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Freedom Scientific Collaborates with Amazon to Improve JAWS Access to the Kindle App for PC

Elizabeth Whitaker October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 2

Last month, we told you about a recent change to Twitter.com that caused shortcut keys to no longer work, and the subsequent collaboration between Freedom Scientific and Twitter that resolved the issue. Now we’d like to share another collaboration between Freedom Scientific and a mainstream company that has resulted in greater access to digital books. …

Write, Edit, and Collaborate Using Google Docs and JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker October 16, 2019October 16, 2019

In our last live webinar, “Google Docs and JAWS,” we showed you how to enable the screen and braille accessibility features, provided an overview of orientation and navigation, and introduced you to some basic formatting commands. This week, we’ll delve deeper into this popular application in FS Skill Building and Review, “Write, Edit, and Collaborate …

Three Benefits of Using Google Docs and JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker October 9, 2019October 9, 2019

Google Docs is a web-based word processor included for free as part of the office suite offered through the Google Drive service. Docs is available as both a web application and mobile app and provides a means of creating and editing documents from anywhere. Here are three benefits of using this powerful and convenient application. …

Stay Connected with Skype 8 and JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker October 2, 2019October 2, 2019

Do you use Skype to keep in touch with family and friends, connect with other professionals, or attend important meetings? Want to know more about accessing this popular application with JAWS? Check out our training, “Skype 8 and JAWS, Stay in Touch”. Keyboard commands have been incorporated into JAWS 2019, providing additional functionality with the …

Stay Connected with Skype 8 and JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 1

FSCast 175, archive of the September 2019 FSOpenLine

FSCast September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 1

More details about using the new JAWS Scan cursor that’s part of the JAWS 2020 public beta, a reminder about bringing your SMA up to date before the end of October, and of course your calls. This time, questions about PictureSmart, additional Vocalizer voices, Home Annual license renewal, and more. Right click this link to …

Three Reasons to Surf with Chrome

Elizabeth Whitaker September 17, 2019September 17, 2019

Chrome is a popular web browser with a fast, clean interface that is compatible with JAWS and other assistive technologies. Tasks such as searching the web, specifying a default search engine, and accessing settings have been simplified to enhance the user experience. Here are three reasons to surf with Chrome. Keyboard Commands Provide Instant Access …

Join Us for FSOpenLine to Have Your Voice Heard

Elizabeth Whitaker September 17, 2019September 19, 2019 2

Join Us for FSOpenLine to Have Your Voice Heard FSOpenLine, Freedom Scientific’s global call-in show will take place tomorrow, September 19 at 8:00 PM Eastern. Want to know more about FS software releases? Have questions about our products you’ve always wanted to ask? Join us by phone or computer and get them answered. During the …

FSCast 174 – Eric Damery previews the first JAWS 2020 public beta, and retired Superior Court Judge David Szumowski previews his new autobiography “Reach for More.”

FSCast September 16, 2019September 16, 2019

Eric Damery joins John and Larry Gassman to discuss what’s coming in the first public beta of JAWS 2020, and David Szumowski talks about assistive technology and his legal career. The next FSOpenLine is this coming Thursday, September 19 at 8:00 pm eastern. Glen Gordon, Eric Damery, and Rachel Buchanan will be on hand to …

Access to Twitter Shortcut Keys Returns Thanks to Collaboration Between Freedom Scientific and Mainstream Software Companies

Elizabeth Whitaker September 15, 2019September 15, 2019

During July 2019, we received several Tech Support calls and feedback from our Beta team alerting us that something had recently changed while using www.Twitter.com with JAWS. Twitter, like Facebook, offers their own shortcut keys to help interact with their pages. For example, on Twitter, you can press the letter J to jump to the …