Ask A Cripple

[NoArmsJames]

I saw this on another forum years ago and thought it was a funny idea.

Here's your chance to ask a cripple (me) anything you want.

I will answer anything honestly.

[Grapist]

Do you use a speech reco application to interact with your computer? If so, which one?

[NoArmsJames]

No. I have one small left leg and foot and I use that to type. I've always found speech recognition software (Dragon Dictate, etc...) to slow me down.

[Grapist]

Originally Posted by NoArmsJames

No. I have one small left leg and foot and I use that to type. I've always found speech recognition software (Dragon Dictate, etc...) to slow me down.

Yeah, even though Nuance (Dragon) is supposed to be the best all speech reco is still very dependant on the environment (background noise etc).

Ok, so you say you type with your foot, is that with a standard keyboard or do you have one of those alternative kiosks (Such as the one Madentch offers I forget its name)?

[NoArmsJames]

Originally Posted by Grapist

Yeah, even though Nuance (Dragon) is supposed to be the best all speech reco is still very dependant on the environment (background noise etc).

Ok, so you say you type with your foot, is that with a standard keyboard or do you have one of those alternative kiosks (Such as the one Madentch offers I forget its name)?

Exactly, and I live in an apartment complex so there is always background noise.

I use a standard keyboard, though one day when I have some extra money I'd like to try out the Frogpad.

[Dodges Bullets]

Have you ever used your disability for evil?

Have you ever used it to prank someone. (my midget cousin likes to hide in luggage/ other peoples' sleeping bags)

[NoArmsJames]

Originally Posted by Dodges Bullets

Have you ever used your disability for evil?

Have you ever used it to prank someone. (my midget cousin likes to hide in luggage/ other peoples' sleeping bags)

Once my friend and I were at a bar and some band was playing. I liked them, but didn't have enough to buy a cd so I went over to them after the show and talked to them with a speech impediment and stutter and got a free cd.

When I was very young my babysitter took me grocery shopping. It was a busy line and she had a lot of groceries so she put me on the conveyor in between her groceries. I don't remember the reaction though.

[Dodges Bullets]

lolz, awesome.

[motownguy]

Originally Posted by NoArmsJames

When I was very young my babysitter took me grocery shopping. It was a busy line and she had a lot of groceries so she put me on the conveyor in between her groceries. I don't remember the reaction though.

Obviously I'm late to the party but ... damn ... that is hilarious.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by NoArmsJames

I have one small left leg and foot and I use that to type.

But have your small left leg and foot adapted to become extra-strong? Could you (theoretically) kill a man with them?

Like how blind people have amazing hearing.