Freedom Scientific FSCast

Feb 26 2025 100 ep. 48 mins 116
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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 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.

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

Feb 26 2025 56 mins  
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.

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

Jan 29 2025 50 mins  

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

Dec 23 2024 53 mins  
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.

FSCast #252: The Next Big Thing 2024 Final

Dec 05 2024 42 mins  
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!

FSCast #251. Highlights of FSOpenLine For November 2024

Nov 27 2024 61 mins  
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.

FSCast #250. On Sports, Paralympics And Access Technology

Oct 30 2024 55 mins  

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

Sep 25 2024 48 mins  
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.

FSCast 248, Back to School: Prizes, Math And More

Aug 28 2024 56 mins  
On this “back-to-school” issue: Rachel Buchanan, our director of user education and technical support, introduces Sharkvember and The Next Big Thing contest. Dr. Denise Robinson, the founder of Your Tech Vision, discusses technology, education and math. And finally, Olga Espinola, our test engineer and a highly experienced technology user, explains the new math-related feature

FSCast 247, An Interview With Oleg Shevkun, and Mohammed Laachir Discusses Our New AI Features

Jul 31 2024 52 mins  
On this episode, Glen Gordon interviews Oleg Shevkun, our new FSCast host, and passes on the baton. Then, we hear from Mohammed Laachir, a product owner at Vispero, on some exciting AI-related developments in JAWS and Fusion.

FSCast246, a visit with Dr. Tim Cordes, plus Crystal Jones talks about Microsoft's Disability Answer Desk

Jun 26 2024 61 mins  
On FSCast 246, we’ll meet psychiatrist Dr. Tim Cordes. He’s been working in addiction medicine for nearly 20 years, and back in 2005 was the second totally blind person to graduate from medical school. Then all about Microsoft’s Disability Answer Desk that can help solve problems related to Microsoft software. Crystal Jones will be here with all the details.