JAWS Essentials: Navigating the Web More Efficiently (Assistive Technology Webinar)

Browsing the web with a screen reader requires a very different set of skills than sighted navigation. In this session, Marisa will cover the core JAWS commands and strategies for navigating websites more efficiently, including how to use headings, landmarks, links, and form controls to move through pages quickly and purposefully. Attendees will learn how to use the JAWS virtual cursor, quick navigation keys, and the elements list to find information faster and avoid getting lost in complex page layouts. The session will also address common web browsing challenges such as dynamic content, pop-ups, and poorly structured pages, with practical tips for working around them. Whether you are just getting started with JAWS or looking to sharpen your web browsing skills, this session will help you navigate the web with greater speed and confidence. Join Marisa Church from Access Ingenuity to learn how to browse the web more efficiently using JAWS.

• Apply core JAWS virtual cursor commands to navigate web pages by headings, landmarks, links, and form controls.
• Use the JAWS elements list to quickly locate and jump to specific content on a web page.
• Identify and work around common web browsing challenges including dynamic content and poorly structured pages.
• Distinguish between virtual cursor and application mode and know when to switch between them while browsing.
• Develop a more efficient and purposeful web browsing workflow using JAWS quick navigation keys.