Vispero Training Podcast
- Épisodes
- 280
- Parution
- toutes les deux semaines
- Dernier épisode
- 13 Nov 2026
À propos du podcast
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. 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. Listen on your smartphone, tablet, computer, or wherever you enjoy podcasts. Subscribe to the Vispero Training Podcast today and take your training with you wherever you go.
Épisodes 280
Create Repeatable AI Workflows
In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel explore how to create repeatable AI workflows that simplify everyday tasks, save time, and produce more consistent results. Learn how to turn …
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In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel explore how to create repeatable AI workflows that simplify everyday tasks, save time, and produce more consistent results.
Learn how to turn recurring responsibilities into organized processes using reusable prompts, clear instructions, scheduled tasks, and human review. Liz demonstrates how to use Claude to automate weekly team status reports and recurring document accessibility checks, while Rachel shows how ChatGPT can help maintain project trackers, monitor daily activity, and transform inaccessible newsletters and attachments into accessible narrative summaries.
Throughout the presentation, they share practical tips for designing effective workflows, refining prompts, managing permissions, and keeping human oversight in the process.
Whether you're looking to streamline your workday, manage projects more efficiently, or make information more accessible, this episode offers practical examples of how AI automation can help you work smarter.
For more tutorials, webinars, product updates, and accessibility training resources, visit Vispero Training.
Get More Done with the New Vispero Companion
In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, Liz introduces the new Vispero Companion experience coming to JAWS 2027. This enhanced experience brings several powerful AI tools together into one …
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In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, Liz introduces the new Vispero Companion experience coming to JAWS 2027. This enhanced experience brings several powerful AI tools together into one conversational interface, making it easier than ever to get assistance, access information, and complete tasks.
Learn how the updated Vispero Companion integrates Picture Smart AI for image descriptions, Page Explorer for webpage summaries and navigation tips, and AI-powered actions that can help you complete tasks such as selecting dates in difficult calendar controls and interacting with webpage elements.
Liz walks through enabling the new functionality through the JAWS Early Adopter Program and demonstrates how to use these features in real-world scenarios. She also explains how the Companion continues to serve as a learning resource for JAWS, ZoomText, Fusion, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and more.
The new Vispero Companion experience is currently available through the JAWS 2027 Early Adopter Program. Tune in to see what's new and learn how you can try it and share your feedback!
For more tutorials, product updates, and accessibility training resources, visit Vispero Training.
Beyond the Basics: Powerpoint and JAWS
Learn how to create, navigate, and manage PowerPoint presentations using JAWS screen reader. In this Vispero Training Podcast session, participants explore accessibility challenges when working with PowerPoint …
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Learn how to create, navigate, and manage PowerPoint presentations using JAWS screen reader.
In this Vispero Training Podcast session, participants explore accessibility challenges when working with PowerPoint, including navigating slide content, managing objects, understanding animations, and using JAWS to review visual elements.
Topics discussed include:
Navigating PowerPoint slides, thumbnails, and slide content
Working with slide layouts, text boxes, and overlapping objects
Understanding how JAWS announces animations and presentation content
Using Picture Smart to help identify and review visual elements
Managing slide formatting and font sizes as content is added
Exploring compatibility considerations when working with Google Slides and PowerPoint
Finding training resources and information about JAWS Software Maintenance Agreements and ACVREP credits
The session also includes audience questions about keyboard navigation, accessibility feedback, and practical techniques for creating and editing presentations with a screen reader.
For more information about Vispero training, visit Vispero or contact the training team at [email protected].
Get Organized with AI Projects
In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel explore how AI projects can help you organize information, manage ongoing work, and get more out of AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude. Rather than …
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In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel explore how AI projects can help you organize information, manage ongoing work, and get more out of AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude.
Rather than keeping everything in one long conversation, projects allow you to bring related chats, files, instructions, and other resources together in one centralized workspace. The hosts demonstrate how to create and organize projects, add supporting resources, provide custom instructions, and use separate conversations for different aspects of a larger task.
