[il-talk] {Disarmed} Fw: Freedom Scientific Releases JAWS 15 Screen Reading Software

[Robert Gardner]

FYI.  I don’t normally like to send stuff like this to Il-Talk, but I think JAWS 15 is a significant step in screen readers – whether we are ready for it or 
not.  

From: @ Freedom Scientific News 
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 9:37 AM
To: rgardner4 at gmail.com 
Subject: Freedom Scientific Releases JAWS 15 Screen Reading Software

      Having trouble viewing this email? Click here  

 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Media Contact: Brad Davis
800-444-4443 or 727-803-8000
www.FreedomScientific.com
Sales: info at FreedomScientific.com

Freedom Scientific Releases JAWS 15
Touch Screen Support for Windows 8 and 8.1; Also includes New Vocalizer Expressive Synthesizer
(St. Petersburg, Florida – October 28, 2013) – Freedom Scientific today announced the release of version 15 of JAWS® for Windows, the world's premier screen reading software. This release includes support for Windows 8 Professional on both Tablets and Touch Screen computers. JAWS 15 has been designed to give blind users control when working with traditional desktop applications like Office 2013 along with the new Windows 8 Start Screen and the Modern apps such as News, Weather, Email, and Internet Explorer 10.

With the addition of the JAWS Touch Cursor, users can easily explore the screen by moving a finger around to learn the layout, hearing the items as they pass over them. By using gestures similar to those used on smartphones today, JAWS users can also navigate by object on touch screen devices such as the Microsoft Surface Pro.

“This release offers significant breakthroughs in accessibility for screen reader users,” said Eric Damery, Vice President of Software Product Management for Freedom Scientific. “Along with the Touch Screen support of Windows 8, we've included Vocalizer Expressive in dozens of languages at no additional cost, offering a new level in human-sounding, responsive synthesized speech. These advances, in addition to all the other features and enhancements being introduced this year, have been enthusiastically received by JAWS users around the world.”

“Today's devices, like those running Windows 8, are increasingly being designed around more natural input methods like touch,” says Rob Sinclair, Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft. “We are pleased to see assistive technology products like JAWS 15 embracing these new innovations and extending these experiences to blind users.”

The JAWS 15 upgrade is an SMA release and can be downloaded as either a 32- or 64-bit version from the JAWS downloads page. DVD shipments to SMA holders and new product customers will commence on November 1, 2013.

About Freedom Scientific
Freedom Scientific is the leading worldwide provider of assistive technology products for those with vision impairments. The Company sells its products worldwide and has offices in Florida and Switzerland. The Company’s products have been translated into 24 languages and are available in 55 countries. Freedom also has a line of software products for those with learning disabilities.

Freedom Scientific®, JAWS® and MAGic®are either trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.


            Forward email

           
             
            This email was sent to rgardner4 at gmail.com by freedomscientificnews at freedomscientific.com |   
            Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. 

            Freedom Scientific | 11800 31st Court North | St. Petersburg | FL | 33716-1805