The second edition of The Windows Screen Reader Primer: All the Basics and More is now out. We are making it available to you for free in Word and ePub formats. It is authored by David Kingsbury, an Assistive Technology Instructor at the Carroll Center for the Blind. The book is meant to help JAWS, NVDA, and Windows Narrator users work more effectively with the most important PC applications—like Microsoft Office, email clients, and web browsers. These applications include the Windows operating system, the four primary Office Suite applications (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint), and the three most commonly used web browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox). Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive for Desktop, the three most popular cloud-based file-sharing programs, are also covered. So too is Adobe Acrobat Reader for accessing PDF files. A new chapter on participating in, scheduling, and hosting Zoom meetings is included in this second edition. So too is an appendix on using academic style guides for formatting Word documents. A glossary with over 100 definitions of computer-related terms and a set of practice exercises are also included.

The book is intended for both beginners and intermediate users. While all the basics are covered, those already possessing a fair amount of experience using screen reader programs in the Windows environment will find useful tools and techniques to further enhance their skills.

If you appreciate this free resource, we hope you will support our organization by choosing to make a gift today. Your support allows us to continue providing free training resources for people with vision loss.

This bundle of audio tutorials includes every audio tutorial that we have done including Windows 10, Windows 11, Apple iOS tips and tricks, Apple watch, and our newest Apple widgets on your iPhone or iPad. Now, you can get every audio tutorial that we have ever done all in one download and bundle for one super low price. Buying these all separate would cost you almost $230, and now you can get them all for less than $150. Please see what all is included below.

Windows 10:

In this class, I will go over many tips and tricks for using Windows 10 and show you a way to set it up to look like Windows 7. Included in this package is a 90 minute long recording where I go over these things while using my screen reader. Also included is a file containing many helpful utilities for windows 10.

After purchasing, please allow 24 hours to recieve the file and class in a download.

Windows 11:

In this 4 hour class, I will go over many tips and tricks for using Windows 11 and show you a way to set it up to look like Windows 10. Included in this package will be a recording where I go over these things while using my screen reader. Also included is a file containing many helpful utilities for windows 11.

This has been recorded and ready for immediate download.

Please allow 24 hours to receive your download link.

We will be covering the following items in the class and recording. A lot of these items can also be used for windows 10 so you could still get a lot of good info form the class and recording even if you are not ready to move to windows 11 yet.

1. Introduction

2. Windows Setup

3. Windows 11 Desktop and Start Menu

4. File Explorer

5. Cloud Services

6. One Drive

7. Microsoft 365

8.   Power options and optimization 

9. Windows 11 settings

10. Final thoughts and conclusion

Apple watch tutorial for anyone including beginners, intermediate, or advanced.

Following the popularity of our iOS Tips and Tricks tutorial, the Harbolt Company has released a new tutorial on using the Apple Watch. Whether you are a beginner and have never used one before, an intermediate user, or an advanced user, you are guaranteed to find some great and useful information in this tutorial. Recorded on MP3 from a visuallly impaired person's perspective, this tutorial takes you from setting up the Apple watch out of the box to using it like a pro and everything in between. Available for immediate purchase and download. After purchase, a link will be emailed to you within 24 hours containing the place to get the tutorial for download or playback on your smart device. Below are the sections covered in our tutorial:

Based off Watch OS version 8.0

Over 4 hours long of audio broken up into 9 sections.

Apple Watch Introduction
Apple Watch Styles and Options
Apple Watch Description and Setup
Apple Watch Gestures and Actions
Apple Watch Faces and Complications
Apple Watch Settings and Features
Apple Watch Phone Calls, Text Messages, and Email
Apple Watch Phone calls Part 2.
Apple Watch Recommended Aps, Accessories, and Conclusion

 Apple iOS tips and tricks for iPad or iPhone.

This 4 hour audio training tutorial will give you some great tips and tricks on features of the iPad, iPhone, or iPod that will help you to be more efficient with your device. Learn how to best optimize your device to save on battery and performance. The tutorial outline is below so you can see what will be covered.
This is not a basic starting from scratch training. this is a more advanced type tutorial assuming that you already know the basics of operating an Apple device with iOS. This is broken down into individual parts and not one large file. Available in M4A format.
1. Introduction
2. Widgets, Home, and today Screen
3. Custom Gestures and Keyboard Shortcuts
4. Wi-Fi Calling, Text Forwarding, and Personal Hotspot
5. Settings and Optimization
6. Apple Accessories
7. Recommended Apps
8. Miscellaneous Tips and Conclusion
The download link will be emailed to you upon receipt of your purchase.
Please note:
 This covers iOS version 14 and does not include any items pertaining to iOS 15 or 16. However, many items from iOS 14 carry over to iOS 15 and 16.

