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Vispero Training Podcast

Vispero Training Department

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Learn how to get the most from your assistive technology with the Vispero Training Podcast. Whether you're looking for step-by-step guidance, helpful tips, or practical demonstrations, our free audio training makes it easy to learn wherever you are.

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Explore training on a wide range of topics, including JAWS, ZoomText, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and other technologies. From essential skills and everyday tasks to advanced techniques and productivity tips, each episode is designed to help you build your skills and get more out of your technology.

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  1. Ask Sharky: Schedule and Navigate Meetings in Teams with JAWS

    · 27 min

    In this pre-recorded Clubhouse event, Rachel and Elizabeth teach users how to navigate the controls of an ongoing meeting in Microsoft Teams using JAWS.

  2. Ask Sharky: Manage Settings in Chrome

    · 18 min

    In this pre-recorded Clubhouse event, Rachel and Elizabeth teach users how to take control of their settings in Google Chrome using JAWS.

  3. Hosting a Zoom Meeting with JAWS: Additional Features

    · 24 min

    In this pre-recorded session, Rachel, Liz and Cathy demonstrate a few key Zoom features and how you can optimize JAWS with them.

  4. Clear the Clutter: Personalize Your Web Experience with JAWS

    · 42 min

    Are you looking for ways to quickly locate information on web pages? Want to learn about JAWS features that will help you navigate more efficiently? Then listen in to our podcast, "Clear the Clutter: Personalize Your…

  5. Ask Sharky: Tips and Tricks for Selecting Text with JAWS

    · 31 min

    In this pre-recorded Clubhouse session, join Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan as they demonstrate the various ways in which JAWS allows you to select text. https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/

  6. New Features of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023

    · 36 min

    Would you want to learn more about the enhancements in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023? Want to see some of the features in action? Then you're at the right place! About JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023 JAWS,…

  7. Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS: Sharing a File in the Chat

    · 5:38

    Want to learn how to navigate the Zoom interface more efficiently with JAWS when scheduling meetings and other events? Listen to our series, "Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS." Objectives: Participants will learn how…

  8. Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS: Sharing Your Screen

    · 2:21

    Want to learn how to navigate the Zoom interface more efficiently with JAWS when scheduling meetings and other events? Listen to our series, "Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS." Objectives: Participants will learn how…

  9. Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS: Sharing a Document or Application Over Screen Share

    · 3:09

    Want to learn how to navigate the Zoom interface more efficiently with JAWS when scheduling meetings and other events? Listen to our series, "Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS." Objectives: Participants will learn how…

  10. Ask Sharky: Navigate File Explorer in Windows 11 with JAWS

    · 28 min

    In this pre-recorded Clubhouse session, Elizabeth and Rachel talk about tips they recommend for using the File Explorer in Windows 11 with JAWS.

  11. Hosting a Zoom Meeting with JAWS: Using Chat and Accessing Links in Chat Messages

    · 3:43

    Want to learn how to navigate the Zoom interface more efficiently with JAWS when scheduling meetings and other events? Listen to our series, "Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS." Objectives: Participants will learn how…

  12. Hosting a Zoom Meeting with JAWS: Managing Participants in a Meeting

    · 2:47

    Want to learn how to navigate the Zoom interface more efficiently with JAWS when scheduling meetings and other events? Listen to our series, "Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS." Objectives: Participants will learn how…

  13. Hosting a Zoom Meeting with JAWS: Managing Participants in the Waiting Room

    · 7:06

    Want to learn how to navigate the Zoom interface more efficiently with JAWS when scheduling meetings and other events? Listen to our series, "Hosting a Zoom meeting with JAWS." Objectives: Participants will learn how…

  14. Ask Sharky: Use the Windows Calculator with JAWS

    · 22 min

    This is a pre-recorded Clubhouse session where Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan demonstrate features from the Windows Calculator (Windows 11).

