JAWS and ZoomText finally get a UK subscription model—but is the pricing what blind users hoped for? Plus, meet Chantal, a blind entrepreneur helping others learn screen readers and Braille through her new business, See It Through My Fingers.

In this Double Tap Extra episode, Steven Scott breaks down the major change to JAWS and ZoomText licensing in the UK: the arrival of subscription pricing. Stuart Lawlor from Sight & Sound Technology joins the conversation to unpack what the new model means for blind users. Stuart explains the details of the annual, two-year, and three-year plans, including the headline-grabbing price of £420 for a one-year JAWS Home license—and a limited-time 30% discount on two-year plans. He also addresses comparisons to US pricing, what users get for their money, the lack of a monthly payment option, and what happens if users stick with their current license.

Later, Steven welcomes Chantal, the founder of See It Through My Fingers. Blind since birth and living with cerebral palsy, Chantal shares her inspiring story of how she overcame educational barriers to build a business teaching screen readers like JAWS and NVDA, remote Braille learning, and visual impairment awareness. She also provides transcription and tactile diagram services and supports trainee teachers through the University of Birmingham.