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Vispero Training Podcast

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Learn how to get the most from your assistive technology with the Vispero Training Podcast. Whether you"re looking for step-by-step guidance, helpful tips, or practical demonstrations, our free audio training makes it easy to learn wherever you are. Explore training on a wide range of topics, including JAWS, ZoomText, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and other technologies. From essential skills and everyday tasks to advanced techniques and productivity tips, each episode is designed to help

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44:18

Beyond the Basics Working More Effectively with PDF...

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2026/10/02

In this episode of Vispero Training, Liz and Rachel go beyond the basics of working with PDF documents using JAWS. Learn practical techniques for navigating and understanding PDFs, including complex tables, graphics, tagged and untagged documents, reading order, PDF forms, digital signatures, and PDFs opened in your web browser. In this episode, you'll learn how to: • Navigate graphics and identify when a PDF includes useful alternative text • Work with complex tables using JAWS table commands and

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43:18

Four Classic JAWS Features That Can Transform Your...

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2026/09/11

In this episode, we revisit four powerful JAWS features that can make everyday computer tasks more efficient and accessible: Skim Reading, Speech and Sound Schemes, Dictionary Manager, and Text Analyzer. Whether you're a longtime JAWS user looking for a refresher or discovering these tools for the first time, you'll learn how these often-overlooked features can help you navigate documents, customize how JAWS presents information, catch formatting and spacing issues, and tailor speech and

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45:49

From Prompting to Productivity: Building Better AI...

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2026/08/28

Discover practical ways to make AI more useful, accessible, and productive in your everyday workflow. In this session, we explore the fundamentals of working with AI, including how to write more effective prompts, use AI with JAWS and other screen readers, and incorporate tools like ChatGPT into common tasks. We also discuss working with documents, AI accessibility features, privacy and confidentiality considerations, and resources for continuing to build your AI skills. Whether you're just getting

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44:00

Six Tips for Managing Complex Documents with JAWS

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2026/08/07

Long Word documents don't have to be overwhelming. In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, we share six practical techniques for navigating, editing, and managing complex documents more efficiently with JAWS. Whether you're working with lengthy reports, research papers, collaborative documents, or forms, these tips will help you spend less time searching and more time getting work done. You'll learn how to take advantage of features like bookmarks, comments, document structure, Skim

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42:24

The Power of Prompting: Maximize Productivity for...

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2026/07/31

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming an essential tool for work, school, and everyday life—but getting great results starts with knowing how to ask the right questions. In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, we explore the art of prompting and share practical strategies for writing clear, effective prompts that help AI tools produce more accurate, useful, and consistent responses. Along the way, we discuss choosing the right AI tool for different tasks, troubleshooting common

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44:51

Ten Essential Tips for Using Powerpoint with JAWS

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2026/06/26

In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, hosts Liz and Rachel share ten essential tips for working more efficiently in Microsoft PowerPoint with JAWS. They demonstrate how to quickly locate and open presentations, navigate slides and content placeholders, move between different areas of the PowerPoint interface, and use keyboard shortcuts to streamline common tasks. The discussion also covers editing slide content, working with images and alt text, understanding PowerPoint's layout

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42:41

Use AI Features in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion to...

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2026/06/19

Rachel and Liz demonstrate how built-in AI features in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion, including Picture Smart AI, Vispero Companion, Page Explorer, and AI Labeler, can help users better understand, navigate, and interact with inaccessible or complex digital content. Through real-world examples such as online calendars, Google Docs, email images, and grocery shopping websites, they show how these tools can simplify everyday tasks and improve productivity.

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54:12

Six JAWS Features for Mastering Complex Documents and...

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2026/05/29

In this episode, Liz and Rachel explore six powerful JAWS features designed to help users navigate complex web pages, PDFs, forms, and documents more efficiently. They demonstrate how tools like Picture Smart AI, AI Labeler, Table Layer navigation, and Page Explorer can simplify cluttered or inaccessible content by providing image descriptions, labeling unlabeled controls, restructuring difficult tables, and summarizing web pages with AI assistance. The discussion also covers practical workflows for

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40:16

Six Tips for Managing the New Outlook with JAWS

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2026/05/08

In this episode, Liz and Rachel share six practical tips for managing the New Outlook Calendar with JAWS, focusing on efficient navigation, scheduling, and collaboration. They begin by explaining how the new Outlook differs from the classic version, highlighting its web-based structure and how that impacts keyboard navigation and screen reader behavior. Listeners will learn how to handle meeting requests, including how to open invites, RSVP using the updated interface, and access additional options

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35:54

Use Track Changes and Comments to Revise Word...

