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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 August 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 August 2025 Training EventsWhy do blind people in the US attend annual conventions? How can AI make web browsing more enjoyable? What does it take to succeed in today’s world? What new learning opportunities are being offered by Vispero? The convention vibe continues on this special episode, as we hear from Ryan Jones, Glen Gordon, Mohammed Laachir, and …
Read More FSCast #260. Convention Special, And a Bit Of AIThis 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 ActDo you use Google Docs with JAWS? Want to learn how to navigate, format, and organize documents more efficiently? Join us Thursday, July 17 at noon ET for a live webinar, “Ten Tips for Increasing Productivity with Google Docs and JAWS.” About Google Docs Google Docs is Google’s online word processing application and is included in the …
Read More Learn Ten Tips for Increasing Productivity with Google Docs and JAWSFor 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 License