[Home-on-the-Range] FW: Starting Thursday: 12-week Workshops on JAWS and NVDA Screen Readers

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From: 'Chancey Fleet' via Technology Programs at Andrew Heiskell Braille & Talking Book Library <HeiskellTech at googlegroups.com> 
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2022 1:40 PM
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Subject: Starting Thursday: 12-week Workshops on JAWS and NVDA Screen Readers

 

Below, please find sign-up information for two separate workshops. After you register, you will receive a Zoom link to participate, as well as an invitation to a Google Group for your workshop cohort. DOn't worry if you don't receive this information right away: since folks will be registering throughout the week, registration confirmation will be completed on Thursday morning. 

 


Intro to NVDA: a 12-week Workshop `


Thursdays beginning January 13, 6:00 – 7:30 PM Eastern

There are several Windows screen readers to choose from. Come discover how this free- open-source option compares. If you know how to type, understand Windows basics, can commit to attending twelve sessions, and would like to become more confident and proficient with the NVDA screen reader, this workshop is for you! Please plan to join us each week for a hands-on lesson and discussion. This workshop also includes a group mailing list where you can post your questions and discoveries for other members of your cohort to read and respond. We’ll cover the basics of customizing NVDA settings, getting around in Windows 10, working with text, managing files and folders and exploring the web.

This workshop will be limited to 25 participants, so please apply to participate soon!

This event will take place online.  

 <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYKIXMmWmBwpCcqAMper8IJhPbk0bJidqJBOZNn-IvJgov1A/viewform> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYKIXMmWmBwpCcqAMper8IJhPbk0bJidqJBOZNn-IvJgov1A/viewform

 


Exploring JAWS - a Twelve-Week Workshop


Thursdays beginning January 13, 3:00 – 4:30 PM Eastern

If you know how to type, understand Windows basics, can commit to attending twelve sessions, and would like to become more confident and proficient with the JAWS screen reader, this workshop is for you! Please plan to join us each week for a hands-on lesson and discussion. This workshop also includes a group mailing list where you can post your questions and discoveries for other members of your cohort to read and respond. We’ll cover the basics of customizing JAWS settings, getting around in Windows 10, working with text, managing files and folders and exploring the web.

This workshop will be limited to 25 participants, so please apply to participate soon! This event will take place online.  Sign up using the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSIMNlPdlpFKLpZFCGaMS_M3YMMfTJaVM2swPcJefQaLe8qA/viewform

 

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Chancey S. Fleet

Assistive Technology Coordinator

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library

(212) 621-0627



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