Sighted Parents Setup computer with TechVision Trainer

When sighted parents’ setup computer for their young child, they learn the commands and how to follow through with lessons after the TechVision Team completes working with their child.

When sighted parents learn alongside their blind child, especially in the context of setting up and using a computer, it offers numerous benefits:

1. Enhanced Understanding and Support: Parents gain a deeper understanding of the assistive technologies their child uses, such as screen readers and braille displays. This knowledge enables them to provide better support and guidance during practice and troubleshooting.
2. Consistency in Learning: By learning the commands and techniques themselves, parents can ensure that the child receives consistent instruction and reinforcement of skills. This continuity is crucial for the child’s confidence and proficiency.
3. Empowerment and Independence: Parents who are knowledgeable about the technology can empower their child to explore and use the computer independently. This fosters a sense of autonomy and self-reliance in the child.
4. Improved Communication: Understanding the technology allows parents to communicate more effectively with their child about their learning experiences and challenges. This can strengthen the parent-child relationship and create a more supportive learning environment.
5. Advocacy and Collaboration: Informed parents are better equipped to advocate for their child’s needs in educational settings and collaborate with teachers and specialists to ensure appropriate accommodations and resources are provided.
6. Shared Learning Experience: Learning together can be a bonding experience, making the process enjoyable and less isolating for the child. It also demonstrates to the child that their parents are invested in their education and success.

Here are some general essential keyboard commands to set up and navigate the JAWS screen reader:

Starting and Basic Navigation

1. Start JAWS:
   • Press Ctrl + Alt + J or if pinned to taskbar Windows 3 on this computer
2. Activate PC Cursor:
   • Press Numpad +.
3. Activate JAWS Cursor:
   • Press Numpad -.
4. Silence Current Speech Output:
   • Press Ctrl.

Help Sighted Parents Setup Navigating Web Pages

1. List Links:
   • Press Insert + F7.
2. List Headings:
   • Press Insert + F6.
3. List Form Fields:
   • Press Insert + F5.
4. Next Heading:
   • Press H.
5. Next Link:
   • Press Tab.
6. Previous Link:
   • Press Shift + Tab.

Reading Text

1. Read Next Line:
   • Press Down Arrow.
2. Read Previous Line:
   • Press Up Arrow.
3. Read Current Line:
   • Press Insert + Up Arrow.
4. Read Next Word:
   • Press Insert + Right Arrow.
5. Read Previous Word:
   • Press Insert + Left Arrow.

Forms and Tables

1. Enter Forms Mode:
   • Press Enter.
2. Exit Forms Mode:
   • Press Numpad +.
3. Navigate Table Cells:
   • Press Ctrl + Alt + Arrow Keys.

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