Author: Elizabeth Whitaker

Join Us for Sharkvember and Your Chance to Win a $1,000 Prize

Elizabeth Whitaker September 5, 2023

All through the month of November, Freedom Scientific will be celebrating Sharkvember, an event-filled month-long celebration of accessibility, creativity, and community. Take part in our exciting events, which include: Sharkvember Software Discounts Software Webinar: Discover What’s New in Fusion, JAWS, and ZoomText 2024 FSOpenLine Our groundbreaking contest, “The Next Big Thing!” Visit the Sharkvember home …

September 2023 Student of the Month

Elizabeth Whitaker September 1, 2023September 5, 2023

The 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 September 2023 is Belen, a sophomore from Ohio. Belen uses JAWS to complete her schoolwork and navigate applications like …

Join Us for Our September 2023 Training Events

Elizabeth Whitaker August 31, 2023

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 September 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 …

Join Us for FSOpenLine

Elizabeth Whitaker August 29, 2023

FSOpenLine, Freedom Scientific’s global call-in show, will take place Thursday, August 31 at 8 PM Eastern time. Do you have questions about our products or an idea you want to share? Join us and have your voice heard by key members of Freedom Scientific’s product management and engineering teams. In the May FSOpenLine, we told …

Learn How to Manage Google Calendar with JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker August 15, 2023

Are you looking for tips to help you navigate Google Calendar with JAWS more efficiently? Join us Thursday, August 17 at noon Eastern time for a live webinar, “Manage Google Calendar with JAWS.” About Google Calendar Google Calendar is a web-based scheduling and time management service provided by Google. It enables you to schedule, track, …

August 2023 Student of the Month

Elizabeth Whitaker August 2, 2023August 2, 2023

The 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 August 2023 is Brock from Tennessee. He will begin attending the University of Alabama in the fall, where he …

Join Us for Our August 2023 Training Events

Elizabeth Whitaker August 1, 2023

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 …

Celebrate National Disability Independence Day

Elizabeth Whitaker July 26, 2023

In the United States, July 26 is recognized as National Disability Independence Day in commemoration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on this date in 1990. The ADA prohibits the discrimination of individuals with disabilities and ensures full participation in communities while promoting independence. The ADA covers the areas …

Navigate and Manage Windows 11 with JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker July 18, 2023

Are you new to Windows 11? Looking for ways to manage applications and files more efficiently with JAWS? Join us Thursday, July 20 at noon Eastern time for a live webinar, “Navigate and Manage Windows 11 with JAWS.” What We’ll Cover We’ll provide an overview of Windows 11, and show you how to: Access settings …

July 2023 Student of the Month

Elizabeth Whitaker July 3, 2023July 3, 2023

The 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 July 2023 is Alan, a seventh grader from Pennsylvania. Blind since birth, Alan uses JAWS and the Focus Braille …