National Federation of the Blind of Missouri- Columbia Chapter

05/13/2026

The "Say Bottom Line of Window" command in JAWS is used to read the bottom line of the active window. In most cases, this bottom line is the status bar. The status bar often contains important information, such as the current page number in a document, the position of the cursor, or other status messages that are not always spoken automatically.

For example, in Microsoft Word, the status bar at the bottom of the window can tell you the page number, word count, and other useful details. Using this command helps you quickly access that information without having to navigate away from your current task.

To use this command, press: INSERT+PAGE DOWN on a desktop keyboard or CAPS LOCK+SHIFT+N on a laptop.

04/24/2026

04/23/2026

Listen to a panel of blind professionals share how they achieve career success.

04/23/2026

Are you a blind student looking for employment opportunities? Apply to our Career Quest Program at https://buff.ly/0lCRUXj

The Career Quest is a weeklong program that offers blind students an opportunity to participate in an array of employment exploration opportunities, work with blind mentors and leaders, and learn self-advocacy skills.

Register by May 1 at https://buff.ly/0lCRUXj

Please direct all questions to [email protected].

04/11/2026

The NFB of Missouri is proud to announce that we will be streaming some parts of our state convention on our Zoom Platform.  A link to the convention stream will be provided below, just prior to convention streaming.

04/11/2026

https://nfb-org.zoom.us/my/national.federation.of.the.blind.of.mo?pwd=NDFNcnVTUG9tbnhCL0FNdmFyQStEUT09

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04/10/2026

The JAWS Touch Cursor offers another way to navigate applications, especially in environments where standard cursors may not provide full access.

Designed for touch-enabled devices, it allows you to move through elements using touch-style navigation, whether you’re using gestures or the keyboard. When active, the arrow keys let you move through content in a way that mirrors swiping and tapping, which can be helpful in certain modern apps.

To activate the Touch Cursor, press Shift + Numpad Plus (or Shift + Caps Lock + Semicolon on a laptop). You can also configure it to turn on automatically in specific applications using Insert + V and adjusting Touch Cursor options.

It’s a flexible tool to keep in mind when navigating applications that behave differently from traditional desktop environments.

Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q049Bbp20

12/30/2025

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About Us! The National Federation of the Blind of Missouri Columbia Chapter is a vibrant community dedicated to accessibility, education, and independent living for blind people from all walks of life. We inspire blind individuals to embrace life's possibilities and prov...

12/03/2025

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About Us! The National Federation of the Blind of Missouri Columbia Chapter is a vibrant community dedicated to accessibility, education, and independent living for blind people from all walks of life. We inspire blind individuals to embrace life's possibilities and prov...

12/03/2025

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