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Thoughts on Jaws 14

So Jaws 14 has been released. What's in it and how does it compare to other screen readers?

JAWS 14 vs. NVDA - Fred's Head from APH

www.fredshead.info10/24/12

Since so many of my fellow blind buddies told me that JAWS For Windows had finally surpassed NVDA in terms of features I knew that I had to stick my nose into the “what's new in JAWS 14” business and poke around with a ...

JAWS 14 screen reader VS NVDA screen reader by Robert Kingett

Robert Kingett compares the features of JAWS 14 to the open s…

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JAWS 14 Releasesd

New Flexible Web, Vocalizer, Support for Windows 8

Freedom Scientific have announced the release of Jaws 14 , the world’s premier screen reading software. This release includes a new feature called Flexible Web, designed to give users better control when reading Web pages. This innovation allows screen reader users to identify and block extraneous content, such as advertisements and social media links that sighted people skip right past, but that are serious hindrances to navigation and continuo…

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SuperNova v.11 Just Out

Doplphin have just released version 11 of their Screen Reader and Magnification software suites (SuperNova, Hal, Lunar and Lunar Plus).  I haven't had a chance to look at it myself yet. However here's a what caught my eye in the new version
  • 64-bit Windows Support - I suppose there are ordinary people out there who are using the 64-bit version of Vista. If you don't recognise the jargon, don't worry because you aren't likely to be using it <grin>. Mind you you can't use it a log-in just yet...

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Freedom Scientific about to release JAWS for Windows 9.0 as Public Beta

Freedom Scientific have just announced that they are to release a public Beta for version 9 of Jaws. We'll be able to download it from 1st October so I'll be doing that and will report back. However here's a flavour of what they are promising:



  1. A new startup wizard that will allow us to set those parameters that those of us who have been using Jaws for a while change straight away like start-up options (which the latest build of version 8 now does) and then speech settings, braille settings, and…

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Anne Wilkins says "Thanks"

Rebecca, you’ve trained me on several occasions during recent years in the use of Jaws for Windows in varying versions and also on the Braille display I use in my work.

I have learned such a lot from you, Rebecca, and feel certain that if it were not for the help and encouragement you have given me to keep updated with the specialist technology available, I may not have a job at present.

I feel that I have achieved so many things as an Administrative Assistant within South Wales Police which…

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Jaws Training with Rebecca Ballard

There is so much that Jaws can help you do on your computer and I can help you achieve it.

  • got the new version - want to know what you might be missing out on;
  • want to do an online shop at Tesco, Sainbury's, Asda, Waitrose (through Ocado);
  • need to acces your organisation's website and Intranet
  • get frustrated using Microsoft Word;

I've been training people how to use jaws ever since it came out as "Jaws for Windows".

At the beginning of each training session you and I will decide exactly what…

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Computer Training and Assistive Technology

Looking for friendly personalised computer training?

Are you looking for training for somebody with a visual impairment?

Are you blind or partially sighted and looking for computer training?

Do have a disability and want help to make using a computer easier and more productive?

Do you use Jaws and want to shop on-line but don't know where to start?

Afraid of RSI, or suffering already and want to use the mouse less?

Do you want to know how to use Microsoft Office products more effectively -

  • nee…

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