Latest Assistivetechnology Podcast Episodes
JAWS Power Tips: Set JAWS to speak All Controls in Microsoft Teams
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 22, 2022 20:45 - 2 minutesIn 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
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 22, 2022 20:42 - 7 minutesIn this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.
FSCast 217, archive of the June 2022 FSOpenLine
Freedom Scientific FSCast - July 13, 2022 19:41 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn the archive of the June 2022 FSOpenLine, we take your calls on a variety of topics including: using JAWS with the Dvorak keyboard layout, a request for better support of WhatsApp on Windows, using JAWS with the touch screen on a Surface Pro, switching from JAWS Professional to a Home licens...
Tips and Tricks for a More Enjoyable OCR Experience
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 01, 2022 19:03 - 30 minutesIf 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 specifi...
FSCast 216, A Demo of the JAWS Notification History Manager, and a visit with Richard Oehm
Freedom Scientific FSCast - June 29, 2022 13:21 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 216, we have an answer to the age-old question, “What do you do about applications that tell us too much?” It’s the new JAWS Notification History Manager to the rescue. With it, you can gain precise control over which messages are spoken and which are shown in Braille. We’ll get you st...
Home and Self Care Tips from the Field using Magnification
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - June 24, 2022 21:27 - 58 minutesJoin 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 man...
Prep and Proof Google Documents Using Suggesting Mode and Comments with JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - June 17, 2022 20:41 - 47 minutesAre 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 t...
Navigating the Web Today, Tips on Accessing Common Web Page Elements with JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - May 25, 2022 22:48 - 46 minutesDo 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 w...
FSCast 215, Joe Stephen, long time JAWS developer, and Toby Willis, Senior Product Manager for Inclusive Travel at Expedia
Freedom Scientific FSCast - May 25, 2022 14:22 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 215 we’ll get to know long-time developer Joe Stephen. In addition to his work on JAWS, he does manual labor on his family farm in rural Tasmania and manages to find the time to add accessibility support to some handheld ham radios. Then Toby Willis will be here to talk about ...
Focus 40 Blue Braille Features with Ron Miller
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - May 13, 2022 21:58 - 12 minutesIn 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 train...
Prep and Proof Google Documents Using Spelling and Grammar Features with JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - May 06, 2022 11:07 - 34 minutesDo 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 ...
Beginners Corner: JAWS 22 Release
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - April 29, 2022 10:41 - 22 minutesIn 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.
FSCast 214, Adrian Amandi discusses the upcoming National Coding Symposium, and a visit with Gary O'Donoghue, Chief North America Political Correspondent for BBC News
Freedom Scientific FSCast - April 27, 2022 12:34 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 214, Adrian Amandi will be here to talk about the Second Annual National Coding Symposium. It’s aimed at blind students of all ages to get them interested in careers in software development. The conference is free, online, and available to people worldwide. Then we’ll get to k...
Ask Sharky: Microsoft Teams Advanced Features
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - April 22, 2022 10:46 - 33 minutesIn 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?
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - April 15, 2022 22:22 - 46 minutesMike 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 curre...
Using Facebook with JAWS Part 2
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - April 08, 2022 10:16 - 21 minutesThere 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 Resp...
Using Facebook with JAWS Part 1
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - April 01, 2022 18:05 - 19 minutesThere 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 ...
FSCast 213, Dr. Robert Englebretson discusses his ongoing research about how Braille is taught
Freedom Scientific FSCast - March 30, 2022 16:37 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 213, Dr. Robert Englebretson, Associate Professor of Linguistics at Rice University, discusses the Braille code for the International Phonetic Alphabet, why reading Braille is different than reading print, and his ongoing research about how Braille is taught. Transcript available...
Beginners Corner: All About Authorization
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - March 24, 2022 22:02 - 19 minutesIn 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
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - March 11, 2022 23:05 - 16 minutesIn this recorded Clubhouse event, Matt Ater, Rachel Buchanan, and Eric Damery discuss how to create specific JAWS settings for specific domains.
FSCast 212, archive of the February 2022 FSOpenLine
Freedom Scientific FSCast - March 10, 2022 14:20 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn the archive of the February 2022 FSOpenLine, we take your calls on a variety of topics including: new VocalizerExpressive voices in the latest software updates, keystrokes for identifying the site to which a link points, finding out where a file will be saved, Eloquence spontaneously gettin...
Features of the New Ruby 10
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - March 04, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutesJoin 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 improv...
Beginners Corner: JAWS and ZoomText Certification
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - February 25, 2022 19:04 - 29 minutesThe 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 proficie...
FSCast 211, Chancey Fleet talks training workshops offered by the New York Public Library, and an intro to working at the Windows Command Prompt
Freedom Scientific FSCast - February 23, 2022 15:18 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 211, Chancey Fleet discusses training workshops offered by the New York Public Library, many of which are online and available to everyone. She’s also quite the expert on 3D printing and will share some resources for doing that accessibly. Then Glen demonstrates using the new W...
Prep and Proof Word Documents Using Track Changes and Comments with JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - February 18, 2022 20:54 - 35 minutesAre 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.” ...
Beginners Corner: Windows Notifications
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - February 11, 2022 22:07 - 31 minutesIn this episode of Beginners Corner, the team explores the Windows Notification system in Windows 10, Windows 11 and more.
Beginners Corner: Blog and Email Subscriptions
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - February 04, 2022 12:10 - 19 minutesIn this episode of Beginners Corner, the team explores our blog and email subscription services and how they can be of use to you.
Beginners Corner: Celebrating Braille
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 28, 2022 10:35 - 37 minutesIn this episode of Beginner's Corner, join the team as we discuss various aspects and history of braille technology, answer questions about FS Products, and look toward the future of braille.
FSCast 210, Marine Biologist Maureen Hayden, plus Independence Science making experiments accessible
Freedom Scientific FSCast - January 26, 2022 17:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 210, a focus on accessible science. Maureen Hayden will share her experiences being low vision and doing her Ph.D. in marine biology. Then Dr. Greg Williams and Ashley Neybert from Independence Science demonstrate the Talking LabQuest and Logger Pro® software, tools for making scien...
Prep and Proof Word Documents with the Microsoft Editor and JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 22, 2022 00:08 - 38 minutesAre you looking for ways to refine and polish Word documents? Want to know how to navigate the Microsoft Editor more efficiently? For answers to these questions, listen to “Prep and Proof Word Documents with the Microsoft Editor and JAWS.” The Microsoft Editor contains proofing features to check...