Freedom Scientific Training Podcast

• Breaking Down Barriers: And Introduction to Using AI with JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion

  In this episode, Freedom Scientific's Liz and Rachel explore how artificial intelligence can empower users of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. From writing smarter emails to analyzing data and boosting productivity, they show how AI can simplify everyday tasks for people who rely on assistive technology. You'll learn the basics—what AI is, what "large language models" mean, and how tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot can work alongside your screen reader. Liz and Rachel walk through hands-on demos: drafting a professional email, analyzing feedback, building a project timeline, and even generating a follow-up announcement—all using AI tools. They also introduce Freedom Scientific's Learn AI Hub, a new self-paced resource with monthly webinars, archived sessions, and step-by-step exercises designed to help you master AI at your own speed. Whether you're an assistive technology user, educator, or accessibility professional, this episode will give you the tools to start harnessing AI to make your work faster, easier, and more creative. Learn more and access all resources at FreedomScientific.com/LearnAI

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• What's New in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2026

  The 2026 releases of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion are here—bringing exciting new features and a more connected experience than ever before. In this episode, Elizabeth Whittaker walks you through two major updates: the new Vispero Account, which unifies your Freedom Scientific products under one secure login, and Page Explorer, a powerful AI-driven feature in FS Companion that helps you summarize and navigate complex web pages with ease. Plus, get details on upcoming November webinars covering account setup, Gemini on the web, and even more new accessibility features. Visit FreedomScientific.com/training or FreedomScientific.com/learnAI for webinar registration and resources.

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• Proof Word Documents Like a Pro with Microsoft Editor and JAWS

  In this episode, Liz and Rachel walk you through how to proofread documents more efficiently in Microsoft Word using the Microsoft Editor alongside JAWS. Learn how to access the Editor with keyboard commands, check spelling and grammar, and put clarity and conciseness tools to work. They also cover how to: Navigate spelling and grammar suggestions using JAWS-specific keystrokes Understand and improve your Editor Score and readability statistics Select writing style settings like Casual, Professional, or Formal Add words to custom dictionaries and manage dictionary settings Re-run Editor after ignoring suggestions or completing a review Use quick navigation keys to jump to spelling and grammar errors directly in your document Whether you're writing professionally, drafting emails, or creating documents for personal use, this episode is packed with practical tips to make your writing clearer, more accurate, and easier to manage with screen reader tools.

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• AI Tips, Tools, and Techniques: Where to Begin

  Are you ready to start using artificial intelligence with JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion but not sure where to begin? Join us as we: - Define key AI terms like prompts, queries, models, and more—so you can understand the language of AI without the jargon. - Demonstrate real-world examples of how to train and guide AI tools to complete everyday tasks efficiently. - Walk through practical workplace scenarios, such as drafting a professional email, creating audience-specific documents, and extracting and analyzing key data from large text files into Excel spreadsheets. We also show you how you can specifically benefit from using Freedom Scientific's AI features to learn JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion, plus other apps, describe images, and more.

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• An Introduction to ChatGPT: Conversations, Creativity, and Clarity

  In this episode of the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, hosts Liz and Rachel walk listeners through an engaging introduction to ChatGPT, the powerful AI platform that's transforming how we write, analyze, and communicate. They begin by explaining what ChatGPT is, the difference between free and paid tiers, and what makes it unique among AI tools like Copilot and Gemini. Then, they dive into a live demonstration—showing how to hold a natural voice conversation with ChatGPT, create a formatted Word document from survey data, analyze that data in Excel with charts and percentages, and draft professional emails tailored for coworkers and customers. Whether you're brand new to ChatGPT or looking to expand your productivity toolkit, this episode is packed with clear, practical examples of how AI can streamline your workflow, enhance creativity, and boost clarity in communication. 🎧 Listen now to learn how ChatGPT can help you organize information, analyze data, and communicate more effectively. Learn more: Visit freedomscientific.com/training

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