- 51 minutes 29 secondsFSCast #269. On guide dogs, education, and the value of relationships
To mark International Guide Dog Day, Judy Redlich introduces her upcoming book and shares some exciting stories of professional growth and building relationships. We then head to Greece to meet Professor Panagiotis Antonopoulos, exploring his life, career, and perspectives on accessibility. Finally, we highlight our upcoming trainings and share how you can meet us at SightCity in Frankfurt.
29 April 2026, 11:02 am - 49 minutes 53 secondsFSCast #268. Vispero's CSUN Recap, And a Glimpse Of What's Coming
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.
30 March 2026, 10:24 am - 51 minutes 22 secondsFSCast #267. Title II readiness, CSUN plans, And focusing On What Really Matters
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.
25 February 2026, 12:32 pm - 58 minutes 7 secondsFSCast #266. On reading, mentorship and Braille Advocacy
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.
28 January 2026, 10:38 am - 56 minutes 27 secondsFSCast #265. On hosting a radio show, reading documents and developing your professional skills
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.
23 December 2025, 11:00 am - 56 minutes 18 secondsFSCast #264. Discovering an unfamiliar territory with Page Explorer, and a chat with Andrés felipe Pulgarín from Colombia
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.
26 November 2025, 9:02 am - 54 minutes 36 secondsFSCast #263. Introducing the 2026 software updates, and a potential opportunity to start your own business
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.
30 October 2025, 8:42 am - 49 minutes 3 secondsFSCast #262. Enhancing Web Accessibility With JAWS Tools, And a Visit With Kristina Misiunaite
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.
30 September 2025, 10:47 am - 51 minutes 11 secondsFSCast #261. An in-depth look at multiline Braille support in JAWS, and an AI user survey by the AFB27 August 2025, 1:23 pm
- 59 minutes 49 secondsFSCast #260. Convention Special, And a Bit Of AI
· 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.
30 July 2025, 10:27 am - 52 minutes 6 secondsFSCast #259. Multiline Braille; visual tables; and a cruise in Antarctica
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.
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