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The Freedom Scientific Student of the Month Program features K-12 students living in the U.S. who are blind or visually impaired and use Freedom Scientific technology to achieve educational goals. The Student of the Month for October 2025 is Ollie, a ninth grader from Texas. Ollie began using JAWS and a Focus 40 Braille display …
Read More October 2025 Student of the MonthThis month on FSCast, we show you how to quickly enhance website accessibility using the latest tools in JAWS. Then, we chat with Kristina Misiunaite, a tax policy officer from the Netherlands, to discover why tax law is about more than just money. And finally, Elizabeth Whitaker joins us to preview upcoming webinars from our …
Read More FSCast #262. Enhancing Web Accessibility With JAWS Tools, And a Chat With Kristina MisiunaiteThe Freedom Scientific Student of the Month Program features K-12 students living in the U.S. who are blind or visually impaired and use Freedom Scientific technology to achieve educational goals. The Student of the Month for September 2025 is Kenny, a tenth grader from Maryland. Kenny uses JAWS on his school computer to navigate websites …
Read More September 2025 Student of the MonthOn this episode, Joe Stephen and Rusty Kelly unveil some of the details of our upcoming support for multiline Braille. Then, we are joined by Arielle Silverman and Stephanie Enyart, introducing an AI user survey by the American Foundation for the Blind. With Elizabeth Whitaker, we take a look at what’s new at the Training …
Read More FSCast #261. An in-depth look at multiline Braille support in JAWS, and an AI user survey by the AFBThis July marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush, the ADA transformed the landscape of civil rights by protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination and ensuring equal access in all areas of public life. Whether it’s employment, education, transportation, …
Read More Celebrating 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities ActThe 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’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 LicenseThe May update of Fusion Suite 2025 is available for download. Fusion Suite refers to the Freedom Scientific software products JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. The May update includes new features and enhancements that will benefit all users. Visit the What’s New pages for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2025 to learn more about this exciting new …
Read More Download the May 2025 Update of Fusion Suite 2025The Freedom Scientific Student of the Month Program features K-12 students living in the U.S. who are blind or visually impaired and use Freedom Scientific technology to achieve educational goals. The Student of the Month for May 2025 is Jesús, a senior from Arizona. Jesús began using JAWS in the 8th grade, and said it …
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