[Ohio-Talk] Upcoming Technology Webinars

Maggie Stringer ravensfan784 at gmail.com
Thu Jan 27 17:11:43 UTC 2022


Passing this along.

JAWS: Using Different Search & Find Features
Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 10 am to 11 am PT

There are many ways to perform finds and searches while working with JAWS
and Windows. Join Zhi Huang, Marisa Church, and Rachel Reeves from Access
Ingenuity to explore different methods to search for things within various
programs while using JAWS.

Learning Outcomes
Explore the Windows search menu with some tips to narrow results.
Search in Microsoft Office with Find for Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint,
and Advanced Find when working with Outlook.
Explain problems with the browser and Adobe Find when working with JAWS and
how to use the JAWS Find instead.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85650315942?pwd=TEwyOWxUZTE0bjhWZFA1Smplbk1YUT09
Meeting ID: 856 5031 5942
Passcode: 617365
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+16699009128,,85650315942#,,,,*617365# US (San Jose)
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+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

Meet the New RUBY 10
(ACVREP CE Approved)
Wednesday,  February 9, 2022, from 10 am to 11 am PT

Join Ian Ramos from Access Ingenuity and Joe McDaniel and Mike Wood from
Vispero to meet the new RUBY 10. During this webinar, we will demonstrate
the advanced capabilities of the latest low vision solution from Freedom
Scientific, the RUBY 10. The video magnifier has a 10-inch touchscreen and
three dedicated cameras, and it can magnify letters, magazines, labels, and
photos. The swing-out arm allows you to view items in your hand and write,
and when extended, it also enables full-page OCR. With a touch of a button,
you can scan pages and have them read aloud to you. The third camera can
see objects at a short distance, such as signs and menus on a wall. Users
can utilize cutting-edge magnification features with industry-leading OCR
to maximize the reading experience. Note that everybody is welcome and can
benefit from this presentation. If you are a teacher of the visually
impaired (TVI), this presentation is approved for ACVREP continuing
education credit.

Learning Outcomes
How RUBY 10 uses cutting-edge view modes not seen in any other device.
Discover different uses of the RUBY 10.
How the RUBY 10 differs from the other models
Why having OCR in a portable unit can be a game-changer.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84387472637?pwd=U2lHMDA3YmQxWG9GakVLWTh2cHAzdz09
Meeting ID: 843 8747 2637
Passcode: 269697
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+16699009128,,84387472637#,,,,*269697# US (San Jose)
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Working with Tables & JAWS
Wednesday,  February 16, 2022, from 10 am to 11 am PT

Many screen reader users face challenges with navigating tables. However,
some specific methods and commands make navigating tables much simpler.
Join Zhi Huang, Marisa Church, and Rachel Reeves from Access Ingenuity to
explore working with tables using the JAWS screen reader.

Learning Outcomes
Introduce the different ways to read and edit tables in Microsoft Word.
Discover how to navigate tables in HTML, such as on a web browser or
reading a PDF with Adobe Reader.
Explore the JAWS quick settings to customize the way JAWS behaves with
tables.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911569156?pwd=RVJYV0JJVFB3Q3FGM1RVT0k2a0gyZz09
Meeting ID: 839 1156 9156
Passcode: 811726
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+16699009128,,83911569156#,,,,*811726# US (San Jose)
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+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

What Are Focus Braille Displays and the ElBraille Notetaker?
(ACVREP CE Approved)
Wednesday,  February 23, 2022, from 10 am to 11 am PT

The Focus Braille displays have been around for quite a long time. However,
many may not know about the fifth-generation features. In addition, the
40-cell version can work in conjunction with the ElBraille Notetaker. Join
Ian Ramos, Marisa Church, and Zhi Huang from Access Ingenuity and Joe
McDaniel from Vispero to learn about the Focus Braille displays and
ElBraille Notetaker running on Windows to help determine if one or both
these products would be beneficial to you. Note that everybody is welcome
and can benefit from this presentation. If you are a teacher of the
visually impaired (TVI), this presentation is approved for ACVREP
continuing education credit.

Learning Outcomes
Discuss the Focus Braille displays, the new features, and the differences
of the fifth-generation products.
Introduce the ElBraille Notetaker that runs on Windows 10 and 11, coupled
with the Focus fifth-generation Braille display.
Discuss the features of the Focus Braille display and ElBraille Notetaker
and provide scenarios where it is ideal to have only a Focus Braille
display or both.
Provide demonstrations and orientations of both the Focus and the ElBraille.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84590355826?pwd=YXRvQjNRZ0JDYWtUamFNTUV3Y3J1Zz09
Meeting ID: 845 9035 5826
Passcode: 951549
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+16699009128,,84590355826#,,,,*951549# US (San Jose)
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+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)


Maggie Stringer
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