[Trainer-Talk] a Collection of Microsoft Office Accessibility Learning Resources for Screen Reader Users

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Thank you very much for this invaluable list of resources!  Your service to the blind community is appreciated.

Dave

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a Collection of Microsoft Office Accessibility Learning Resources for Screen Reader Users

What follows is a collection of resources for learning how to use Microsoft Office products with a screen reader.

Source providers are listed using level 2 headings. Each individual resource is listed at a level 3 heading. This was done to make it easier for screen reader navigation.

More resources will be added to this list as I discover them. As more resources are added to the list of ACB Community Calls they will be eventually added to this page. Please reach out to me if you have suggestions for resources which should be added.

Access Technology Institute
List of Textbooks

https://www.blind.training/textbooks-for-the-blind-and-visually-impaired/microsoft-office-textbooks-for-the-blind-and-visually-impaired/

An Immersion into Excel 365 with JAWS for Windows

$110.99

https://www.blind.training/downloads/an-immersion-into-excel-365/

An Immersion into Outlook 365 with JAWS for Windows

$110.99

https://www.blind.training/downloads/an-immersion-into-outlook-365-with-jaws-for-windows/

An Immersion into PowerPoint 365 with JAWS for Windows

$110.99

https://www.blind.training/downloads/an-immersion-into-powerpoint-365-with-jaws-for-windows/

An Immersion into Word 365 with JAWS for Windows

$110.99

https://www.blind.training/downloads/an-immersion-into-word-365-with-jaws-for-windows/

Hartgen Consultancy

Brian Hartgen provides a variety of courses including several covering the use of Office products.

Landing Page

http://www.hartgen.org/<http://www.hartgen.org/>

OneNote Wonder Training Course!

https://www.hartgen.org/onenotewonder

Winning Teams; Microsoft Teams with JAWS for Windows, includes JAWS scripts, £150($211). 6.5 hours duration.

https://www.hartgen.org/teams

You've Got the Power! PowerPoint with JAWS for Windows, £50 ($62). 5 hours duration approx.

https://www.hartgen.org/power

A Word in Your Ear, Microsoft Word and JAWS for Windows.
£50 ($62). 6 Hours Duration.

https://www.hartgen.org/word

Note: The Word course was released during the Word 2016 release cycle.

Looking Out for Outlook, Microsoft Outlook and JAWS for Windows for Beginners. £50 ($62. 6 Hours Duration.

http://www.hartgen.org/outlook

Improve Your Outlook, Microsoft Outlook and JAWS for Windows for Advanced Users. £50 ($62. 4 Hours Duration.

http://www.hartgen.org/improveyouroutlook

Brian also sells separate scripts to enhance Microsoft Teams with either JAWS or Fusion. I have used these scripts and they are worth purchasing.

https://www.hartgen.org/teamsscripts

Doug Lee's Free JAWS Scripts for Microsoft Teams

I have not used these scripts.

https://www.dlee.org/teams/

Books From National Braille Press
Microsoft Outlook 2023 Keystroke Compendium

https://shop.nbp.org/products/microsoft-outlook-2023-keystroke-compendium

The Power Of PowerPoint

https://shop.nbp.org/products/the-power-of-powerpoint

Microsoft Excel 2019 Keystroke Compendium

https://shop.nbp.org/products/microsoft-excel-2019-keystroke-compendium?_pos=3&_sid=055a594ef&_ss=r

Microsoft Word 2019 Keystroke Compendium

https://shop.nbp.org/products/microsoft-word-2019-keystroke-compendium?_pos=4&_sid=055a594ef&_ss=r

Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 Keystroke Compendium

https://shop.nbp.org/products/microsoft-powerpoint-2019-keystroke-compendium?_pos=5&_sid=055a594ef&_ss=r

Designing Documents For Appearance

https://shop.nbp.org/products/designing-documents-for-appearance?_pos=9&_sid=055a594ef&_ss=r

Freedom Scientific Webinars
An In-Depth Look at the Microsoft Office Ribbon and JAWS

https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/an-in-depth-look-at-the-microsoft-office-ribbon-and-jaws/

Ten Power Tips for Improving Productivity in Excel with JAWS

https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/ten-power-tips-for-improving-productivity-in-excel-with-jaws/

