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JAWS
JAWS stands for Job Access With Speech and is a popular screen reader. JAWS works with Windows operating system and provides text-to-speech and braille output. JAWS was created in 1989 and has been helping users access technology since then.
Some features include:
- Multi-lingual synthesizers
- Free built-in DAISY player
- Definition and research options
- Supports touch screens and gestures
- JAWS Screen ReaderJAWS for Windows homepage provides product information, purchase information, and support.
Helpful Tools
- JAWS Screen Reader Quick Start GuideA click-through PDF of the JAWS version 13 manual.
Popular topics include:
Starting JAWS for the First Time (page 12)
Keyboard Shortcuts (Keystrokes, page 17)
New User Help (page 19)
Getting Started with the Internet (page 21) - JAWS Quick Tips VideosThis YouTube playlist from Freedom Scientific Training includes videos with quick tips for getting started with JAWS.