WCBVI AT & A11y Resources - Screen Readers

Screen Readers

ChromeVox

For resources on ChromeVox on a Chromebook, please see the Chromebook Accessibility Page

For resources on accessing Google Workspace on a PC, please see the Using Mainstream Products with Assistive Technology Page.

JAWS

Note: These resources assume you are using the most recent version of Windows and JAWS 2021 or later

Documentation from Freedom Scientific

JAWS Product Page
Freedom Scientific Main Training Site Including Links to Podcasts, Tutorials, etc.
JAWS Training Containing Downloadable Resource Documentation
JAWS Training and Resources for Teachers
JAWS Teaching/Training Modules
Surf’s Up: Surfing the Internet with JAWS Lessons
JAWS Keystrokes (.pdf)
JAWS Keystrokes (.html)
Braille Display Input Commands (.html)
JAWS Quick Start Guide (.pdf)
JAWS Quick Start Guide (.html)
JAWS Help System (.zip file)
- Note: After unzipping and saving the help files, select JFW.CHM to launch the primary help file.
JAWS Tandem Quick Start Guide
JAWS Tandem FAQs

Resources from Around the Web

Carroll Center for the Blind: Download the Windows Screen Reader Primmer
- - This digital download is a Word File containing 327 pages of information on using a screen reader with Microsoft products, web browsing, and other pertinent topics.
Web Friendly Help: What's New in JAWS/Fusion 2021JAWS Tip: OCR Directly to a Word document with JAWS and Fusion 2021

Note: The resources below were originally created for earlier versions of JAWS and Windows, but are still relevant useful to teach beginning screen reader skills.

YouTube Short Videos and Playlists

Webinars and Podcasts

Note: The resources listed are specific to using and learning JAWS, not using JAWS in conjunction with other software. Please see resources listed on the Using Mainstream Products with Assistive Technology Page to learn more about using JAWS with other products including Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and more.