  15. Ask Sharky: Top Five Formatting Commands

    · 21 min

    In this episode of #AskSharky, Elizabeth Whitaker discusses her top five commands for formatting text using JAWS.

  16. Ask Sharky: Access Books on Audible with JAWS

    · 33 min

    In this pre-recorded Clubhouse session, Rachel and Elizabeth detail a great website to read accessible e-books and more.

  17. Prep and Proof: Use Styles in Microsoft Word with JAWS

    · 41 min

    We'll provide an overview of what styles are and how to use them, plus show you how to: • Apply existing Word styles to a document • Create new styles to customize formatting • Create a Table of Contents using styles…

  18. Back to School with Freedom Scientific, Access Digital Textbooks with JAWS Part 2

    · 15 min

    Get the school year off to a great start using our teaching resources for both teachers and students. In this webinar, we provide an overview of our Teaching Resources page and also tell you about our Student of the…

  19. Back to School with Freedom Scientific, Access Digital Textbooks with JAWS Part 1

    · 20 min

    Are you looking for ways to navigate and read textbooks? Listen to part one of our podcast, "Back to School with Freedom Scientific, Access Digital Textbooks with JAWS." Objectives: In this podcast, you'll learn how…

  20. What are the Benefits to a Campus, Building, or System-wide License?

    · 49 min

    In this webinar we will discuss these licensing benefits and host a special guest that will share their reasons for choosing a campus-wide license of Fusion. We will describe the different types of licenses that are…

  21. JAWS Power Tips: Create JAWS Dictionary Rules for reading Phrases and Acronyms

    · 5:28

    https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/jaws-power-tips-for-increasing-productivity-in-work-and-play/ In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS…

  22. JAWS Power Tips: Ignore Inline Frames on Web Pages

    · 5:56

    https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/jaws-power-tips-for-increasing-productivity-in-work-and-play/ In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS…

  23. JAWS Power Tips: Use the Search feature in Microsoft Office Products

    · 1:21

    https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/jaws-power-tips-for-increasing-productivity-in-work-and-play/ In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS…

  24. JAWS Power Tips: Flag a message in Outlook

    · 6:30

    https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/jaws-power-tips-for-increasing-productivity-in-work-and-play/ In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS…

  25. JAWS Power Tips: Suspend Quick Nav Keys

    · 3:38

    In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.

  26. JAWS Power Tips: Navigate among Emails in an Outlook thread

    · 2:40

    In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.

  27. JAWS Power Tips: Set Teams to always open Office Documents in their respective Desktop Applications

    · 3:39

    In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience. JAWS Power Tips: Set Teams to always open Office Documents in their respective Desktop…

  28. JAWS Power Tips: Set JAWS to speak All Controls in Microsoft Teams

    · 2:37

    In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.

  29. JAWS Power Tips: New Notification History Feature

    · 7:41

    In this new series of JAWS Power Tips, listen as Rachel, Elizabeth, and Cathy detail ways to optimize your JAWS experience.

  30. Tips and Tricks for a More Enjoyable OCR Experience

    · 30 min

    If you currently own an OCR (optical character recognition) product or are in the market for one, this session is for you. Join Mike and Michelle as they share helpful tips from experienced users and show them in…

  31. Home and Self Care Tips from the Field using Magnification

    · 58 min

    Join Mike Wood and Michelle Williams as they share helpful tips for choosing the right magnification products to perform everyday home-based and self-care tasks. Learn what products are the best fit for various types…

  32. Prep and Proof Google Documents Using Suggesting Mode and Comments with JAWS

    · 48 min

    Are you looking for ways to revise Google documents with JAWS? Want to know how to navigate comments and track changes? Then listen in to "Prep and Proof Google Documents Using Suggesting Mode and Comments with JAWS."…

  33. Navigating the Web Today, Tips on Accessing Common Web Page Elements with JAWS

    · 47 min

    Do you find navigating certain web elements challenging? Want to clear the clutter when accessing information? Then you'll want to join Liz, Rachel, and their special guests, Deborah Armstrong, Glen Gordon, and Eric…

