Latest Braille Podcast Episodes
Split Braille in JAWS 2024, an Overview
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 12, 2024 17:50 - 12 minutesThe 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 ...
Teaching Resources with Ron Miller: Using FS Reader and JAWS Basic Training Part 2
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 05, 2024 16:39 - 25 minutesOur 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 Rea...
Ten Tips for Transitioning from Basic HTML View to Standard View in Gmail with JAWS, Part 2
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - December 30, 2023 00:23 - 40 minutesChanges 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: Naviga...
BANA BrailleBits. Episode 6
BANA Braille Bits - December 18, 2023 00:26 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHosted by Tamara Rorie, representative of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, this episode of BANA Braille Bits highlights one of BANA’s Member Organizations, Hadley. Danette Johnson, the team leader of the Braille and Rehab teams at Hadley, shares how the mission of H...
Ten Tips for Transitioning from Basic HTML View to Standard View in Gmail with JAWS, Part 1
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - December 15, 2023 22:33 - 24 minutesChanges 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 discontinui...
Ask Sharky: Sharkvember Shortcuts
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - December 02, 2023 00:05 - 30 minutesIn 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
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - November 22, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutesWe’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 i...
Ask Sharky: Face in View
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - November 17, 2023 12:58 - 16 minutesRon 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 t...
Teaching Resources with Ron Miller, FS Reader
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - November 10, 2023 22:06 - 16 minutesOur 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 Rea...
Ask Sharky: Using Gmail in Standard View with JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - November 03, 2023 18:49 - 30 minutesRon 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-j...
Teaching Resources with Ron Miller
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - October 27, 2023 22:35 - 10 minutesIn 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...
An In-Depth Look at the Microsoft Office Ribbon and JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - October 20, 2023 16:26 - 36 minutesAre 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, ...
An Introduction to Google Slides with JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - October 13, 2023 20:16 - 47 minutesAre 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...
Ask Sharky: Overcoming Challenges of Online Shopping
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - October 05, 2023 20:22 - 29 minutesIn 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 p...
Ask Sharky: Text and Number Processing in JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - September 09, 2023 11:33 - 33 minutesJoin 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
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - August 25, 2023 19:41 - 27 minutesWe’ll show you how to interact with ChatGPT on the web using JAWS
Manage Google Calendar with JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - August 18, 2023 16:07 - 36 minutesAre 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 Calen...
BANA BrailleBits Episode 5
BANA Braille Bits - August 01, 2023 20:17 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHosted by Tamara Rorie, representative of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, this episode features an interview with Jen Goulden, current Chair of BANA, who represents the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Jen talks about BANA’s role, its member organizations...
ZoomText and Fusion Updates in 2023: True Center Tracking & Freeze View
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 28, 2023 20:13 - 3 minutesListen 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
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 21, 2023 22:23 - 36 minutesAre 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...
Ask Sharky: What's New in June 2023
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 14, 2023 21:29 - 21 minutesListen 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
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 07, 2023 16:32 - 25 minutesIn 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 time...
Ask Sharky, Access and Navigate PDFs in Adobe Reader with JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - June 30, 2023 22:15 - 27 minutesJoin 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
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - June 21, 2023 17:50 - 37 minutesExcel 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 navi...
Outlook and JAWS, Email Signatures
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - June 12, 2023 17:20 - 19 minutesIn 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
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - May 23, 2023 17:12 - 36 minutesAre 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 ...
Tips for Organizing Your Outlook Inbox with JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - May 03, 2023 00:32 - 40 minutesAre 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 mes...
Ask Sharky: Tips for Becoming a JAWS Jedi
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - April 26, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutesIn 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
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - April 24, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutesIn 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
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - April 17, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutesIn 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/
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