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Split Braille in JAWS 2024: Translation Split View
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 29, 2024 10:30 - 3 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 ...
Split Braille in JAWS 2024: Speech History View
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 29, 2024 10:27 - 5 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 ...
Split Braille in JAWS 2024: JAWS Cursor View
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 26, 2024 22:26 - 4 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 ...
Split Braille in JAWS 2024: Attributes Indicator View
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 26, 2024 22:25 - 4 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 ...
Split Braille in JAWS 2024: Annotations View
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 26, 2024 22:22 - 4 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 ...
Split Braille in JAWS 2024: Buffered Text
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 26, 2024 10:32 - 3 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 ...
Divide and Conquer! Overcoming Challenges with Split Braille and JAWS
Freedom Scientific Training Podcast - January 19, 2024 23:47 - 33 minutesCelebrate National Braille Literacy Month with us as we take a deep dive into the Split Braille feature in JAWS 2024. We take an extensive look at the new functionality it provides and discuss ways it can help boost productivity. Learn about practical scenarios for using it in views such as: Bu...
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...
FSCast 239, archive of the November 2023 FSOpenLine
Freedom Scientific FSCast - December 27, 2023 12:59 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn the archive of FSOpenLine from November 2023, some Freedom Scientific developers and testers offer an inside look at our process for developing and refining new features. We also take your calls on a variety of topics including: the accessibility of the new Outlook interface and how to enabl...
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.
FSCast 238, archive of the Next Big Thing finale
Freedom Scientific FSCast - November 29, 2023 14:06 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 238, the finals of our November 14 Next Big Thing contest. You'll hear a presentation of the top three ideas, questions from our panel of four judges, some great entertainment, and of course, the person selected as the winner. Transcript at blog.FreedomScientific.com
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...
FSCast 237, a visit with Pete Torpey, plus all about Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students
Freedom Scientific FSCast - October 26, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 237, a visit with Pete Torpey. You probably know him as the co-host of the Eyes on Success podcast, but prior to that, he had a distinguished career as a research fellow at Xerox. Then, Space Camp for interested visually impaired students. We'll get all the details from Group Coordi...
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...
FSCast 236, a visit with Catherine Getchell, plus a focus on APH Career Connect
Freedom Scientific FSCast - September 27, 2023 12:53 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 236, we’re joined by Catherine Getchell, Director of Disability Resources at Carnegie Mellon University. We'll hear about her path to the job at CMU and what motivates her to do this kind of work. Then, to celebrate October as Disability Employment Awareness Month, Lori Scharff and Ri...
FSCast 235, archive of the August 2023 FSOpenLine
Freedom Scientific FSCast - September 13, 2023 11:39 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn the archive of the August FSOpenLine, news about Sharkvember and our Next Big Thing contest, features you can now try in our 2024 product betas, and of course your calls on a variety of topics. Transcript available at blog.FreedomScientific.com/FSCast.
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.
FSCast 234, a Demo of JAWS Face In View, and an interview with Billy Henry of the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
Freedom Scientific FSCast - August 30, 2023 12:51 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn FSCast 234, guest host Brett Lewis offers up a preview of what’s coming in the public betas of JAWS, Fusion, and ZoomText. He’ll also do a demonstration of the new JAWS Face in View feature, and visit with Billy Henry, the President and CEO of the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes. Tra...
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...
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