In this episode, you'll learn how to:
• Create and organize an AI project • Add files, web resources, Google Drive content, and other supporting information • Use project instructions to guide how an AI tool responds • Keep multiple conversations organized around a common topic • Use AI projects to plan and develop a workplace JAWS blog series • Have AI brainstorm ideas, identify information gaps, draft content, and create schedules • Create tables and checklists to help manage multi-step projects • Schedule recurring tasks within a project • Move existing ChatGPT conversations into a project • Share projects and collaborate with others • Use AI projects for personal tasks such as home decorating, recipes, travel planning, and organizing instruction manuals
The episode also discusses important considerations when using AI, including reviewing AI-generated information, checking sources, and being mindful of copyright when adding materials to AI projects.
Whether you're using AI for work, research, content creation, travel planning, or everyday tasks, projects can provide a more organized way to manage related information and conversations over time.
Beyond the Basics Working More Effectively with PDF Documents and JAWS
In this episode of Vispero Training, Liz and Rachel go beyond the basics of working with PDF documents using JAWS. Learn practical techniques for navigating and understanding PDFs, including complex tables …
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In this episode of Vispero Training, Liz and Rachel go beyond the basics of working with PDF documents using JAWS.
Learn practical techniques for navigating and understanding PDFs, including complex tables, graphics, tagged and untagged documents, reading order, PDF forms, digital signatures, and PDFs opened in your web browser.
In this episode, you'll learn how to:
• Navigate graphics and identify when a PDF includes useful alternative text • Work with complex tables using JAWS table commands and Table Layer • Use Page Explorer to understand complex PDF content and reading order • Choose between OCR, Picture Smart AI, and Page Explorer when working with PDFs • Understand the difference between tagged and untagged PDFs • Improve your reading experience when a PDF has an incorrect reading order • Jump directly to a specific page in Adobe Acrobat Reader • Navigate and complete PDF forms • Check form fields and tab order using JAWS • Create a digital ID and sign a PDF document • Adjust Chrome's PDF settings when opening PDFs from your computer or the web
Whether you regularly work with PDFs for school, work, or everyday tasks, this episode provides practical techniques to help you navigate documents more effectively and get the information you need with JAWS.
Four Classic JAWS Features That Can Transform Your Workflow
In this episode, we revisit four powerful JAWS features that can make everyday computer tasks more efficient and accessible: Skim Reading, Speech and Sound Schemes, Dictionary Manager, and Text Analyzer …
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In this episode, we revisit four powerful JAWS features that can make everyday computer tasks more efficient and accessible: Skim Reading, Speech and Sound Schemes, Dictionary Manager, and Text Analyzer.
Whether you're a longtime JAWS user looking for a refresher or discovering these tools for the first time, you'll learn how these often-overlooked features can help you navigate documents, customize how JAWS presents information, catch formatting and spacing issues, and tailor speech and pronunciation to your needs.
The episode also explores practical questions from JAWS users, including working with these features in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Google Docs, and web applications, as well as tips for managing settings and preserving customizations.
Discover how these classic JAWS tools can help you work more efficiently, troubleshoot common document issues, and get even more out of your screen reader.
From Prompting to Productivity: Building Better AI Workflows
Discover practical ways to make AI more useful, accessible, and productive in your everyday workflow. In this session, we explore the fundamentals of working with AI, including how to write more effective …
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Discover practical ways to make AI more useful, accessible, and productive in your everyday workflow. In this session, we explore the fundamentals of working with AI, including how to write more effective prompts, use AI with JAWS and other screen readers, and incorporate tools like ChatGPT into common tasks.
We also discuss working with documents, AI accessibility features, privacy and confidentiality considerations, and resources for continuing to build your AI skills. Whether you're just getting started with AI or looking for ways to improve your existing workflow, this session offers practical tips and techniques to help you get more from these increasingly powerful tools.
Six Tips for Managing Complex Documents with JAWS
Long Word documents don't have to be overwhelming. In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, we share six practical techniques for navigating, editing, and managing complex documents more efficiently …
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Long Word documents don't have to be overwhelming. In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, we share six practical techniques for navigating, editing, and managing complex documents more efficiently with JAWS. Whether you're working with lengthy reports, research papers, collaborative documents, or forms, these tips will help you spend less time searching and more time getting work done.
