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Five Power Tips for Navigating Google Docs with JAWS
April 19, 2024 20:22 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBAre you new to Google Docs and JAWS? Want to learn how to write, edit, and navigate documents more efficiently? Then check out our podcast. We’ll provide an overview of the Docs layout, demonstrate powerful features to help you create and manage documents more efficiently, and show you keyboard shortcuts to increase productivity. https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/freewebinars/
Access Files in Teams with JAWS
April 12, 2024 23:26 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this short demo, Elizabeth Whitaker demonstrates file navigation and search within the newest version of Microsoft Teams (April 2024).
JAWS Speech History with Ron Miller
April 05, 2024 20:55 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBRon Miller demonstrates the Speech History Feature in JAWS. JAWS Speech History gives you the ability to review the last 500 announcements that were spoken by the speech synthesizer. If you miss one or more messages spoken by JAWS, you can press INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by H to open a Results Viewer window containing up to the last 500 announcements spoken by the synthesizer. When the Speech History window opens, you are placed on the line containing the most recent announcement.
An Introduction to the New Teams with JAWS
April 01, 2024 09:17 - 32 minutes - 45 MBDo you use Microsoft Teams at home, work, or school? Need tips for navigating the new Teams with JAWS? Listen in to us and our special guest, Brett Humphrey from Microsoft for, “An Introduction to the New Teams with JAWS.” We’ll provide an overview of the Teams interface and show you how to: Navigate to different views and panes Use keyboard commands to perform important tasks Navigate teams and channels more efficiently Locate recent activities in the activity feed Access Help an...
Teaching Resources with Ron Miller, Reading and Editing Text with JAWS Part 2
March 22, 2024 16:42 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBOur training series for teachers and assistive technology instructors serves as a guide to use when teaching JAWS. Through its targeted lessons, quizzes, and a multitude of free resources, you will gain new skills to help you train your students and clients. Listen as Ron Miller gives a tutorial on how to read and edit text in JAWS. (Part 1 also available) For more Teaching Resources, you can visit https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/teachers/
20 Minute Tech Tips: Picture Smart AI
March 15, 2024 21:07 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBListen in to our new series, 20 Minute Tech Tips. We're excited to kick off this new monthly podcast with a dive into Picture Smart AI, an all new feature in JAWS and Fusion as of March 2024. Freedom Scientific Unveils Revolutionary PictureSmart AI for JAWS – Transforming Accessibility with AI-Powered Image Descriptions Announcing the launch of PictureSmart AI, a groundbreaking feature in the JAWS screen reading software that leverages artificial intelligence to provide detailed descriptio...
Split Braille in JAWS 2024: Show Speaker's Notes in PowerPoint Presentation View
March 08, 2024 22:59 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBThe new Split Braille feature in JAWS 2024 gives Braille display users powerful new functionality, including the ability to view content from different locations on the same Braille line using one of several types of views. When a Split Braille view is active, your Braille display is split into two halves, or regions. Additionally, two vertical lines are displayed between the two regions to show the separation. The use of the Split Braille feature is not restricted to displays of a certain s...
Split Braille in JAWS 2024: Message List Plus Preview Pane View
March 08, 2024 22:56 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBThe new Split Braille feature in JAWS 2024 gives Braille display users powerful new functionality, including the ability to view content from different locations on the same Braille line using one of several types of views. When a Split Braille view is active, your Braille display is split into two halves, or regions. Additionally, two vertical lines are displayed between the two regions to show the separation. The use of the Split Braille feature is not restricted to displays of a certain s...
