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JAWS Power Tips: Suspend Quick Nav Keys

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 29, 2022 16:13 - 3 minutes
In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.

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JAWS Power Tips: Navigate among Emails in an Outlook thread

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 29, 2022 16:10 - 2 minutes
In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.

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JAWS Power Tips: Set Teams to always open Office Documents in their respective Desktop Applications

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 22, 2022 20:47 - 3 minutes
In 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

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JAWS Power Tips: Set JAWS to speak All Controls in Microsoft Teams

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 22, 2022 20:45 - 2 minutes
In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.

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JAWS Power Tips: New Notification History Feature

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 22, 2022 20:42 - 7 minutes
In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.

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Tips and Tricks for a More Enjoyable OCR Experience

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - July 01, 2022 19:03 - 30 minutes
If 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...

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Home and Self Care Tips from the Field using Magnification

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - June 24, 2022 21:27 - 58 minutes
Join 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...

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Prep and Proof Google Documents Using Suggesting Mode and Comments with JAWS

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - June 17, 2022 20:41 - 47 minutes
Are 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...

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Navigating the Web Today, Tips on Accessing Common Web Page Elements with JAWS

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - May 25, 2022 22:48 - 46 minutes
Do 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...

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Focus 40 Blue Braille Features with Ron Miller

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - May 13, 2022 21:58 - 12 minutes
In 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...

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Prep and Proof Google Documents Using Spelling and Grammar Features with JAWS

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - May 06, 2022 11:07 - 34 minutes
Do 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 ...

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Beginners Corner: JAWS 22 Release

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - April 29, 2022 10:41 - 22 minutes
In 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.

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Ask Sharky: Microsoft Teams Advanced Features

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - April 22, 2022 10:46 - 33 minutes
In this live session of Ask Sharky, Matt Ater discusses advanced tips and tricks for using JAWS with Microsoft Teams.

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When Do I Need to Upgrade My Magnifier?

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - April 15, 2022 22:22 - 46 minutes
Mike 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...

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Using Facebook with JAWS Part 2

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - April 08, 2022 10:16 - 21 minutes
There 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...

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Using Facebook with JAWS Part 1

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - April 01, 2022 18:05 - 19 minutes
There 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 ...

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Beginners Corner: All About Authorization

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - March 24, 2022 22:02 - 19 minutes
In this previously recorded (2021) episode of Beginners Corner, Rachel, Eric and Elizabeth discuss authorization and licensing for Freedom Scientific software. 

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Ask Sharky: Web Page Settings

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - March 11, 2022 23:05 - 16 minutes
In this recorded Clubhouse event, Matt Ater, Rachel Buchanan, and Eric Damery discuss how to create specific JAWS settings for specific domains.

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Features of the New Ruby 10

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - March 04, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes
Join 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...

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Beginners Corner: JAWS and ZoomText Certification

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - February 25, 2022 19:04 - 29 minutes
The 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...

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Prep and Proof Word Documents Using Track Changes and Comments with JAWS

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - February 18, 2022 20:54 - 35 minutes
Are 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.” ...

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Beginners Corner: Windows Notifications

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - February 11, 2022 22:07 - 31 minutes
In this episode of Beginners Corner, the team explores the Windows Notification system in Windows 10, Windows 11 and more.

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Beginners Corner: Blog and Email Subscriptions

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - February 04, 2022 12:10 - 19 minutes
In this episode of Beginners Corner, the team explores our blog and email subscription services and how they can be of use to you. 

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Beginners Corner: Celebrating Braille

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 28, 2022 10:35 - 37 minutes
In 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.

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Prep and Proof Word Documents with the Microsoft Editor and JAWS

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 22, 2022 00:08 - 38 minutes
Are 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...

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Low Vision Basics – The Importance of Lighting, Eye Protection, and Magnification

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 18, 2022 11:30 - 54 minutes
Join 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...

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An Introduction to Windows 11 and JAWS

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 07, 2022 21:51 - 32 minutes
The 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...

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Eyedaptic EYE3 Glasses

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - December 17, 2021 19:54 - 48 minutes
The 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...

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Beginner's Corner: Layered Commands

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - December 10, 2021 23:57 - 19 minutes
Explores layered commands for users who are new or just starting to use JAWS. Clubhouse recording from November 18th, 2021.

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Fusion Suite 2022 with Eric Damery and Ben Knolles!

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - December 04, 2021 00:07 - 26 minutes
Eric 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...

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