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Braille Study mode is an outstanding JAWS feature that is compatible with the Focus 40, 80, and 14 Blue refreshable braille displays. Whether you are teaching students how to read and write braille or learning it yourself, you will benefit from this powerful feature. Advantages of Braille Study Mode Learn braille while performing practical tasks …
Read More Increase Braille Literacy with Braille Study ModeDo you want to get the most out of your braille hardware? Do you have questions about your device? Join us Thursday, January 7 at noon Eastern Time for a live webinar, “Celebrating braille[DS1] literacy! Come and ask your braille hardware questions!” We will provide an overview of our braille hardware products, discuss their important …
Read More Celebrate Braille LiteracyBraille is an essential tool for promoting literacy among persons who are blind. Use it at home, at work, and in the classroom to access documents, web pages, email, and assignments. Braille literacy improves scholastic success and increases employment opportunities. Statistically, 90% of employed individuals with a visual impairment read and write braille. What is …
Read More How Refreshable Braille Enhances Braille LiteracyThanks to your valuable feedback and suggestions, the Freedom Scientific Training Department introduced many enhancements this year. As 2020 comes to a close, we reflect on those changes and look forward to 2021. Software Licensing Offers During COVID-19 In March, Vispero responded to the global COVID-19 pandemic by offering free Home licenses of JAWS, ZoomText, …
Read More 2020 Year-End ReviewThe fifth module in our JAWS training for teachers and AT instructors is available on our Teaching Resources page. Each module in the series builds upon the last, and contains lessons, videos, and a quiz at the end. Overview of Previous Modules Module 1 introduces you to the training and shows you how to access …
Read More Module 5 of JAWS Training for Teachers and AT InstructorsThe Freedom Scientific Student of the Month program features K-12 students in the U.S. who are blind or low vision and use Freedom Scientific technology in achieving educational goals. Students can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else. One student is selected each month. To accept the award, the selected student must submit signed …
Read More Freedom Scientific Student of the MonthAre you new to Google Slides? Do you want to learn how to read, create, and edit presentations more effectively? Join us Wednesday, December 9 at 11:30 AM Eastern time for a live webinar, ”JAWS with Google Slides.” This training is conducted by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) through their Access Academy, …
Read More Join Us for Google Slides with JAWSThe fourth module in our JAWS training series for teachers and AT instructors is now posted on our Teaching Resources page. Each module in the series builds on the last, and is comprised of task-based lessons, videos, and a quiz. Overview of Previous Modules Module 1 introduces you to the training and provides valuable resources. …
Read More Module 4 of Training for Teachers and AT InstructorsWere you one of the 1,432 people who completed the Access and Engagement 1 Survey? This survey examined the impact of COVID-19 on the education of students with visual impairments, their families, teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs), and orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists. What did we learn from the survey conducted this past …
Read More Access and Engagement Survey – Let Your Voice be Heard!Do you want to get the most out of using JAWS? Are you interested in learning ways to customize JAWS settings? Join us Thursday, November 19 at noon Eastern time for our live webinar, “More Than Just Voice Changes, Accessing JAWS Settings.” What Are JAWS Settings? JAWS Settings allow you to customize JAWS features to …
Read More Join Us for Accessing JAWS Settings