Teaching Resources with Ron Miller, Reading and Editing Text with JAWS Part 1
March 01, 2024 20:32 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBOur training series for teachers and assistive technology instructors serves as a guide to use when teaching JAWS. Through its targeted lessons, quizzes, and a multitude of free resources, you will gain new skills to help you train your students and clients. Listen as Ron Miller gives a tutorial on how to read and edit text in JAWS. (Part 2 coming soon) For more Teaching Resources, you can visit https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/teachers/
Ten Tips for Customizing Your Outlook Calendar with JAWS, Part Two
February 23, 2024 12:23 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBAre you looking for ways to navigate and customize your Outlook Calendar with JAWS more efficiently? Then listen to part two of our podcast, Ten Tips for Customizing Your Outlook Calendar with JAWS. Check out part one if you haven't! https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/freewebinars/
Ten Tips for Customizing Your Outlook Calendar with JAWS, Part One
February 16, 2024 12:20 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBAre you looking for ways to navigate and customize your Outlook Calendar with JAWS more efficiently? Then listen to part one of our podcast, Ten Tips for Customizing Your Outlook Calendar with JAWS. Part Two coming soon! https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/freewebinars/
ZoomText Demo: Saving Default Settings
February 09, 2024 22:25 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBLearn how to save, customize, and access default settings in ZoomText! ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a fully integrated magnification and reading program tailored for low-vision users. Magnifier/Reader enlarges and enhances everything on your computer screen, echoes your typing and essential program activity, and automatically reads documents, web pages, email. https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/software/zoomtext/
Celebrating 200 Years of Braille!
February 02, 2024 15:58 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB2024 marks the 200th anniversary of braille. To celebrate, we are held a special event to commemorate the major milestones that make up the history of braille. Join us and some very special guests as we discuss how braille is used at home, in school, and in the workplace. We also share stories and ideas that illustrate the crucial role braille continues to play in all facets of our daily lives. https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/freewebinars/archivedwebinars/
Split Braille in JAWS 2024: Translation Split View
January 29, 2024 10:30 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBThe new Split Braille feature in JAWS 2024 gives Braille display users powerful new functionality, including the ability to view content from different locations on the same Braille line using one of several types of views. When a Split Braille view is active, your Braille display is split into two halves, or regions. Additionally, two vertical lines are displayed between the two regions to show the separation. The use of the Split Braille feature is not restricted to displays of a certain s...
Split Braille in JAWS 2024: Speech History View
January 29, 2024 10:27 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBThe new Split Braille feature in JAWS 2024 gives Braille display users powerful new functionality, including the ability to view content from different locations on the same Braille line using one of several types of views. When a Split Braille view is active, your Braille display is split into two halves, or regions. Additionally, two vertical lines are displayed between the two regions to show the separation. The use of the Split Braille feature is not restricted to displays of a certain s...
Split Braille in JAWS 2024: JAWS Cursor View
January 26, 2024 22:26 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBThe new Split Braille feature in JAWS 2024 gives Braille display users powerful new functionality, including the ability to view content from different locations on the same Braille line using one of several types of views. When a Split Braille view is active, your Braille display is split into two halves, or regions. Additionally, two vertical lines are displayed between the two regions to show the separation. The use of the Split Braille feature is not restricted to displays of a certain s...
Split Braille in JAWS 2024: Attributes Indicator View
January 26, 2024 22:25 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBThe new Split Braille feature in JAWS 2024 gives Braille display users powerful new functionality, including the ability to view content from different locations on the same Braille line using one of several types of views. When a Split Braille view is active, your Braille display is split into two halves, or regions. Additionally, two vertical lines are displayed between the two regions to show the separation. The use of the Split Braille feature is not restricted to displays of a certain s...
Split Braille in JAWS 2024: Annotations View
January 26, 2024 22:22 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBThe new Split Braille feature in JAWS 2024 gives Braille display users powerful new functionality, including the ability to view content from different locations on the same Braille line using one of several types of views. When a Split Braille view is active, your Braille display is split into two halves, or regions. Additionally, two vertical lines are displayed between the two regions to show the separation. The use of the Split Braille feature is not restricted to displays of a certain s...
Split Braille in JAWS 2024: Buffered Text
January 26, 2024 10:32 - 3 minutes - 6.1 MBThe new Split Braille feature in JAWS 2024 gives Braille display users powerful new functionality, including the ability to view content from different locations on the same Braille line using one of several types of views. When a Split Braille view is active, your Braille display is split into two halves, or regions. Additionally, two vertical lines are displayed between the two regions to show the separation. The use of the Split Braille feature is not restricted to displays of a certain s...
