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The 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 February 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 February 2026 Training EventsThis month on FSCast: Olga Espinola shares her life story, where learning and mentorship go hand in hand. Dave Williams discusses tactile Braille displays and explains some of the advantages of multiline Braille support in JAWS. Elizabeth Whitaker introduces upcoming training opportunities from Vispero.
Read More FSCast #266. On reading, mentorship and Braille AdvocacyVispero and Dot Inc. are excited to present an exclusive webinar highlighting Dot Pad X and JAWS, a powerful combination that puts multiline Braille at your fingertips. Join us Tuesday, January 20 at noon ET for a live webinar, “Dot Pad X and JAWS: Expanding Opportunities with Multiline Braille.” Discover how this portable, versatile multiline …
Read More Join Us to Learn About Multiline Braille with the Dot Pad X and JAWSAre you looking for practical ways to get the most out of using Braille and JAWS? Want tips to help you work more efficiently? Join us Thursday, January 15 at noon ET for a live webinar, “Six Ways to Increase Productivity with Braille and JAWS.” What We’ll Cover Celebrate Braille Literacy Month with us as …
Read More Learn Six Ways to Increase Productivity with Braille and JAWSA recent update to Adobe Reader introduced an issue that prevented users from filling out PDF forms with screen readers such as JAWS. When navigating a form, keyboard focus did not move from field to field, making it impossible to reach form controls or enter information. Adobe has resolved this issue in their latest update …
Read More Download the Latest Adobe Reader Update to Resolve an Issue Filling Out PDF FormsArtificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how we work, helping us automate routine tasks, analyze and summarize data, and generate content. Learn AI with our new AI live webinar series and comprehensive online guide, designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to increase productivity and independence in the workplace. The sixth webinar in this …
Read More Learn How to Master Google NotebookLM with JAWS, ZoomText, and FusionThe 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 January 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 January 2026 Training EventsThanks to your valuable suggestions and feedback, the Freedom Scientific Training Team provided targeted training and introduced you to new software features and enhancements in 2025. As the year comes to a close, we reflect on a few of them and look forward to 2026. JAWS Turned 30 This year, we celebrated the 30th anniversary …
Read More 2025 Year-End ReviewThis month, Mitchell Smedley shares his experience hosting his own radio show and serving as president of a college radio station. Quin Gillespie introduces Paperback, a fully accessible ebook and document reader for Windows. Finally, Elizabeth Whitaker highlights upcoming training opportunities from Vispero.
Read More FSCast #265. On hosting a radio show, reading documents and developing your professional skillsThe December update of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2026 is now available, offering new functionality and enhancements that increase efficiency and productivity. Here’s a look at some of these enhancements. A Simpler, Faster User Registration Experience Thanks to your valuable feedback, we have significantly simplified the Vispero account registration process to improve the user experience. …
Read More Download the December Update of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2026