Freedom Scientific Training Podcast
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When JAWS Does the Unexpected: Top Five JAWS Troubleshooting Tips
March 07, 2023 10:54 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBAre you looking for ways to navigate applications and read information with JAWS more efficiently? Join Liz, Ron, Rachel and Jose as they explain what to do, “When JAWS Does the Unexpected: Top five JAWS Troubleshooting Tips.” Objectives: We’ll discuss important JAWS settings and keyboard commands for acquiring details about your environment, plus show you how to: Virtualize a control or window to gather information or copy error messages. Restore JAWS Factory settings to clear manual...
Ask Sharky: Using the Quick Access Bar in Microsoft Office with JAWS
February 17, 2023 14:58 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this pre-recorded Clubhouse session, Listen as Cathy and Elizabeth demonstrate the capabilities of the quick access bar in Microsoft Office for JAWS Users.
Ask Sharky: Immersive Reader in Edge
February 06, 2023 22:26 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this pre-recorded Clubhouse session, listen as Cathy, Elizabeth, and Rachel demonstrate the power of Immersive Reader in Microsoft's Edge Chromium browser.
How to Improve Productivity Using Refreshable Braille
January 27, 2023 10:54 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBWe’ll provide an overview of seven powerful features available when using a braille display with JAWS, plus discuss useful commands. Learn how to: Access braille settings in JAWS Use Scratch Pad to take notes when not connected to a computer or portable device Use status cells to obtain formatting information about a document or web page Select, copy, and paste text using the braille display Use Braille Study Mode to teach or learn braille Use BrailleIn to control your computer an...
Ask Sharky: Schedule and Navigate Meetings in Teams with JAWS
January 23, 2023 23:42 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this pre-recorded Clubhouse event, Rachel and Elizabeth teach users how to navigate the controls of an ongoing meeting in Microsoft Teams using JAWS.
Ask Sharky: Manage Settings in Chrome
January 11, 2023 21:53 - 18 minutes - 25 MBIn this pre-recorded Clubhouse event, Rachel and Elizabeth teach users how to take control of their settings in Google Chrome using JAWS.
Hosting a Zoom Meeting with JAWS: Additional Features
January 03, 2023 20:10 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this pre-recorded session, Rachel, Liz and Cathy demonstrate a few key Zoom features and how you can optimize JAWS with them.
Clear the Clutter: Personalize Your Web Experience with JAWS
December 16, 2022 16:29 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBAre you looking for ways to quickly locate information on web pages? Want to learn about JAWS features that will help you navigate more efficiently? Then listen in to our podcast, “Clear the Clutter: Personalize Your Web Experience with JAWS.” We’ll discuss different types of web content and show you how to: Use Flexible Web to quickly find or hide content Hide/ignore inline frames Use the Skim Reading tool to review page content Navigate tables, forms, and web-based applications wi...
Ask Sharky: Tips and Tricks for Selecting Text with JAWS
December 09, 2022 21:14 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this pre-recorded Clubhouse session, join Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan as they demonstrate the various ways in which JAWS allows you to select text. https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/
New Features of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023
November 18, 2022 20:25 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBWould you want to learn more about the enhancements in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023? Want to see some of the features in action? Then you're at the right place! About JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023 JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023 are the latest software releases from Freedom Scientific. They contain new features and enhancements that increase productivity at home, school, and work. Visit the What’s New pages for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023 to learn more about this exciting new s...
Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS: Sharing a Document or Application Over Screen Share
November 04, 2022 09:44 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBWant to learn how to navigate the Zoom interface more efficiently with JAWS when scheduling meetings and other events? Listen to our series, “Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS.” Objectives: Participants will learn how to: Navigate the Zoom interface Schedule a meeting Open and navigate the list of meeting participants Start/stop screen share Open accessibility settings
Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS: Sharing a File in the Chat
November 04, 2022 09:44 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBWant to learn how to navigate the Zoom interface more efficiently with JAWS when scheduling meetings and other events? Listen to our series, “Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS.” Objectives: Participants will learn how to: Navigate the Zoom interface Schedule a meeting Open and navigate the list of meeting participants Start/stop screen share Open accessibility settings
Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS: Sharing Your Screen
November 04, 2022 09:44 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MBWant to learn how to navigate the Zoom interface more efficiently with JAWS when scheduling meetings and other events? Listen to our series, “Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS.” Objectives: Participants will learn how to: Navigate the Zoom interface Schedule a meeting Open and navigate the list of meeting participants Start/stop screen share Open accessibility settings
Ask Sharky: Navigate File Explorer in Windows 11 with JAWS
October 28, 2022 20:22 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this pre-recorded Clubhouse session, Elizabeth and Rachel talk about tips they recommend for using the File Explorer in Windows 11 with JAWS.