Divide and Conquer! Overcoming Challenges with Split Braille and JAWS
January 19, 2024 23:47 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBCelebrate National Braille Literacy Month with us as we take a deep dive into the Split Braille feature in JAWS 2024. We take an extensive look at the new functionality it provides and discuss ways it can help boost productivity. Learn about practical scenarios for using it in views such as: Buffered Text Annotations Attribute Indicators Speech History Translation Split JAWS Cursor Window Text Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams application-specific views
Split Braille in JAWS 2024, an Overview
January 12, 2024 17:50 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThe new Split Braille feature in JAWS 2024 gives Braille display users powerful new functionality, including the ability to view content from different locations on the same Braille line using one of several types of views. When a Split Braille view is active, your Braille display is split into two halves, or regions. Additionally, two vertical lines are displayed between the two regions to show the separation. The use of the Split Braille feature is not restricted to displays of a certain s...
Teaching Resources with Ron Miller: Using FS Reader and JAWS Basic Training Part 2
January 05, 2024 16:39 - 25 minutes - 26.9 MBOur training series for teachers and assistive technology instructors serves as a guide to use when teaching JAWS. Through its targeted lessons, quizzes, and a multitude of free resources, you will gain new skills to help you train your students and clients. Listen as Ron Miller speaks on FS Reader and JAWS Basic training in this part two. For more Teaching Resources, you can visit https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/teachers/
Ten Tips for Transitioning from Basic HTML View to Standard View in Gmail with JAWS, Part 2
December 30, 2023 00:23 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBChanges are coming in 2024 to Google Gmail. Learn about them now by streaming Part 2 of this pre-recorded training, “Ten Tips for Transitioning from Basic HTML View to Standard View in Gmail with JAWS, Part 2.” In part 2, we’ll dive deeper into the Gmail interface, and show you how to: Navigate and read messages Compose, reply to, and forward messages Navigate and create labels Move and delete messages Search for messages Attach files Download and open attachments Empty the ...
Ten Tips for Transitioning from Basic HTML View to Standard View in Gmail with JAWS, Part 1
December 15, 2023 22:33 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBChanges are coming in 2024 to Google Gmail. Learn about them now by streaming or downloading this pre-recorded training, “Ten Tips for Transitioning from Basic HTML View to Standard View in Gmail with JAWS, Part 1.” Objectives: In this session, you’ll learn about: When Google is discontinuing Basic HTML View Techniques for navigating Gmail in Standard View with JAWS Overview of the Standard View interface Benefits of using Standard View Overview of Gmail terminology When to us...
Ask Sharky: Sharkvember Shortcuts
December 02, 2023 00:05 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBIn this episode of Ask Sharky, we close out Sharkvember by going over the shortcuts that we highlighted during the month of November. Listen in as Elizabeth Whitaker shows these shortcuts in action.
New Features in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2024
November 22, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBWe’ll provide an overview of the software, plus discuss: Face in View: This new feature in JAWS and Fusion helps you focus your camera before participating in a video call. JAWS helps you center your face, look directly at the camera, ensure adequate lighting, and include or exclude people or items from the view. Split Braille: This JAWS feature enables you to view content from two applications or locations by splitting a line of content on your braille display. For example, you could sim...
Ask Sharky: Face in View
November 17, 2023 12:58 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBRon Miller demonstrates some tips on how to use an exciting new feature in JAWS 2024, Face in View. Video calls have become a standard form of communication in the workplace, in schools, and in personal relationships. Before joining a video call, you want to make sure your setup is right and the camera is correctly focused on you. The new Face in View feature helps with this by alerting you to key visual details like: Is my face centered in the view? Am I looking directly at the camera?...
