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The Connect and Learn training for April 2 is now available on our Webinars On Demand page. Eric Damery demonstrates how to access the Freedom Scientific Licensing Portal, and provides details on the free licensing opportunities available for everyone living in the U.S. and Canada. Stream or download “Connect and Learn – Short-term Licenses During …
Read More Access Connect and Learn on Our Webinars On Demand PageDue to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow’s “Connect and Learn with the Freedom Scientific Training Team” will be recorded rather than live. It will be available on our Webinars On Demand page to stream or download very soon. What We’ll Cover JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion are now available free of charge through June 2020 for anyone living …
Read More Connect and Learn UpdateWe understand the challenges you face while working or completing coursework remotely, and are committed to providing the training you need. Join us this Tuesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 2 at 3:00 PM Eastern for “Connect and Learn with the Freedom Scientific Training Team.” We’ll provide training resources on the FS products and mainstream …
Read More Join Us This Week for Connect and Learn!Much of the available data regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak is displayed on the web in a graphical format. This makes it impossible to access for screen reader users , and may present issues for those using ZoomText or Fusion. Tyler Littlefield seeks to solve this issue by creating a fully accessible COVID-19 statistics tracker, …
Read More Accessible COVID-19 Statistics TrackerAs the global impact of COVID-19 (the coronavirus) continues, Vispero is taking steps to ensure you, our customers, have the products and information needed to complete school and work tasks during this time. We are offering support in the following ways. Free Access to JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion through our Sponsored Software Licenses Free licenses …
Read More Connect and Learn with the FS Training TeamDo you use Microsoft OneDrive with JAWS? Want to store and access files from anywhere across multiple devices? Join us on Thursday, March 19 at noon Eastern for our live webinar, “Microsoft OneDrive and JAWS.” What is OneDrive? OneDrive is Microsoft’s cloud solution for storing and accessing files. It’s free but requires users to sign …
Read More Don’t Miss Our Microsoft OneDrive WebinarSince FSOpenLine is mere hours away, we wanted to recap the ways to participate to ensure your voice is heard. There are two ways to take part in tonight’s FSOpenLine: via the Zoom Cloud Meeting software or dial in by phone. Join FSOpenLine via Zoom, or call in using these numbers: US: +1 646.876.9923 or +1 …
Read More Reminder: How to Take Part in Tonight’s FSOpenLineFSOpenLine, Freedom Scientific’s global call-in show, will take place this Thursday, February 27 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern. Have you encountered accessibility issues with an app you use for work or school? Do you have ideas you’d like to share with us? We want to hear from you. Taking part in FSOpenLine gives you the opportunity …
Read More Join Us for FSOpenLine and Have Your Voice HeardDo you use Microsoft Teams with JAWS? Are you currently using Office 365 at your work or school? Join us on Thursday, February 20 at noon Eastern for our webinar, An Introduction to Microsoft Teams and JAWS. What Is Teams? Microsoft Teams is a chat-based application that creates a workspace for Office 365 users. It …
Read More Don’t Miss Our Introduction to Using Microsoft Teams with JAWSThe Focus Blue refreshable braille displays promote braille literacy by providing a tactile interface for your computer or mobile device. When used together with a screen reader such as JAWS® for Windows, these compact solutions enhance your reading and writing experience by placing a wealth of information at your fingertips. The Focus is available in …
Read More Three Benefits of Choosing the Focus Blue Braille Display