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Braille is an essential tool for promoting literacy among persons who are blind. Use it at home, at work, and in the classroom to access documents, web pages, email, and assignments. Braille literacy improves scholastic success and increases employment opportunities. Statistically, 90% of employed individuals with a visual impairment read and write braille. What is …
Read More How Refreshable Braille Enhances Braille LiteracyThanks to your valuable feedback and suggestions, the Freedom Scientific Training Department introduced many enhancements this year. As 2020 comes to a close, we reflect on those changes and look forward to 2021. Software Licensing Offers During COVID-19 In March, Vispero responded to the global COVID-19 pandemic by offering free Home licenses of JAWS, ZoomText, …
Read More 2020 Year-End ReviewThe fifth module in our JAWS training for teachers and AT instructors is available on our Teaching Resources page. Each module in the series builds upon the last, and contains lessons, videos, and a quiz at the end. Overview of Previous Modules Module 1 introduces you to the training and shows you how to access …
Read More Module 5 of JAWS Training for Teachers and AT InstructorsThe fourth module in our JAWS training series for teachers and AT instructors is now posted on our Teaching Resources page. Each module in the series builds on the last, and is comprised of task-based lessons, videos, and a quiz. Overview of Previous Modules Module 1 introduces you to the training and provides valuable resources. …
Read More Module 4 of Training for Teachers and AT InstructorsDo you want to get the most out of using JAWS? Are you interested in learning ways to customize JAWS settings? Join us Thursday, November 19 at noon Eastern time for our live webinar, “More Than Just Voice Changes, Accessing JAWS Settings.” What Are JAWS Settings? JAWS Settings allow you to customize JAWS features to …
Read More Join Us for Accessing JAWS SettingsThe Zoom virtual conferencing solution is widely used for webinars, meetings, and classes. You can access Zoom features and navigate the application window using keyboard commands. The basic scripts included in JAWS provide greater control of the Zoom interface. When hosting a meeting, the controls and settings are also accessible using the keyboard. This post …
Read More You Ask, We Answer: Hosting a Zoom Meeting with JAWSThe third module in our JAWS training series for teachers and AT instructors is now posted on our Teachers’ Resources page. Each module in the series is comprised of task-based lessons, videos, and a quiz. Each new module builds upon the last, with a new one added at the end of every month. Overview of …
Read More Module 3 of JAWS Training for Teachers and AT InstructorsAre 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 …
Read More Join Us for Hosting a Meeting in Zoom with JAWSThe 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 …
Read More Module 2 of JAWS Training for Teachers and AT InstructorsAre 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 …
Read More Join Us for Exploring the Edge Chromium Browser with JAWS