[Nfbk] Freedom Scientific Releases JAWS 13 Screen Reading Software

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Greetings!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Brad Davis
800-444-4443 or  727-803-8000
http://www.freedomscientific.com
Sales: e-mail: info at FreedomScientific.com


(St.  Petersburg, Florida – October 24, 2011) – Freedom
Scientific today announced the release of JAWS for Windows
version 13, including Convenient OCR, a feature that performs
Optical Character Recognition on text that is displayed as an
image, thereby enabling blind computer users to read items that
were previously inaccessible.  Examples of such screens include a
PDF file, the setup screen of an application, or the menu of
selections on a DVD.  JAWS now provides an opportunity to read
and interact with these screens, including locating and clicking
on text which may be required to activate a control.

JAWS 13 also includes Results Viewer, a new HTML interface that
displays the results of features like Research It.  The new
interface enables faster navigation with Navigation Quick Keys
and switching to other windows without losing the results of your
lookup.  Sports scores have returned to Research It and are
easier to navigate than ever before.  The INSERT+V keystroke now
opens the new Quick Settings, which replaces Adjust JAWS Options
and matches the easy-to-use Settings Center style interface
introduced last year in JAWS 12.

"This release represents a huge step in accessibility for screen
reader users,” says Eric Damery, Vice President of Software
Product Management for Freedom Scientific.  “Whether trying to
identify and read inaccessible PDF documents that are just
scanned images or interacting with graphical controls that could
not previously be located, the new Convenient OCR option built
into JAWS 13 has been described as a real game changer.  JAWS 13
is also packed with other features and enhancements
(http://www.freedomscientific.com/downloads/jaws/JAWS-whats-new.a
sp) that have been selected and designed to improve access and
ease of use for all users.”

The upgrade is an SMA release and can be downloaded as either a
32-bit or 64-bit version from the JAWS downloads page
(http://www.freedomscientific.com/downloads/jaws/jaws-downloads.a
sp).  DVD shipments to SMA holders and new product customers will
commence on Nov 1, 2011.


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 and JAWS are 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.



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






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