Teaching Resources with Ron Miller, FS Reader
November 10, 2023 22:06 - 16 minutes - 12.6 MBOur training series for teachers and assistive technology instructors serves as a guide to use when teaching JAWS. Through its targeted lessons, quizzes, and a multitude of free resources, you will gain new skills to help you train your students and clients. Listen as Ron Miller speaks on FS Reader and JAWS Basic training. For more Teaching Resources, you can visit https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/teachers/
Ask Sharky: Using Gmail in Standard View with JAWS
November 03, 2023 18:49 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBRon Miller from Freedom Scientific's very own training team demonstrates how to navigate Gmail in Standard View within JAWS. For more resources on using Gmail in Standard View with JAWS, you can reference our 2021 training on the same subject https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/using-jaws-with-gmail-in-standard-view/
Teaching Resources with Ron Miller
October 27, 2023 22:35 - 10 minutes - 8.32 MBIn this new series, listen as Freedom Scientific's Ron Miller presents various JAWS Teaching resources in a convenient audio format. You can find more content related to teaching on Freedom Scientific's Teaching Resources Page. https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/teachers/ Absorbing all the features of JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion can be a daunting task. When you add to that the nuances of G Suite, Microsoft Office, and other apps in your toolbox, a few hints would come in handy for bo...
An In-Depth Look at the Microsoft Office Ribbon and JAWS
October 20, 2023 16:26 - 36 minutes - 33 MBAre you looking for ways to navigate Microsoft Office applications more efficiently? Want to know where to locate commands when you need them? Listen in to our prodcast, “An In-Depth Look at the Microsoft Office Ribbon and JAWS.” Objectives: We’ll provide an overview of the ribbons in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, plus show you how to: Navigate the ribbon tabs and locate commands Customize the ribbon Add frequently used commands to the Quick Access Toolbar
An Introduction to Google Slides with JAWS
October 13, 2023 20:16 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBAre you new to Google Slides? Want to read, edit, and create presentations more effectively with JAWS? We’ll provide an overview of navigating Google Slides with JAWS, plus show you how to: - Turn on accessibility settings and explore the Accessibility menu - Open and navigate a presentation - Create and save a new presentation - Insert and delete slides - Add content to a slide - Edit and format content on a slide - Access Google Slides keyboard commands
Ask Sharky: Overcoming Challenges of Online Shopping
October 05, 2023 20:22 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this advanced JAWS lesson, you can refine your online shopping skills. Also, don't forget about the Next Big Thing contest! Your team could win up to $3,000! https://www.freedomscientific.com/nextbigthing/ Get ready for a deep dive into the “Next Big Thing” Contest, where you have the power to help shape the future of JAWS and ZoomText! And guess what? There’s a chance to bag a $1000 Amazon gift card. We’ve done our best to make the submission process a breeze. We’re on a search for...
Ask Sharky: Text and Number Processing in JAWS
September 09, 2023 11:33 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBJoin Ron Miller in this pre-recorded Clubhouse session where he demonstrates different ways to utilize text and number processing in JAWS.
Ask Sharky: Use ChatGPT with JAWS
August 25, 2023 19:41 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBWe’ll show you how to interact with ChatGPT on the web using JAWS
Manage Google Calendar with JAWS
August 18, 2023 16:07 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBAre you looking for ways to navigate and manage Google Calendar with JAWS? If so, this podcast is for you. We’ll provide an overview of navigating Google Calendar with JAWS, plus show you how to: Create events, tasks, and appointments Access and change Settings Access a list of Google Calendar keyboard commands Change to a different view Go to a specific date Share your calendar Use add-ons
ZoomText and Fusion Updates in 2023: True Center Tracking & Freeze View
July 28, 2023 20:13 - 3 minutes - 6.28 MBListen to a couple of key improvements in ZoomText and Fusion that Freedom Scientific has made so far this year! True Center Tracking, Freeze View, and more enhancements to ZoomText are availalbe here: https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/ZoomText/ZoomTextWhatsNew
Navigate and Manage Windows 11 with JAWS
July 21, 2023 22:23 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBAre you new to Windows 11? Looking for ways to manage applications and files more efficiently? In this session, we provide an overview of the Windows 11 interface, and show you how to: Access settings Create and manage folders Navigate File Explorer Navigate the Control Panel Add/remove applications Set default applications https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/navigate-and-manage-windows-11-with-jaws/
Ask Sharky: What's New in June 2023
July 14, 2023 21:29 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBListen to this live recorded session of Ask Sharky, as we dive into updates to JAWS, Fusion, and ZoomText in 2023. Browse our training content! https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/freewebinars/
Ask Sharky: Formatting in Google Docs
July 07, 2023 16:32 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this pre-recorded Clubhouse session, listen as Liz demonstrates the formatting capabilities of Google Docs and how to utilize JAWS with them. Click here to see our upcoming training schedule https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/trainingschedule/ You can tune into Ask Sharky two times a month, every second and fourth Tuesday!
