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When installing Chrome and Edge versions 134 and 135, JAWS and ZoomText users have experienced issues that can be resolved by following the steps provided in this blog post. Known issues: To resolve these issues, install the April update of JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion 2025, and update Chrome and Edge to version 136. Note: If …
Read More Install Software Updates to Resolve JAWS and ZoomText IssuesOur employee spotlight series is designed to connect with you, our readers, by sharing stories and experiences of employees throughout Vispero. This month takes us across the pond to our United Kingdom office as we spotlight James Fossey, Sales and Marketing Manager. James Fossey has dedicated nearly two decades to making a difference for those …
Read More Employee Spotlight: James Fossey’s StoryDo you need tips and keyboard commands for managing mail in the new Outlook with JAWS? Join us Thursday, April 17 at noon ET for a live webinar, “Six Ways to Manage Mail in the New Outlook with JAWS.” What We’ll Cover We’ll provide an overview of this new app, plus show you how to: …
Read More Join Us for Six Ways to Manage Mail in the New Outlook with JAWSThe 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 April 2025 is Cameron, a high school junior from Arizona. Cameron began using JAWS in the first grade on …
Read More April 2025 Student of the MonthThe 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 April 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 April 2025 Training EventsApril is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), occupational therapy helps people participate in everyday activities. “Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical …
Read More Low Vision and Occupational Therapy: Enhancing IndependenceAs we continue our monthly Employee Spotlight series, we get to know David Swallow, Principal UX Consultant at TPGi. He is passionate about accessibility and has spent his entire career trying to make the online world accessible. We chatted with David to find out how he got started in the accessibility field, what he is …
Read More Employee Spotlight: David Swallow’s StoryJAWS for Windows 30th anniversary celebration is in full swing. So this month on FSCast, we visit with Ted Henter to hear some JAWS stories, as well as to get some helpful tips on
Read More FSCast #256. CSUN 2025 Impressions, And a Visit With Ted HenterDo you use OneDrive to manage and store files in the cloud? Need tips on navigating and accessing your saved content? Join us Thursday, March 27 at noon ET for a live webinar, “Navigate and Manage OneDrive with JAWS.” About OneDrive OneDrive is Microsoft’s cloud-based service for storing and accessing files online. It is commonly …
Read More Navigate and Manage OneDrive with JAWSThe 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 March 2025 is Toby, a senior from Pennsylvania. Toby was born in China and moved to the U.S. when …
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