Here is a message I sent out when I first was learning jaws with windows 7. An updated resource would be the freedom scientific web page under training for some free webinars including on a basic free download for jaws and windows 7at http://www.freedomscientific.com/training/Free-Webinars.asp#FreeArchive.
Also look around on the free webinar page as well as the paid webinars, some which are excellent for learning office 2007 and 2010 among others. And finally, there is the jaws help system. John in sunny Florida List, many of you have written me off list to get some of the tutorials and resources for using windows 7. to facilitate this and not have messages undelivered and returned to me because of attachment size issues with some E mail providers, below are links to source documents to help you transition to windows 7 john A good starting point on your computer is to press the windows key and type in "getting Started and press enter. you will get into the Windows 7 help system. Look around this web page interface. and enter on the link to get you into the web site on line. here are resources that have helped me in the past 8 months: 1. M S windows training resource that is aimed at accessibility and transitioning to windows 7 and contains other links of help : http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/windows7/transition.aspx 2. Here are links to VIP training materials on using the windows explorer and task bar. http://vip.chowo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/jaws/Taskbar-7-Guide.html http://vip.chowo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/jaws/Windows-Explorer-7-Guide.html 3. blind cool tech web site has some audio/spoken tutorials that might be helpful, so on this page simply do a search with the jaws search feature using the search item "windows 7" and you can work your way through this extensive list of audio tutorials on a variety of topics. here is their web link: http://blindcooltech.com/ 4. blind geek zone web site has some audio tutorials and a windows 7 list serve for the blind: http://blind-geek-zone.net/ some 5. I have about completed reading a book (11 CD) from a book written in the UK by Dr. Sarah Morley Wilkins entitled "Windows 7 and Vista Explained: A Guide for Blind and Partially Sighted Users (WINDOWS7)" This is distributed in the USA by the National Braille Press. This is a good systematic tutorial for those who learn best this way. As a former trainer of jaws and Assistive technology, this fits my personality but it is not for everyone. the book is available in 5 formats including Braille. http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/WINDOWS7.html Award-winning author Dr. Sarah Morley Wilkins has teamed up with Steve Griffiths in this new step-by-step guide on Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, written specifically for blind users. The fifth book in the "Windows Explained" series from the Royal National Institute for the Blind, this tutorial starts with the basics and guides users through topics such as file management, troubleshooting, and using the Internet. Written from a non-visual perspective, this guide will also benefit adaptive technology trainers and people supporting users with sight loss. By special arrangement with RNIB, NBP is offering the full range of formats (with American braille) to customers in the United States and Canada only. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -----Original Message----- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Greg Washington Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 9:58 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 and Jas 13 Try this site http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/windows7/transition.aspx -----Original Message----- From: rex holmes Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 8:42 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 and Jas 13 I am finding it almost impossible to deal with Windows 7. are there any online tutorials for it? Rex For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
