Latest Assistivetechnology Podcast Episodes
Low Vision Basics – The Importance of Lighting, Eye Protection, and Magnification
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 18, 2022 11:30 - 54 minutesJoin Bill Kilroy, Ana Tello, Mike Wood, and Michelle Williams as they discuss some of the basics, such as lighting, eye protection, and magnification, to help with low vision. Lighting Proper lighting is essential to everyone, not only those who are visually impaired. Our wide range of light...
An Introduction to Windows 11 and JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 07, 2022 21:51 - 32 minutesThe release of Windows 11 brings some of the new and some of the old to your computer. So in this session, we’ll discuss those changes and how to efficiently use JAWS to: Navigate the Windows 11 desktop Explore the Start menu Explain changes in the File Explorer menus Demonstrate Notifica...
FSCast 209, Ryan Jones' Christmas light show, and international blindness advocate Pedro Zurita
Freedom Scientific FSCast - December 23, 2021 15:13 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 209, Ryan Jones is here to talk about the process of running is annual Christmas light show involving thousands of lights choreographed to music. He does everything from putting lights on the roof to sequencing the light display using special software that JAWS makes accessible. ...
Eyedaptic EYE3 Glasses
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - December 17, 2021 19:54 - 48 minutesThe EYE3 is a wearable device that optimizes the user’s functional peripheral vision using a small, embedded camera that redisplays surrounding images. This device helps users with AMD and other retinal conditions regain their independence by expanding their field of view, enabling them to perfo...
FSCast 208, archive of December 2021 FSOpenLine
Freedom Scientific FSCast - December 13, 2021 19:22 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn the archive of the December FSOpenLine, we take your calls on a variety of topics including: ideas to improve Text Analyzer, JAWS failing to announce word count when reading the Word Status Bar, shortcut keys for JAWS speech history, simplified Braille tables for Braille learners, and the sta...
Ebu Access Cast 35
EBU Access Cast - December 11, 2021 19:08 - 1 hourWellcome to the last transcribed edition of the Ebu Access Cast for 2021. Stay tuned till the end because we prepared many nice things for you and if you stay listening, you will hear surprising announcement at the end. However if you are really curious skip out to the end of the shownotes to fi...
Beginner's Corner: Layered Commands
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - December 10, 2021 23:57 - 19 minutesExplores layered commands for users who are new or just starting to use JAWS. Clubhouse recording from November 18th, 2021.
Fusion Suite 2022 with Eric Damery and Ben Knolles!
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - December 04, 2021 00:07 - 26 minutesEric Damery, Vispero Vice President Software Product Management and Ben Knolles, TPGI Assistive Technology Engineer, provide an overview of the Fusion Suite 2022 upgrades, offer details on the upcoming release schedule, plus discuss and demonstrate new features. Learn how to: Use the JAWS sound...
Beginner's Corner: Tabs and Arrows
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - November 30, 2021 00:56 - 27 minutesIn this Beginner’s Corner session from Clubhouse, we discuss instances when you would use the ARROW keys or the TAB key when working in dialog boxes or menus. We demonstrate the navigation of the Settings Center and Startup Wizard in JAWS, as well as navigating the application menu in Google Chr...
FSCast 207, What's new in Windows 11, Cassandra McNabb McKinney interview
Freedom Scientific FSCast - November 24, 2021 17:04 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 207, improvements to Tandem security require JAWS and Fusion to be up to date, and Richard Kuzma tells us how he’s using a combination of Tandem and Voice Assistant to support a fellow blind user. Though Windows 11 sports a new visual look, it’s very much like Windows 10 if you’r...
Ask Sharky: Views in Microsoft Outlook
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - November 19, 2021 22:30 - 17 minutesIn this Ask Sharky session from Clubhouse, we explore some of the options on the Outlook View ribbon. We also demonstrate using Outlook’s View settings to customize which columns are displayed for messages as you navigate through mail folders.
Meet the RUBY 10 Video Magnifier
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - November 13, 2021 00:45 - 36 minutesOur RUBY video magnifiers have become some of the most popular low vision products on the market today, and we’re so excited to announce the newest addition: the RUBY 10! The RUBY 10 video magnifier features a large, 10-inch touchscreen display and three dedicated cameras to help you with your...
EBU Access Cast 34
EBU Access Cast - November 11, 2021 22:05 - 1 hourWelcome back in the 34th episode of the EBU Access Cast where, as always, we provide you with the news around assistive technology and accessibility. This episode, hosted by Paweł and co-hosted by Tanja, Mario and Hlynur contains big amounts of news from the Big companies out there, impressions ...
New JAWS Braille Features for Multilingual Users
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - November 05, 2021 22:01 - 43 minutesAre you a multilingual JAWS and braille user? Listen to Glen Gordon and Adi Kushnir as they provide an overview of the new braille features, and discuss how to: Configure braille language profiles Select the languages that are important to you Switch between languages from your braille disp...