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2026/05/01

This episode walks through how to effectively use Track Changes and Comments in Microsoft Word with JAWS, making document collaboration more accessible and manageable. Liz and Rachel break down how Track Changes works, including how to turn it on, interpret edits like insertions and deletions, and switch between different viewing modes such as Original, No Markup, Simple Markup, and All Markup. They also share practical strategies for navigating revisions more efficiently using JAWS-specific

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35:41

Plan, Organize, and Complete Projects with AI

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2026/04/24

In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel walk you through how to use AI to take a project from idea to execution—without feeling overwhelmed. Learn how to turn big, complex tasks into clear, actionable steps using AI tools. You'll discover how to create structured plans, build task lists, set realistic goals, and organize projects into manageable phases and timelines. The session also covers how to prepare for meetings, develop agendas, and use effective prompting

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15:07

Using JAWS Voice Assistant

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2026/03/27

Explore the power of Voice Assistant in JAWS and ZoomText—your hands-free way to navigate, control, and interact with your computer using simple spoken commands. In this training, we break down how Voice Assistant works, including wake word activation ("Hey Sharky" or "Hey Zoomy"), keyboard alternatives, and the audible cues that guide each interaction. You'll hear real examples of commands in action—from adjusting speech rate and checking the time, to opening applications and selecting text with

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36:41

The Power of Productivity, Accessing Copilot in...

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2026/03/13

In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel demonstrate how Microsoft Copilot works within Microsoft 365 when used with JAWS. They walk through practical examples in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, showing how AI can help draft emails, summarize documents and email threads, analyze spreadsheet data, and generate presentation notes. 03_06 Archive, The Power of Pro… Along the way, they explain the differences between Copilot versions included with Microsoft 365

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44:10

Using Claude with JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion

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2026/02/20

In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel continue the Learn AI webinar series with a deep dive into Claude, an AI assistant developed by Anthropic and available at Claude. Designed for users of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion, this session explores how Claude can support long-form thinking, research, organization, and real-world problem solving — all with accessibility in mind. Liz walks through navigating the Claude web interface with the keyboard, managing multiple

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27:44

Five Ways to Use FSCompanion

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2026/01/30

In this recorded training, Liz walks through five practical scenarios for using FS Companion—soon to be renamed Vispero Companion—with JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion to work more efficiently and independently. You'll learn how to: Ask FS Companion general questions to better understand JAWS and available learning resources Identify and learn features even when you don't know their names (like Picture Smart AI) Look up specific keyboard commands quickly and accurately Perform single, targeted tasks in

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37:45

Six Ways to Increase Productivity with Braille and JAWS

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2026/01/27

In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz, Rachel, and Justin share practical tips to help you work more efficiently with Braille and JAWS in celebration of Braille Literacy Month. You'll learn how to use BrailleIn for direct text entry, customize Braille input and output, read notifications using flash messages, and streamline reading with Auto Advance. The team also demonstrates powerful productivity tools like Split Braille for multitasking and content review, plus an

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39:56

Research Reimagined: Mastering Google NotebookLM with...

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2026/01/16

In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz and Rachel explore Google NotebookLM and how screen reader users can leverage it with JAWS to organize, analyze, and interact with large sets of information more efficiently. They walk through what makes NotebookLM different from other AI tools, focusing on its source-driven approach to research, clear citations, and powerful summarization capabilities. Listeners learn how to create notebooks, add and manage sources such as documents,

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10:04

Use Layered Commands in JAWS and Fusion

Vispero Training Podcast ·

2026/01/09

In this quick episode, you'll learn how layered commands in JAWS and Fusion can make complex tasks faster and easier by reducing the number of keys you need to press. The episode breaks down what layered commands are, how they work, and why they're especially useful for accessing advanced features efficiently. The training explains how to enter the command layer using JAWS key plus Space, and how single-layer commands allow you to trigger features like FSCompanion, Command Search, and other commonly

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34:49

Six Essential Tips for Improving Your Gmail...

Vispero Training Podcast ·

2025/12/26

In this training session, Liz and Rachel walk through six practical tips to help JAWS users work more efficiently in Gmail. You'll learn accessible, keyboard-driven techniques for composing and sending email, managing attachments, and customizing your Gmail experience. The episode covers how to format email text, create numbered and bulleted lists, and remove unwanted formatting when pasting content from other documents. You'll also learn how to navigate spelling and grammar errors efficiently using

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18:59

Creating Your Vispero Account in 2026

Vispero Training Podcast ·

2025/12/19

With the release of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2026, users are now required to create a Vispero account in order to use the software. In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, Liz explains what the Vispero account is, why it's required, and what's been updated to make the account creation process faster and easier. Liz walks through the updated workflow step by step, including the new age confirmation options (instead of entering a full birthdate), the streamlined set of required

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