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FSCast 190, Rachael Bradley Montgomery talks about accessible escape rooms & Ed Potter tells the story of Playback Magazine

FSCast October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

On FSCast 190, news about the release schedule for Jaws, ZoomText, and Fusion 2021. Rachael Bradley Montgomery talks about escape rooms, what they are, and what Vispero has done to prove that they can be made inclusive of people with disabilities. Then Ed Potter drops in. He’s the man who created Playback, a cassette magazine …

October is Blindness Awareness Month

Low Vision October 19, 2020

A WHO study from 2010 found that there are 285 million people who are visually impaired worldwide and 39 million of these are blind. World Sight Day, which falls on the second Thursday of October, and Blindness Awareness Month, both focus on bringing awareness to blindness causes, especially ones that are preventable. Did you know? …

Join Us for Hosting a Meeting in Zoom with JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker October 14, 2020

Are you new to hosting Zoom meetings with JAWS? Want to know how to access key features and settings? Join us Thursday, October 15 at noon Eastern Time for a live webinar, “Hosting a Meeting in Zoom with JAWS.” What Is Zoom? The Zoom conferencing solution is used globally for meetings, webinars, and classes. No …

Module 2 of JAWS Training for Teachers and AT Instructors

Elizabeth Whitaker September 30, 2020October 1, 2020

The second module in our JAWS training series for teachers and AT instructors has been posted. Visit our teaching resources page to access valuable resources and gain skills for teaching JAWS. Each module includes task-based lessons, video demonstrations, and a quiz to test your knowledge. A new module is added at the end of each …

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”

FSCast September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

On 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 about his new book: “When …

Join Us for Exploring the Edge Chromium Browser with JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker September 15, 2020

Are you new to the Microsoft Edge Chromium web browser? Want to learn about features that will enhance your browsing experience? Join us Thursday, September 17, 2020 at noon Eastern Time for “Exploring the Edge Chromium Browser with JAWS.” What Is Edge? Microsoft Edge is the default web browser in Windows 10. The latest version …

You Ask, We Answer: 4 Questions About Transitioning to the Edge Chromium Browser

Elizabeth Whitaker September 11, 2020September 14, 2020

Microsoft Edge is the default Windows 10 web browser. It is compatible with modern websites, and works well with screen readers such as JAWS. This post answers four common questions, and provides tips to make your transition to Edge smoother. Are familiar navigation features available when using Edge and JAWS? The latest version of Edge …

Archive of FSOpenLine from August 2020

FSCast September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

On FSCast 188, it’s the archive of the August 2020 FSOpenLine. There’s news about features coming in the public beta of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. Plus, your questions on a variety of topics including: JAWS with Citrix, simplifying the JAWS UI, WhatsApp Web, and mail merge in Word. Activate this link to listen, right click …

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Pre-Employment Training Program

Low Vision September 1, 2020September 1, 2020

The Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind has an amazing Pre-Employment Training program for Young Adults. The program runs from October to June with the students meeting up for once a month workshops and ends with a 3-week intensive workshop in July. This years’ program consisted of 7 students completing these workshops and internships. The students …

Introducing JAWS Training for Teachers and AT Instructors

Elizabeth Whitaker August 31, 2020

Are you a teacher of the visually impaired or an assistive technology instructor? Want tips on where to start with your students? Visit our Teachers’ Resources page to learn about new JAWS training for teachers and AT instructors. About the Training “JAWS Training for Teachers and AT instructors” will assist you when teaching students how …