News from the cutting edge of assistive technology
For half a century, Optelec has been at the forefront of innovation in assistive technology, empowering individuals with visual impairments and transforming lives around the world. This month in our employee spotlight takes us to the Netherlands as we get to know Jim Pors, International Sales Manager. For more than forty years, Jim Pors has …
Read More Employee Spotlight: Jim Pors’ StoryThe July update of Fusion Suite 2025 is available for download. Fusion Suite refers to the Freedom Scientific software products JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. The July update includes new features and enhancements that will benefit all who use this software. Visit the What’s New pages for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2025 to learn more about …
Read More Download the July Update of Fusion Suite 2025We invite you to join us at the 2025 ACB and NFB National Conventions and attend our live presentations for the latest on our products and services. Visit us in the exhibit hall for product demonstrations and to take advantage of our summer specials. Come by the JAWS AI Training Suite for hands-on training on …
Read More Join Us at the ACB and NFB ConventionsThe Freedom Scientific training team offers ongoing opportunities for you to join us in live training sessions and advance your skills. We’re excited to announce our jam-packed July training schedule, where you’re sure to find something that will help you at work, school, or play. If you have questions or need assistance with registration, email …
Read More Join Us for Our July 2025 Training EventsWe’re excited to announce a major development in screen readers. JAWS will soon support multi-line Braille solutions, thanks to close collaboration with several partners and Braille device manufacturers. This advance will offer users with supported Braille displays a new and enhanced way to read and interact with text on their computers. With JAWS’ upcoming multi-line …
Read More JAWS and Multi-Line Braille: Expanding the Way We ReadChoosing the right Edition and License option can make a big difference in your JAWS®, ZoomText®, or Fusion™ software experience. Whether you’re a professional, a home user, or an organization providing assistive technology to your team, we offer flexible licensing options that fit your needs, environment, and budget. Let’s review the key differences and help …
Read More How to Choose the Right JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText Software Edition and LicenseOn FSCast this month: Elisabeth Whitaker introduces Vispero’s plans and events for the upcoming Summer conventions; Joseph LaFauci contributes a JAWS power tip of the month; Peter Tucic, Sile O’Modhrain and Matthew Horspool take us into the world of multiline Braille and visual tables; And Isabel Holdsworth shares her impressions from a cruise in Antarctica.
Read More FSCast #259. Multiline Braille; visual tables; and a cruise in AntarcticaFSOpenLine, Freedom Scientific’s global call-in show, will take place Thursday, June 26 at 8 PM Eastern time. Do you have questions about our products or an idea you want to share? Join us and have your voice heard by key members of Freedom Scientific’s product management and engineering teams. In this episode, we’ll discuss the …
Read More Join Us for FSOpenLineDo you use the OneDrive app to manage and store files in the cloud? Need tips on navigating and accessing your saved content? Join us Thursday, June 19 at noon ET for a live webinar, “Six Essential Tips for Enhancing Your OneDrive Experience with JAWS.” About OneDrive OneDrive is Microsoft’s cloud-based service for storing and …
Read More Join Us for Six Essential Tips for Enhancing Your OneDrive Experience with JAWSThe Freedom Scientific training team offers ongoing opportunities for you to join us in live training sessions and advance your skills. We’re excited to announce our jam-packed June training schedule, where you’re sure to find something that will help you at work, school, or play. If you have questions or need assistance with registration, email …
Read More Join Us for Our June 2025 Training Events