News from the cutting edge of assistive technology
The 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 PodcastGarrison Keeler said, “A book is a gift you can open again and again” but for someone with low vision, reading can be a challenge without the right tools. There is a large selection of devices that can help people read with low vision. Some are “optical”, meaning that they are glass lenses such as …
Read More 3 Tips for Reading with Low VisionAccording to the National Eye Institute (nei.org), low vision is a vision problem that makes it hard to do everyday activities. It cannot be fixed with glasses, contact lenses, or other standard treatments like medicine or surgery. Usually, someone with low vision will experience difficulty reading, driving, recognizing faces, and or, seeing fine details. Types …
Read More What is Low Vision?According to the National Federation of the Blind, there are 7.2 million people in the United State who are visually impaired. If you are experiencing vision loss there are many organizations, professionals, and resources available to assist in making daily life easier to navigate. You should find that at least one library in your state …
Read More Low Vision ResourcesKiosks are commonly used by companies to provide an on-site interactive customer experience. These small, stand-alone devices or enclosures can be found in doctors’ offices, restaurants, banks, and many other businesses. Kiosks have become an essential tool in many industries, and provide access to a wide range of services, including: Shopping Banking Accessing healthcare Applying …
Read More Creating an Accessible Kiosk ExperienceIn March, we announced JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion would be available for those living in the U.S. and Canada free of charge for personal computers through June 30, 2020. As the global impact of COVID-19 (the coronavirus) continues, Vispero is extending this support to ensure you have the products and information needed to complete school …
Read More The Free Software Licensing Offer Has Been ExtendedOn FSCast 185, we meet Dave Leo Baker who spent over twenty years in the JAWS scripting department before setting off on his own to pursue a musical career. Jim Snowbarger talks about why Reaper software and his JAWS scripts are a powerful combination for doing any sort of audio production. Plus, Eric Damery with …
Read More FSCast 185, A profile of musician and longtime JAWS scripter Dave Leo Baker, Using Reaper for audio production, features in the June product updates, and U.S. summer product specials.Want 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?On the May 2020 FSOpenLine, a preview of June product updates that bring a new Braille and Text Viewer, plus a JAWS feature that prevents chopping off the beginning of words when using some laptops and Bluetooth headphones. Of course, we also take your calls on a variety of topics including scripts for YouTube and …
Read More FSCast 184, Archive of May 2020 FSOpenLine