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How to Choose the Right JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText Software Edition and License

Freedom Scientific June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 0

Choosing the right Edition and License option can make a big difference in your JAWS®, ZoomText®, or Fusion™ software experience. Whether you’re a professional, a home user, or an organization providing assistive technology to your team, we offer flexible licensing options that fit your needs, environment, and budget. Let’s review the key differences and help …

February is AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month

Rose Mayer February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

February is recognized as both Low Vision Awareness Month and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month; bringing focus to the significant impact vision impairment can have on individuals, as well as the resources and tools available to enhance their quality of life. Understanding Low Vision and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Low vision is a vision …

Take the Restaurant Accessibility Survey

Elizabeth Whitaker February 27, 2024

Do you ever eat at restaurants or order takeout? If so, we would like to hear from you. We are conducting research to learn about the restaurant experience of those who are blind or visually impaired. Participants must be at least 18 years old, based in the U.S., and have experience using restaurants either for …

Meet the Judges and Help Them Decide!

Deb Sallee November 6, 2023November 6, 2023

The Next Big Thing Contest top three finalists have been selected! Next, the finalists will present their JAWS or ZoomText feature ideas to our second-round panel of judges. Get to know our judges by reading their brief bios below. But the judges need your help! You are cordially invited to join our Live Event on …

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 …

Join Us for Our March 2023 Training Events

Elizabeth Whitaker March 1, 2023March 2, 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 March 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 …

Meet Aira at Starbucks

Elizabeth Whitaker July 22, 2022

To celebrate Disability Pride month, Aira Tech Corp. and Starbucks® are teaming up to provide a one-of-a-kind meetup experience. When you visit participating Starbucks stores on the dates listed below, you can take part in a curated coffee tasting and food pairing experience with a Starbucks barista—all while learning about Aira’s visual interpreting service at …

Student of the Month Highlights

Elizabeth Whitaker July 4, 2022July 4, 2022

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. Due to the busy July conference schedule, rather than featuring a student this month, we are highlighting a few of our favorite stories. Brennan Brennan …

Sign Up to Participate in An Accessible Escape Room

Elizabeth Whitaker June 24, 2022

Do you enjoy solving puzzles as part of a team? Have you ever wanted to participate in an escape room? Sign up for our Accessible Escape Room at the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) National Convention being held July 5-10 in New Orleans. What Is An Escape Room? An escape room is a popular …

Join Us for FSOpenLine

Elizabeth Whitaker June 22, 2022

FSOpenLine, Freedom Scientific’s global call-in show, will take place Thursday, June 23 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. During the February FSOpenLine, we discussed …