[blindkid] Jaws training

Traci W traci.mwd at gmail.com
Thu Aug 13 11:59:31 UTC 2015


Thank you!  That gives us a good start!

Traci

Sent from my iPhone please pardon bad spelling!!

> On Aug 12, 2015, at 10:40 PM, Ashley Bramlett via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Traci,
> 
> Growing up, I did not get enough jaws or tech training and learned much on my own and as an adult via training paid for the department for the blind.
> Its sad that tech is not taught automatically since sighted students get such training in schools in computer labs.
> 
> Anyway, having a blind adult teach her may be the best option.
> If you have a lighthouse for the blind nearby, check there.
> 
> I also recommend the jaws webinars.
> Also, here are a few keyboard commands to get help.
> 
> These work in all applications when jaws is running.
> 
> 1. Jaws key is the insert key or zero key on your desktop keyboard.
> Press jawskey plus H for help; gives you a list of jaws commands common to that program; press escape to exit that screen.
> 
> 2. Jaws key plus f1 for program specific help.
> 
> 3. Your kids will use Word and powerpoint a lot for school.
> Much   of the regular keystrokes could be used by a blind user.
> For MS Office applications, pressing control key plus a letter performs an action. That letter is usually the first letter of the word; such as S equals save document.
> Here are some common short cut key commands. Remember these are MS office commands so they will work with any screen reader or no screen reader.
> 
> Control O equals Open dialogue box to open a file.
> Control P equals print document.
> Control C equals copy text but you have to highlight it first.
> Control x  equals cut text.
> Control v equals paste text.
> 
> Press  Jawskey plus W to pull up a list of MS office commands and escape to exit the screen.
> 
> HTH,
> Ashley
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Traci Wilkerson via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Aug 12, 2015 2:24 PM
>> To: "Blind Kid Mailing List,
>>    (for parents of blind children)" <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Traci Wilkerson <traci.mwd at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [blindkid] Jaws training
>> 
>> Thank you Allison, I will keep his information on hand!
>> 
>> I thought we did have a chapter.... I've gone to some meetings that I
>> thought were NFB.  We know quite a few blind adults, so we are lucky there!
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Traci
>> 
>> 
>> On Wed, Aug 12, 2015 at 1:51 PM, Allison Hilliker via blindkid <
>> blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>> Great. I really recommend looking into other blind comp users because they
>>> know their tools really well and because they may be able to help your kids
>>> get more excited about learning new tech than a teacher (who doesn't use
>>> the tech herself) could.
>>> 
>>> Also, like someone else said, Denise's site is really good for online
>>> tutorials.
>>> 
>>> If you're open to online training, my fiancé is an experienced JAWS
>>> trainer and great with kids. We live in the Phoenix area though so that may
>>> not be as fun for your kids as in-person learning. Only you would know if
>>> you think that might work for them. Feel free to email him at
>>> Darrell at blindaccessjournal.com if you're interested.
>>> 
>>> Lastly, do you know if you have a local NFB chapter where you live? That
>>> could be a great source for finding local blind people who could teach your
>>> kids about JAWS. I Google searched just now and couldn't find a Raleigh NFB
>>> chapter, but here's the info for the state affiliate that I found. If you
>>> contact the state president, she could tell if there is  local chapter or
>>> local NFB members.
>>> NFB of NC: Sharon Weddington
>>> Cell: 704-302-7308
>>> E-mail: weddington.sharon at gmail.com
>>> Mailing List Server: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbofnc
>>> Web site: http://www.nfbofnc.org/.
>>> 
>>> Any really good JAWS instructor, however you find them, will be able to
>>> help your kids get excited about computers. It is difficult at first
>>> because of all the keyboard commands, but it becomes easy quickly the more
>>> you use it and when you start building mastry.
>>> 
>>> Hope this helps. Best of luck!
>>> 
>>> Allison
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Traci
>>> Wilkerson via blindkid
>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 10:24 AM
>>> To: Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)
>>> Cc: Traci Wilkerson
>>> Subject: Re: [blindkid] Jaws training
>>> 
>>> My kids are 8 and 10, we live in Raleigh NC area, my 10 year old really
>>> needs to get on the ball as we she will be entering Middle next year,
>>> although she could use her iPad for almost everything they do here at the
>>> middle (I'm a braillist at the middle).  I do know some blind adults/young
>>> adults, I will look into that option!
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Traci
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Wed, Aug 12, 2015 at 1:15 PM, Allison Hilliker via blindkid <
>>> blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hi Traci,
>>>> 
>>>> How old are your kids and where do you live? I can better suggest
>>>> resources if I know that. Also, would you be open to online training
>>>> maybe through Skype or Facetime?
>>>> 
>>>> When I was a kid my mom found a local blind adult to teach me JAWS and
>>>> it helped a great deal. I learned more from him in a month than I did
>>>> in 3 years of AT training with my TVI.
>>>> 
>>>> Best,
>>>> Allison
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Traci
>>>> Wilkerson via blindkid
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 9:06 AM
>>>> To: Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)
>>>> Cc: Traci Wilkerson
>>>> Subject: [blindkid] Jaws training
>>>> 
>>>> Does anyone know if there is any training geared towards kids for JAWS?
>>>> Our school is just not making progress in this area.  My kids are very
>>>> proficient on iPads for working, but laptop/Jaws is not on the
>>>> priority list it seems.  We have been working on it at home some, but
>>>> I just don't know where to start either.  I've watched videos here and
>>>> there and taught them that, but even the list of commands I'm finding
>>>> isn't helpful or accurate sometimes.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks!
>>>> Traci
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