Latest Assistivetechnology Podcast Episodes
JAWS and ZoomText Certification
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - October 09, 2020 22:57 - 25 minutesBoth the JAWS and ZoomText certification programs are online knowledge-based exams for the JAWS Screen Reader and ZoomText Magnifier/Reader. Whether you’re a trainer, consultant, agency staff member, or user, these exams can be used to demonstrate your proficiency with these applications. In t...
An Introduction to Microsoft Teams and JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - October 02, 2020 22:31 - 28 minutesLearn new ways to chat and engage with others using JAWS with Microsoft Teams. In this training, we show you how to: Navigate the Teams interface Start or join a chat Work with others, and more Don’t forget to check out the Freedom Scientific Training Center for a schedule of upcoming ev...
Ebu Access Cast 25
EBU Access Cast - September 27, 2020 22:37 - 1 hourWelcome back to 25 transcribed episode of EBU Access Cast - podcast about assistive technology for blind and partially sighted people! We started this episode with a short presentation of the EBU 2020 award best practices in web accessibility The EBU jury attributed the first prize to EBU Cz...
Using Outlook With JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - September 25, 2020 18:34 - 32 minutesNew to Microsoft Outlook? Want to improve your JAWS skills with this popular email application? Listen as we demonstrate a variety of tasks related to creating and reading emails, creating appointments, accessing the Outlook calendar, and more. In addition, we show you useful keyboard commands, ...
FSCast 189, A demonstration of new features in JAWS and Fusion 2021, and David Kingsbury's new book "When One Web Browser Is Not Enough"
Freedom Scientific FSCast - September 23, 2020 14:20 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 189, the 2021 versions of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion are just around the corner. We’ll demonstrate the new Voice Assistant, OCR directly to Word, improvements to Picture Smart on the web, and the new streamlined way of reading messages in Outlook. Plus, David Kingsbury is back to talk ...
Exploring the Edge Chromium Browser with JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - September 18, 2020 21:11 - 22 minutesAre you new to the Microsoft Edge Chromium web browser? Want to learn about features that will enhance your browsing experience? To get answers to these questions and more, stream or download our training, “Exploring the Edge Chromium Browser with JAWS.” Microsoft Edge is the default web brows...
Using Microsoft OneDrive with JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - September 09, 2020 12:19 - 22 minutesAre you looking for a way to store and access files in the cloud? Microsoft OneDrive, a file hosting and synchronization service, is one way to do it. In this episode, we provide an overview of OneDrive and show you how to do the following with JAWS: Navigate within OneDrive Upload, download,...
FSCast 188, archive of the August 2020 FSOpenLine
Freedom Scientific FSCast - September 08, 2020 16:32 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsNews about features coming in the first public beta of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2021. Plus, your questions on a variety of topics including: JAWS with Citrix, simplifying the JAWS UI, WhatsApp Web, and mail merge in Word.
ElBraille! What It Is and What It Does! Answering FAQs with Ron Miller
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - August 31, 2020 20:10 - 21 minutesLooking for a portable solution that combines the flexibility of a mainstream Windows 10 computer with the ultimate accessibility options? Want to learn more about a compact device that includes JAWS screen reader, Focus Blue braille display, and braille keyboard? To get answers to these questio...
FSCast 187 - Dan Clark, the long time voice of JAWS training, and Laura Wolk, the first blind woman to clerk for a Supreme Court Justice
Freedom Scientific FSCast - August 26, 2020 16:14 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 187 we’ll get to know Dan Clark who’s been the voice of JAWS training for the past twenty years. We’ll also meet Laura Wolk who just completed a year clerking for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas with JAWS by her side.
Introduction to Technology for Teachers and Assistive Technology Instructors
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - August 25, 2020 00:14 - 30 minutesAre you a teacher of the visually impaired or an assistive technology instructor? Looking for training that will help you gain an understanding of the software and technology your students use every day? In this episode we’ll introduce you to new content created just for you, plus tell you how a...
Write, Edit, and Collaborate Using Google Docs and JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - August 20, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutesThis episode highlights many of the powerful features that Google Docs has to offer. Whether you use it at home, school, or work, you’ll benefit from this task-based training highlighting important editing and formatting tools that make document creation and collaboration possible with this popu...
Google Docs and JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - August 14, 2020 19:21 - 27 minutesAre you new to Google Docs? Want to learn more about how you can write, edit, and collaborate on documents from anywhere? In this episode we introduce you to Google Docs, describe its layout, demonstrate its powerful features, and provide useful shortcuts to improve your user experience. Don...
Fusion, Setting Up Your Computer So It’s Perfect for Your Vision!
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - August 10, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutesFusion combines the screen magnification features of ZoomText and the screen reading features of JAWS into one application. In this episode we’ll go over 10 steps to help you set up a working environment on your computer to match your visual and speech needs. Don’t forget to check out the Free...
Customizing Voices for Easy Listening with JAWS or Fusion
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - August 03, 2020 22:34 - 42 minutesIn this session we discuss a variety of tasks for selecting and configuring different voice settings. Use these tools and tips to customize how you want to hear JAWS or Fusion speak. Items covered in this training include the following: An overview of what a voice profile is How to access v...
