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The Leasey installer has now been modified to take a backup of any existing JAWS scripts prior to installing Leasey.
Prior to installation, a message box appears stating exactly where those scripts are being backed up to so they can be easily located.
In the event there is a difficulty with the installation, assistance can be then given to revert back to the previous installation and configuration of JAWS.
However, as stated in the documentation, if additional script files have been installed before Leasey, or extensive configurations made, it is worth checking to ensure there are not going to be any conflicts. Worse case scenario is that you can be assisted to merge any existing configurations into the Leasey product. It is always wise to check first. It is not going to cost you anything to ask.

Hartgen Consultancy 4d ago

In our Leasey training course today, we focused upon Leasey Sports and Games. A question was raised as to what support we can give for the Olympics next year.
We will do everything we can to ensure that the Olympics is supported, and it looks achievable.

Hartgen Consultancy 4d ago

Geo B 4d ago

I have been thoroughly enjoying some of the work that @hartgenconsult has done at my place of employment. If you are looking for somebody who knows assistive technology well, and want to do your work professionally in at home more effectively, definitely check them out!!!

Hartgen Consultancy 4d ago

For Leasey users who want to hear the ACB Convention coverage. All the stations are in the new radio directory, and this year, they have full titles: the stream numbers and the kind of information they contain. So you can easily listen with your favourite player. They are all under the Public Community and Speech category or you can search ACB. #LeaseyLove

Hartgen Consultancy 6d ago

Hartgen Consultancy is very glad to support the below initiative.
As part of the ACB Convention, BITS are offering a groundbreaking AI Training Course, designed to empower blind and low vision individuals with the tools, knowledge, and hands-on practice
to confidently navigate and leverage artificial intelligence in everyday life, work, and beyond.
This course is designed for all skill levels and will cover the practical use of AI tools including ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Zoom AI, and more. Whether
you're attending virtually or in person at the ACB National Convention, you’ll gain access to real-world training tailored for accessibility and productivity.

BITS Members (Virtual): Just $50 for full access, including daily recordings from the live sessions and support throughout the week
Non-Members (Virtual): $70 for full access, including recordings and ongoing support
In-Person at ACB Convention: $75 flat rate — open to all, regardless of BITS membership
Not yet a member? Apply today at:
www.joinbits.org/join
If you're attending the ACB convention in person, log in to the ACB Members Portal at
http://members.acb.org
and be sure to add the BITS AI Training Course to your registration.
Note for In-Person Participants: You must bring your own laptop to fully participate in the course. Accessibility tools and software will be used throughout
the training.

What You’ll Learn
How to use ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Zoom AI for work and life
Ways AI can support independent living, writing, communication, navigation, and creativity
AI productivity with screen readers, voice assistants, and mobile apps
Use cases tailored for blind and low vision users—no experience required

Special Note: We are honored to welcome Microsoft staff, who will join us to help facilitate in-depth discussions on Microsoft Copilot and showcase
how their AI innovations are opening new doors to independence, productivity, and possibility.

Optional Developer Track – Wednesday Evening
For students interested in creating their own tools and exploring the development side of AI, a special optional developer track will be offered on Wednesday
evening at convention. This session will jump start your journey into building with AI, focusing on Visual Studio Code, GitHub Copilot, and other development
tools. It’s a hands-on, empowering opportunity to discover how AI can amplify your coding and innovation potential.

Bonus for JAWS Users – Register by June 17
All students who register by June 17 and who are JAWS users will receive access to an extended LEASEY trial, generously provided by its developer, Brian
Hartgen.
For those registering through the ACB Members Portal (
http://members.acb.org
), we will reach out to collect your JAWS serial number after your registration is confirmed to ensure your LEASEY trial is activated.

A Heartfelt Thank You
We are sincerely honored that Brian Hartgen, the visionary behind LEASEY and other accessibility tools, is partnering with BITS for this innovative course.
Brian’s support brings unmatched value and inspiration to our learning journey. Thank you, Brian, for continuing to lead the way in making advanced technology
accessible to all.

ACB Members site

Hartgen Consultancy Jun 13

Leasey has been updated to build 1072. Fixed a customer reported issue which could stop Custom Help from displaying and being created.

Hartgen Consultancy Jun 12

StationPlaylist upcoming Remote Studio product. As usual the developers of this application have been very responsive. All the requested accessibility improvements have been included, including the implementation of various components of the Studio API. This is essential so a user can determine how much time of a track remains, together with listener statistics etc. This is all working and the JAWS scripts can be adapted accordingly. This is excellent news and will mean that blind people can access it from launch.

Hartgen Consultancy Jun 10

Hi everyone. There is an issue at the moment with Leasey's ChatGPT interface when creating images from text descriptions. This is not functioning. It's definitely not a problem on our side. A support ticket has been submitted and hopefully we should have a resolution soon.

Hartgen Consultancy Jun 9

StationPlaylist. You may have heard that a new product is going to be available to coincide with the release of StationPlaylist 6.20 later this year.
This will allow a user to remotely connect to a copy of StationPlaylist Studio on a remote machine, perhaps located on a server, and carry out some operations including live broadcasting and other manipulation.
JAWS users will have access to this when it comes along as part of their subscription to the StationPlaylist scripts. The scripts have been produced to accommodate it. Discussions are in progress with the developers for some accessibility tweaks, but within the limits of what this application can do, we now have a fully working version with good quality JAWS access.

Hartgen Consultancy May 28

Leasey is updated to build 1071.
The command Leasey Key then I when used within Modern Notepad should now correctly report the total number of lines in the document.
That's all.