Hi David,

 

Thank you so much for your descriptions of the Leasey products.  I had not previously been aware of it.  As others have already stated, the features that simplify the user interface targets a specific population who can benefit from something like this.  This is a growing population as more and more seniors are experiencing sight loss. This transition to the use of JAWS is difficult. 

 

The feature that jumped out at me as an advanced user is the spell check assistance.  I am so frustrated with how JAWS and Microsoft are not playing together when it comes to this. 

 

Thanks for sharing.

Annette

 

 

From: jaws-users-list@groups.io <jaws-users-list@groups.io> On Behalf Of David Goldfield
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 11:07 PM
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [jaws-users] What is Leasey

 

Hi.

I've already addressed this topic in some detail in my previous message Leasey is really two separate pieces of software. Leasey Basic can be ideal for beginners as you correctly said. I think it would also be appropriate for some users with cognitive challenges. In fact, when I used to train students I worked with a few who had some cognitive issues who could have really benefited from a program like this.

Leasey Advanced, however, is for the intermediate and advanced JAWS user and adds a ton of additional features to the ones already offered by JAWS You can visit Leasey Central for more information.

 

David Goldfield, Assistive Technology Specialist WWW.David-Goldfield.Com

On 12/27/2018 2:27 PM, JM Casey wrote:

I’ve never really been convinced that it would be that useful to me, but it’s designed to run over top of JAWS (indeed, it’s mostly a set of JAWS scripts, I believe). It seems to alter the Windows interface experience. Although the sales pitch says it has “advanced features”, it looks like it might be more useful to a beginner, or someone who just cannot get used to using Windows in the standard way. It doesn’t seem like a lot of people on the list use it – anyone want to pipe up who actually does?

 

 

 

From: jaws-users-list@groups.io <jaws-users-list@groups.io> On Behalf Of wayne smith
Sent: December 27, 2018 2:05 PM
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Subject: [jaws-users] What is Leasey

 

I saw an adfor a program that is supposed to work with JAWS and it is called Leasey. Are there any users of this app and is it helpful to have working with JAWS? Is there a good reason to use it and is it truly compatible?

 

Wayne

 

I am not familiar with the Microsoft Flight Simulator program, but if
your PC is a 64-bit system, then you might take a look for the program
in the c:\programs files (X86) folder, as that's where the 32-bit
programs live on a 64-bit system.
Steve
Lansing, MI
On 12/29/18, Mike B. <mike9902@...> wrote:

Hi Matthew,

Check the properties of the
C:\ProgramData
folder and make sure that the hidden attribute is not enabled / checked.
Or, try it this way as well. Also look in,
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
and look in properties to unhide this as well since this is the location for

the "All Users" Start menu programs folder.

Take care. Go Rams!
Sent from my iBarstool.
I type out everything I want to remember. That way instead of spending a lot

of time trying to remember what it was, I spend the time looking for where I

saved it!
----- Original Message -----
From: Matthew Chao
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2018 2:32 PM
Subject: [jaws-users] Can Install a Program, But Can't Find It


Hi, Folks. I'm using Windows 10 and Jaws 2019. I tried to install
Microsoft Flight Simulator. While it successfully installed, I couldn't
find it in the Programs list at the Start Menu. Am also using the
Classic Shell. However, under Programs and Features, it shows up as one
of many programs installed on my computer. Has anyone encountered a
similar situation, and if so, how did you resolve it? Thanks in
advance.--Matthew Chao

On Dec 30, 2018, at 12:15 PM, Robin via Groups.Io <bob.wrj@...> wrote:

Is this the very latest version.
Version 2019.1812.49
Cheers Robin.
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Hi Matthew,

Check the properties of the
C:\ProgramData
folder and make sure that the hidden attribute is not enabled / checked.
Or, try it this way as well. Also look in,
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
and look in properties to unhide this as well since this is the location for

the "All Users" Start menu programs folder.

Take care. Go Rams!
Sent from my iBarstool.
I type out everything I want to remember. That way instead of spending a lot

of time trying to remember what it was, I spend the time looking for where I

saved it!
----- Original Message -----
From: Matthew Chao
To: jaws-users-list@groups.io
Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2018 2:32 PM
Subject: [jaws-users] Can Install a Program, But Can't Find It


Hi, Folks. I'm using Windows 10 and Jaws 2019. I tried to install
Microsoft Flight Simulator. While it successfully installed, I couldn't
find it in the Programs list at the Start Menu. Am also using the
Classic Shell. However, under Programs and Features, it shows up as one
of many programs installed on my computer. Has anyone encountered a
similar situation, and if so, how did you resolve it? Thanks in
advance.--Matthew Chao

Hi Ken,

I am using Jaws 2019 and Office 2010 with works fine. Maybe if you cannot figure it out to give Microsoft Disability a call.

Mr. Ed

Hi. Here's a small mystery. Got any ideas?

I upgraded to Jaws2019 and maintenance release more than 2 weeks ago. I am using Windows10 all patches.

I have been using Office2010, but have talked to my software support person about upgrading to Office2016 during the upcoming months.

Outlook2010 was working okay, except for a connection/not responding issue, that I attributed to the AOL/Verizon servers acting flakey.

If I rebooted, life returned to normal for 2 or 5 or 30 minutes of usage.

My wife who does not use Jaws was getting the same problem.

So… yesterday I logged in and could not read the text of any emails. in Outlook.

Jaws was functioning with the desktop, other programs and the navigation of within Jaws.

It just wasn't reading the content of emails… and I checked plain-text emails and HTML emails.

It worked for the past 2 weeks but not now.

My software support person cleaned up some add-ins I did not need as he was trying to fix the connection issue, but nothing else.

So, I called The Sparrow Tech Support number.

She said "we do not support Office2010 and its products. Upgrade."

Okay, I knew that was coming but she provided no other wisdom/knowledge as to why it worked for 2 weeks and then stopped working.

What gives? Might you know.

BTW, I upgraded to Microsoft 2016 and am back in business reading/filing emails.

Might this issue occur in Excel2010 and Word2010 which I use also?

Thanks for your comments.

Ken