News from the cutting edge of assistive technology
The Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind has an amazing Pre-Employment Training program for Young Adults. The program runs from October to June with the students meeting up for once a month workshops and ends with a 3-week intensive workshop in July. This years’ program consisted of 7 students completing these workshops and internships. The students …
Read More Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Pre-Employment Training ProgramAre you a teacher of the visually impaired or an assistive technology instructor? Want tips on where to start with your students? Visit our Teachers’ Resources page to learn about new JAWS training for teachers and AT instructors. About the Training “JAWS Training for Teachers and AT instructors” will assist you when teaching students how …
Read More Introducing JAWS Training for Teachers and AT InstructorsWe all know him as a trainer, an innovator, and an all-around great guy. Dan Clark has touched the lives of Freedom Scientific software users around the world with his comprehensive training methods and distinct voice. After nearly 25 years with Vispero, Dan is retiring. This post highlights a few of his contributions and honors …
Read More Honoring Dan Clark and His 25 Years of Service to Blind and Low Vision UsersThe August software releases of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion offer new features and improvements. These include: Notification of major upgrades, (JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion, English only) A fix that applies personalized web settings (JAWS and Fusion) An added help topic for Microsoft Edge (JAWS and Fusion) A fix for reading chat messages in Zoom (JAWS …
Read More What’s New in the August Freedom Scientific Software Releases?FSOpenLine, Freedom Scientific’s global call-in show, will take place Thursday, August 27 at 3 P.M. Eastern time. Do you have questions about our software or hardware products? Want to share an idea? Join us to have your voice heard by key members of Freedom Scientific’s product management and engineering teams. Topics of the last FSOpenLine …
Read More Join Us for FSOpenLineBeing diagnosed with an eye condition that will gradually degrade your vision could bring on a multitude of feelings ranging from shock and denial to depression and hopelessness. At times your visual impairment may leave you feeling isolated and alone. Having a support system surrounding you during this time can help to alleviate the stress …
Read More The Importance of a Low Vision Support GroupThis 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 …
Read More Learn How to Access Freedom Scientific Training Without Your ComputerMost people think an annual exam is sufficient to maintain healthy sight, but if you are living with specific eye conditions like Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, Glaucoma, or Diabetic Retinopathy, you need more than just the standard exam. Once diagnosed with a low vision condition like the ones mentioned, your optometrist may suggest you have a …
Read More What is a Low Vision Exam?Are you looking for the right video magnifier to fit your needs? Want to know how you can benefit from Freedom Scientific’s low vision products? Join us on Thursday, July 16 at noon Eastern for our live webinar, “Exploring Low Vision Devices and Getting Answers to Common Questions.” We’ll be joined by guest panelists Mike …
Read More Join Us for a Webinar on Exploring Low Vision DevicesThe 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 …
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