Upcoming Webinars
The Freedom Scientific Training department conducts training events every month. We’ll teach you the basics of our products and even show you a few tricks to try with Fusion, JAWS, and ZoomText. Webinars are normally held on the third Thursday of the month at noon Eastern time.
Check out the schedule below and sign up for a future lesson. And don’t forget our archives where you can listen to past training events and download reference material to further your learning.
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Compact 10 HD: The Role of Magnification in Healthy Aging
September 12, 2024
When:
Thursday, September 12 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)
Description:
Join us for a live webinar as we discuss how magnification plays a role in healthy aging for those with low vision. Learn about the importance of magnification for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and we will demonstrate how magnification can be useful in everyday life. Don’t miss out on this educational hour as we demonstrate the Optelec Compact 10 HD live and answer your questions in real-time.
Objectives:
We will provide an overview of the Optelec Compact 10 HD plus show how you or your clients can benefit from magnification and text-to-speech. We will dive into:
- Unique features of the Compact 10 HD
- Importance of magnification for healthy aging
- Magnification’s role in daily life
- And much more!
Vispero Presenters:
Joseph McDaniel and Shelly Klure
ACVREP Credits:
ACVREP credits will be available for those who attend the live webinar.
Help Us Spread the Word:
Please feel free to share this with someone you think might benefit from attending.
Register for Compact 10 HD: The Role of Magnification in Healthy Aging.
Navigate and Manage Google Drive with JAWS
September 19, 2024
Do you use Google Drive to store files? Need tips on navigating and accessing your saved content? Join us Thursday, September 19 at noon ET for a live webinar, “Navigate and Manage Google Drive with JAWS.”
Overview:
Google Drive is a cloud-based storage service that enables users to store and access files online. It syncs stored documents across all the user’s devices, including smart phones, tablets, and PCs, plus provides access to Google Workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
We’ll provide an overview of Google Drive, and show you how to:
- Navigate the interface using keyboard commands specific to google Drive
- Access the Navigation Pane
- Open folders and files
- Create folders and move files
- Search for folders and files
- Delete folders and files
- Access a list of new keyboard commands
Freedom Scientific Presenters:
Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan
ACVREP Credits:
ACVREP credits will be available for those who attend the live webinar.
Help Us Spread the Word:
Please feel free to share this with someone you think might benefit from attending.
Register for Navigate and Manage Google Drive with JAWS.
Manage Files in MS Teams with JAWS
October 17, 2024
Do you use Microsoft Teams at home, work, or school? Need tips for managing files with JAWS? Join us October 17 at noon ET for a live webinar, “Manage Files in MS Teams with JAWS.”
Overview:
We’ll provide an overview of the new Teams interface, plus show you how to:
- Access and navigate the Files pane
- Open and download files
- Upload a file
- Arrange files by recent, shared, all, or favorite
- Access files in the Teams and Channels pane
Freedom Scientific Presenters:
Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan
ACVREP Credits:
ACVREP credits will be available for those who attend the live webinar.
Help Us Spread the Word:
Please feel free to share this with someone you think might benefit from attending.
Register for Manage Files in MS Teams with JAWS.
New Features of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2025
November 21, 2024
Do you want to learn more about the enhancements in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2025? Want to see some of the features in action? Join us Thursday, November 21 at Noon Eastern time for a live webinar, “New Features of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2025.”
Objectives:
We’ll demo new features, plus discuss how to download and install the software.
Freedom Scientific Presenters:
Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan
ACVREP Credits:
ACVREP credits will be available for those who attend the live webinar.
Help Us Spread the Word:
Please feel free to share this with someone you think might benefit from attending.
Register for New Features of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2025.