Tips for Organizing Your Outlook Inbox with JAWS

https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/tips-for-organizing-your-outlook-inbox-with-jaws/

Ten Power Tips for Tackling Teams with JAWS

https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/ten-power-tips-for-tackling-teams-with-jaws/

Prep and Proof: Use Styles in Microsoft Word with JAWS

https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/prep-and-proof-use-styles-in-microsoft-word-with-jaws/

Prep and Proof Word Documents Using Track Changes and Comments with JAWS

https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/prep-and-proof-word-documents-using-track-changes-and-comments-with-jaws/

Prep and Proof Word Documents with the Microsoft Editor and JAWS

https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/prep-and-proof-word-documents-with-the-microsoft-editor-and-jaws/

PowerPoint, Tips and Tricks for JAWS Users

https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/powerpoint-tips-and-tricks-for-jaws-users/

Excel, Tips and Tricks for JAWS Users

https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/excel-tips-and-trick-for-jaws-users/

Word, Tips and Tricks from Power Users

https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/word-tips-and-tricks-from-power-users/

Outlook, Tips and Tricks from Power Users

https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/outlook-tips-and-tricks-from-power-users/

Vispero ACB Community Call Presentations Ten Tips for using the Quick Access Toolbar in MS Office products.

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/12/28/20231228-vispero-presentation-ten-tips-for-using-the-quick-access-toolbar-in-ms-office-products/

The Power of MS Office Search

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/12/21/20231221-vispero-presentation-the-power-of-ms-office-search/

Ten Keystrokes for Improving Productivity in Outlook

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/12/07/20231207-vispero-presentation-ten-keystrokes-for-improving-productivity-in-outlook/

Creating Styles in Word with JAWS

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/11/16/20231116-vispero-presentation-creating-styles-in-word-with-jaws/

Five Power Tips for Improving Document Collaboration in Word with JAWS

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/10/26/20231026-vispero-presentation-five-power-tips-for-improving-document-collaboration-in-word-with-jaws/

The Power of the F6 Key in MS Office Products

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/10/12/20231012-vispero-presentation-the-power-of-the-f6-key-in-ms-office-products/

Use the Microsoft Editor to Check Spelling and Grammar in Word With JAWS

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/09/28/20230928-vispero-presentation-use-the-microsoft-editor-to-check-spelling-and-grammar-in-word-with-jaws/

Manage Multiple Accounts in Outlook

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/09/21/20230921-vispero-presentation-manage-multiple-accounts-in-outlook/

Five Power Tips for Formatting Documents in Microsoft Word with JAWS

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/08/31/20230831-vispero-presentation-five-power-tips-for-formatting-documents-in-microsoft-word-with-jaws/

Create and Access PowerPoint Presentations with Jaws

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/06/15/20230615-vispero-presentation-create-and-access-powerpoint-presentations-with-jaws/

Power Tips for Improving Proficiency when Navigating Word with JAWS

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/06/01/20230601-vispero-presentation-power-tips-for-improving-proficiency-when-navigating-word-with-jaws/

Manage Contacts in Outlook with JAWS

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/04/27/20230427-vispero-presentation-manage-contacts-in-outlook-with-jaws/

Five Tips for Formatting Word Documents with JAWS

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/04/20/20230420-vispero-presentation-five-tips-for-formatting-word-documents-with-jaws/

Manage Email Attachments in Outlook with JAWS

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/04/06/20230406-vispero-presentation-manage-email-attachments-in-outlook-with-jaws/

Creating, Editing, and Reading Tables in Word with JAWS

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/03/30/20230330-vispero-presentation-creating-editing-and-reading-tables-in-word-with-jaws/

Using JAWS Quick Settings for Formatting a Word Document

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/03/23/20230323-vispero-presentation-using-jaws-quick-settings-for-formatting-a-word-document/

Using JAWS Speech and sound Schemes in Word

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/03/16/20230316-vispero-presentation-using-jaws-speech-and-sound-schemes-in-word/

Five Need-To-Know JAWS Quick Settings for Excel

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/03/09/20230309-vispero-presentation-five-need-to-know-jaws-quick-settings-for-excel/

Managing Your Outlook Inbox with JAWS

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/02/23/20230223-vispero-presentation-managing-your-outlook-inbox-with-jaws/

