News from the cutting edge of assistive technology
We 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 JudgesThe 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 2023 Training EventsWant to know what new features and enhancements we will introduce in Fusion Suite 2024? Download Public Beta 2 to try them out. Fusion Suite refers to the Freedom Scientific software products JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. Please note that the software may still contain bugs, incomplete features, or other issues that you can help us …
Read More Fusion Suite 2024 Public Beta 2 is AvailableOn FSCast 236, we’re joined by Catherine Getchell, Director of Disability Resources at Carnegie Mellon University. We’ll hear about her path to the job at CMU and what motivates her to do this kind of work. Then, to celebrate October as Disability Employment Awareness Month, Lori Scharff and Richard Rueda from the American Printing House …
Read More FSCast 236, a visit with Catherine Getchell, plus a focus on APH CareerConnectAre you new to Google Slides? Want to read, edit, and create presentations more effectively with JAWS? Join us Thursday, September 21 at noon Eastern time for a live webinar, “An Introduction to Google Slides with JAWS.” About Google Slides Google Slides is a free online presentation application included in the Google Workspace suite of …
Read More Join Us for an Introduction to Google Slides with JAWSOn the archive of the August 2023 FSOpenLine, news about Sharkvember and our Next Big Thing contest, features you can now try in our 2024 product betas, and of course your calls on a variety of topics. Activate link to listen, right click to download. You can also read the transcript.
Read More FSCast 235 , archive of the August 2023 FSOpenLineWould you like a sneak peek at JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2024 before they are released? Download Public Beta 1 to take part in our development process and provide valuable feedback to Freedom Scientific. What Is Fusion Suite Public Beta 1? Fusion Suite refers to three Freedom Scientific software products—JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. Beta software …
Read More Fusion Suite 2024 Public Beta 1 is AvailableAll through the month of November, Freedom Scientific will be celebrating Sharkvember, an event-filled month-long celebration of accessibility, creativity, and community. Take part in our exciting events, which include: Sharkvember Software Discounts Software Webinar: Discover What’s New in Fusion, JAWS, and ZoomText 2024 FSOpenLine Our groundbreaking contest, “The Next Big Thing!” Visit the Sharkvember home …
Read More Join Us for Sharkvember and Your Chance to Win a $1,000 PrizeThe 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 September 2023 is Belen, a sophomore from Ohio. Belen uses JAWS to complete her schoolwork and navigate applications like …
Read More September 2023 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 September 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 September 2023 Training Events