Pass The Word: 1Password for Individuals with JAWS for Windows.

Your passwords are only the beginning.

Every week, we hear about data breaches, hacked accounts, scam emails and people losing access to services they depend upon. The usual advice is familiar enough: use strong passwords, make every password different, and never reuse the same details on more than one web site. That is excellent advice, but it is also impossible to follow reliably if you are trying to do it all from memory.

That is where 1Password comes in.

1Password gives you a secure, encrypted place to store the information you need to protect and use every day. It can create strong passwords, remember them for you, fill them into web sites, warn you about weak or reused passwords, and help you move towards newer and safer ways of signing in, such as passkeys.

But this course is not just about passwords. In fact, one of the biggest misconceptions about 1Password is that it is only a password manager. It is much more than that. 1Password can also store secure notes, credit and debit card details, bank account information, identity details, passport information, medical records, membership numbers, reward programmes, software licences, wireless router information, documents, important files and more.

For JAWS for Windows users, however, getting the best from 1Password can take a little guidance. Some people find the desktop app difficult to navigate at first. Others are unsure how the browser extension works, when to use the keyboard shortcuts, or how to make 1Password fit naturally into the way they already work online.

Pass The Word has been designed to solve those problems.

This training course will show you how to use the 1Password desktop app and browser extension with JAWS for Windows in the easiest and most efficient way possible. The aim is not simply to describe features, but to help you feel confident, organised and in control when working with your most sensitive information.

JAWS scripts are included with the training to make navigating the 1Password desktop app easier and more efficient.

A special emphasis will be placed on Quick Access, one of the most powerful features of 1Password. Quick Access allows you to find, open, fill, copy or use items from almost anywhere in Windows without first having to work through the full desktop app. Used well, it can become the fastest route to the information you need.

Who Is the Course For?

This course is ideal for:

1. JAWS for Windows users who are new to 1Password and want a clear, accessible starting point.
2. People who already use 1Password but feel they are not getting the most from it.
3. Anyone who finds the 1Password desktop app or browser extension difficult to navigate.
4. Users who want to improve their online security without making everyday tasks slow or complicated.
5. People who want one secure place for passwords, notes, cards, documents, personal records and other important information.

How the Training is Delivered.

When you purchase the course, you will receive access to a secure area of our web site where the training is provided as a fully online text-based course, with no audio.

This approach allows the material to be updated quickly as 1Password changes. It also means that new sections can be added easily if particular features, settings or workflows need attention in future.

The course is practical, structured and written in clear step-by-step language. It focuses especially on the Windows desktop app, the browser extension and the JAWS techniques which make the experience smoother.

What the Course Covers.

Topics include:

• Why password reuse is dangerous and how 1Password helps you avoid it.
• Understanding what 1Password is and how it protects your information.
• The difference between your account password, Secret Key and Emergency Kit.
• Creating a 1Password account.
• Choosing the right 1Password plan for an individual or family.
• Understanding the 14-day free trial.
• Downloading and installing the 1Password desktop app for Windows.
• Signing into 1Password for the first time.
• Installing the 1Password browser extension.
• Disabling your browser’s built-in password manager to avoid confusion.
• Unlocking 1Password efficiently.
• Using Quick Access from anywhere in Windows.
• Searching quickly with Quick Access.
• Opening web sites and filling logins through Quick Access.
• Copying item details from Quick Access when automatic filling is not appropriate.
• Using Windows Hello with 1Password.
• Locking 1Password and understanding security settings.
• Navigating the 1Password desktop app with JAWS.
• Using the supplied JAWS scripts to make the desktop app easier to manage.
• Understanding the sidebar, item list and item details area.
• Working with All Items, Favorites, Watchtower, Vaults and Tags.
• Searching for items quickly.
• Creating new items from the desktop app.
• Adding login items manually.
• Saving logins from web sites using the browser extension.
• Updating existing saved logins.
• Handling sites where you have more than one account.
• Using 1Password to generate strong passwords.
• Adjusting the password generator.
• Filling usernames and passwords on web sites.
• Using 1Password as a fast way to open frequently used web sites.
• Copying usernames, passwords and other fields when automatic filling is not suitable.
• Storing secure notes.
• Storing credit and debit card information.
• Filling payment card information on web sites.
• Creating identity items to speed up online forms.
• Storing bank account information.
• Storing passport and other identification details.
• Storing medical records and other sensitive personal information.
• Storing membership and reward programme details.
• Storing software licence information.
• Storing wireless router information.
• Storing documents and important files.
• Adding custom fields to items.
• Copying text segments from secure notes and fields.
• Linking related items where useful.
• Organising information with vaults and tags.
• Understanding private and shared vaults in a family account.
• Sharing items securely and understanding when this is appropriate.
• Using Watchtower to find weak, reused or compromised passwords.
• Finding sites where passkeys are available.
• Understanding what passkeys are and why they are more secure than passwords.
• Saving and using passkeys with 1Password.
• Enabling passkey suggestions in 1Password settings.
• Using two-factor authentication with 1Password.
• Working with one-time passwords.
• Knowing where to find 1Password keyboard shortcuts.
• Getting help from 1Password support and community resources.
• Using 1Password across multiple devices and browsers.

Why This Course Matters.

1Password can save time every day, but the real benefit is peace of mind. Instead of trying to remember dozens of passwords, wondering which site has your card details, or searching through notes for an important number, you can keep your sensitive information in one secure place and retrieve it quickly when you need it.

For screen reader users, efficiency matters. The course will therefore focus on practical keystrokes, reliable workflows and the quickest routes through common tasks. You will learn what to do when 1Password behaves as expected, and what alternatives to try when a web site or form does not respond in the usual way.

Price and Availability.

The cost of the training course is £60 or $80 US.

Scheduled for release in June 2026.

You can send an Email to brian@hartgenconsultancy.com and an invoice can be sent to you.

Conclusion.

Pass The Word is designed to help JAWS for Windows users take control of 1Password with confidence. You will learn how to protect your online accounts, store much more than passwords, use the desktop app and browser extension effectively, and make 1Password part of your everyday routine.

If you have ever felt that password managers are confusing, intimidating or too difficult to manage with a screen reader, this course is for you.

Use 1Password not simply as a place for passwords, but as your secure digital vault for the information that matters most.