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The April updates of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion are here! No matter which product you use, you will benefit from our new features and enhancements. This post offers several examples. Change the Wake Word for Voice Assistant By default, Voice Assistant listens for the wake word “Sharky” for JAWS and “Zoomy” for ZoomText and Fusion …
Read More What’s New in the April 2021 Software Updates?FSOpenLine, Freedom Scientific’s global call-in show, will take place Thursday, February 25 at 3 P.M. Eastern Time. Do you have questions about our products or an idea you’d like to share? Join us and have your voice heard by key members of Freedom Scientific’s product management and engineering teams. During the November FSOpenLine, we discussed: …
Read More Join Us for FSOpenLineDo you use Microsoft Teams with JAWS at work or school? Need to access valuable features using the keyboard? Join us Thursday, January 21 at noon Eastern time for a live webinar, “Microsoft Teams and JAWS, Beyond the Basics.” What Is Microsoft Teams? Microsoft Teams is an Office 365 chat-based collaboration platform. It contains everything …
Read More Join Us for Microsoft Teams and JAWS, Beyond the BasicsBraille 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 InstructorsAre 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 InstructorsDo 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 SettingsFSOpenLine, Freedom Scientific’s global call-in show, will take place Thursday, November 19 at 8 P.M. Eastern time. Do you have questions about our products or an idea you would like to share? Join us to have your voice heard by key members of Freedom Scientific’s product management and engineering teams. In the August FSOpenLine, we …
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