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The official podcast of Freedom Scientific, leaders in assistive technology for blind people and those with low vision. Hosted by Glen Gordon, FSCast features news, interviews, and product demonstrations relating to Freedom Scientific products such as...

Location:

United States

Description:

The official podcast of Freedom Scientific, leaders in assistive technology for blind people and those with low vision. Hosted by Glen Gordon, FSCast features news, interviews, and product demonstrations relating to Freedom Scientific products such as JAWS and ZoomText. FSCast is a great way to make the most of the products you have as well as learning about what's new and what's around the corner.

Twitter:

@freedomsci

Language:

English

Contact:

727-803-8000


Episodes
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FSCast #268. Vispero's CSUN Recap, And a Glimpse Of What's Coming

3/30/2026
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.

Duration:00:49:53

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FSCast #267. Title II readiness, CSUN plans, And focusing On What Really Matters

2/25/2026
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.

Duration:00:51:22

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FSCast #266. On reading, mentorship and Braille Advocacy

1/28/2026
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.

Duration:00:58:07

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FSCast #265. On hosting a radio show, reading documents and developing your professional skills

12/23/2025
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.

Duration:00:56:27

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FSCast #264. Discovering an unfamiliar territory with Page Explorer, and a chat with Andrés felipe Pulgarín from Colombia

11/26/2025
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.

Duration:00:56:18

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FSCast #263. Introducing the 2026 software updates, and a potential opportunity to start your own business

10/30/2025
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.

Duration:00:54:36

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FSCast #262. Enhancing Web Accessibility With JAWS Tools, And a Visit With Kristina Misiunaite

9/30/2025
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.

Duration:00:49:03

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FSCast #261. An in-depth look at multiline Braille support in JAWS, and an AI user survey by the AFB

8/27/2025

Duration:00:51:11

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FSCast #260. Convention Special, And a Bit Of AI

7/30/2025
· 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.

Duration:00:59:49

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FSCast #259. Multiline Braille; visual tables; and a cruise in Antarctica

6/25/2025
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.

Duration:00:52:06

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FSCast #258: Product News and Updates; A Quick Look at a Talking Kiosk; and a Visit with Nolan Crabb

5/28/2025
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 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.

Duration:00:49:31

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FSCast #257. Taming JAWS On the Web, an introduction to Innosearch, and more stories and memories from Ted Henter

4/30/2025
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.

Duration:00:50:30

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FSCast #256. CSUN 2025 impressions, and a visit with Ted Henter

3/26/2025
JAWS 30 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.

Duration:00:49:51

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FSCast #255. Talking Web Accessibility And Usability, And a Story Of a Young Blind Entrepreneur

2/26/2025
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.

Duration:00:56:37

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FSCast #254. Celebrating Braille, attending a Zoom meeting and enjoying subtitles on YouTube

1/29/2025

Duration:00:50:06

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FSCast #253. Product updates, trainer tips from the pro, and TPGI partnership with AIRA

12/23/2024
On this episode, Elizabeth Whitaker and Oleg Shevkun introduce some of the new features in our December product updates. Then, we hear from Dan Clark about his path from a pizza store manager to access technology trainer. And finally, Everette Bacon is here to talk about what's new at Aira, including the latest partnership with TPGI.

Duration:00:53:55

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FSCast #252: The Next Big Thing 2024 Final

12/5/2024
On this special episode, we relive the Next Big Thing 2024 final. We get to know the finalists and their feature ideas. We hear from the judges and show hosts. And, of course, we find out who the winner is!

Duration:00:42:52

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FSCast #251. Highlights of FSOpenLine For November 2024

11/27/2024
If you missed our most recent FSOpenLine, then it’s time to review the highlights of this lively discussion. Topics include Smart Screen Review, accessing shared presentations in Zoom, support for both classic and new Outlook, braille-related issues, product tips and tricks, and a lot more.

Duration:01:01:48

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FSCast #250. On Sports, Paralympics And Access Technology

10/30/2024

Duration:00:55:42

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FSCast 249. Product updates, private Betas and a visit with Eric Damery

9/25/2024
Find out about some of the new features in JAWS, ZoomText and Fusion 2024 updates. Get introduced to Roxana Fischer. Hear about our 2025 Public Beta from Mohammed Laachir. And finally, after two years, re-visit with Eric Damery.

Duration:00:48:52