News about Vispero’s assistive technology training
At this year’s CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, Vispero made a few welcome announcements and unveiled a major new feature in development. Ryan Jones and Shaun Ryan give us the full scoop and answer our questions. We also get an early look at what’s coming. Then, we wrap up by chatting with Elizabeth Whitaker about CSUN …
Read More FSCast #268. Vispero’s CSUN Recap, And a Glimpse Of What’s ComingThis month on FSCast: Elizabeth Whitaker previews Vispero’s plans for CSUN, as well as our upcoming training opportunities; David Sloan explores key implications of ADA Title II for digital accessibility; Olga Espinola helps us to focus on some of the things that matter the most.
Read More FSCast #267. Title II readiness, CSUN plans, And focusing On What Really MattersThis month on FSCast: Olga Espinola shares her life story, where learning and mentorship go hand in hand. Dave Williams discusses tactile Braille displays and explains some of the advantages of multiline Braille support in JAWS. Elizabeth Whitaker introduces upcoming training opportunities from Vispero.
Read More FSCast #266. On reading, mentorship and Braille AdvocacyThanks to your valuable suggestions and feedback, the Freedom Scientific Training Team provided targeted training and introduced you to new software features and enhancements in 2025. As the year comes to a close, we reflect on a few of them and look forward to 2026. JAWS Turned 30 This year, we celebrated the 30th anniversary …
Read More 2025 Year-End ReviewThis month, Mitchell Smedley shares his experience hosting his own radio show and serving as president of a college radio station. Quin Gillespie introduces Paperback, a fully accessible ebook and document reader for Windows. Finally, Elizabeth Whitaker highlights upcoming training opportunities from Vispero.
Read More FSCast #265. On hosting a radio show, reading documents and developing your professional skillsOn this episode, we discuss reading books and other documents on a Windows PC. Then, we chat with Andrés felipe Pulgarín, a musician and access technology enthusiast from Columbia. And finally, we use Page Explorer to discover an unfamiliar web interface.
Read More FSCast #264. Discovering an unfamiliar territory with Page Explorer, and a chat with Andrés felipe Pulgarín from ColombiaIn this episode, Ryan Jones introduces some of the exciting new features in our JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2026 updates. Elizabeth Whitaker walks you through creating your Vispero account so you can get the most out of our products, and she also shares a preview of upcoming Vispero training opportunities. Plus, Colleen Wunderlich from the …
Read More FSCast #263. Introducing the 2026 software updates, and a potential opportunity to start your own businessJAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2026 are now available, bringing powerful new features and functionality designed to increase proficiency and create a more seamless experience. Here’s a look at some of the new features and how they will redefine how you access and interact with information. Vispero Accounts: A New Way to Connect Your Products Beginning …
Read More What’s New in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2026This month on FSCast, we show you how to quickly enhance website accessibility using the latest tools in JAWS. Then, we chat with Kristina Misiunaite, a tax policy officer from the Netherlands, to discover why tax law is about more than just money. And finally, Elizabeth Whitaker joins us to preview upcoming webinars from our …
Read More FSCast #262. Enhancing Web Accessibility With JAWS Tools, And a Chat With Kristina MisiunaiteWe’re excited to announce a major development in screen readers. JAWS will soon support multi-line Braille solutions, thanks to close collaboration with several partners and Braille device manufacturers. This advance will offer users with supported Braille displays a new and enhanced way to read and interact with text on their computers. With JAWS’ upcoming multi-line …
Read More JAWS and Multi-Line Braille: Expanding the Way We Read