You'll learn how to take advantage of features like bookmarks, comments, document structure, Skim Reading, formatting navigation, and other built-in JAWS tools to quickly locate the information you need and move through documents with confidence. We also answer audience questions about working with PDFs, protected templates, OneDrive, tracked changes, bookmarks, and document accessibility, while demonstrating real-world workflows you can apply immediately.
Whether you're a student, professional, or everyday JAWS user, this session is packed with time-saving strategies to make working with complex documents faster, easier, and more productive.
The Power of Prompting: Maximize Productivity for Better Results
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming an essential tool for work, school, and everyday life—but getting great results starts with knowing how to ask the right questions. In this episode of the Vispero …
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Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming an essential tool for work, school, and everyday life—but getting great results starts with knowing how to ask the right questions. In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, we explore the art of prompting and share practical strategies for writing clear, effective prompts that help AI tools produce more accurate, useful, and consistent responses.
Along the way, we discuss choosing the right AI tool for different tasks, troubleshooting common issues, and improving accessibility when working with screen readers. We also answer audience questions about using ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini with JAWS, working with transcripts and captions during webinars, and techniques for getting better results from AI-powered workflows.
Whether you're brand new to AI or looking to sharpen your prompting skills, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you work more efficiently and confidently with today's AI tools.
Ten Essential Tips for Using Powerpoint with JAWS
In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, hosts Liz and Rachel share ten essential tips for working more efficiently in Microsoft PowerPoint with JAWS. They demonstrate how to quickly locate and open …
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In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, hosts Liz and Rachel share ten essential tips for working more efficiently in Microsoft PowerPoint with JAWS. They demonstrate how to quickly locate and open presentations, navigate slides and content placeholders, move between different areas of the PowerPoint interface, and use keyboard shortcuts to streamline common tasks.
The discussion also covers editing slide content, working with images and alt text, understanding PowerPoint's layout structure, and using tools like the Accessibility Checker to help create more inclusive presentations. Whether you're reviewing an existing deck or building one from scratch, these practical techniques can help you navigate and manage PowerPoint with greater confidence and productivity using JAWS.
For additional resources and future training opportunities, be sure to visit the Freedom Scientific webinars archive.
Use AI Features in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion to Better Understand and Navigate Digital Content
Rachel and Liz demonstrate how built-in AI features in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion, including Picture Smart AI, Vispero Companion, Page Explorer, and AI Labeler, can help users better understand, navigate, and …
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Rachel and Liz demonstrate how built-in AI features in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion, including Picture Smart AI, Vispero Companion, Page Explorer, and AI Labeler, can help users better understand, navigate, and interact with inaccessible or complex digital content. Through real-world examples such as online calendars, Google Docs, email images, and grocery shopping websites, they show how these tools can simplify everyday tasks and improve productivity.
Six JAWS Features for Mastering Complex Documents and Web Pages
In this episode, Liz and Rachel explore six powerful JAWS features designed to help users navigate complex web pages, PDFs, forms, and documents more efficiently. They demonstrate how tools like Picture Smart …
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In this episode, Liz and Rachel explore six powerful JAWS features designed to help users navigate complex web pages, PDFs, forms, and documents more efficiently. They demonstrate how tools like Picture Smart AI, AI Labeler, Table Layer navigation, and Page Explorer can simplify cluttered or inaccessible content by providing image descriptions, labeling unlabeled controls, restructuring difficult tables, and summarizing web pages with AI assistance. The discussion also covers practical workflows for extracting accessible data from PDFs and web tables, navigating complicated forms, and using conversational AI prompts inside JAWS to better understand digital environments. Whether you're working with inaccessible documents, dense web pages, or complicated forms, this session highlights how modern AI-powered accessibility tools can dramatically improve productivity and navigation.
Six Tips for Managing the New Outlook with JAWS
In this episode, Liz and Rachel share six practical tips for managing the New Outlook Calendar with JAWS, focusing on efficient navigation, scheduling, and collaboration. They begin by explaining how the new …
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In this episode, Liz and Rachel share six practical tips for managing the New Outlook Calendar with JAWS, focusing on efficient navigation, scheduling, and collaboration. They begin by explaining how the new Outlook differs from the classic version, highlighting its web-based structure and how that impacts keyboard navigation and screen reader behavior.