  34. Focus 40 Blue Braille Features with Ron Miller

    · 12 min

    In this informative demonstration, our very own Ron Miller discusses various features of the Focus 40 Blue Refreshable Braille Display, including optimizations for JAWS and tips to take your usage to the next level.…

  35. Prep and Proof Google Documents Using Spelling and Grammar Features with JAWS

    · 35 min

    Do you need to proof Google documents more efficiently with JAWS? Want to learn how to access and navigate the spelling and grammar options? Join Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan as they present, "Prep and Proof…

  36. Beginners Corner: JAWS 22 Release

    · 22 min

    In this pre-recorded Clubhouse session from October 2021, the Freedom Scientific team discusses JAWS 2022 and Fusion 2022, including tips and tidbits of info users should know.

  37. Ask Sharky: Microsoft Teams Advanced Features

    · 34 min

    In this live session of Ask Sharky, Matt Ater discusses advanced tips and tricks for using JAWS with Microsoft Teams.

  38. When Do I Need to Upgrade My Magnifier?

    · 47 min

    Mike Wood and Michelle Williams have a frank discussion on when it might be time to graduate to your next video magnifier. What are some of the indicators to making a change? Has your field of view changed? Do you…

  39. Using Facebook with JAWS Part 2

    · 21 min

    There have been many changes to Facebook since our last Facebook training session, so we figured it was time for an update. In this session, we discuss how to use JAWS with the current version of Facebook. This…

  40. Using Facebook with JAWS Part 1

    · 19 min

    There have been many changes to Facebook since our last Facebook training session. In this pre-recorded training, we will discuss how to use JAWS with the current version of Facebook. Items covered will be: •…

  41. Beginners Corner: All About Authorization

    · 19 min

    In this previously recorded (2021) episode of Beginners Corner, Rachel, Eric and Elizabeth discuss authorization and licensing for Freedom Scientific software.

  42. Ask Sharky: Web Page Settings

    · 17 min

    In this recorded Clubhouse event, Matt Ater, Rachel Buchanan, and Eric Damery discuss how to create specific JAWS settings for specific domains.

  43. Features of the New Ruby 10

    · 46 min

    Join us as we take a more in-depth look at the RUBY 10's patent-pending features that help with contrast sensitivity and color blindness. We will get into the new features that allow you to customize this portable…

  44. Beginners Corner: JAWS and ZoomText Certification

    · 30 min

    The JAWS® and ZoomText® Certification programs are online knowledge-based exams for JAWS Screen Reader and ZoomText Magnifier/Reader. Each product has its own test and certification. The certification programs are…

  45. Prep and Proof Word Documents Using Track Changes and Comments with JAWS

    · 36 min

    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? Listen to Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan as they present…

  46. Beginners Corner: Windows Notifications

    · 31 min

    In this episode of Beginners Corner, the team explores the Windows Notification system in Windows 10, Windows 11 and more.

  47. Beginners Corner: Blog and Email Subscriptions

    · 19 min

    In this episode of Beginners Corner, the team explores our blog and email subscription services and how they can be of use to you.

  48. Beginners Corner: Celebrating Braille

    · 38 min

    In this episode of Beginner's Corner, join the team as we discuss various aspects and history of braille technology, answer questions about FS Products, and look toward the future of braille.

  49. Prep and Proof Word Documents with the Microsoft Editor and JAWS

    · 38 min

    Are you looking for ways to refine and polish Word documents? Want to know how to navigate the Microsoft Editor more efficiently? For answers to these questions, listen to "Prep and Proof Word Documents with the…

  50. Low Vision Basics – The Importance of Lighting, Eye Protection, and Magnification

    · 54 min

    Join Bill Kilroy, Ana Tello, Mike Wood, and Michelle Williams as they discuss some of the basics, such as lighting, eye protection, and magnification, to help with low vision. Lighting Proper lighting is essential to…

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