Ask Sharky, Access and Navigate PDFs in Adobe Reader with JAWS
June 30, 2023 22:15 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBJoin Elizabeth Whitaker as we explore Adobe Reader with JAWS. This is a pre-recorded Clubhouse event. Find more great training content at https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/ Here are our upcoming webinars https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/freewebinars/
Ten Power Tips for Improving Productivity in Excel with JAWS
June 21, 2023 17:50 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBExcel is included in the Microsoft Office suite of applications and is widely used to organize, calculate, and analyze data in a spreadsheet. You can navigate data using a combination of JAWS, Windows, and Excel-specific keyboard shortcuts. In this session, we show you ways to efficiently navigate and manage data in Excel more with JAWS. We’ll also provide an overview of Excel and show you how to perform various tasks using the keyboard. Tips include: Searching for Ribbon commands Acces...
Outlook and JAWS, Email Signatures
June 12, 2023 17:20 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this live pre-recorded session, Elizabeth demonstrates how to utilize the email signature function in Microsoft Outlook with JAWS. More Outlook Training Content Here: https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/microsoft-outlook-with-jaws/
Tips for Improving Your Browsing Experience with Chrome and JAWS
May 23, 2023 17:12 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBAre you looking for tools to manage your web browsing experience in Chrome more efficiently? Want to learn about features that will improve organization and productivity? Listen in to “Tips for Improving Your Browsing Experience with Chrome and JAWS.” Objectives: We’ll discuss how to access Chrome settings and tools, plus show you how to: Access Chrome settings Organize and navigate tabs within a single window Access the Chrome Task Manager to view or end active processes Manage p...
Tips for Organizing Your Outlook Inbox with JAWS
May 03, 2023 00:32 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBAre you looking for ways to manage your Outlook inbox more efficiently with JAWS? Want to learn about features that improve organization and productivity? In this session, we’ll show you how to create and manage folders, plus demonstrate how to: Organize messages using Categories Flag a message for follow up Simultaneously apply multiple actions to messages using Quick Steps Manage messages using Quick Actions Create Rules to specify message actions Reduce the number of messages...
Ask Sharky: Tips for Becoming a JAWS Jedi
April 26, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this pre-recorded Clubhouse event, join Elizabeth and Cathy as they discuss a few tips that they personally employ to use JAWS to its full potential.
Ask Sharky: Use Smart Glance for Online Shopping
April 24, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this pre-recorded Clubhouse event, listen in as Rachel and Elizabeth give an overview of Smart Glance and how you can use it to shop online with JAWS.
Ask Sharky: Use Auto-Complete In Outlook with JAWS
April 17, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this pre-recorded Clubhouse event, Rachel and Elizabeth teach you how to best utilize Auto-Complete in Outlook with JAWS. For more training resources, visit https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/
Ask Sharky: Three Reasons to Use Immersive Reader in Edge
April 14, 2023 17:28 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this pre-recorded Clubhouse session, listen as Cathly, Rachel, and Elizabeth discuss the power of Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge. Visit https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/ for more resources for JAWS, Fusion, ZoomText, and more!
Ten Power Tips for Tackling Teams with JAWS
April 06, 2023 17:39 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this session, we provide an overview of the Teams interface, and show you how to manage chats, meetings, and files more efficiently. Tips include: Navigate to different areas in Teams using keyboard commands Read and manage chat messages Change your status Copy an entire chat Access files Attach a file to a message Download an attachment from a message Schedule a meeting Navigate the calendar and join meetings Access a list of keyboard commands in Teams