FSCast #254. Celebrating Braille, attending a Zoom meeting and enjoying subtitles on YouTube
Release Date: 01/29/2025
FSCast #263. Introducing the 2026 software updates, and a potential opportunity to start your own business
Freedom Scientific FSCast
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
Freedom Scientific FSCast
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
Freedom Scientific FSCast
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FSCast #260. Convention Special, And a Bit Of AI
Freedom Scientific FSCast
· Why do blind people in the US attend annual conventions? · How can AI make web browsing more enjoyable? · What does it take to succeed in today’s world? · What new learning opportunities are being offered by Vispero? The convention vibe continues on this special episode, as we hear from Ryan Jones, Glen Gordon, Mohammed Laachir, and Elizabeth Whitaker.
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FSCast #259. Multiline Braille; visual tables; and a cruise in Antarctica
Freedom Scientific FSCast
On FSCast this month: • Elisabeth Whitaker introduces Vispero’s plans and events for the upcoming Summer conventions. • Joseph LaFauci contributes a JAWS power tip of the month. • Peter Tucic, Sile O'Modhrain and Matthew Horspool take us into the world of multiline Braille and visual tables. • And Isabel Holdsworth shares her impressions from a cruise in Antarctica.
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FSCast #258: Product News and Updates; A Quick Look at a Talking Kiosk; and a Visit with Nolan Crabb
Freedom Scientific FSCast
On FSCast this month, we catch up with Ryan Jones, our VP of Software and Product Management , to find out some of what’s new with Vispero products. At the Optelec stand, our colleague Rene Ludwig shows us a self-service kiosk running JAWS. And we visit with Nolan Crabb, Director of Assistive Technology at Ohio State University, to hear about his life and work experience. On FSCast this month, we catch up with Ryan Jones, our VP of Software and Product Management , to find out some of what’s new with Vispero products. At the Optelec stand, our colleague Rene Ludwig shows us a...
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FSCast #257. Taming JAWS On the Web, an introduction to Innosearch, and more stories and memories from Ted Henter
Freedom Scientific FSCast
This month, we explore the use of Web verbosity settings to tame excessive speech on some Web site with JAWS. Then, Bryan Vuong introduces us to Innosearch, an innovative approach to shopping. And finally, we enjoy more fun stories and memories in Part 2 of our interview with Ted Henter.
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FSCast #256. CSUN 2025 impressions, and a visit with Ted Henter
Freedom Scientific FSCast
JAWS 30th anniversary celebration is in full swing. So this month on FSCast, we visit with Ted Henter to hear some JAWS stories, as well as to get some helpful tips on starting your own business. We also get the scoop on Vispero’s announcements and special events at this year’s CSUN Assistive Technology Conference from Ryan Jones, Roxana Fischer and Elizabeth Whitaker. And we hear from Marinela Ortiz about her personal experience with JAWS and Braille.
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FSCast #255. Talking Web Accessibility And Usability, And a Story Of a Young Blind Entrepreneur
Freedom Scientific FSCast
This month on FSCast: · Find out about Vispero’s CSUN and upcoming webinar schedule; · Learn about various facets of Web accessibility and usability from Brett Lewis and TJ Squires; · Meet Zülal Tannur, a blind entrepreneur and AI enthusiast from Turkey.
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FSCast #254. Celebrating Braille, attending a Zoom meeting and enjoying subtitles on YouTube
Freedom Scientific FSCast
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