Category: Braille

You Ask, We Answer: Four Questions about Using Microsoft Teams with JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker August 6, 2020August 7, 2020 3

Microsoft Teams is a chat-based application widely used for work and school. This Office 365 workspace combines chat capabilities with video meetings, calling, file storage, and application integration. In February, we held a live webinar that provided an introduction to Microsoft Teams and JAWS. Thanks to your valuable feedback, we are creating a new monthly …

Learn How to Access Freedom Scientific Training Without Your Computer

Elizabeth Whitaker July 31, 2020

This month, we unveiled the all new Freedom Scientific Training Podcast, giving you access to our training content anytime, anywhere. Though the Freedom Scientific Podcast page contains instructions for subscribing and accessing episodes, we have also put together a short video training, “How to Access Freedom Scientific Training Without Your Computer!” This training demonstrates subscribing …

Subscribe to the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast

Elizabeth Whitaker July 8, 2020July 21, 2020

The Freedom Scientific Training team now offers a new way to learn! Subscribe to the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast and get access to our training content on your mobile device. Our podcast places free audio training content right at your fingertips, allowing you to listen and practice on a device other than your computer. Each …

The Free Software Licensing Offer Has Been Extended

Elizabeth Whitaker June 25, 2020

In March, we announced JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion would be available for those living in the U.S. and Canada free of charge for personal computers through June 30, 2020. As the global impact of COVID-19 (the coronavirus) continues, Vispero is extending this support to ensure you have the products and information needed to complete school …

What’s New in The June FS Software Releases?

Elizabeth Whitaker June 16, 2020

The June Freedom Scientific JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion software releases offer many new features and improvements. These include enhancements to the Braille and text viewers, plus a new option for wireless speakers and sound cards. Whether you use JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion, you will benefit from what these updates offer. Updated Braille and Text Viewers …

Join Us for FSOpenLine

Elizabeth Whitaker May 26, 2020May 26, 2020

FSOpenLine, Freedom Scientific’s global call-in show, will take place Thursday, May 28 at 3 PM Eastern. Are you seeking information about software features? Do you have an idea you would like to share? We want to hear from you! Join us for FSOpenLine and have your voice heard by key members of Freedom Scientific’s product …

Join Our Live Webinar on Understanding Cursors in JAWS

Elizabeth Whitaker May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

Have you ever wondered why there are so many cursors in JAWS? Are you curious about where and when to use them? Join us on Thursday, May 21 at noon Eastern for our live webinar, “So Many Cursors, So Little Time, Understanding Cursors in JAWS.” There are many ways to read and navigate in applications …

Picture Smart In JAWS: Independently Selecting Your Artwork

Elizabeth Whitaker April 27, 2020April 27, 2020

Starting with JAWS 2019, the Picture Smart feature allows you to choose a photo and submit it for analysis. A description of the image is displayed in the JAWS Results Viewer window. The following guest post was written by musician Dave Baker, and provides a step-by-step application of the Picture Smart feature in JAWS. As …

Don’t Miss Our Surf’s Up Webinar

Elizabeth Whitaker April 14, 2020April 14, 2020

Are you interested in improving your internet navigation skills with JAWS? Do you need valuable tips for helping students navigate the Surf’s Up pages? Join us Thursday, April 16 at noon EDT for our webinar, “Teaching Web Navigation with Surf’s Up.” What Is Surf’s Up? Surf’s Up is a self-guided tutorial that teaches you how …

Access Connect and Learn for April 9, 2020

Elizabeth Whitaker April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

“Connect and Learn, Access the Kindle App for PC with JAWS” is ready to stream or download on our Webinars On Demand page. Learn how to: Access your Kindle library Open and read books Insert bookmarks Navigate to a specific page in a book Use the Find command We want to hear from you! Share …