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I just sent the following suggestion to Freedom Scientific using the email address SoftwareSuggestions@vispero.com.
The JAWS key sequence alt+shift+l brings up a list of misspelled words in MS Word but not in the new MS Outlook. It would be nice if it did.
We love hearing how K-12 students use our assistive technology to learn and grow. If you know a student who uses Vispero JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion software, consider nominating them for Student of the Month.
It’s a great way to share their story and recognize the effort they put into their education. Learn more: https://www.freedomscientific.com/studentofthemonth-2/
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We’re updating our support policy to better focus on current versions of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion — helping us provide faster support and keep accessibility moving forward.
You’ll still have access to your software and resources, no matter your version.
Learn more: https://vispero.com/resources/support-policy-update/
@joshknnd1982 @freedomscientific @AccessOn @ACBNational @nationsblind I agree as it stands today I will not renew! I'll be switching to a mac #applecaresaboutaccessibility #corporategreed #freedomscientific #badleadership #radiosilence #freedomscientific #freedomscientificgoingdownhill $corporategreedputsyououtofbusiness #homeannualusersareusersto #boycottfreedomscientific #standunited
@freedomscientific @AccessOn @ACBNational @nationsblind @Dennislong82 so when will we home annual users get access to AI page explorer? I want to use AI page explorer!!!! #CorporateGreed #HomeAnnualUsersMatter #BlindLeaderShipMatters #accessibility #vispero #freedomscientific
@freedomscientific @AccessOn @ACBNational @nationsblind @Dennislong82 so when will we home annual users get access to AI page explorer? #CorporateGreed #HomeAnnualUsersMatter #BlindLeaderShipMatters #accessibility #vispero #freedomscientific
@freedomscientific @AccessOn @ACBNational @nationsblind @Dennislong82 so when will we home annual users get access to AI page explorer? #CorporateGreed #HomeAnnualUsersMatter #BlindLeaderShipMatters #accessibility #vispero #freedomscientific
@freedomscientific @AccessOn @ACBNational @nationsblind @Dennislong82 so when will we home annual users get access to AI page explorer? #CorporateGreed #HomeAnnualUsersMatter #BlindLeaderShipMatters #accessibility #vispero #freedomscientific
@freedomscientific @AccessOn @ACBNational @nationsblind @Dennislong82 so when will we home annual users get access to AI page explorer? #CorporateGreed #HomeAnnualUsersMatter #BlindLeaderShipMatters #accessibility #vispero #freedomscientific
Jonathan Mosen gives his thoughts:
https://caneandable.social/@JonathanMosen/115514544069897314
FSCast episode 260, where Glen talks a bit about receiving the Kenneth Jernigan Award at the NFB banquet in July:
https://blog.freedomscientific.com/fscast-260-convention-special-and-a-bit-of-ai/
A 2006 AFB interview for a bit more history:
https://www.afb.org/aw/7/2/14519
I most likely will not be renewing my Jaws home annual license when it ends in 2026. When you have one of the greatest software developers resign because of What Vispero is doing it says a lot. See what Glenn Gordon said. Thanks to Jonathan Mosen for sharing it. Glen Gordon, Screen reading for the blind software pioneer, 24 minutes ago • Visible to anyone on or off LinkedIn, 1st
Today is a very sad day for me, since after nearly 32 years, it’s the first day that I’m no longer working on the JAWS screen reader.
I’ve voluntarily resigned my position at Freedom Scientific/Vispero because I found myself unable to continue working for a company that’s changing in ways that are moving away from my personal values.
As recently as the 2025 NFB convention, I was thinking that I’d be working on JAWS far into the future. Much to my surprise, a recent influx of new Executive leaders and customer facing product related changes convinced me that it was time to leave.
I leave behind a group of smart and passionate colleagues, and products which are the best in class. It’s been a great journey, and I thank all of you who have been users of Freedom Scientific software for some or all that time.
Yes, I’m retiring, in the sense that I’m of retirement age and not actively seeking another job. But I’m resigning in the sense that I felt I needed to take a principled stand.
I will continue doing my part to improve the state of accessibility. What that will look like will evolve over time. I'm not surprised to not make AI page describer available for home annual users is a mistake. I think Freedomscientific could care less. I'll be switching to a Mac. Is it perfect? No but it is developed by a company that cares. When you care more about #corporategreed rather than the user you've lost your way. #jaws2026 #freedomscientific #vispero PS I've used Jaws for 30 years
@brian_hartgen @freedomscientific First Brian Thank you for all the work you do! Jaws wouldn't be as good as it is without your scripting!! We shouldn't need to employ these workarounds! To Vispero whoever made this decision to not make this available to home annual users should be fired! At the very least The Home annual users should've had a pathway to upgrade to the feature. Did we? No #corporategreed #jaws2026 #vispero #freedomscientific #homeannualusersmatter #accessforall If you are Vispero how do you fix this? 1 quit being radio silent. Come out immediately how and when are you going to fix it? I don't care if you need to release an update next week to make this available for home annual users you should do so immediately! 2 This sort of thing should never happen again! 3 if this is not resolved when it is time to renew my Jaws License It will not be renewed. I'll switch to a mac most likely Why? They wouldn't pull the crap you are pulling. The entire point of the home annual license was Home annual users would get all the features of Jaws That was said at the time home annual licenses were announced We aren't! If you are in a job setting and you need AI page summarizer you shouldn't have the job in the first place!
Meet the Freedom Scientific Student of the Month! Kenny is a high school student who uses JAWS on his school computer to navigate websites and complete school assignments. “I really do think it is the best screen reader of them all. I use it to navigate Schoology, our main learning platform, and access Google Docs, watch videos, and send email.”
Read his story: https://blog.freedomscientific.com/september-2025-student-of-the-month/
If you're just going to tell me to use NVDA, don't reply. I have a problem. I updated Parallels recently, and for the second time, JAWS decided that it was no longer registered with my VM. I have no clue how I fixed this the first time. It was like it fixed itself or something. Can I please get some help on how to resolve this? Thanks! #Blind #JAWS2025 #FreedomScientific #Screenreader
An update for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2025 is now available! Download the September update and check out the "What’s New" pages to learn more:
JAWS - https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS/JAWSWhatsNew#Enhancements
ZoomText - https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/ZoomText/ZoomTextWhatsNew#enhancements
Fusion - https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/Fusion/FusionWhatsNew#enhancements
An update for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2025 is now available! Download the July update and check out the "What’s New" pages to learn more:
JAWS - https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS/JAWSWhatsNew#Enhancements
ZoomText - https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/ZoomText/ZoomTextWhatsNew#enhancements
Fusion - https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/Fusion/FusionWhatsNew#enhancements
An update for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2025 is now available! Download the May update and check out the "What’s New" pages to learn more:
JAWS - https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS/JAWSWhatsNew#Enhancements
ZoomText - https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/ZoomText/ZoomTextWhatsNew#enhancements
Fusion - https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/Fusion/FusionWhatsNew#enhancements
Really pisses me off when #FreedomScientific, instead of actually investigating and attempting to fix a bug, either for me or in future updates, just gives me this really inconvenient/cumbersome work-around. I’m not paying beaucoup bucks for this low quality of tech support… #a11y
Join Joe McDaniel, Vispero, and Ian Ramos, Access Ingenuity, on Wednesday, April 23 at 10 am PT for a live webinar featuring the RUBY handheld video magnifiers! ACVREP credits available for those who attend the live webinar. Zoom information: https://accessingenuity.com/pages/webinar/ruby-handheld-magnifiers-assistive-technology-acvrep-ce-approved-webinar
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