Vispero Connect: June 2026 — Product Updates, Agentic AI, And the Corporate Side Of Accessibility
Vispero Connect
On this episode, we briefly talk about the transition from FSCast to Vispero Connect. Then, we review our June product updates and introduce the new Cloud Settings Sync feature. Matt Ater shares a corporate perspective on accessibility and discusses accessible kiosks. Mohammed Laachir introduces AI agents and answers some of our beginner questions. And, of course, we highlight Vispero’s participation in upcoming conventions and preview our July training events.
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FSCast #269. On guide dogs, education, and the value of relationships
Vispero Connect
To mark International Guide Dog Day, Judy Redlich introduces her upcoming book and shares some exciting stories of professional growth and building relationships. We then head to Greece to meet Professor Panagiotis Antonopoulos, exploring his life, career, and perspectives on accessibility. Finally, we highlight our upcoming trainings and share how you can meet us at SightCity in Frankfurt.
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FSCast #268. Vispero's CSUN Recap, And a Glimpse Of What's Coming
Vispero Connect
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 and upcoming training opportunities.
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FSCast #267. Title II readiness, CSUN plans, And focusing On What Really Matters
Vispero Connect
This 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.
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FSCast #266. On reading, mentorship and Braille Advocacy
Vispero Connect
This 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.
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FSCast #265. On hosting a radio show, reading documents and developing your professional skills
Vispero Connect
This 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.
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FSCast #264. Discovering an unfamiliar territory with Page Explorer, and a chat with Andrés felipe Pulgarín from Colombia
Vispero Connect
On 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.
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FSCast #263. Introducing the 2026 software updates, and a potential opportunity to start your own business
Vispero Connect
In 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 Chicago Lighthouse tells us about a contest that could be your chance to turn your business idea into reality.
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FSCast #262. Enhancing Web Accessibility With JAWS Tools, And a Visit With Kristina Misiunaite
Vispero Connect
This 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 Training Department.
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FSCast #261. An in-depth look at multiline Braille support in JAWS, and an AI user survey by the AFB
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info_outlineOn the archive of the March FSOpenLine, people share their favorite things to do with PictureSmart AI, including how to use it with FaceInView to describe what’s in the background. And of course questions on a variety of other topics including why JAWS place markers sometimes lose their place, why Thunderbird speaks incoming email notifications multiple times, and how to quickly find out who has hands raised in Zoom.