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Here at Freedom Scientific, we have renamed the month of November Sharkvember, a month-long celebration of accessibility, creativity, and community. Visit the Sharkvember page for a list of events that will take place during this month. As part of Sharkvember, we are providing daily JAWS and ZoomText keyboard command tips, which we are calling “Sharkvember …
Read More Sharkvember Shortcuts Weekly RoundupAre you looking for info about the exciting new features and enhancements in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2024? Want to see some of them demoed? Join us Thursday, November 16 at noon Eastern time for a live webinar, “New Features in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2024.” What We’ll Cover We’ll provide an overview of the …
Read More Learn about New Features in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2024The Next Big Thing live event takes place Tuesday, November 14 at 6:00 PM Eastern time. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the excitement as the three finalists showcase their JAWS or ZoomText feature ideas to a panelist of judges. We also want to hear from you. Join us and cast your …
Read More Join Us for the Next Big Thing!Here at Freedom Scientific, we have renamed the month of November Sharkvember, a month-long celebration of accessibility, creativity, and community. Visit the Sharkvember page for a list of events that will take place during this month. As part of Sharkvember, we are providing daily JAWS and ZoomText keyboard command tips, which we are calling “Sharkvember …
Read More Sharkvember Shortcuts Weekly RoundupThe Next Big Thing Contest top three finalists have been selected! Next, the finalists will present their JAWS or ZoomText feature ideas to our second-round panel of judges. Get to know our judges by reading their brief bios below. But the judges need your help! You are cordially invited to join our Live Event on …
Read More Meet the Judges and Help Them Decide!Here at Freedom Scientific, we have renamed the month of November Sharkvember, a month-long celebration of accessibility, creativity, and community. Visit the Sharkvember page for a list of events that will take place during this month. As part of Sharkvember, we are providing daily JAWS and ZoomText keyboard command tips, which we are calling “Sharkvember …
Read More Sharkvember Shortcuts Weekly RoundupThe 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. Rather than featuring a student this month, we are highlighting three of our past winners. Alan Alan is a seventh grader from Pennsylvania. Blind since …
Read More November 2023 Student of the Month HighlightsThe 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 2023 Training EventsAfter an incredibly successful Public Beta, Fusion Suite 2024 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 2024 Is Here!On FSCast 237, a visit with Pete Torpey. You probably know him as the co-host of the Eyes on Success podcast, but prior to that, he had a distinguished career as a research fellow at Xerox. Then, a discussion of Space Camp for interested visually impaired students. We’ll get all the details from Group Coordinator …
Read More FSCast 237, a visit with Pete Torpey, plus all about Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students