Listeners will learn how to handle meeting requests, including how to open invites, RSVP using the updated interface, and access additional options like proposing new times or replying to organizers. The episode also covers core calendar navigation using JAWS, including how to move between sections, select dates, and orient yourself within the interface using tools like F6 and Tab.
The hosts walk through creating and scheduling meetings, demonstrating both a simplified scheduling method and the more advanced scheduler for detailed availability management. They also explain how to cancel or forward meetings, add locations or Teams links, and customize event details.
Additional tips include switching between calendar views (day, work week, week, and month), using search to quickly locate events, and sharing your calendar with specific permissions. The episode wraps with insights on key settings—like keyboard shortcut configurations and accessibility options—to optimize the experience when using JAWS with the new Outlook.
Use Track Changes and Comments to Revise Word Documents with JAWS
This episode walks through how to effectively use Track Changes and Comments in Microsoft Word with JAWS, making document collaboration more accessible and manageable. Liz and Rachel break down how Track …
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This episode walks through how to effectively use Track Changes and Comments in Microsoft Word with JAWS, making document collaboration more accessible and manageable. Liz and Rachel break down how Track Changes works, including how to turn it on, interpret edits like insertions and deletions, and switch between different viewing modes such as Original, No Markup, Simple Markup, and All Markup.
They also share practical strategies for navigating revisions more efficiently using JAWS-specific keyboard commands, including how to review edits individually, filter changes by reviewer, and use the revisions pane for a clearer overview. The discussion covers how to accept or reject changes, lock tracking to prevent further edits, and customize what types of changes are displayed.
In the second half, the focus shifts to modern comments in Word. Rachel explains how comments have evolved, including features like drafting before posting, @mentions, threaded replies, and improved navigation. You'll learn multiple ways to move through comments, create new ones, and manage existing threads by editing, resolving, or deleting them.
Whether you're collaborating on documents for school or work, this episode provides actionable tips and keyboard shortcuts to streamline your workflow and confidently review documents using JAWS.
Plan, Organize, and Complete Projects with AI
In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel walk you through how to use AI to take a project from idea to execution—without feeling overwhelmed. Learn how to turn big, complex …
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In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel walk you through how to use AI to take a project from idea to execution—without feeling overwhelmed.
Learn how to turn big, complex tasks into clear, actionable steps using AI tools. You'll discover how to create structured plans, build task lists, set realistic goals, and organize projects into manageable phases and timelines. The session also covers how to prepare for meetings, develop agendas, and use effective prompting techniques to get better, more usable results from AI.
Whether you're tackling a work project or organizing something personal, this episode shows how AI can help you stay focused, efficient, and in control from start to finish.
For more training resources, visit FreedomScientific.com/training.
Using JAWS Voice Assistant
Explore the power of Voice Assistant in JAWS and ZoomText—your hands-free way to navigate, control, and interact with your computer using simple spoken commands. In this training, we break down how Voice …
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Explore the power of Voice Assistant in JAWS and ZoomText—your hands-free way to navigate, control, and interact with your computer using simple spoken commands.
In this training, we break down how Voice Assistant works, including wake word activation ("Hey Sharky" or "Hey Zoomy"), keyboard alternatives, and the audible cues that guide each interaction. You'll hear real examples of commands in action—from adjusting speech rate and checking the time, to opening applications and selecting text with precision.
We also walk through key features like Keyboard Help for learning shortcuts, Voice Assistant settings for customization, and where to find a complete list of supported commands. Whether you're new to JAWS or looking to streamline your workflow, this session highlights how Voice Assistant can make everyday tasks faster, easier, and more accessible.
For additional resources and a full command list, visit Freedom Scientific's training page and explore everything Voice Assistant has to offer.
The Power of Productivity, Accessing Copilot in Office 365 with JAWS
In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel demonstrate how Microsoft Copilot works within Microsoft 365 when used with JAWS. They walk through practical examples in Word …
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In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel demonstrate how Microsoft Copilot works within Microsoft 365 when used with JAWS. They walk through practical examples in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, showing how AI can help draft emails, summarize documents and email threads, analyze spreadsheet data, and generate presentation notes.
