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Google Chrome has become one of the most popular web browsers, offering a wide range of features for surfing the internet. While functionality with the JAWS screen reader is very similar to that of other browsers, there are some differences in how certain tasks are accomplished. Whether you’re new to Chrome or browsing the internet …
Read More Google Chrome and JAWS – Three Tips to Improve Your Surfing ExperienceMicrosoft Outlook is a robust application with many useful features that increase productivity at home, in school, and in the workplace. During our last webinar, “Microsoft Outlook with JAWS”, we demonstrated a number of useful features for sending email, managing contacts, and scheduling appointments. On August 15 at noon Eastern, we’ll provide a task-based approach …
Read More FS Skill Building and Review, Improving JAWS Skills in OutlookLarry Gassman talks with John Gassman about winning the Walt Disney Legacy award, and David Kingsbury discusses his new book, “Format Your Word Documents with JAWS and NVDA.” Whether your formatting requirements are simple or complex, this book has you covered. Right click this link to save the podcast, or Read the transcript.
Read More FSCast 173: Software updates Release August 6, John Gassman wins Disney’s highest award, and a new book about formatting Word documents using a screen readerMicrosoft Outlook is one of the most widely used email applications in the world. Whether you use it at home for personal correspondence or at work for professional communication, there are several distinct benefits of choosing the Microsoft Outlook desktop email client to manage email more efficiently. Here are five to consider. 1. Access Messages …
Read More 5 Benefits of Using the Microsoft Outlook Desktop Email ClientIf you’ve taken part in our live webinars or other trainings this year, you’ve used the cloud-based conferencing solution by Zoom Video Communications commonly known as Zoom. This widely used platform enables us to offer remote training regardless of where you reside and is equipped with many powerful features that promote learning through personal interaction …
Read More Using the Zoom Video Conferencing Platform with JAWSAre you interested in becoming a certified JAWS or ZoomText user at an incredible discount? Want to renew an existing certification while taking advantage of unbelievable savings? From now through July 31, you can purchase into the Freedom Scientific Certification Program at an 80% discount through the Freedom Scientific Training and Certification page. Use discount …
Read More Take Advantage of Our Incredible JAWS and ZoomText Certification Discounts from Now to the End of JulyAs a company we’re always on the lookout for ways that we can help people learn more about accessibility. The University of Florida is just a three hour drive away from our headquarters, so when we heard about their IPPD program where companies and students get matched to work on a project together, this seemed …
Read More Helping college students learn about accessibilityWe report progress on some suggestions made in previous FSOpenLines and take your calls on a variety of issues including: future directions for JAWS, real-time document collaboration, Track Changes in Word, Wireshark Accessibility, and how to decide if the Home Annual License is right for you. Right click to download the episode or read the …
Read More FSCast 172, archive of the June 2019 FSOpenLineHave you ever thought about becoming a certified JAWS or ZoomText user? Want to renew your certifications so they are up to date? Now, for a limited time, you can receive your certificates along with all the benefits at an unbeatable price. Beginning on July 1st and running through the 31st, after passing your certification …
Read More JAWS and ZoomText Certifications Now Offered At an incredible DiscountEric Damery is back with news about saving money by purchasing products at the U.S. summer shows, Debee Armstrong offers up a JAWS Byte about using JAWS Speech History to review spelling, and Dave Wilkinson lets us know about the partnership between Freedom Scientific and the American Printing House for the Blind. Right Click to …
Read More FSCast 171 – Product discounts at the U.S. summer shows, a JAWS byte, and news of the Freedom Scientific APH partnership