Hosting a Zoom Meeting with JAWS: Using Chat and Accessing Links in Chat Messages
October 21, 2022 15:51 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBWant to learn how to navigate the Zoom interface more efficiently with JAWS when scheduling meetings and other events? Listen to our series, “Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS.” Objectives: Participants will learn how to: Navigate the Zoom interface Schedule a meeting Open and navigate the list of meeting participants Start/stop screen share Open accessibility settings
Hosting a Zoom Meeting with JAWS: Managing Participants in a Meeting
October 21, 2022 15:40 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBWant to learn how to navigate the Zoom interface more efficiently with JAWS when scheduling meetings and other events? Listen to our series, “Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS.” Objectives: Participants will learn how to: Navigate the Zoom interface Schedule a meeting Open and navigate the list of meeting participants Start/stop screen share Open accessibility settings
Hosting a Zoom Meeting with JAWS: Managing Participants in the Waiting Room
October 21, 2022 15:34 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBWant to learn how to navigate the Zoom interface more efficiently with JAWS when scheduling meetings and other events? Listen to our series, “Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS.” Objectives: Participants will learn how to: Navigate the Zoom interface Schedule a meeting Open and navigate the list of meeting participants Start/stop screen share Open accessibility settings
Ask Sharky: Use the Windows Calculator with JAWS
October 07, 2022 18:35 - 21 minutes - 30 MBThis is a pre-recorded Clubhouse session where Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan demonstrate features from the Windows Calculator (Windows 11).
Ask Sharky: Top Five Formatting Commands
September 30, 2022 12:23 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode of #AskSharky, Elizabeth Whitaker discusses her top five commands for formatting text using JAWS.
Ask Sharky: Access Books on Audible with JAWS
September 23, 2022 10:09 - 33 minutes - 46 MBIn this pre-recorded Clubhouse session, Rachel and Elizabeth detail a great website to read accessible e-books and more.
Prep and Proof: Use Styles in Microsoft Word with JAWS
September 16, 2022 11:41 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBWe’ll provide an overview of what styles are and how to use them, plus show you how to: Apply existing Word styles to a document Create new styles to customize formatting Create a Table of Contents using styles Freedom Scientific Presenters: Elizabeth Whitaker and Cathy Johnson
Back to School with Freedom Scientific, Access Digital Textbooks with JAWS Part 2
September 01, 2022 15:46 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBGet the school year off to a great start using our teaching resources for both teachers and students. In this webinar, we provide an overview of our Teaching Resources page and also tell you about our Student of the Month program. In addition, you’ll learn more about: Accessible typing tutorials Downloadable resource files Interactive JAWS training modules Tools for reading and solving math equations https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/back-to-school-with-freedom-scientific/
Back to School with Freedom Scientific, Access Digital Textbooks with JAWS Part 1
August 22, 2022 03:42 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBAre you looking for ways to navigate and read textbooks? Listen to part one of our podcast, “Back to School with Freedom Scientific, Access Digital Textbooks with JAWS.” Objectives: In this podcast, you’ll learn how to: Open Kindle books and use advanced features Open DAISY books using FSReader
What are the Benefits to a Campus, Building, or System-wide License?
August 12, 2022 16:58 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBIn this webinar we will discuss these licensing benefits and host a special guest that will share their reasons for choosing a campus-wide license of Fusion. We will describe the different types of licenses that are offered and the benefits to each of those licenses. We will also briefly cover the differences between ZoomText, JAWS, and Fusion. You won’t want to miss this presentation! Learning Objectives: Participants will learn the difference between ZoomText, JAWS, and Fusion. Attend...
