The JAWS help topics are a simple to navigate library of built-in html format tutorials to help you learn about JAWS concepts, commands, features, and specific program applications. They are one of JAWS’ most valuable resources as they are so quick and easy to access. I recommend all beginning JAWS learners spend a few minutes… Read more Accessing the JAWS Help Topics
Option 1: Insert F10 This option is a JAWS specific feature. Bring up a list of all running applications by pressing Insert F10. You will hear “Window list dialogue, running applications list box”. Focus will go to a vertical list of the running programs. Use the up and down arrow keys to navigate the list… Read more Multitasking Commands for JAWS Users
These instructions are designed specifically for those who use iOS via Apple’s built-in VoiceOver screen reader. 1. Open Podcasts Option 1: Locate the Podcasts app on your home screen by swiping right and left with one finger to navigate one app at a time. Swipe right with three fingers to move by page. When VO’s… Read more How to Remove a Show in Apple Podcasts
These instructions are given from the perspective of a user of the Job Access with Speech screen reader (version 2020 or higher), with Window 10 or 11. Option 1: Using the System Tray Note: Some may need to select the “notification chevron button” with space, then use the up or left arrows to find their… Read more Adjusting the Volume with JAWS
Complete Computer Proficiency Primarily and in very brief terms, a totally blind college student will need to be able to use a computer to the same degree as their peers and that means, they will need to be skilled with a fully featured screen reader such as JAWS or NVDA to access their curriculum and class materials. They will… Read more 4 Tech Tools for the Blind College Student
Braille Translation Software Braille translation software is necessary to create hardcopy braille. It is the program on your computer used to convert imported print text into braille, format it as desired, and send the data to a compatible embosser. It is the program used by large volume producing braillists to format textbooks and literature, by… Read more 3 Types of Must Know Braille Technologies
Headings When creating a document, it is important to consider the digital organization and how a screen reader will navigate the content in addition to just the visual attractiveness. It is vital to use headings properly. When writing a blog post on WordPress Block Editor or an article with multiple sections and subsections in Microsoft Word, rather than… Read more 4 Easy Ways to Optimize Your Documents for Screen Reader Users
Overview The Human Activity Assistive Technology model describes a process of technology development and service that is structured to focus on the persons who will use it. Its four primary components include Activity, Human, Context, and Assistive Technology. Within this approach, the activity and context of the human to use the equipment, takes precedence over… Read more The HAAT Model of Assistive Technology Instruction
Activate Windows Magnifier Hold down the windows key and hit plus repeatedly to desired zoom level. Hold down windows and tap minus or hyphen to zoom out. Hold down alt and control, then tap I to invert contrast. Sigh of relief! Too easy or what? OR: If you are not ready for that full magnifier… Read more Quick Tricks to See Windows Better
Screen magnification software, screen reading software, and menu-driven interface software may fall under the same broad category of assistive software for the visually impaired but they function very differently. Screen Magnification Screen magnification is designed for individuals who have some residual functional vision that they can use to view the screen visually. In other words,… Read more 3 Types of Computer Access Software