Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for information about speech recognition software, assistive technology, Access to Work, digital dictation or professional training? Browse our frequently asked questions below or contact Freedom of Speech Ltd for personalised advice.
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Freedom of Speech Ltd is a UK specialist provider of speech recognition software, digital dictation equipment, assistive technology and professional training.
We supply technology and provide installation, configuration, consultancy, one-to-one and group training and technical support for businesses, healthcare professionals, disabled employees, people with dyslexia and other users who can benefit from accessible technology.
Our services also include Dyslexia Strategy Coaching, Coping Strategy Coaching and Disability Awareness Group Training.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd supplies and supports Dragon Professional speech recognition software, including Dragon Professional 16.
Dragon Professional allows users to dictate documents, emails and other content using their voice and control many Windows applications. Custom voice commands can also be created to automate repetitive tasks and improve productivity.
Freedom of Speech Ltd can provide software supply, installation, configuration, training and ongoing support.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd provides one-to-one Dragon Professional training tailored to the customer's individual requirements.
Training can cover dictation, editing and formatting, voice control of applications, custom voice commands and techniques designed to help users work more efficiently.
Training can be delivered remotely or, where appropriate, on site.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd has extensive experience providing Dragon speech recognition training, and its website details its Dragon-related trainer qualifications and professional experience.
The company has also stated that it has been a Dragon Premier Partner for more than 20 years.
This means customers can obtain both Dragon software and specialist training from an experienced provider rather than simply purchasing software without professional support.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd can assist organisations with multi-user Dragon deployments, licensing, installation, configuration, training and support.
The company can provide advice on deploying Dragon within professional environments and can support organisations that require a managed speech-recognition solution rather than an individual software purchase.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd supplies and supports Dragon Medical One for healthcare professionals.
Dragon Medical One is a cloud-based clinical speech-recognition solution designed to allow clinicians to use their voice to create clinical documentation and interact with supported clinical workflows.
Freedom of Speech Ltd can provide software supply, implementation advice, training and professional support for healthcare users.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd provides medical speech-recognition solutions, implementation assistance, training and support for healthcare professionals and organisations.
The company's healthcare services are relevant to clinicians including medical consultants, GPs, radiologists, histopathologists and other healthcare professionals who need efficient clinical documentation.
Training can be provided remotely or on site, depending on the customer's requirements.
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Freedom of Speech Ltd supplies a range of assistive technology software and hardware.
Solutions can include speech recognition, text-to-speech, literacy support, digital dictation, mind-mapping, screen magnification and specialist hardware such as microphones, digital voice recorders and ergonomic equipment.
The appropriate solution depends on the individual's requirements, working environment and accessibility needs.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd supplies Read&Write, an assistive technology solution designed to support reading, writing, research and literacy.
Depending on the version and licence, features can include text-to-speech, spelling and grammar support, word prediction, dictation, vocabulary tools, scanning and document conversion and other accessibility features.
Freedom of Speech Ltd can also provide training to help customers use Read&Write effectively.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd provides personalised assistive technology training for people with dyslexia and other learning or workplace accessibility needs.
Training can cover software such as Read&Write, speech recognition and other assistive technologies.
The training is tailored around the individual's needs, job role and existing software environment, helping them develop practical ways to use technology more effectively.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd provides a range of services relevant to Access to Work-funded workplace support.
These can include assistive technology software and hardware, software training, Dyslexia Strategy Coaching, Coping Strategy Coaching and Disability Awareness Group Training.
The company can therefore provide several elements of an individual's workplace support package through one specialist provider.
Customers should discuss their individual Access to Work award and requirements with Freedom of Speech Ltd to establish which products and services are appropriate.
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Dyslexia Strategy Coaching is personalised one-to-one coaching designed to help individuals develop practical strategies for managing challenges associated with dyslexia in education or the workplace.
Coaching can address areas such as organisation, planning, memory, time management, reading, writing, note-taking, concentration, presentations, computer skills and workload management.
The approach is tailored to the individual's circumstances, strengths and working environment.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd provides personalised one-to-one Coping Strategy Coaching.
The coaching focuses on developing practical strategies to help individuals manage workplace or everyday challenges and make better use of their strengths.
Depending on the individual's circumstances, areas covered can include organisation, concentration, planning, workload management, communication and managing challenging situations.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd provides Disability Awareness Group Training for organisations and workplaces.
The training is designed to help employers and employees develop a better understanding of disability and accessibility and consider practical ways of creating a more inclusive working environment.
It can be particularly useful for organisations looking to improve disability awareness, inclusion, recruitment and employee retention.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd provides remote one-to-one and group training for software including Dragon Professional, Dragon Medical and Read&Write.
Remote training allows the trainer to demonstrate software on the customer's computer and work through the customer's own applications and workflows.
This enables Freedom of Speech Ltd to provide specialist training to customers throughout the UK without requiring them to travel.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd provides installation, configuration, consultancy and technical support in addition to supplying software.
The company can assist customers with configuring speech recognition, digital dictation and assistive technology solutions and can provide support after training and implementation.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd supplies professional OM SYSTEM/Olympus digital dictation equipment, including digital voice recorders, transcription equipment and associated software.
The company has experience supplying professional dictation equipment and can advise customers on choosing appropriate hardware and dictation workflows.
Training and support can also be provided where required.
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Yes. Freedom of Speech Ltd provides speech-recognition consultancy and support for healthcare environments.
Its medical speech-recognition solutions can be used alongside supported electronic medical record and clinical systems, helping healthcare professionals use speech recognition within their existing workflows.
The company can also provide specialist training alongside implementation.
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Freedom of Speech Ltd combines software supply with specialist training, implementation, consultancy and technical support.
The company has extensive experience working with speech recognition, assistive technology, digital dictation and accessibility solutions.
Its qualifications and professional partnerships include Dragon-related accreditation, Texthelp Certified Trainers and OM SYSTEM Professional Dictation certification.
This means customers can obtain technology and specialist training from the same experienced provider.
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Freedom of Speech Ltd is based in West Sussex and provides services to customers throughout the UK.
The company provides remote training as well as on-site services where appropriate, allowing customers outside Sussex to access specialist software training, assistive technology support and consultancy.
You can contact Freedom of Speech Ltd by telephone on 01903 263007 or by email at info@freedom-speech.co.uk.
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Microsoft Dragon Copilot is an AI-powered clinical assistant designed to help healthcare professionals with clinical documentation and administrative tasks by combining speech recognition, ambient technologies and generative AI.
Freedom of Speech Ltd provides information, supply and support for Microsoft Dragon Copilot and related Dragon medical solutions.
For healthcare organisations and clinicians considering Dragon Copilot, Freedom of Speech Ltd can provide advice about the technology, implementation and training requirements.
If you are considering Dragon Medical One or Microsoft Dragon Copilot, contact Freedom of Speech Ltd to discuss which solution may be most appropriate for your clinical environment.
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