Apple widgets:

Widgets on iPhone and iPad. What are they and how can they make your life a lot easier? This audio tutorial will tell you everything you need to know about widgets, creating widgets on your home page or other pages of your iPhone or iPad, creating widgets on your lock screen, focuses and how to use them with widgets, and much more.

This 2 hour audio description will go over almost everything you need to know about widgets on your iOS device and how they can help make your life so much easier and productive. In this tutorial, I will go over:

1. Waht are widgets and why do you need them.

2. How they will make you more productive on your iPhone or iPad.

3. How they will make your life easier.

4. How they will make you more efficient on your iPhone or iPad.

5. How to add and remove widgets on your home page or other pages of your iPhone or iPad.

6. How to add and remove widgets on your iPhone or iPad lock screen.

7. How to use widgets with different wallpapers and focuses.

8. How to change your home screen lock screen, and Apple watch face with different focuses.

Please be aware that all of these recordings are copyrighted by law and cannot be reproduced or shared without permission from the Harbolt Company. The sharing, copying, or reproducing of this content is expressly forbidden by law.

In this 4 hour class, I will go over many tips and tricks for using Windows 11 and show you a way to set it up to look like Windows 10. Included in this package will be a recording where I go over these things while using my screen reader. Also included is a file containing many helpful utilities for windows 11.

This has been recorded and ready for immediate download.

Please allow 24 hours to receive your download link.

We will be covering the following items in the class and recording. A lot of these items can also be used for windows 10 so you could still get a lot of good info form the class and recording even if you are not ready to move to windows 11 yet.

1. Introduction

2. Windows Setup

3. Windows 11 Desktop and Start Menu

4. File Explorer

5. Cloud Services

6. One Drive

7. Microsoft 365

8.   Power options and optimization 

9. Windows 11 settings

10. Final thoughts and conclusion

Hello everyone. My name is Ilire Goca and I am a senior at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania studying to be a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. I created my own YouTube channel recently. The purpose of the channel is to inform blindness professionals about the various pieces of assistive technology on the market that may benefit the students they work with. Click on the link below to check out the videos and subscribe.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpu_Jg3M8ughAjY8O50mnrA

Thank you,

Ilire Goca

Hello, my name is Shaun Williams, and I have a wonderful announcement! Are you new to The World of Technology? Are you not sure how to get started with this device in front of you? Perhaps you are a brand new user to a touchscreen device, and you’re just fed up with it. Well, I have great news! I am offering free technical support training. I can assist you with Android, (the basics of it), iOS, etc. Here are some questions that might be asked:

Question:

Why are you offering this service for free?

Answer:

I am doing this, (and have been for over 18 years), because I’ve always loved to assist other individuals. I was born with a heart to serve others, and I love doing so. It gives me a great thrill to hear someone, Who had recently gone from grumbling about not being able to operate his/her iPhone, (for example), to finally being able to hear them calling people, sending them text messages, etc. It gives me a wonderful feeling, (As stated before), to hear them going from failing in the beginning, to achieving great success in the end. After all,  success is the ultimate goal, when training individuals on any type of product.

Question:

Do you accept donations?

Answer: yes, but they certainly are not required. I am not asking a specific price, but donations are excepted, through either Apple cash, or PayPal. We can discuss your method of giving donations, (should you wish to), when we speak.

Question:

What is the best way to receive assistance?

Answer: I can assist you by utilizing the zoom platform, by FaceTime, or by phone.

Conclusion: Thank you very much for your time, and I look forward to assisting you with any products that you require assistance with, as well as answering any further questions you may have.

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https://converter.app/pdf-to-word/

https://ytmp3.cc/en13/

https://www.16personalities.com/

Jeff's  describe movies

https://jeff.tdrealms.com/Described_Movies.md

or audio volt

http://www.audiovault.net/

Many people ask us here at the Harbolt Company where we get our Braille business cards done because they are so nice and have so much Braille on them and they don't wear down like other Braille cards. Now I can finally bring the man and the company to you that does all of our business cards. but they do so much more. Please see the services that they offer below. Terry is one of the greatest guys you will ever deal with! Tell him the Harbolt Company sent you!

