Hello: From your message, I wasn't sure whether or not you wanted me to review this one, so I did, just to be sure. The message center does not seem to keep the hard returns, so this will likely all be run together. Here is the revised version....................................Current Status: Lar has a hand-dexterity limitation and has difficulty with note-taking and writing. To help accommodate her needs, a Windows Accessibility feature (a voice-recognition assistive feature) and a laptop were recommended for her, in an Assistive Technology Evaluation conducted on 3/29/12. She currently has received the following items: 1. LATITUDE 2120 laptop with 1 GB RAM, 2. Microsoft Office 2010, 3. Plantronics headset with a USB adaptor. No internal or external DVD/CD ROM was supplied with this laptop. The laptop runs slowly due to insufficient RAM. According to her case manager, Lar has not been able to use the laptop because her voice was not recognized by the Windows Accessibility voice-recognition assistive feature. The school staff reported that Lar did not have a trial of the voice-recognition assistive feature during her previous assessment. The evaluator noticed that the audio setting on the system was configured differently than that on her Plantronics headset. Also, when Lar tested the voice-recognition assistive feature with a different headset, her voice was not easily recognized, due to the surrounding background noise. Recommendations: Even with the correct audio setting, a voice-recognition assistive feature is not recommended for use in a noisy environment such as in a classroom. If the school staff wishes to continue exploring the voice-recognition assistive feature for Lar, she should test with Dragon Naturally Speaking. However, voice recognition works only in a quiet environment and requires a better system configuration (e.g. Minimum of 3GB RAMS for Windows 7). It is important to realize that individuals often get frustrated with the inaccuracy of voice recognition and ultimately this software may not be a suitable option. Regarding classroom accommodations, it is more critical to identify note-taking options. During the visit, a smart pen (Live Scribe pen) was introduced and Lar was able to use this pen to record the conversation with her case manager. The evaluator discussed additional note-taking options with Lar’s case manager. Plan: The integration of additional assistive-technology-device options and strategies will help Lar access her curriculum in a more independent fashion. Lar and the identified school team members will explore other note-taking options in her classrooms. If Lar and her school team still consider the use of the voice-recognition assistive feature for a written-production tool, it is recommended that Lar evaluate the voice-recognition assistive feature at home.