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Project 6: Help


Goal 7: Use JAWS, for the Visually Impaired



Goal 7: (Optional) Use JAWS for the visually impaired.


Choices


ACreate a JAWS (Job Access with Speech) account and sign in to FamilySearch with it.


JAWS (Job Access With Speech) is a screen reader that helps blind or visually impaired users access Family Tree. JAWS allows these users to hear information about people, to add new people to Family Tree, to add marriage events, to reserve temple ordinances, and more.


  1. Create a free FamilySearch account using JAWS.

    FS—How do I create a free account using JAWS? - 2020

  2. Learn how to sign in to FamilySearch with JAWS.

    FS—Signing in to Family Tree using JAWS - 2020

  3. Learn FamilySearch basics with JAWS.

    FS—How DO I Use FamilySearch with JAWS screen reader? - 2020


BPerform tree update tasks and research with JAWS.


  1. Learn how to access drop-down lists.

    FS—How do I access drop-down lists using JAWS? - 2020

  2. Update vital information in Family Tree.

    FS—How do I update vitals in Family Tree? - 2020
  3. Learn about adding marriage events to Family Tree.

    FS—How do I add marriage events to Family Tree using JAWS? - 2020

  4. Learn how to update the Other Information fields in Family Tree.

    FS—How do I add Other information in Family Tree with JAWS? - 2020

  5. Learn how to correct relationships in Family Tree.

    FS—How do I delete a parent or child relationship in Family Tree using JAWS? - 2020

  6. Access historical records in FamilySearch.

    FS—Can I access historical records with JAWS? - 2020

  7. Work with record sources using JAWS.

    FS—How do I work with sources in family tree while using JAWS? - 2020

  8. Learn how to use JAWS PlaceMarkers in Family Tree.

    FS—How do I use JAWS PlaceMarkers in Family Tree? - 2020

  9. Learn how to add custom labels in Family Tree using JAWS.

    FS—Adding custom labels on FamilySearch using JAWS - 2020


CLearn more about JAWS


  1. Learn about how to use JAWS with third-party products.

    FS—What third party products work with JAWS screen reader? - 2020

  2. Learn how to read HTML with JAWS.

    FS—What are the JAWS commands for reading HTML? - 2020

  3. For Latter-day Saints, learn how to reserve ordinances using JAWS.

    FS—How do I reserve ordinances using JAWS? - 2020