JAWS Power Tips: Create JAWS Dictionary Rules for reading Phrases and Acronyms
August 05, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 7.52 MBhttps://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/jaws-power-tips-for-increasing-productivity-in-work-and-play/ In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.
JAWS Power Tips: Ignore Inline Frames on Web Pages
August 05, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 8.16 MBhttps://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/jaws-power-tips-for-increasing-productivity-in-work-and-play/ In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.
JAWS Power Tips: Use the Search feature in Microsoft Office Products
August 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.85 MBhttps://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/jaws-power-tips-for-increasing-productivity-in-work-and-play/ In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.
JAWS Power Tips: Flag a message in Outlook
July 29, 2022 16:15 - 6 minutes - 8.92 MBhttps://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/jaws-power-tips-for-increasing-productivity-in-work-and-play/ In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.
JAWS Power Tips: Suspend Quick Nav Keys
July 29, 2022 16:13 - 3 minutes - 5 MBIn this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.
JAWS Power Tips: Navigate among Emails in an Outlook thread
July 29, 2022 16:10 - 2 minutes - 3.67 MBIn this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.
JAWS Power Tips: Set Teams to always open Office Documents in their respective Desktop Applications
July 22, 2022 20:47 - 3 minutes - 5.01 MBIn this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience. JAWS Power Tips: Set Teams to always open Office Documents in their respective Desktop Applications
JAWS Power Tips: Set JAWS to speak All Controls in Microsoft Teams
July 22, 2022 20:45 - 2 minutes - 3.6 MBIn this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.
JAWS Power Tips: New Notification History Feature
July 22, 2022 20:42 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.
Tips and Tricks for a More Enjoyable OCR Experience
July 01, 2022 19:03 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBIf you currently own an OCR (optical character recognition) product or are in the market for one, this session is for you. Join Mike and Michelle as they share helpful tips from experienced users and show them in action with our scanning products. Hear and see how material management and specific features can contribute to a more accurate, enjoyable OCR experience.
Home and Self Care Tips from the Field using Magnification
June 24, 2022 21:27 - 58 minutes - 108 MBJoin Mike Wood and Michelle Williams as they share helpful tips for choosing the right magnification products to perform everyday home-based and self-care tasks. Learn what products are the best fit for various types of tasks such as: Using distance cameras on video magnification devices to manage self-grooming Using video magnification when cooking Using rolling tables for larger desktop video magnifiers Watching TV using a desktop or wearable video magnification device
Prep and Proof Google Documents Using Suggesting Mode and Comments with JAWS
June 17, 2022 20:41 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBAre you looking for ways to revise Google documents with JAWS? Want to know how to navigate comments and track changes? Then listen in to “Prep and Proof Google Documents Using Suggesting Mode and Comments with JAWS.” We’ll provide an overview of Google Docs Suggesting Mode, and show you how to: Navigate comments left by other collaborators Turn on Suggesting Mode Navigate, accept, and reject suggested changes from other collaborators
Navigating the Web Today, Tips on Accessing Common Web Page Elements with JAWS
May 25, 2022 22:48 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBDo you find navigating certain web elements challenging? Want to clear the clutter when accessing information? Then you’ll want to join Liz, Rachel, and their special guests, Deborah Armstrong, Glen Gordon, and Eric Damery as they discuss and demonstrate ways to access common web page elements with JAWS. About Web Page Elements Common web page elements include links, tables, headings, and buttons, all of which can be navigated using standard keyboard commands and JAWS keystrokes. Many ...
Focus 40 Blue Braille Features with Ron Miller
May 13, 2022 21:58 - 12 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this informative demonstration, our very own Ron Miller discusses various features of the Focus 40 Blue Refreshable Braille Display, including optimizations for JAWS and tips to take your usage to the next level. For a video demonstration, check our YouTube page for uploads of this same training. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLlctxRAroB4ApeQd5b_I6A Topics include - Braille Study Mode - One Handed Mode - and More The 5th Generation of the Focus 40 Blue is a durable, light...
