[Trainer-Talk] Remote desktop software recommendations

[Wayne Merritt]

Is JAWS Tandem actually free? I have looked on my own JAWS
Professional license I use for work and I am not authorized for
Tandem.

Best,
Wayne Merritt

On 4/17/20, Michael Evers via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I'm not sure if I misspoke about using the alt tab function within a remote
> session in Team Viewer.  Can some set me straight on that please?  Thanks.
>
> Mike Evers
> Mevers421 at gmail.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Humberto Avila <humberto_avila.it104 at outlook.com>
> Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 2:51 PM
> To: bookwormahb at earthlink.net; List for teachers and trainers of adaptive
> technology <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] Remote desktop software recommendations
>
> Hey Ashley,
>
> Great to hear from you.
>
> I would try using Team Viewer for Windows. For the most part, it is fully
> accessible.  Plus, if you are signed up with AIRA, an AIRA agent is able to
> connect with you remotely on your PC through team viewer and help you with
> precisely what you would like: inaccessible sites and those horrible,
> annoying CAPTCHAS .
>
> Team viewer is free, and used by sighted people and I've used it to connect
> other computers, and with AIRA many times. You can find it here.
>
> https://teamviewer.com/en-us/teamviewer-automatic-download/
>
> Zoom does screen sharing,  By default, Zoom does not capture your PC audio
> when you share your screen, so no, JAWS will not come up when you are doing
> something with others. You can download Zoom at http://zoom.com/download
>
> Hope this helps a bit. Have an awesome day and stay safe.
>
> Humberto
>
> “Positive thinking leads to a positive attitude which leads to positive
> actions which lead to positive outcomes.”
> — ME
>
> On Apr 16, 2020, at 11:51 AM, Ashley via Trainer-Talk
> <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 
>
> Hello all,
>
> I am considering  software for remote access for another computer. I hope
> this is not too off topic since I’m not subscribed to other technology
> lists.
>
> I’d like the software to be able to connect two or three computers. Its for
> my use using Jaws or another screen reader although the other users may not
> use assistive technology.
> This would enable me to provide help to new Jaws users remotely. It would
> also enable me to get sighted help from a computer user to operate my pc
> remotely if website accessibility issues arise.
>
>
> I am also wondering if I can share my screen using zoom or skype?
> If I do this, will the other people hear jaws? I hope not.
>
> One of many ways I could use a remote access software is to shop online
> because many websites are somewhat inaccessible or just so cluttered
> visually. How neat it would be for a sighted user I trust to remote access
> my pc and assist me.
>
> Any recommendations for a no cost or low cost solution?
> I would like the following abilities.
>
> I  Would like these features.
> •    Screen reader friendly
> •    Cross platform
> •    No time limit
> •    Compatible with multiple internet browsers including firefox
> •    Ability to collaborate on tasks such as writing documents
>
> In the past remote access software did not work well with Jaws  and I hope
> this has changed. I use windows and Jaws 2020 usually.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ashley
>
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