Tag: Freedom-Scientific-training

Join Us for Navigating the Web Today, Tips on Accessing Common Web Page Elements with JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker May 18, 2022

Do you find navigating certain web page elements challenging? Want tips on accessing these elements with JAWS? Join us Thursday, May 19, at Noon Eastern Time for a live webinar, “Navigating the Web Today, Tips on Accessing Common Web Page Elements with JAWS.” About Web Page Elements Common web page elements include links, tables, headings, …

Join Us for Our May 2022 Training Events

Elizabeth Whitaker May 5, 2022

The Freedom Scientific training team offers ongoing opportunities for you to advance your skills. We’re excited to announce our jam-packed May training schedule, where you’re sure to find something that will help you at work or play. If no time is listed for an event, access the link to get the time and other details. …

April 2022 Freedom Scientific Student of the Month

Elizabeth Whitaker May 2, 2022May 2, 2022

The Freedom Scientific Student of the Month program features K-12 students living in the U.S. who are blind or visually impaired and use Freedom Scientific technology to achieve educational goals. The Student of the Month for April 2022 is Jon Paul, an eighth-grader from Virginia. Jon Paul began using JAWS when he was 5 years …

Use Google Docs Spelling and Grammar Feature with JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker April 19, 2022

Do you need to proof Google documents more efficiently with JAWS? Want to learn how to access and navigate the spelling and grammar feature in Google Docs? Join us for a live webinar, “Prep and Proof Google Docs Using the Spelling and Grammar Feature with JAWS.” About Google Docs Google Docs is a free online …

March 2022 Freedom Scientific Student of the Month

Elizabeth Whitaker March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

The Freedom Scientific Student of the Month program features K-12 students living in the U.S. who are blind or visually impaired and use Freedom Scientific technology to achieve educational goals. The Student of the Month for March 2022 is Mercy, a fifth-grader from Pennsylvania. Mercy uses ZoomText Magnifier/Reader software to complete her schoolwork. She enjoys …

February 2022 Freedom Scientific Student of the Month

Elizabeth Whitaker February 28, 2022February 28, 2022

The Freedom Scientific Student of the Month program features K-12 students living in the U.S. who are blind or visually impaired and use Freedom Scientific technology to achieve educational goals. The Student of the Month for February 2022 is Brennan, a senior from California. Before his senior year, Brennan primarily used a Braille notetaker to …

What’s New in the February 2022 Software Updates?

Elizabeth Whitaker February 24, 2022

The February updates of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2022 are here. No matter whi ch product you use, you will benefit from the new features and enhancements. Here are several examples. New Vocalizer Voices and Languages The Add/Remove Voices utility in JAWS and Fusion 2022 now contains 27 new voices and six new languages. New …

Join Us for FSOpenLine

Elizabeth Whitaker February 22, 2022

FSOpenLine, Freedom Scientific’s global call-in show, will take place Thursday, February 24 at 3 PM Eastern time. Do you have questions about our products or an idea you want to share? Join us and have your voice heard by key members of Freedom Scientific’s product management and engineering teams. During the December FSOpenLine, we discussed …

Using Word’s Track Changes and Comments with JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker February 15, 2022

Are you looking for ways to revise Word documents with JAWS? Want to know how to navigate Track Changes and Comments when collaborating with other users? Join us Thursday, February 17 at noon Eastern time for a live webinar, “Prep and Proof Word Documents Using Track Changes and Comments with JAWS.” What Are Track Changes …

January 2022 Freedom Scientific Student of the Month

Elizabeth Whitaker January 31, 2022February 1, 2022

The Freedom Scientific Student of the Month program features K-12 students living in the U.S. who are blind or visually impaired and use Freedom Scientific technology to achieve educational goals. The Student of the Month for January 2022 is Alexis, a ninth grader from Oregon. Alexis started learning Braille at age three, and now primarily …