Who knew your phone’s personal assistant does not just know how to order you pizza, but can also spell words out for you! Just trigger your phone’s particular assistant and ask it to “spell [word]” and it will spell the word you want, spoken letter by letter, out loud.
“Hey Siri, how do you spell haberdashery?”
Siri’s reply: “haberdashery h-a-b-e-r-d-a-s-h-e-r-y”
Also, you can use the phones voice recognition when texting to add the word in you just cannot spell.
Episode 69 – The Origins of Assistive Technology and Entrepreneurship with Martin McKay
Discover the origin of assistive technology transforming the lives of dyslexic individuals worldwide in this podcast episode featuring Martin, the CEO and founder of texthelp. Initially created to aid his father’s communication post-stroke, texthelp now develops assistive technology software for dyslexia across various computer applications. Martin, honored with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 award, is dedicated to empowering dyslexic individuals in the workplace and assisting employers in supporting their dyslexic colleagues. The impact extends beyond leveling the playing field for dyslexics, as this technology enhances productivity for neurotypical colleagues as well. By overcoming typical dyslexic challenges, assistive technology allows individuals to leverage their unique strengths. Key topics include strokes, computer software, assistive technology, and supporting dyslexic individuals in the workplace.
