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FSCast 167 – Podcast transcripts, CSUN technology conference history, and previews of features coming in the March updates of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion

FSCast March 8, 2019March 11, 2019

Glen Gordon joins John and Larry Gasman to provide the backstory on why we now offer podcast transcripts. Eric Damery remembers some of the early CSUN technology conferences and sets the stage for the one occurring the week of March 11. He also offers a sneak peek at the new Picture Smart feature included in …

Advantages of Getting to Know ZoomText

Elizabeth Whitaker February 27, 2019 1

ZoomText is a powerful application offering a wide range of features that provide users with low vision access to screen content and is available in two options: ZoomText Magnifier and ZoomText Magnifier/Reader. It is fully customizable, allowing you to set the magnification levels, screen colors, and tracking options to suit your preferences and needs. If …

Fusion: Accessibility to the Power of Two

Elizabeth Whitaker February 14, 2019 2

In our upcoming webinar Getting to Know Fusion, we’ll introduce you to the features and benefits of this powerful product as well as provide resources to help jumpstart the learning process. Whether you’re a new Fusion user or teach it to others, the information provided here will give you insight into the product and prepare …

Preparing for Your Foray into Learning JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker February 6, 2019 8

Learning to use the JAWS screen reader opens up a multitude of opportunities for performing common computer-based tasks such as creating documents, reading news items, accessing social media, and navigating the Internet. Whether you are new to using JAWS or teaching others how to harness the power of this valuable tool, there are some important …

FSCast 166 – Streamlined installation of Vocalizer Expressive voices, new sounds in Word and Outlook to indicate spelling errors, and the Freedom Scientific CSUN presentation schedule

FSCast February 5, 2019February 8, 2019 2

The January JAWS update brings a more streamlined method of installing Vocalizer Voices, along with sounds to indicate spelling errors in Microsoft Word and Outlook. John and Larry Gassman show these new features in action and chat with Eric Damery about them. They also offer up the Freedom Scientific presentation schedule at the annual CSUN …

Advantages of Getting to Know JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker January 25, 2019 4

JAWS is a powerful screen reading application with many useful features that provide access to a wealth of information across multiple platforms. Whether you use it to navigate screen content or are teaching others to do so, there are several distinct advantages to knowing its various keystrokes and capabilities. JAWS includes a vast array of …

Benefits of Participating in Ongoing FS Training

Elizabeth Whitaker January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 2

Technology is constantly evolving, and with it arises the need to introduce new and innovative features designed to empower product users, parents, teachers, and other professionals at every level. Whether you use or teach Fusion, JAWS, or ZoomText, there is much to be gained by tapping into the full potential of the applications depended on …

FSCast 165 – A JAWS Byte from Beta Manager Rosemary Kleske, stories from director of Beyond Vision Loss Elly Du Pre, and the tenacity of Desert Storm veteran George Tice

FSCast January 16, 2019

Rosemary Kleske, Beta Manager, discusses her favorite JAWS feature, “Virtualize Window.” Elly Du Pre is the director of Beyond Vision Loss in Florida, and George Tice is a veteran of Desert Storm who lost his sight and has learned JAWS. This month marks the beginning of a new era; one in which all episodes …

What’s New with FS Training

Elizabeth Whitaker January 2, 2019 5

In the early days, JAWS basic training was recorded on cassettes, was included with the software, and contained all you needed to begin your exploration into just what the JAWS screen reader could do. From one tone-indexed section to the next, you were taken through a series of guided lessons and exercises designed to develop …

FSCast 164 – Archive of December 2018 FSOpenLine

FSCast December 17, 2018 1

News about December updates, last chance to renew SMAs at 2018 prices, a discussion of Microsoft’s upcoming revamp of the Edge web browser, and of course your calls. Right click this link to save the podcast