We offer grade one and two braille translation in both English and French.

Documentation, (Legal, and other)

Braille signage on lexon which is weather proof  so it can be used in or out of doors.

Braille on greeting and business cards.

With our technology we can do up to 5 lines with 14 characters of braille on a standard size business card with next to 0 wastage.

We also sell the EMBOSSIT which is what is used to braille these cards.

If there is another braille project your interested in having done just ask.

Thank You

Terry Hoddinott

CEO

Braille Masters

519-432-8319

terry@braillemasters.com

http://braillemasters.com

How to teach your students to read at 600 words per minute

This is a four part series by Ed summers.

https://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/blog/how-teach-your-students-read-600-words-minute-–-part-1

              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                 

April 15, 2020

              Christy Householter, Executive Director

 chouseholter@computersfortheblind.org

Computers for the Blind Announces Grant Opportunities

Computers for the Blind is pleased to announce they have received generous grants from Delta Gamma Foundation. The purpose of these grants is to provide computers at $60 off the regular low price of a refurbished accessible laptop or desktop computer for students, veterans and for those who receive government assistance. Each computer can be individualized per software and hardware available.

STUDENTS: This grant is available to any student whose vision prohibits them from using a computer without accessibility software. Those that meet this criterion will need to submit a letter from their vision professional (TVI, COMS, etc.) stating that the student would benefit from having an accessible computer in the home.

VETERANS: This grant is available to any active military personnel, veterans, and the spouses of active military personnel and veterans. Those that meet this criterion will need to provide proof of their military status or that of their spouse.

Recipients of Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Income:

Those that meet this criterion will need to submit a current award letter.

For more information on computers specifications, please see the Fact Sheet at: https://www.computersfortheblind.org/src/documents/CFTBFactSheet.pdf

To order a computer, call customer service at 214-340-6328 or Email: service@computersfortheblind.org

These grants are available immediately and will be continued until all funds are spent.

Please share this with all vision professionals, rehabilitation counselors, consumers, consumer organizations and veteran/military connections throughout United States.

https://www.computersfortheblind.org/

http://www.wewalk.io/en

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You can view all keyboard shortcuts in the Accessibility settings. Log in to your Zoom desktop client, click your profile picture, then click Settings. CLICK Accessibility. The Accessibility settings and keyboard shortcuts will appear.

Available Keyboard Shortcuts:

F6: Navigate among Zoom popup windows

Ctrl+Alt+Shift: Move focus to Zoom's meeting controls

PageUp: View previous 25 video stream in gallery view

PageDown: View next 25 video stream in gallery view

Alt: Turn on/off the option "always show meeting control toolbar" in accessibility settings

Alt+F1: Switch to active speaker view in video meeting

Alt+F2: Switch to gallery video view in video meeting

Alt+V: Start/stop video

Alt+A: Mute/unmute audio

Alt+M: Mute/unmute audio for everyone except host (note: for the meeting host only)

Alt+S: Launch share screen window and stop screen share (note: will only work when meeting control toolbar has focus)

Alt+Shift+S: Start/stop new screen share (note: will only work when meeting control toolbar has focus)

Alt+T: Pause or resume screen share (note: will only work when meeting control toolbar has focus)

Alt+R: Start local recording

Alt+C: Start cloud recording

Alt+P: Pause or resume recording

Alt+N: Switch camera

Alt+F: Enter or exit full screen

Alt+H: Display/hide in-meeting chat panel

Alt+U: Display/hide participants panel

Alt+I: Open invite window

Alt+Y: Raise hand

Click below to watch the youtube video that Mitchell Jackson did on how to make iPhone ring tones without using a computer. Mitchell is visually impaired so he does this from a blind perspective.

https://youtu.be/5sAbEqNtSEA

This free audio seminar along with accompanying document goes over many services and products that I use on a regular daily basis to make my life easier as someone who is visually impaired. Referral links are included in document to save you money on these prodcuts and services.

In this class, I will go over many tips and tricks for using Windows 10 and show you a way to set it up to look like Windows 7. Included in this package is a 90 minute long recording where I go over these things while using my screen reader. Also included is a file containing many helpful utilities for windows 10.

After purchasing, please allow 24 hours to recieve the file and class in a download.