Using Google Microphone in Google Docs

Try out the microphone feature in Google Docs with your students. 

Start voice typing in a document

1. Check that your microphone works.
2. Open a document in Google Docs with a Chrome browser.
3. Click Tools  Voice typing. A microphone box appears.
4. When you're ready to speak, click the microphone.
5. Speak clearly, at a normal volume and pace (see below for more information on using punctuation).
6. When you're done, click the microphone again.

Correct mistakes while voice typing

• If you make a mistake while you're typing with your voice, you can move your cursor to the mistake and fix it without turning off the microphone.
• After you correct the mistake, move the cursor back to where you want to continue.
• To see a list of suggestions, right-click words underlined in gray.

This works with MANY LANGUAGES! Try it out today! 

For support, click here 

Free Clear Face Shields for Illinois Residents

The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission is distributing a free pack of 5 clear face shields to anyone who is a resident of Illinois.  The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) provided the face shields to IDHHC for distribution. IDHHC requested IEMA to assist with providing Illinois residents personal protective equipment which would help reduce communication barriers this COVID-19 pandemic.

This opportunity is not limited to Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing individuals but also teachers, students, parents, sign language interpreters or anyone that is an Illinois resident. Registration for the free clear face shields will be available on IDHHC’s website by next week. Per IDHHC request, we are helping them spread the word. Stay tuned for more information.