EbuAccessCast 24
EBU Access Cast - July 29, 2020 08:58 - 1 hourWellcome to the 24th episode of the Ebu Access Cast. If you are following u our Twitter account you probably noticed that last month was unusually busy for us, because we were looking for new contributors for our podcast. After a set of interviews and selection of the Vacancies which we receive...
So Many Cursors, So Little Time, Understanding Cursors in JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 27, 2020 16:12 - 59 minutesLet's see, there's the PC cursor, the Virtual PC cursor, the Scan cursor, the JAWS cursor, and even an Invisible cursor. Ever wondered why there are so many cursors in JAWS? Want greater access to information on the screen? Want to know where and when to use a specific cursor? Then listen to So ...
FSCast 186, Blindness consultant Joe Strechay, a new Freedom Scientific Training podcast, and a demo of the JAWS feature to prevent speech cut off
Freedom Scientific FSCast - July 22, 2020 16:45 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 186, we meet blindness consultant and TV producer Joe Strechay who helps ensure that blind people are accurately portrayed in media. There’s news about the new Freedom Scientific training podcast, and Jonathan Mosen drops in with a demo of the new JAWS feature to prevent speech cut of...
How to Play Videos on YouTube with JAWS, Part 3
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 19, 2020 23:51 - 6 minutesIn part three of this series, you'll learn how to use JAWS and the keyboard to explore playlists in YouTube. We'll show you how to choose from available playlists to filter videos, queue them for future enjoyment, and more. Don’t forget to check out the Freedom Scientific Training Center for a...
How to Play Videos on YouTube with JAWS, Part 2
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 17, 2020 20:51 - 5 minutesIn part two of this three-part series, we use JAWS and the keyboard to navigate the Freedom Scientific Training Channel on YouTube. We look at regions on the page as well as tab controls for videos and playlists. In addition, you'll learn how to use JAWS to read information about a video such as...
How to Play Videos on YouTube with JAWS, Part 1
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 12, 2020 19:20 - 5 minutesIn this three-part series, we explore YouTube and show how to: Navigate and play videos with JAWS screen reader. Go through a channel’s playlists. Create your own playlist to watch videos now or later. In part one, we look at the general layout of the YouTube video window and its controls....
How to Play Videos on YouTube with JAWS, Episode 1
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 12, 2020 19:20 - 5 minutesIn this three-part series, we explore YouTube and show how to: Navigate and play videos with JAWS screen reader. Go through a channel’s playlists. Create your own playlist to watch videos now or later. In episode one, we look at the general layout of the YouTube video window and its contro...
Introducing FSReader – A Gateway to Additional JAWS Training
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 07, 2020 17:43 - 6 minutesFSReader is a DAISY book reading software that comes with every copy of JAWS. DAISY stands for Digital Accessible Information System. FSReader can read most DAISY files, even those from other content creators, but what you may or may not know is that it’s also a portal to additional free trainin...
Introduction to Windows 10 and JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - June 29, 2020 19:30 - 21 minutesIn this podcast, Dan Clark of Freedom Scientific introduces you to Windows 10 and demonstrates various ways to use JAWS with Windows 10.
Introduction to the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - June 29, 2020 19:22 - 11 minutesListen to Rachel, Liz, and Dan introduce Freedom Scientific's new Training podcast. Would you like to download Freedom Scientific’s audio training content on your smart phone or mobile device? Want the convenience of listening to the step by step instructional demos we provide on your Amazon Ech...
Ebu Access Cast 23
EBU Access Cast - June 24, 2020 09:04 - 1 hourWelcome back to EBU Access Cast - podcast about assistive technology for blind and partially sighted people! We are happy to say that from now on you are able to listen our podcast with the transcript which will bring better inclusion to all the listeners with different dissabilities, so if yo...
FSCast 185, A profile of musician and longtime JAWS scripter Dave Leo Baker, Using Reaper for audio production, features in the June product updates, and U.S. summer product specials.
Freedom Scientific FSCast - June 23, 2020 16:49 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 185, we meet Dave Leo Baker who spent over twenty years in the JAWS scripting department before setting off on his own to pursue a musical career. Jim Snowbarger talks about why Reaper software and his JAWS scripts are a powerful combination for doing any sort of audio production. Pl...
FSCast 184, archive of the May 2020 FSOpenLine
Freedom Scientific FSCast - June 02, 2020 13:26 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn the May 2020 FSOpenLine, a preview of June product updates that bring a new Braille and Text Viewer, plus a JAWS feature that prevents chopping off the beginning of words when using some laptops and Bluetooth headphones. Of course, we also take your calls on a variety of topics including scr...
Ebu Access Cast 22
EBU Access Cast - May 20, 2020 19:25 - 1 hourWelcome back to the May edition of the EBU Access Cast, full of interesting news from the Assistive Technology and Digital Accessibility industries. We kicked off this one by holding a small exchange of Android apps between Mario and Paweł including email clients and useful Wear OS app...
FSCast 183, using the SAS Graphics accelerator to listen to graphs and charts
Freedom Scientific FSCast - May 13, 2020 16:20 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 183, we’re joined by Ed Summers, director of accessibility at SAS, to get a stereo demo of the SAS Graphics accelerator, and to learn about accessible SAS tools for doing statistics. He’ll also direct us to some of his blog posts about how he trained himself to listen to synthesized...