The Freedom Scientific training team offers ongoing opportunities for you to join us in live training sessions and advance your skills. We’re excited to announce our jam-packed February training schedule, where you’re sure to find something that will help you at work, school, or play.
If you have questions or need assistance with registration, email training@vispero.com. We also welcome your suggestions for future training events.
Schedule
| When | What | About | Where |
| Wed, Feb 1 2:00 PM ET | BVA VetTech: An Overview of Web Page Elements and How to Navigate Them | We’ll provide an overview of different web page elements and show you how to access them. This session is offered by the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) and open to everyone. | Zoom conferencing platform Join via Zoom |
| Thurs, Feb 2 3:00 PM ET | ACB Community Event: Create a Table of Contents in a Word Document with JAWS | We’ll show you how to apply heading styles to a Word document, the basics of using styles, and how to create a table of contents using JAWS. | American Council of the Blind To request an invitation, email community@acb.org. |
| Tues, Feb 7 Noon ET | Ask Sharky: Two Ways to Use JAWS Speech History | Learn how to access, copy, and delete JAWS Speech History, plus two valuable ways to use it. | Zoom conferencing platform and Clubhouse Join via Zoom or download the Clubhouse app from iOS App Store or Google Play to participate on your mobile device. |
| Thurs, Feb 9 3:00 PM ET | ACB Community Event: Formula Basics in Excel with JAWS | We’ll discuss using formulas in Excel with JAWS. This includes how to manually enter a formula into a cell, use the Excel formula features, and edit an existing formula. | American Council of the Blind To request an invitation, email community@acb.org. |
| Tues, Feb 14 Noon ET | Ask Sharky: Set Outlook Reading Options in JAWS Quick Settings | Learn how to access JAWS Quick Settings to set options for Smart Word Reading, the Information bar, and Auto-Complete. | Zoom conferencing platform and Clubhouse Join via Zoom or download the Clubhouse app from iOS App Store or Google Play to participate on your mobile device. |
| Thurs, Feb 16 Noon ET | Software Webinar: When JAWS Does the Unexpected: Top Five JAWS Troubleshooting Tips | We’ll discuss important JAWS settings and keyboard commands for acquiring details about your environment, plus show you ways to restore JAWS settings and gather valuable application information. | Zoom conferencing platform Register for this webinar, which offers ACVREP credits to those who attend the live webinar. |
| Thurs, Feb 16 3:00 PM ET | ACB Community Event: Manage Folders and Files in Windows 11 with JAWS | We’ll discuss how to navigate File Explorer in Windows 11 with JAWS, and show you how to create folders, move files, plus manage folders and files. | American Council of the Blind To request an invitation, email community@acb.org |
| Tues, Feb 21 Noon ET | Ask Sharky: Five Tips for Using the Outlook Calendar with JAWS | Learn how to navigate the Outlook Calendar, create meetings, and arrange appointments by day, week, work week, and month. | Zoom conferencing platform and Clubhouse Join via Zoom or download the Clubhouse app from iOS App Store or Google Play to participate on your mobile device. |
| Tues, Feb 21 3:00 PM ET | American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Webinar: Conquering Canvas with JAWS, Beyond the Basics | This webinar will dive deeper into navigating Canvas with JAWS. We’ll discuss accessibility considerations and why they are important, plus provide detailed instructions on interacting with class content. | Zoom conferencing platform Register for this webinar, which offers ACVREP credits to those who attend the live webinar. |
| Tues, Feb 21 7:00 PM ET | Partner Showcase Webinar with APH: Five JAWS Power Tips for Shopping Online | Join us to learn how to navigate a few popular retail websites, search for products, locate product details, manage your shopping cart, and navigate the checkout process using powerful JAWS features and keyboard commands. | Zoom conferencing platform Register for this webinar on Zoom. |
| Thurs, Feb 23 3:00 PM ET | ACB Community Event: Manage Your Outlook Inbox with JAWS | Learn how to create folders and move messages, plus use basic rules to manage conversations. | American Council of the Blind To request an invitation, email community@acb.org |
| Tues, Feb 28 Noon ET | Ask Sharky: Manage JAWS Quick Settings for Reading and Editing Documents in Word | Learn how to access reading and editing options in JAWS Quick Settings for managing documents more efficiently. | Zoom conferencing platform and Clubhouse Join via Zoom or download the Clubhouse app from iOS App Store or Google Play to participate on your mobile device. |