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Along the way, they explain the differences between Copilot versions included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions, how Copilot integrates with desktop apps, and tips for navigating the Copilot pane with JAWS. If you're looking for ways to use AI to work more efficiently in Microsoft Office, this episode offers a helpful introduction and real-world demonstrations.
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Using Claude with JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion
In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel continue the Learn AI webinar series with a deep dive into Claude, an AI assistant developed by Anthropic and available at Claude …
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In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel continue the Learn AI webinar series with a deep dive into Claude, an AI assistant developed by Anthropic and available at Claude.
Designed for users of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion, this session explores how Claude can support long-form thinking, research, organization, and real-world problem solving — all with accessibility in mind.
Liz walks through navigating the Claude web interface with the keyboard, managing multiple prompts, combining tasks into streamlined workflows, and building repeatable processes using features like Skills and model selection (Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku). Through a practical example, she demonstrates how to research Bluetooth headsets under $200, generate comparison tables, outline a guide, and refine results before exporting a final document.
Rachel then shifts to a hands-on accessibility scenario, uploading an image of a stove control panel and prompting Claude to suggest tactile labeling strategies for blind and low vision users. She demonstrates file uploads, prompt refinement, material recommendations, and even generating a visual mockup — highlighting how AI can assist with everyday decision-making and creative problem solving.
Throughout the webinar, you'll learn:
How to navigate Claude efficiently with JAWS
Tips for structuring effective prompts
How to combine research, comparison, and writing tasks
When and how to refine responses before creating downloadable documents
Creative ways to use AI for visual analysis and practical accessibility projects
Whether you're experimenting with AI for the first time or looking to build more advanced workflows, this episode shows how Claude can help you move from idea to execution — all while maintaining accessibility and control over the process.
For more webinars, tutorials, and training resources, visit: FreedomScientific.com/Training
Five Ways to Use FSCompanion
In this recorded training, Liz walks through five practical scenarios for using FS Companion—soon to be renamed Vispero Companion—with JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion to work more efficiently and independently …
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In this recorded training, Liz walks through five practical scenarios for using FS Companion—soon to be renamed Vispero Companion—with JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion to work more efficiently and independently.
You'll learn how to:
Ask FS Companion general questions to better understand JAWS and available learning resources
Identify and learn features even when you don't know their names (like Picture Smart AI)
Look up specific keyboard commands quickly and accurately
Perform single, targeted tasks in applications like Microsoft Word
Keep an ongoing conversation open while completing multi-step tasks such as Find and Replace, formatting text, and document setup
Liz also demonstrates how FS Companion delivers step-by-step, keyboard-driven instructions for Microsoft and Google applications, making it an effective learning and productivity tool for screen reader users.
This session is ideal for new and experienced JAWS users looking to save time, reduce guesswork, and get more value out of built-in AI assistance.
Six Ways to Increase Productivity with Braille and JAWS
In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz, Rachel, and Justin share practical tips to help you work more efficiently with Braille and JAWS in celebration of Braille Literacy Month. You'll …
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In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz, Rachel, and Justin share practical tips to help you work more efficiently with Braille and JAWS in celebration of Braille Literacy Month.
You'll learn how to use BrailleIn for direct text entry, customize Braille input and output, read notifications using flash messages, and streamline reading with Auto Advance. The team also demonstrates powerful productivity tools like Split Braille for multitasking and content review, plus an overview of the Braille Math Editor for reading, creating, and editing equations.
Whether you're a Braille display user, educator, or trainer, this episode is packed with actionable techniques to help you get more done—faster and more confidently—with Braille and JAWS.
Research Reimagined: Mastering Google NotebookLM with JAWS
In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel explore Google NotebookLM and how screen reader users can leverage it with JAWS to organize, analyze, and interact with large sets of …
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In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel explore Google NotebookLM and how screen reader users can leverage it with JAWS to organize, analyze, and interact with large sets of information more efficiently. They walk through what makes NotebookLM different from other AI tools, focusing on its source-driven approach to research, clear citations, and powerful summarization capabilities.
