What follows is a collection of resources for learning how to use Microsoft Office products with a screen reader.
Source providers are listed using level 2 headings. Each individual resource is listed at a level 3 heading. This was done to make it easier for screen reader navigation.
More resources will be added to this list as I discover them. As more resources are added to the list of ACB Community Calls they will be eventually added to this page. Please reach out to me if you have suggestions for resources which should be added.
Access Technology Institute
List of Textbooks
An Immersion into Excel 365 with JAWS for Windows
$110.99
https://www.blind.training/downloads/an-immersion-into-excel-365/
An Immersion into Outlook 365 with JAWS for Windows
$110.99
https://www.blind.training/downloads/an-immersion-into-outlook-365-with-jaws-for-windows/
An Immersion into PowerPoint 365 with JAWS for Windows
$110.99
https://www.blind.training/downloads/an-immersion-into-powerpoint-365-with-jaws-for-windows/
An Immersion into Word 365 with JAWS for Windows
$110.99
https://www.blind.training/downloads/an-immersion-into-word-365-with-jaws-for-windows/
Hartgen Consultancy
Brian Hartgen provides a variety of courses including several covering the use of Office products.
Landing Page
OneNote Wonder Training Course!
https://www.hartgen.org/onenotewonder
Winning Teams; Microsoft Teams with JAWS for Windows, includes JAWS scripts, £150($211). 6.5 hours duration.
You’ve Got the Power! PowerPoint with JAWS for Windows, £50 ($62). 5 hours duration approx.
A Word in Your Ear, Microsoft Word and JAWS for Windows.
£50 ($62). 6 Hours Duration.
Note: The Word course was released during the Word 2016 release cycle.
Looking Out for Outlook, Microsoft Outlook and JAWS for Windows for Beginners. £50 ($62. 6 Hours Duration.
http://www.hartgen.org/outlook
Improve Your Outlook, Microsoft Outlook and JAWS for Windows for Advanced Users. £50 ($62. 4 Hours Duration.
http://www.hartgen.org/improveyouroutlook
Brian also sells separate scripts to enhance Microsoft Teams with either JAWS or Fusion. I have used these scripts and they are worth purchasing.
https://www.hartgen.org/teamsscripts
Doug Lee
Doug Lee’s Free JAWS Scripts for Microsoft Teams
I have not used these scripts.
Books From National Braille Press
Microsoft Outlook 2023 Keystroke Compendium
https://shop.nbp.org/products/microsoft-outlook-2023-keystroke-compendium
The Power Of PowerPoint
https://shop.nbp.org/products/the-power-of-powerpoint
Microsoft Excel 2019 Keystroke Compendium
https://shop.nbp.org/products/microsoft-excel-2019-keystroke-compendium?_pos=3&_sid=055a594ef&_ss=r
Microsoft Word 2019 Keystroke Compendium
https://shop.nbp.org/products/microsoft-word-2019-keystroke-compendium?_pos=4&_sid=055a594ef&_ss=r
Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 Keystroke Compendium
Designing Documents For Appearance
https://shop.nbp.org/products/designing-documents-for-appearance?_pos=9&_sid=055a594ef&_ss=r
Freedom Scientific Webinars
An In-Depth Look at the Microsoft Office Ribbon and JAWS
https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/an-in-depth-look-at-the-microsoft-office-ribbon-and-jaws/
Ten Power Tips for Improving Productivity in Excel with JAWS
Tips for Organizing Your Outlook Inbox with JAWS
https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/tips-for-organizing-your-outlook-inbox-with-jaws/
Ten Power Tips for Tackling Teams with JAWS
https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/ten-power-tips-for-tackling-teams-with-jaws/
Prep and Proof: Use Styles in Microsoft Word with JAWS
https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/prep-and-proof-use-styles-in-microsoft-word-with-jaws/
Prep and Proof Word Documents Using Track Changes and Comments with JAWS
Prep and Proof Word Documents with the Microsoft Editor and JAWS
PowerPoint, Tips and Tricks for JAWS Users
https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/powerpoint-tips-and-tricks-for-jaws-users/
Excel, Tips and Tricks for JAWS Users
https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/excel-tips-and-trick-for-jaws-users/
Word, Tips and Tricks from Power Users
https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/word-tips-and-tricks-from-power-users/
Outlook, Tips and Tricks from Power Users
https://www.freedomscientific.com/webinars/outlook-tips-and-tricks-from-power-users/
Vispero ACB Community Call Presentations
Ten Tips for using the Quick Access Toolbar in MS Office products.
The Power of MS Office Search
https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/12/21/20231221-vispero-presentation-the-power-of-ms-office-search/
Ten Keystrokes for Improving Productivity in Outlook
Creating Styles in Word with JAWS
https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/11/16/20231116-vispero-presentation-creating-styles-in-word-with-jaws/
Five Power Tips for Improving Document Collaboration in Word with JAWS
The Power of the F6 Key in MS Office Products
Use the Microsoft Editor to Check Spelling and Grammar in Word With JAWS
Manage Multiple Accounts in Outlook
Five Power Tips for Formatting Documents in Microsoft Word with JAWS
Create and Access PowerPoint Presentations with Jaws
Power Tips for Improving Proficiency when Navigating Word with JAWS
Manage Contacts in Outlook with JAWS
Five Tips for Formatting Word Documents with JAWS
Manage Email Attachments in Outlook with JAWS
Creating, Editing, and Reading Tables in Word with JAWS
Using JAWS Quick Settings for Formatting a Word Document
Using JAWS Speech and sound Schemes in Word
Five Need-To-Know JAWS Quick Settings for Excel
Managing Your Outlook Inbox with JAWS
Excel Formula Basics with JAWS
https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/02/09/20230209-vispero-presentation-excel-formula-basics-with-jaws/
Creating a Table of Contents in a Word Document with JAWS
Navigate the Ribbon in Microsoft Office Using JAWS
https://www.acbmedia.org/2022/10/27/20221027-vispero-presentation/
NVDA Resources
Microsoft Excel Training for NVDA(eBook)
AUD $35.20
Microsoft Word Training for NVDA(eBook)
AUD $35.20
Microsoft Outlook Training for NVDA(eBook)
AUD $35.20
Microsoft PowerPoint with NVDA(eBook)
AUD $35.20
Titles From Bookshare
Note: a Bookshare membership is required to access the following titles.
Microsoft 365 For Dummies
by Jennifer Reed
Microsoft 365 Portable Genius (Portable Genius)
by Lisa A. Bucki
Learn Microsoft Office 2021: Your one-stop guide to upskilling with new features of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, 2nd Edition
by Linda Foulkes
Mystic Access
Quick and Easy Methods for Using Microsoft Word:
$15.00
Office-specific Discussion Groups
Teams Access
Low traffic, dedicated to discussing Microsoft Teams. I currently own this list.
Subscribe: Teams-access+subscribe@groups.io
https://groups.io/g/teams-access
Microsoft 365 and Office Accessibility
Subscribe: M365-Accessibility+subscribe@groups.io
https://groups.io/g/M365-Accessibility
Office Access for the Blind
Subscribe: office-access+subscribe@groups.io
https://groups.io/g/office-access
outlook-users
Subscribe: outlook-users+subscribe@groups.io
https://groups.io/g/outlook-users
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