Vispero Training Podcast

In this episode of Vispero Training, Liz and Rachel go beyond the basics of working with PDF documents using JAWS. Learn practical techniques for navigating and understanding PDFs, including complex tables, graphics, tagged and untagged documents, reading order, PDF forms, digital signatures, and PDFs opened in your web browser. In this episode, you'll learn how to: • Navigate graphics and identify when a PDF includes useful alternative text • Work with complex tables using JAWS table commands and Table Layer • Use Page Explorer to understand complex PDF content and reading order • Choose between OCR, Picture Smart AI, and Page Explorer when working with PDFs • Understand the difference between tagged and untagged PDFs • Improve your reading experience when a PDF has an incorrect reading order • Jump directly to a specific page in Adobe Acrobat Reader • Navigate and complete PDF forms • Check form fields and tab order using JAWS • Create a digital ID and sign a PDF document • Adjust Chrome's PDF settings when opening PDFs from your computer or the web Whether you regularly work with PDFs for school, work, or everyday tasks, this episode provides practical techniques to help you navigate documents more effectively and get the information you need with JAWS.

In this episode, we revisit four powerful JAWS features that can make everyday computer tasks more efficient and accessible: Skim Reading, Speech and Sound Schemes, Dictionary Manager, and Text Analyzer. Whether you're a longtime JAWS user looking for a refresher or discovering these tools for the first time, you'll learn how these often-overlooked features can help you navigate documents, customize how JAWS presents information, catch formatting and spacing issues, and tailor speech and pronunciation to your needs. The episode also explores practical questions from JAWS users, including working with these features in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Google Docs, and web applications, as well as tips for managing settings and preserving customizations. Discover how these classic JAWS tools can help you work more efficiently, troubleshoot common document issues, and get even more out of your screen reader.

Discover practical ways to make AI more useful, accessible, and productive in your everyday workflow. In this session, we explore the fundamentals of working with AI, including how to write more effective prompts, use AI with JAWS and other screen readers, and incorporate tools like ChatGPT into common tasks. We also discuss working with documents, AI accessibility features, privacy and confidentiality considerations, and resources for continuing to build your AI skills. Whether you're just getting started with AI or looking for ways to improve your existing workflow, this session offers practical tips and techniques to help you get more from these increasingly powerful tools.

Long Word documents don't have to be overwhelming. In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, we share six practical techniques for navigating, editing, and managing complex documents more efficiently with JAWS. Whether you're working with lengthy reports, research papers, collaborative documents, or forms, these tips will help you spend less time searching and more time getting work done. You'll learn how to take advantage of features like bookmarks, comments, document structure, Skim Reading, formatting navigation, and other built-in JAWS tools to quickly locate the information you need and move through documents with confidence. We also answer audience questions about working with PDFs, protected templates, OneDrive, tracked changes, bookmarks, and document accessibility, while demonstrating real-world workflows you can apply immediately. Whether you're a student, professional, or everyday JAWS user, this session is packed with time-saving strategies to make working with complex documents faster, easier, and more productive.

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming an essential tool for work, school, and everyday life—but getting great results starts with knowing how to ask the right questions. In this episode of the Vispero Training Podcast, we explore the art of prompting and share practical strategies for writing clear, effective prompts that help AI tools produce more accurate, useful, and consistent responses. Along the way, we discuss choosing the right AI tool for different tasks, troubleshooting common issues, and improving accessibility when working with screen readers. We also answer audience questions about using ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini with JAWS, working with transcripts and captions during webinars, and techniques for getting better results from AI-powered workflows. Whether you're brand new to AI or looking to sharpen your prompting skills, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you work more efficiently and confidently with today's AI tools.