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Do you use Gmail at home, work, or school? Need tips on organizing messages? Join us with special guest Dan Clark November 12 at 7:00 PM Eastern time for a live webinar, “Explore Labels in Gmail with JAWS.” About Labels In Gmail, labels enable you to categorize messages. Though they are like folders in other …
Read More Explore Labels in Gmail with JAWSDo you use Microsoft Teams for work or school? Need tips for navigating the Teams interface and performing essential tasks with JAWS? Join us and our friends at Sight and Sound Technology on Wednesday, November 6 at 2:00 PM GMT, 9:00 AM ET for a live webinar, “Webinar Wednesday, Let’s Talk Teams.” About Teams Teams …
Read More Let’s Talk TeamsThe 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 Join Us for Our November 2024 Training EventsAfter an incredibly successful Public Beta, Fusion Suite 2025 is now officially released! Fusion Suite refers to the Freedom Scientific software products JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. A shout-out to all who participated 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 software upgrade. …
Read More Fusion Suite 2025 Is Here!On this episode, we get a full Sharkvember overview from Elizabeth Whitiker. Then, We talk athletics and technology with a US Paralympian athlete Kyle Coon. and we round it all up discussing how to help a newly blind individual with mastering access technology, with writers and trainers Chris and Kim Nova.
Read More FSCast #250. On Sports, Paralympics And Access TechnologyDo you use Microsoft Teams at work or school? Need tips on accessing files in Teams using JAWS? Join us on Thursday, October 17 at noon Eastern time for a live webinar, “Manage Files in MS Teams with JAWS.” What We’ll Cover We’ll provide an overview of the Files pane in Teams, plus show you …
Read More Learn How to Manage Files in MS Teams with JAWSThe 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 October 2024 is Daisy, a junior from Nebraska. Daisy is both hearing and visually impaired. She uses Freedom Scientific …
Read More October 2024 Student of the MonthDon’t miss your opportunity to submit your ideas to the Next Big Thing contest and help shape the future of JAWS and ZoomText. What’s more, your creativity could net you a $1,000 Amazon gift card. Submit a three minute video explaining your software ideas by October 16 at midnight Eastern time. No idea is too …
Read More Submit Your Ideas to the Next Big Thing Contest for Your Chance at a $1,000 PrizeThe 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 October 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 Join Us for Our October 2024 Training EventsWe are excited to announce the judges for the first round of The Next Big Thing contest, where you can help shape the future of JAWS and ZoomText. Submit a three-minute video outlining your feature ideas by October 16 to make your voice heard. Visit the Next Big Thing page for all the details. Meet …
Read More Meet the Next Big Thing Judges