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An inexpensive android tablet may fit your needs. The voice recognition app is quite good. Use the accessibility settings to change the screen resolution. If you're a Pinterest fan, I've seen several boards from occupational and speech therapists with examples of speech to text technology.
I would also highly recommend contacting the assistive technology project in your state (if you're in the US). Each state has one funded by the Dept of Education to help people with disabilities to access technology to increase their independence. They can tell you about everything from reachers and grabbers to modified vehicles and home modifications. Go to your favorite search engine and search "assistive technology project" and your state.
Lastly, you might also visit AbleData and look through their database of more than 32,000 assistive devices and distributors. Their listings are unbiased (no recommendations, per se, but accurate descriptions of devices, their purpose and usage, price, and where to purchase).
I have another suggestion: Audio Books. My husband had a stroke on the left lower side taking away his ability to read. We had 1 1/2 years of therapy and this avid reader still does not recognize any letter. I'm not sure where you are located, but our source is through Wolfner Library in Jefferson City, Mo. 1-800-392-2614). You have to certify eligibility ( Blindness, visual impairment, reading disability or physical disability) with a Drs. signature. When your application is received, they send a machine, tapes, catalogues, postage to and from and an assigned person you go through all FREE. It is wonderful. You can get up to 7 tapes at one time and you have 6 weeks use. Tapes can be stopped or paused when my husband loses interest or we have visitors. I had other older tapes and regular machine, but would always lose our position. The books are called "talking Books" and I highly recommend the program. PS It actually puts my husband to sleep when he needs it. I hope this helps. I just stumbled through it at the local library when I saw the application. Now I am hooked also. Good Luck. I hope it helps.
Kazina took my answer. Yes, the Kindle has the ability to enlarge text so that it's HUGE. You can also adjust other settings like spacing and paragraphs.
Also look on Amazon for text to speech pens - the pen "reads" the text out load as you scan the word with it. These are also used to help dyslexic readers. They come with various features such as dictionaries, translation, wireless, etc. so you can find the one that best suits your needs. This is helpful if your dad wants to read something that isn't on the Kindle or on Audible.
Goldduo: Are you looking for something that will listen to what people say, and turn it into very big text? To help with conversations, for instance?
I do like the suggestions here; just wondering what you are looking for.
Re audiobooks: we get a lot of them through our public library. If you have a tablet or smartphone, many libraries subscribe to Overdrive, so you can download books to listen to without having to go to library. (Handy, if you're chronically busy.)
It is very hard to find a speech therapist in a NH. Your Parents PCP should write referral to see a speech. The therapist can set up for a tape recorder so the books are on tapes. There are also books with big print. Can be mailed every month.
in case someone else here is interested, i have an aladdin overhead style vision aid machine that isnt being used. its black / white print but still pretty bi**hin for reading mail and such. im in central indiana and would sell it pretty reasonably. by the time i get blind and senile our brains will be integrated with the www and we'll communicate with wry facial expressions. i could sneeze and have you assasinated. lol
Do they use braille? Is so I would go to any assosication for the blind in your area. Does a hearing aid help? I know amplifiers don't help either if there is a lot of background noise. But, if it is quiet they may help?
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I would also highly recommend contacting the assistive technology project in your state (if you're in the US). Each state has one funded by the Dept of Education to help people with disabilities to access technology to increase their independence. They can tell you about everything from reachers and grabbers to modified vehicles and home modifications. Go to your favorite search engine and search "assistive technology project" and your state.
Lastly, you might also visit AbleData and look through their database of more than 32,000 assistive devices and distributors. Their listings are unbiased (no recommendations, per se, but accurate descriptions of devices, their purpose and usage, price, and where to purchase).
I hope this helps. I just stumbled through it at the local library when I saw the application. Now I am hooked also. Good Luck. I hope it helps.
I do like the suggestions here; just wondering what you are looking for.
Re audiobooks: we get a lot of them through our public library. If you have a tablet or smartphone, many libraries subscribe to Overdrive, so you can download books to listen to without having to go to library. (Handy, if you're chronically busy.)