Prep and Proof Google Documents Using Spelling and Grammar Features with JAWS
May 06, 2022 11:07 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBDo you need to proof Google documents more efficiently with JAWS? Want to learn how to access and navigate the spelling and grammar options? Join Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan as they present, “Prep and Proof Google Documents Using Spelling and Grammar Features with JAWS.” They provide an overview of the spelling and grammar options Google Docs offers, plus they show you how to: Access the spelling and grammar checker using the keyboard and using the Tools menu Navigate spelling ...
Beginners Corner: JAWS 22 Release
April 29, 2022 10:41 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this pre-recorded Clubhouse session from October 2021, the Freedom Scientific team discusses JAWS 2022 and Fusion 2022, including tips and tidbits of info users should know.
Ask Sharky: Microsoft Teams Advanced Features
April 22, 2022 10:46 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this live session of Ask Sharky, Matt Ater discusses advanced tips and tricks for using JAWS with Microsoft Teams.
When Do I Need to Upgrade My Magnifier?
April 15, 2022 22:22 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBMike Wood and Michelle Williams have a frank discussion on when it might be time to graduate to your next video magnifier. What are some of the indicators to making a change? Has your field of view changed? Do you notice more glare while using your magnifier? Is your reading time with your current magnifier being reduced due to eye fatigue? These are some of the indicators that it might be time to change your magnifier.
Using Facebook with JAWS Part 2
April 08, 2022 10:16 - 21 minutes - 39.1 MBThere have been many changes to Facebook since our last Facebook training session, so we figured it was time for an update. In this session, we discuss how to use JAWS with the current version of Facebook. This includes the following: Search for a Facebook profile Send a friend request Respond to a friend request Search for and join a group Read posts in a group Post and comment in a group
Using Facebook with JAWS Part 1
April 01, 2022 18:05 - 19 minutes - 36.2 MBThere have been many changes to Facebook since our last Facebook training session. In this pre-recorded training, we will discuss how to use JAWS with the current version of Facebook. Items covered will be: Navigate News Feed Read a post React to a post Read comments on a post Create a comment Reply to a comment
Beginners Corner: All About Authorization
March 24, 2022 22:02 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this previously recorded (2021) episode of Beginners Corner, Rachel, Eric and Elizabeth discuss authorization and licensing for Freedom Scientific software.
Ask Sharky: Web Page Settings
March 11, 2022 23:05 - 16 minutes - 23 MBIn this recorded Clubhouse event, Matt Ater, Rachel Buchanan, and Eric Damery discuss how to create specific JAWS settings for specific domains.
Features of the New Ruby 10
March 04, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBJoin us as we take a more in-depth look at the RUBY 10’s patent-pending features that help with contrast sensitivity and color blindness. We will get into the new features that allow you to customize this portable product. Listen as we share everyday examples of how these new features can improve the lives of those who experience colorblindness and those who need greater control over contrast. Learn what tips and tricks will help you use the RUBY 10 and its great new features.
Beginners Corner: JAWS and ZoomText Certification
February 25, 2022 19:04 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBThe JAWS® and ZoomText® Certification programs are online knowledge-based exams for JAWS Screen Reader and ZoomText Magnifier/Reader. Each product has its own test and certification. The certification programs are designed for consultants, trainers, agency staff, and users to demonstrate proficiency in using JAWS and ZoomText software applications.
Prep and Proof Word Documents Using Track Changes and Comments with JAWS
February 18, 2022 20:54 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBAre you looking for ways to revise Word documents with JAWS? Want to know how to navigate Track Changes and Comments when collaborating with other users? Listen to Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan as they present “Prep and Proof Word Documents Using Track Changes and Comments with JAWS.” Track Changes is a Microsoft Word feature that enables you to view the changes made to a document by each user. Comments allow reviewers or collaborators to ask questions or suggest edits without alt...
Beginners Corner: Windows Notifications
February 11, 2022 22:07 - 31 minutes - 43 MBIn this episode of Beginners Corner, the team explores the Windows Notification system in Windows 10, Windows 11 and more.