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Are 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 FSOpenLineThis 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 ComputerThe 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 …
Read More Subscribe to the Freedom Scientific Training PodcastWant to get the most out of Fusion and its features? Join us Thursday, June 18 at noon Eastern for our live webinar, “Fusion, Setting Up Your Computer So It’s Perfect for Your Vision!” Whether you are new to Fusion or want to learn more about its features, you will benefit from this training. What …
Read More Join Us for a Live Webinar on FusionThe 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 …
Read More What’s New in The June FS Software Releases?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 …
Read More Join Us for FSOpenLineStarting 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 …
Read More Picture Smart In JAWS: Independently Selecting Your Artwork