News from the cutting edge of assistive technology
On FSCast 223, it’s the Second Annual Audio Description Awards put on by the American Council of the Blind. We’ll hear about some of the winners and talk about all things audio description with Kim Charlson, co-chair of the ACB Audio Description Project, and Thomas Reid, audio description narrator and host of the Gala two …
Read More FSCast 223, Kim Charlson & Thomas Reid discuss the 2022 Audio Description AwardsStarting at a very young age, people begin to think about what they want to do and who they want to be when they grow up. Once they experience different aspects of life and pursue varying avenues of education, these expectations may change. People may face challenges and obstacles while striving to achieve their goals …
Read More Challenging Expectations at WorkDo you want to learn more about the enhancements in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023? Want to see some of the features in action? Join us for a live webinar, “New Features of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023.” About JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023 JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023 are the latest software releases from …
Read More Come Learn About New Features of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2023FSOpenLine, Freedom Scientific’s global call-in show, will take place Monday, November 14 at 3 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 August FSOpenLine, we discussed …
Read More Join Us for FSOpenLineWhen installing one or two copies of Freedom Scientific software, the easiest option is to manually launch the installer. If you install the software for many people, however, manual installation can become tedious and time-consuming. Fortunately, there are options for automating the installation process ranging from simple to complex. To avoid connecting to the public …
Read More Automated Enterprise Deployment of JAWS, ZoomText and FusionDid you know there are 57,983 registered legally blind school-age children in the United States? This number is expected to continue to grow substantially. For these school-aged children and young adults pursuing a college degree, access to printed and digital materials is essential for their educational success. Vispero’s focus has always been on developing products …
Read More Challenging Expectations: At SchoolThe 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. The Student of the Month for November 2022 is Trendon, a seventh-grader from Iowa. Trendon has been using JAWS since the fifth grade, and said …
Read More November 2022 Student of the MonthThe 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 November 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 …
Read More November 2022 Training EventsOn FSCast 222, we’ll demonstrate how creating rules to manage notifications just got more powerful, thanks to the use of regular expressions. It may sound a bit intimidating, but we’ll take it step by step, and you’ll see just how easy it really is. Then we’ll meet M. Leona Godin and hear about her book …
Read More FSCast 222, A demo of how to customize notifications using regular expressions, and Leona Godin discusses her book “There Plant Eyes: A Personal & Cultural History of blindness”After an incredibly successful Public Beta, Fusion Suite 2023 is now officially released! Fusion Suite refers to the Freedom Scientific software products JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. A shout-out to all who took part in our Beta program—thank you for helping us bring state-of-the-art enhancements and amazing features that will benefit all who use this new …
Read More Fusion Suite 2023 Is Here!