Transition to College with the MITS Freedom Stick

the freedom to do it yourself

Part Two: Firefox Skills

Firefox Skills

1. The Firefox System 2. Bookmarking 3. Read Aloud 4. Simplification 5. Translation

The Firefox System

Tool Supports and Curriculum Supports

included in Customized

Bookmark Bar

Bookmarks

Curriculum Supports for every level

of achievement

Right Click Supports

Right-Click Supports including FoxVox

Text-To-Speech Reader

Using FoxVox

Highlight Text to be read by dragging cursor,

then Right-Click on highlighted text

Choose FoxVox Choose "Speak Selected Text" -

FoxVox will begin to read in a moment

Simplify Page: Textise

Right-Click anywhere on page...

Choose "Text Only View"

Simplify Page: Textise

Page transforms to Text-Only. Choose "Back to Reality" to return

Simplify Page: Readability

Click on Readability Icon in lower right corner

Simplify Page: Readability

Page transforms, but works best if you set up an account. To return, click here.

Translate

1. Select Text by dragging cursor. Right-

Click on Selected Text

2. Choose Text Translation

3. Choose "Source" Language

4. Then "Target" Language

Translate

Translation Text

Personalize

Drag website icon to preferred bookmark folder. Drag website icon to "House" icon to left to re-set home page.

Browser Use Videos

Freedom Stick Getting Started

Firefox Portable