Excel Formula Basics with JAWS

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/02/09/20230209-vispero-presentation-excel-formula-basics-with-jaws/

Creating a Table of Contents in a Word Document with JAWS

https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/02/02/20230202-vispero-presentation-creating-a-table-of-contents-in-a-word-document-with-jaws/

Navigate the Ribbon in Microsoft Office Using JAWS

https://www.acbmedia.org/2022/10/27/20221027-vispero-presentation/

NVDA Resources
Microsoft Excel Training for NVDA(eBook)<https://www.nvaccess.org/product/microsoft-excel-training-for-nvda-ebook/>
AUD $35.20<https://www.nvaccess.org/product/microsoft-excel-training-for-nvda-ebook/>
Microsoft Word Training for NVDA(eBook)<https://www.nvaccess.org/product/microsoft-word-training-for-nvda-ebook/>
AUD $35.20<https://www.nvaccess.org/product/microsoft-word-training-for-nvda-ebook/>
Microsoft Outlook Training for NVDA(eBook)<https://www.nvaccess.org/product/microsoft-outlook-training-for-nvda-ebook/>
AUD $35.20<https://www.nvaccess.org/product/microsoft-outlook-training-for-nvda-ebook/>
Microsoft PowerPoint with NVDA(eBook)<https://www.nvaccess.org/product/microsoft-powerpoint-with-nvda-ebook/>
AUD $35.20<https://www.nvaccess.org/product/microsoft-powerpoint-with-nvda-ebook/>
Titles From Bookshare

Note: a Bookshare membership<https://www.bookshare.org/cms/get-started> is required to access the following titles.

Microsoft 365 For Dummies<https://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/4398665?returnPath=L3NlYXJjaD9tb2R1bGVOYW1lPXB1YmxpYyZrZXl3b3JkPW1pY3Jvc29mdCUyQjM2NQ>
by Jennifer Reed<https://www.bookshare.org/search?libraryToSearch=bookshare&authorFilter=Jennifer%20Reed&author=Jennifer%20Reed&sortOrder=RELEVANCE>
Microsoft 365 Portable Genius (Portable Genius)<https://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/3771984?returnPath=L3NlYXJjaD9tb2R1bGVOYW1lPXB1YmxpYyZrZXl3b3JkPW1pY3Jvc29mdCUyQjM2NQ>
by Lisa A. Bucki<https://www.bookshare.org/search?libraryToSearch=bookshare&authorFilter=Lisa%20A.%20Bucki&author=Lisa%20A.%20Bucki&sortOrder=RELEVANCE>
Learn Microsoft Office 2021: Your one-stop guide to upskilling with new features of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, 2nd Edition<https://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/4719699?returnPath=L3NlYXJjaD9tb2R1bGVOYW1lPXB1YmxpYyZrZXl3b3JkPW1pY3Jvc29mdCUyQjIwMjE>
by Linda Foulkes<https://www.bookshare.org/search?libraryToSearch=bookshare&authorFilter=Linda%20Foulkes&author=Linda%20Foulkes&sortOrder=RELEVANCE>
Mystic Access
Quick and Easy Methods for Using Microsoft Word:<https://mysticaccess.com/product/quick-and-easy-methods-for-using-microsoft-word/>
$15.00
Office-specific Discussion Groups
Teams Access

Low traffic, dedicated to discussing Microsoft Teams. I currently own this list.

Subscribe: Teams-access+subscribe at groups.io<mailto:Teams-access+subscribe at groups.io>

https://groups.io/g/teams-access

Microsoft 365 and Office Accessibility

Subscribe: M365-Accessibility+subscribe at groups.io

https://groups.io/g/M365-Accessibility

Office Access for the Blind

Subscribe: office-access+subscribe at groups.io<mailto:office-access+subscribe at groups.io>

https://groups.io/g/office-access

outlook-users

Subscribe: outlook-users+subscribe at groups.io<mailto:outlook-users+subscribe at groups.io>

https://groups.io/g/outlook-users

David Goldfield,
Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist If you need help using your assistive technology learn about my training services by visiting http://www.screenreadertraining.com/<http://www.screenreadertraining.com/>

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The Nation of Israel Lives!

[JAWS Certified, 2022]<https://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/Certification>
NVDA Certified Expert<https://certification.nvaccess.org/>

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