Fact · Accessibility and health
The Job Accommodation Network says people with physical, sensory or developmental limitations may not be able to use a standard keyboard and mouse effectively and may benefit from speech recognition, which works even for people with no hand or finger movement.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Individuals with physical, sensory, or developmental limitations may not be able to use these standard input devices effectively and may benefit from using speech recognition. ... speech recognition software is made for computer users with a variety of limitations, including individuals with no hand or finger movement.”
Speech Recognition Software (AskJAN solutions page), Job Accommodation Network (AskJAN), n.d., Speech Recognition Software solution page, introduction.
Open the original- What it measures
- JAN lists speech recognition software as an accommodation solution and names products such as Dragon and Apple Dictation on the same page. Its learning disability page also lists speech recognition software among writing and spelling accommodations.
- What it does not show
- A description by an advice service, not an evaluation of accuracy or of any product. Whether it is the right accommodation depends on the person and the job.