An introduction to message banking and voice banking
Progressive neurological conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease can cause weakness of the muscles used for speech. Some people’s speech clarity can reduce over time to a point where it becomes difficult to understand. In this case, they might think about using an electronic communication device. Message banking and voice banking are two different ways to record speech while it is still clear. This is a type of ‘vocal insurance’ to preserve a person’s unique voice. These recordings can then be built into an electronic communication system in the future should one ever be needed.
The Irish Message Banking Toolkit provides information for Speech & Language Therapists and people who are thinking about doing message banking. The documents focus mainly on message banking but some voice banking information is also included as it would usually be thought about at the same time as message banking. The Irish Message Banking Toolkit Initiative is proudly supported by Research Motor Neurone (RMN) and the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT).
Scroll down to view the following:
- A 3 minute animation video to explain the basics
- A pathway flowchart as a guide through the steps
- Information leaflets with overviews and more detailed information for each step
- How-to documents about using recommended voice recorders and computer steps
Banking your speech the Irish message banking project (click to play)
The Irish Message Banking Toolkit
Reference: Doyle, L., Fitzsimons, C., Jagoe, C. & Barrow, R. (2020). The Irish Message Banking Toolkit. Research Motor Neurone, Dublin.
List of documents*
Each of the buttons below correspond to the information points and how to guides detailed in the flow chart above. Simply scroll down to find the information you are interested in.
Where to start with banking your speech
1. Using Technology for Communication
An overview of how technology can help support communication
2. Overview of Message and Voice Banking
A summary of message banking and voice banking to help decision making
3. My Key Information for Message and Voice Banking
A form to note important information about recordings of message/voice banking
4. The Message Banking Process
More detailed information about message banking
5. Generating Messages for Message Banking
A summary about ways to generate messages for message banking
5a. Communication Diary for Message Banking
A form to record possible messages as you go about your day
5b. Themed Questions for Message Banking
Questions to spark ideas when generating messages
5c. Legacy Messages for Message Banking
Information on recording legacy messages and apps to assist the process
6. Recording Messages for Message Banking
Information about what to consider to make high quality recordings
6a.H1 Setting Up the Zoom H1 Recorder for Message Banking
Getting this model of dictaphone ready to make phrase recordings
6a.H1n Setting Up the Zoom H1n Recorder for Message Banking
Getting this model of dictaphone ready to make phrase recordings
6b.H1 Operating the Zoom H1 Recorder for Message Banking
How to use this model of dictaphone for phrase recordings
6b.H1n Operating the Zoom H1n Recorder for Message Banking
How to use this model of dictaphone for phrase recordings
7. Organising and Storing Messages for Message Banking
The process of organising and storing messages for message banking
7a.H1 Transferring Banked Messages from the Zoom H1 Recorder to a Computer
How to get recordings off this model of dictaphone onto a computer
7a.H1n Transferring Banked Messages from the Zoom H1n Recorder to a Computer
How to get recordings off this model of dictaphone onto a computer
7b. Re-Labelling Banked Messages on a Computer
The process of re-labelling your sound files for message banking
7c. Grouping and Organising Banked Messages into folders on a Computer
The process of creating folders of your sound files for message banking
More detailed information about voice banking
The Complete Irish Message Banking Toolkit – Download All
The button above downloads all documents from the Irish Message banking toolkit using this button. Please note this function will work better if used on a computer than on a mobile device.
For Professionals
Introduction to the Irish Message Banking Toolkit
An Introduction to the Toolkit for Speech and Language Therapy Professionals
*For best print quality, within your print dialogue box, click ‘Advanced’ and select ‘Print as Image’ for all of the above documents.
This toolkit was produced by the Irish Message Banking Project which made possible by a grant from Research Motor Neurone (RMN).
Reference: Doyle, L., Fitzsimons, C., Jagoe, C. & Barrow, R. (2020). The Irish Message Banking Toolkit. Research Motor Neurone, Dublin.
To contact the authors, email: Lesley Doyle doylel18@tcd.ie or Ciara Fitzsimons cfitzsimons@crc.ie
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