Vispero Connect

For JAWS and Fusion 2018 customers, we've slashed the price of our powerful PEARL ® portable reading camera. FSCast has all the details.

Rachel Flowers, who we've featured on FSCast before, has a new album, which she has produced herself with the help of JAWS. We feature a track from the album and tell you how you can win a copy.

Our interviews on this episode have a justice theme. First, Jonathan Mosen speaks with retired San Diego County Superior Court Judge, David Szumowski. Then, we hear from Kayde Rieken, who has just graduated as a court reporter.

Show Host: Jonathan Mosen

Special PEARL pricing, Rachel Flowers produced her latest album with JAWS, justice themed interviews

Microsoft will begin releasing the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update this week. VFO and Microsoft have collaborated closely during this release cycle.

We hear from Glen Gordon, VFO's Chief Technology officer, discussing things you need to know about access to Microsoft Edge in the Fall Creators Update, and the importance of JAWS® 2018 public beta 3 in this regard.

Jonathan Mosen then speaks with Jeff Petty and Brett Humphrey from Microsoft, regarding Microsoft's accessibility commitments, and how VFO and Microsoft work together.

Show Host: Jonathan Mosen

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Eric Damery brings us plenty of software news, including what's new and improved in public beta 2 of our JAWS® 2018 screen reading software. We learn about a forthcoming update to ZoomText and Fusion, Microsoft's new Windows Fall Creators Update, and Firefox version 57. Plus news of a 5 city tour in Australia coming up in November, with Quantum Technologies.

Jonathan Mosen speaks with Michael Arbitman, an IT professional who lost his sight suddenly. Now, he's a ZoomText user who hunts down software vulnerabilities. He's also beginning a second career as an author of children's books.

Show Host: Jonathan Mosen

Software News, Michael Arbitman - a ZoomText user who hunts software vulnerabilities

Eric Damery and Jonathan Mosen describe and demonstrate what's new in JAWS 2018. Learn about the features and participate in our public beta.

Show Host: Jonathan Mosen

Eric Damery and Jonathan Mosen describe and demonstrate what's new in JAWS 2018

We announce the three lucky winners in our SMA upgrade competition.

Ron Miller introduces the new generation of Focus 40 Blue refreshable Braille display, and discusses 40-cell options for ElBraille.

Jonathan Mosen reports progress on, and demonstrates, support for Microsoft Edge in JAWS.

And in a JAWS byte, we revisit the key labels feature, showing you how to mute the echo of characters but retain echo of numbers.

Show Host: Jonathan Mosen

Winners of SMA upgrade competition, new generation Focus 40 Blue refreshable Braille display, support for Microsoft Edge in JAWS and in a JAWS byte, we revisit the key labels feature

We announce the three lucky winners in our SMA upgrade competition.

Ron Miller introduces the new generation of Focus 40 Blue refreshable Braille display, and discusses 40-cell options for ElBraille.

Jonathan Mosen reports progress on, and demonstrates, support for Microsoft Edge in JAWS.

And in a JAWS byte, we revisit the key labels feature, showing you how to mute the echo of characters but retain echo of numbers.

Show Host: Jonathan Mosen

Winners of SMA upgrade competition, new generation Focus 40 Blue refreshable Braille display, support for Microsoft Edge in JAWS and in a JAWS byte, we revisit the key labels feature

We announce the three lucky winners in our SMA upgrade competition.

Ron Miller introduces the new generation of Focus 40 Blue refreshable Braille display, and discusses 40-cell options for ElBraille.

Jonathan Mosen reports progress on, and demonstrates, support for Microsoft Edge in JAWS.

And in a JAWS byte, we revisit the key labels feature, showing you how to mute the echo of characters but retain echo of numbers.

Show Host: Jonathan Mosen

Winners of SMA upgrade competition, new generation Focus 40 Blue refreshable Braille display, support for Microsoft Edge in JAWS and in a JAWS byte, we revisit the key labels feature

FSCast is giving away three upgrades to JAWS, ZoomText or Fusion. Listen to this episode to find out who is eligible and how to enter.

The national conventions of the American Council of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind are just weeks away, with Sight Village soon to follow in the UK. VFO has the best bargains in assistive technology. Learn about the substantial discounts available on hardware and software.

Jonathan Mosen then presents a comprehensive demonstration of ElBraille 14, which will be available for purchase at the conventions. Learn about how this product finally offers note taking without compromises, offering notetaker-level battery life with the power of full Windows and JAWS, the world's most powerful screen reader.

Show Host: Jonathan Mosen

Win one of 3 free upgrades, specials available at summer shows, and a complete demonstration of ElBraille 14

Jonathan Mosen demonstrates the new visual tracking feature just released in the latest update to our JAWS® screen reading software.

Eric Damery joins us to unveil the all new ZoomText Fusion, joining JAWS and ZoomText together for the best in speech, Braille, and magnification.

Show Host: Jonathan Mosen

New visual tracking feature for JAWS, ZoomText Fusion is unveiled

We return to the CSUN conference on technology for persons with disabilities to hear Eric Damery and Glen Gordon demonstrate test versions of our JAWS® 18 screen reading software and Microsoft Edge working together. They'll also discuss the benefits of Microsoft Office 365, and describe the Windows Insider Program.

Humberto Avila brings us a JAWS Byte, demonstrating how to use the Touch Cursor to assist with access to applications that may not be accessible using conventional methods.

This FSCast was produced and edited on an ElBraille.

Show Host: Jonathan Mosen

JAWS 18 and Microsoft Edge working together, Office 365, Windows Insider Program, JAWS Byte demonstrating Touch Cursor