcus Goldman, whose father with ALS used Dragon in its early days; physicist Jim Isenberg, who relies on Dragon after a spinal cord injury; and web developer Leah Mattern, who breaks down how design decisions impact user experience. Together, they explore the independence, frustrations, and opportunities that voice technology creates, and why inclusive design matters now more than ever. Learn more about supporting people with disabilities in Tamman’s Learn Center and stay connected with us on LinkedIn. PDF Transcript Web Transcript

People in this episode

Host: Katie Samson

Guests: Marcus Goldman, Jim Isenberg, Leah Mattern

Topics covered

• speech recognition
• disability
• inclusive design
• technology
• user experience

Keywords

• speech recognition
• disability
• voice technology
• inclusive design
• user experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dragon, Tamman, Learn Center

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