Listeners learn how to create notebooks, add and manage sources such as documents, PDFs, audio files, web pages, and YouTube videos, and ask targeted questions across all uploaded materials. The episode also covers practical navigation tips for using NotebookLM's web interface with JAWS, including working with headings, tables, dialogs, and menus.
The discussion expands into real-world use cases for students, professionals, and personal research, and highlights advanced features in the Studio tab—such as generating reports, study guides, meal plans, podcasts, videos, and other AI-created outputs based entirely on your own sources. The episode concludes with examples of how NotebookLM can transform research, training, and information management into a more accessible and efficient experience for screen reader users.
Use Layered Commands in JAWS and Fusion
In this quick episode, you'll learn how layered commands in JAWS and Fusion can make complex tasks faster and easier by reducing the number of keys you need to press. The episode breaks down what layered …
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In this quick episode, you'll learn how layered commands in JAWS and Fusion can make complex tasks faster and easier by reducing the number of keys you need to press. The episode breaks down what layered commands are, how they work, and why they're especially useful for accessing advanced features efficiently.
The training explains how to enter the command layer using JAWS key plus Space, and how single-layer commands allow you to trigger features like FSCompanion, Command Search, and other commonly used tools with just one additional keystroke. You'll also learn how commands are grouped by context—such as editing documents, messaging applications, and general system tasks.
A major focus is on secondary layers, which let you access entire sets of related commands for features like Picture Smart AI, Convenient OCR, Face in View, table navigation, and volume controls. The session demonstrates how to use the question mark command to display available options within any layer, making it easier to discover and learn new commands on the fly.
The episode also highlights how FSCompanion can be used alongside layered commands as a learning and reference tool, helping you explore features and commands directly within JAWS. This training is ideal for JAWS and Fusion users who want to work more efficiently, reduce keyboard complexity, and better understand the powerful layered command system built into their screen reader.
Six Essential Tips for Improving Your Gmail Experience with JAWS
In this training session, Liz and Rachel walk through six practical tips to help JAWS users work more efficiently in Gmail. You'll learn accessible, keyboard-driven techniques for composing and sending email …
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In this training session, Liz and Rachel walk through six practical tips to help JAWS users work more efficiently in Gmail. You'll learn accessible, keyboard-driven techniques for composing and sending email, managing attachments, and customizing your Gmail experience.
The episode covers how to format email text, create numbered and bulleted lists, and remove unwanted formatting when pasting content from other documents. You'll also learn how to navigate spelling and grammar errors efficiently using JAWS commands, ensuring your messages are clear and professional before sending.
Additional topics include working with attachments—both traditional file uploads and files from Google Drive—using Gmail's confidential mode to protect sensitive messages, and creating and managing email signatures. The training also introduces Gmail's "Help me write" feature, demonstrating how AI can assist with drafting and refining emails.
This episode is ideal for JAWS users who want to improve productivity, accuracy, and confidence when using Gmail for everyday communication.
Creating Your Vispero Account in 2026
With the release of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2026, users are now required to create a Vispero account in order to use the software. In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz explains …
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With the release of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2026, users are now required to create a Vispero account in order to use the software. In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz explains what the Vispero account is, why it's required, and what's been updated to make the account creation process faster and easier.
Liz walks through the updated workflow step by step, including the new age confirmation options (instead of entering a full birthdate), the streamlined set of required fields, email verification, and completing sign-in for the first time. She also explains how a Vispero account supports future capabilities—such as syncing settings across devices—so your setup can follow you from home to work or school with less manual reconfiguration.
Use Convenient OCR to Recognize Text in Images (JAWS 30th Anniversary Training)
Convenient OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a feature in JAWS that allows you to recognize and read text that appears as part of an image or in places where text is not accessible to screen readers. This …
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Convenient OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a feature in JAWS that allows you to recognize and read text that appears as part of an image or in places where text is not accessible to screen readers. This is useful for reading things like scanned documents, inaccessible PDFs, images with text, or application windows that only display text as graphics.
In this training, we'll show you how to OCR text in an image or document, access the results, and provide important keyboard commands.