Ask Sharky: Microsoft Teams
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - October 29, 2021 18:45 - 22 minutesIn this live-recorded Clubhouse session, we dive into Microsoft Teams, and answer user questions about JAWS integration
FSCast 206, Accessible McDonald's order kiosks
Freedom Scientific FSCast - October 27, 2021 13:57 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 206, McDonald’s has partnered with Freedom Scientific and TPGI to develop their accessible self-order kiosks. Over 500 have rolled out throughout the U.S., with more coming before the end of 2021. Ryan Jones will give us a demo. And then we’ll talk with Kelsey Hall, a product ...
JAWS, Math, and Braille
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - October 22, 2021 19:32 - 47 minutesWe’ll provide an overview of tools for accessing math content with JAWS, Fusion, and a refreshable braille display. Learn how to: Access the Freedom Scientific teachers’ resources and math content pages Read and write math equations using the JAWS Braille Math Editor Insert and read math eq...
Ask Sharky: Quick Access Toolbar
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - October 15, 2021 17:27 - 19 minutesIn this live-recorded Clubhouse session, learn some in-depth tips on how to use the Microsoft Office Quick Access Toolbar with JAWS
Teaching Web Navigation with Surf's Up
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - October 08, 2021 22:56 - 33 minutesWant to know more about navigating the Internet with JAWS? Need tips for working through lessons with your students? Then this episode is for you. We provide an overview of Surf’s Up and show you how to: Access Surf’s Up Use context-sensitive help Use navigation quick keys and more
EBU Access Cast 33
EBU Access Cast - October 05, 2021 15:04 - 2 hoursWelcome back to the 33rd episode of the EBU Access Cast Here we provide transcription of the 33rd episode of the EBU Access Cast. In this episode Hlynur, Mario, Tanja and Pawel cover a wide range of topics regarding accessibility, from Pawel’s birthday present to himself to a new software su...
Browsing the Web with JAWS and Surf’s Up
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - October 01, 2021 21:24 - 33 minutesWant to know more about navigating the Internet with JAWS? Need tips for working through lessons with your students? Then this episode is for you. In this webinar, we provide an overview of Surf’s Up and show you how to: Access Surf’s Up Use context-sensitive help Use navigation quick key...
FSCast 205, More with Eric Damery about new product features, and a visit with stenographer Daniele Casarola
Freedom Scientific FSCast - September 29, 2021 16:51 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 205, Eric Damery is back with more about what’s coming in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2022, and how you can try those features early. Then we’ll meet Daniele Casarola. He spent over two years teaching himself stenography and now works as a court reporter in Italy. He does it with the...
Catching up with Microsoft Edge and JAWS Surf’s Up
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - September 24, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutesIn this episode, we provide an overview of powerful Edge features and show you how to: Manage profiles and passwords Change PDF settings Use features like Collections and Immersive Reader Download and manage extensions Access the Download Manager Use various tips and tricks to navigat...
TOPAZ Ultra, the Power of a Desktop Magnifier in a Compact and Portable Design
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - September 20, 2021 22:52 - 29 minutesAre you looking for the functionality of a desktop video magnifier but the flexibility to take it with you from room to room? The TOPAZ Ultra offers the same reading comfort, ease of use, and functionality as a desktop video magnifier – but in a compact and foldable design. In the episode, Mik...
FSCast 204 - Archive of FSOpenLine, August 2021
Freedom Scientific FSCast - September 15, 2021 13:36 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn the archive of August FSOpenLine, public betas of JAWS, ZoomText and Fusion have been released, home annual licenses are now available in Canada, and severe memory leaks on many computers running Dell Waves Audio. Plus, we take your calls on a variety of topics including: a request to show a ...
ONYX PRO, the Newest Member of the ONYX Video Magnifier Family
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - September 10, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutesThe ONYX® PRO is a tablet-based magnifier with OCR and is designed to be used with the Microsoft® Surface Pro 7 (Microsoft Surface Pro 7 not included). It features a dual camera design for flexibility. One camera allows you to easily go from near magnification to distance viewing. The other came...
Powerpoint, Tips and Tricks for JAWS Users
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - September 03, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutesListen to Rachel, Elizabeth, and their special guest, Cathy Johnson from Bridgetown Tech, provide an overview of Microsoft PowerPoint and demonstrate valuable tasks to help you create and easily edit presentations. Topics include: adding, moving, and deleting slides, using the Thumbnails tab, ad...
FSCast 203, Eric Damery with news about new 2022 product features, and a visit with Cory Jackson
Freedom Scientific FSCast - August 31, 2021 16:23 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 203, Eric Damery is here to talk about some of the new features coming in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2022, and how you can try them out early as part of our public betas. Then we’ll get to know Cory Jackson. He’s an escalation specialist in our tech support department, but in h...
Back to School with Freedom Scientific!
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - August 28, 2021 01:11 - 32 minutesJust in time for the new school year, get an overview of our Teaching Resources page and learn about our Student of the Month program. You’ll also learn about: accessible typing tutorials, downloadable resource files, and interactive JAWS training modules.
Excel, Tips and Tricks for JAWS Users
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - August 20, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutesListen to Rachel, Liz, and their special guest, Cathy Johnson from Bridgetown Tech, provide an overview of Excel and demonstrate valuable tasks to help you create and edit spreadsheets more efficiently. Topics covered include: using place markers to mark and select data, selecting data using Voi...