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TWO DOGS (4.227.117.72)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 8:30 pm: | |
there is a young man,that works at the grocery store I shop at,he carries out groceries,...he is so proud of his job,he does his damndest at getting everything placed in my trunck correctly,he can't talk,is there ay electronic nut out there,that could make a box that he can hang around his neck,(a dependable unit),everytime he would press a button,the recording would say "IT WAS A PLEASURE TO SERVE YOU"...If there is any elec. nut that could make it,please figure it up & hopefully I can afford it..the little guy trys so hard... |
Dallas (172.128.127.50)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 8:42 pm: | |
2D, I'm not very good at this any more, but I think I could take one of the voice boxes out of a teletubbie and reinstall a different voice. In order for it to be your guy, I would need some sound samples to play with.
They won't be perfect, but NO Charge.
Contact me off line, quickly because we will be offline for the next time to come after friday.
Dallas |
TWO DOGS (4.227.117.72)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 9:06 pm: | |
I would rather have a little higher quality item...you can look at this kids eyes & that's what he wants to say,a masculine but non threatening voice...bound to be somebody out there... |
TWO DOGS (4.227.117.72)
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hey...they make something like that don't they...it's called a reminder ...or something |
Doug (69.244.108.42)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 9:29 pm: | |
there are several products available like this....
tI have seen them with several buttons for different 'sayings" I have even seen the programable so he could have someone record different things for him.
Unfortunately I can't recall where I have seen them |
TWO DOGS (4.227.117.72)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 9:34 pm: | |
yeah...me too....maybe 'office max' |
John that newguy (199.232.244.160)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 9:36 pm: | |
Just buy the kid an inexpensive digital recorder from RatShack
or WallyWorld and hand it to him as a tip. I'll bet he can figure
out what he could use it for, -if- he wanted to use it at all.......
And it wouldn't be insulting to him... or appear presumptuous.
Just a thought.. |
Pete RTS/Daytona (209.165.4.2)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 9:37 pm: | |
Radio Shack - #276-1323
Pre-wired Digital voice recorder kit (up to 20 seconds of sound-speeh,music,sound effects at the push of a button
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F011%5F005%5F000%5F000&product%5Fid=276%2D1323&hp=search
$10.49 - and should be available at most Radio shacks - not fancy - but it's a start
Pete RTS/Daytona |
TWO DOGS (4.227.117.72)
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you can erase this in a little while I@N...soon as we get it figured out...... |
Cliff (Floridacracker) (65.33.17.47)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 9:45 pm: | |
Two Dogs,
You have got a BIGGGG heart.
Might I suggest that you talk to the store manager and see if there is something special you could do for the young man.
From your post I think he is communicating "Its was a pleasure to serve you" just fine. |
TWO DOGS (4.227.117.72)
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I was thinking about giving it to his boss....with the understanding that it was anonimus....I think I know a disc jockey that has a pleasant voice....this is going to work....o.k. ....got it figured out I@N......thanks....erase away.... |
TWO DOGS (4.227.117.72)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 9:48 pm: | |
naw the kid had ceribial palsy....he freaks some people out....I think he really needs to transmit what he is feeling...not many people look "IN" his eye... |
Cliff (Floridacracker) (65.33.17.47)
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Now I understand, your a good man. |
Pete RTS/Daytona (209.165.4.2)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 9:59 pm: | |
Two Dogs
If you have a PayPal account or an address that I can send a check - I would like to help - I bet other would also - Perhaps a fund in This lads name at the store he works at
Pete RTS/Daytona |
TWO DOGS (4.227.117.72)
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he works at United Groceries on river road...in Amarillo Texas....the whole thing about this...it's "attitude"....he's proud of his job,and he does it to the best of his ability...I think there are people all over that could use a little something...this will fix this kid up...you guys go find somebody that loves his job & help him... |
John that newguy (199.232.244.160)
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I'm proud to have met ya', TD... even if only through this media. |
RJ Long (67.181.236.27)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 12:39 am: | |
Two Dogs -
If you'll contact a professional Speech Therapist, they'll be able to direct you to exactly what you're looking for. The item you're talking about is used frequently with patients who have had a tracheotomy or have lost their larynx due to cancer of the throat. The newer ones can be programmed using a laptop with voice recognition software on it. In Amarillo, check with:
Amarillo Speech Hearing & Language Center
1300 Wallace Boulevard
Amarillo, TX 79106
806-359-7681
Specialized Therapy Services of Amarillo
2400 Lakeview Drive
Amarillo, TX 79109
806-468-9400
Speech Language Services Unlimited
5211 West 9th Avenue
Amarillo, TX 79106
806-355-5046
There's also an excellent chance that this young man might even qualify for one w/o anyone investing any money, thru various programs available for folk who fall under the ADA, especially thru the United Cerebral Palsey organization (since you mentioned this particular disability). The closest office to Amarillo is:
UCP of Texas
5555 North Lamar Street, Suite L139
Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-472-8696/800-798-1492
Fax: 512-472-8026
E-mail: ucptx@onr.com
You're on a roll here, TD. . . Go for it!
HTH,
RJ
PD4106-2784
Fresno CA |
Sojourner (68.60.169.142)
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Nice of you busnuts to help.
However if he deaf as well I am 92% hard of hearing, can not hear any message to know if it what he want it say from recorder.
Whatever you get for him is a reliable box with a button for each recording otherwise he is not able hear which presentable recording is saying with several different message on regular recorder.
Another word, a button for each message is most practical for him and he is happier.
Link for voice mail.
http://www.voicemailtools.com/hoh.asp
Another choice is “Blackberry” from Nextel to show any choice of written messages to show them and can be use for TTY communication connection.
Link;
http://www.lormarlogic.com/blackberry.htm
Someone out there may already have such message box with several buttons??????????
I wear two very strong hearing aid.
Sojourn for Christ, Jerry
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