An Introduction to Copilot: Crafting Confidence and Capability
Unlock the power of Microsoft Copilot in this beginner-friendly training session led by Liz and Rachel. Learn what Copilot is, how it integrates with Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook …
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Unlock the power of Microsoft Copilot in this beginner-friendly training session led by Liz and Rachel. Learn what Copilot is, how it integrates with Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, and how it can streamline your workflow — from summarizing information to building full documents and presentations.
The hosts walk through real examples, including creating a project spreadsheet, generating a presentation, and formatting accessible content with AI-powered assistance. They also cover different Copilot plans, tips to avoid AI "hallucinations," how to review sources, and where to access Copilot on the web or as a Windows app.
By the end, you'll feel confident exploring Copilot's capabilities to save time, boost productivity, and enhance the quality of your work.
Gemini Jump Start: An Introduction to Google's Generative AI
In this episode, Liz and Rachel introduce Google's Gemini AI and show how it can streamline everyday tasks. They cover what Gemini is, how to navigate it with a screen reader, and how to use it to summarize …
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In this episode, Liz and Rachel introduce Google's Gemini AI and show how it can streamline everyday tasks. They cover what Gemini is, how to navigate it with a screen reader, and how to use it to summarize files, analyze data, schedule Google Calendar events, and draft emails. You'll also learn about Gemini's models, gems, canvas mode, and tips for writing effective prompts.
Breaking Down Barriers: And Introduction to Using AI with JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion
In this episode, Freedom Scientific's Liz and Rachel explore how artificial intelligence can empower users of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. From writing smarter emails to analyzing data and boosting productivity …
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In this episode, Freedom Scientific's Liz and Rachel explore how artificial intelligence can empower users of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. From writing smarter emails to analyzing data and boosting productivity, they show how AI can simplify everyday tasks for people who rely on assistive technology.
You'll learn the basics—what AI is, what "large language models" mean, and how tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot can work alongside your screen reader. Liz and Rachel walk through hands-on demos: drafting a professional email, analyzing feedback, building a project timeline, and even generating a follow-up announcement—all using AI tools.
They also introduce Freedom Scientific's Learn AI Hub, a new self-paced resource with monthly webinars, archived sessions, and step-by-step exercises designed to help you master AI at your own speed.
Whether you're an assistive technology user, educator, or accessibility professional, this episode will give you the tools to start harnessing AI to make your work faster, easier, and more creative.
Learn more and access all resources at FreedomScientific.com/LearnAI
What's New in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2026
The 2026 releases of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion are here—bringing exciting new features and a more connected experience than ever before. In this episode, Elizabeth Whittaker walks you through two major …
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The 2026 releases of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion are here—bringing exciting new features and a more connected experience than ever before. In this episode, Elizabeth Whittaker walks you through two major updates: the new Vispero Account, which unifies your Freedom Scientific products under one secure login, and Page Explorer, a powerful AI-driven feature in FS Companion that helps you summarize and navigate complex web pages with ease.
Plus, get details on upcoming November webinars covering account setup, Gemini on the web, and even more new accessibility features.
Visit FreedomScientific.com/training or FreedomScientific.com/learnAI for webinar registration and resources.
Proof Word Documents Like a Pro with Microsoft Editor and JAWS
In this episode, Liz and Rachel walk you through how to proofread documents more efficiently in Microsoft Word using the Microsoft Editor alongside JAWS. Learn how to access the Editor with keyboard commands …
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In this episode, Liz and Rachel walk you through how to proofread documents more efficiently in Microsoft Word using the Microsoft Editor alongside JAWS. Learn how to access the Editor with keyboard commands, check spelling and grammar, and put clarity and conciseness tools to work.
They also cover how to:
Navigate spelling and grammar suggestions using JAWS-specific keystrokes
Understand and improve your Editor Score and readability statistics
Select writing style settings like Casual, Professional, or Formal
Add words to custom dictionaries and manage dictionary settings
Re-run Editor after ignoring suggestions or completing a review
Use quick navigation keys to jump to spelling and grammar errors directly in your document
Whether you're writing professionally, drafting emails, or creating documents for personal use, this episode is packed with practical tips to make your writing clearer, more accurate, and easier to manage with screen reader tools.
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