Freedom Scientific

Freedom Scientific, a leading provider of assistive technology for individuals with vision impairments, is proud to announce the launch of PictureSmart AI, a groundbreaking feature in the JAWS screen reading software that leverages artificial intelligence to provide detailed descriptions of images. This innovative update marks a significant leap forward in accessibility technology, offering never before seen support for visually impaired users navigating digital content with screen reading technology. Empowering Users with AI Technology PictureSmart AI, found in JAWS and as part of Fusion, represents a major enhancement over its prior version, utilizing advanced AI algorithms to analyze and articulate what’s in images, including those found on web pages, in emails, or within screenshots. This feature is designed to address the challenges visually impaired users face when encountering graphical content, transforming the way they access and interact with digital information.

Listen in to our new series, 20 Minute Tech Tips. Hear Elizabeth Whitaker as she demonstrates a few powerful tips for Searching in Gmail. For more tips for transitioning from Basic HTML to Standard view in Gmail, check out our previous training:  https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/transitioning-from-basic-html-view-to-standard-view-in-gmail-with-jaws/

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. After a quick refresher, we will get into the new features that allow you to customize this portable product. Watch and listen as we share everyday examples of how these new features can improve the lives of those who experience colorblindness and those who need greater control over contrast.

Listen to this episode to learn more about using refreshable braille with your computer or mobile device. In  Access at Your Fingertips, the Focus Blue Braille Display , we cover the following: A quick overview of the Focus and its functions How to connect the Focus via USB or Bluetooth Select braille input and output Configuration options, and more

In this short demo, Elizabeth Whitaker demonstrates file navigation and search within the newest version of Microsoft Teams (April 2024).

Are you looking for ways to navigate Microsoft Office applications more efficiently? Want to know where to locate commands when you need them? Listen in to our prodcast, “An In-Depth Look at the Microsoft Office Ribbon and JAWS.” Objectives: We’ll provide an overview of the ribbons in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, plus show you how to: Navigate the ribbon tabs and locate commands Customize the ribbon Add frequently used commands to the Quick Access Toolbar

Are you new to Google Slides? Want to read, edit, and create presentations more effectively with JAWS?  We’ll provide an overview of navigating Google Slides with JAWS, plus show you how to: - Turn on accessibility settings and explore the Accessibility menu - Open and navigate a presentation - Create and save a new presentation - Insert and delete slides - Add content to a slide - Edit and format content on a slide - Access Google Slides keyboard commands

Are you new to Google Slides? Want to read, edit, and create presentations more effectively with JAWS? Join Liz and Rachel as they introduce you to using Google Slides with JAWS.

Do you use Microsoft Teams at home, work, or school? Need tips for navigating the new Teams with JAWS? Listen in to us and our special guest, Brett Humphrey from Microsoft for, “An Introduction to the New Teams with JAWS.” We’ll provide an overview of the Teams interface and show you how to: Navigate to different views and panes Use keyboard commands to perform important tasks Navigate teams and channels more efficiently Locate recent activities in the activity feed Access Help and search for commands

Ron Miller demonstrates some tips on how to use an exciting new feature in JAWS 2024, Face in View. Video calls have become a standard form of communication in the workplace, in schools, and in personal relationships. Before joining a video call, you want to make sure your setup is right and the camera is correctly focused on you. The new Face in View feature helps with this by alerting you to key visual details like: Is my face centered in the view? Am I looking directly at the camera? Is the lighting adequate? Are there additional items in the picture?? To activate Face in View, press the layered keystroke,  INSERT+SPACEBAR , followed by  F , and then  O . Once enabled, Face in View continually monitors your face position and the lighting level. If anything changes, such as tilting your head left or right, or a decrease in brightness, you are automatically alerted. When focused in the Face in View application window, you can also use  TAB  or the  ARROW  keys to review information such as the position of your face in the picture, the current brightness level, and the camera in use. Note:  Face in View is not currently available during an active video call as it needs complete access to the camera.

In this live-recorded Clubhouse session, we dive into Microsoft Teams, and answer user questions about JAWS integration

In this advanced JAWS lesson, you can refine your online shopping skills.

In this episode of Ask Sharky, we close out Sharkvember by going over the shortcuts that we highlighted during the month of November. Listen in as Elizabeth Whitaker shows these shortcuts in action.

Join Ron Miller in this pre-recorded Clubhouse session where he demonstrates different ways to utilize text and number processing in JAWS.

We’ll show you how to interact with ChatGPT on the web using JAWS

Ron Miller from Freedom Scientific's very own training team demonstrates how to navigate Gmail in Standard View within JAWS. 

In this Ask Sharky session from Clubhouse, we explore some of the options on the Outlook View ribbon. We also demonstrate using Outlook’s View settings to customize which columns are displayed for messages as you navigate through mail folders.  

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 Month program. In addition, you'll learn more about: Accessible typing tutorials Downloadable resource files Interactive JAWS training modules Tools for reading and solving math equations

In this Beginner’s Corner session from Clubhouse, we discuss instances when you would use the ARROW keys or the TAB key when working in dialog boxes or menus. We demonstrate the navigation of the Settings Center and Startup Wizard in JAWS, as well as navigating the application menu in Google Chrome.  

Explores layered commands for users who are new or just starting to use JAWS. Clubhouse recording from November 18th, 2021.  

Want to know more about navigating the Internet with JAWS? Need tips for working through lessons with your students? Then this episode is for you. In this webinar, we provide an overview of Surf’s Up and show you how to: Access Surf’s Up Use context-sensitive help Use navigation quick keys and more

In this episode, we provide an overview of powerful Edge features and show you how to: Manage profiles and passwords Change PDF settings Use features like Collections and Immersive Reader Download and manage extensions Access the Download Manager Use various tips and tricks to navigate web pages more efficiently