Freedom Scientific's FSCast
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FSCast is Freedom Scientific's monthly podcast. Hosted by Jonathan Mosen, Vice President of Blindness Hardware Product Management, FSCast features news, interviews, and product demonstrations relating to Freedom Scientific products. 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.
| Title | Podcast Description | Author/Reader | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSCast Episode 44, July 2010 | Jonathan speaks with Tim Cordes, M.D., one of only two qualified medical doctors in the United States who are blind. Tim tells us his story, overcoming the scepticism of those who say a blind person can't be a doctor, and about the technology he uses to get the job done. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:34:49 |
| FSCast Episode 43, June 2010 | This month, learn how planned events can introduce you to technology that can improve your quality of life. If you've been looking for an accessible accounting package for your home or business, Accomplish CashManager, accessible through JAWS, may be worth a look. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:55:01 |
| FSCast Episode 42, May 2010 | This month, Dusty Voorhees discusses the dual monitor support coming to the MAGic® screen magnification software. He also demonstrates Dropbox, a tool for synchronisation, backup, and collaborating with others. Mark Arnold from American Blind Golf discusses this year's Ohio Blind Golf tournament. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:47:00 |
| FSCast Episode 41, April 2010 | Jonathan Mosen speaks with Dusty Voorhees about the upcoming release of OpenBook™ scanning and reading software 9.0. He'll also discuss the revolutionary new PEARL™ portable reading solution, Braille displays, and how Focus 40 Blue™ can be used with a range of devices. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:01:00 |
| FSCast Episode 40, March 2010 | Eric Damery discusses the forthcoming update to our JAWS screen reading software. Tom Wlodkowski joins us from America Online to tell us how well JAWS works with new social networking features, in the AIM 7.2 Instant Messaging client. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:48:50 |
| FSCast Episode 39, February 2010 | Jonathan speaks with Brian Hartgen of T and T Consultancy about updates to two of their products for JAWS. J-Tunes now includes enhanced support for the Twinbox Twitter client, dictation support with Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred, and much more. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:53:10 |
| FSCast Episode 38, January 2010 | Jonathan speaks with Karen Petrou, C.E.O. of Federal Financial Analytics in Washington D.C. about her use of F.S. technology to get the job done. Next, he interviews Vicky Cardona and Rusty Kelly of our Test Department about their role in the release of new hardware and software. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:58:33 |
| FSCast Episode 37, December 2009 | Glen Gordon speaks with Jonathan Mosen about growing up in New Zealand and his career before coming to Freedom Scientific. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:00:52 |
| FSCast Episode 36, November 2009 | We demonstrate some of the new functionality in the latest JAWS 11 screen reader. We then turn our attention to the 10th annual Braille Challenge, which Freedom Scientific is proud to sponsor. We speak with Nancy Niebrugge, Assistant VP of Braille's Programs and Services and 10-year-old participant, Cricket Bidleman, who won a PAC Mate accessible pocket PC. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:39:45 |
| FSCast Episode 35, October 2009 | October marks the release of Freedom Scientific's JAWS 11 screen reading software and Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7. JAWS 11 offers a number of feature enhancements to improve accessibility with this new operating system, and Microsoft itself has made many changes. We are joined by J. R. Westmoreland, an experienced technology user. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:48:11 |
| FSCast Episode 34, September 2009 | This month, we continue to profile the new features in Freedom Scientific's JAWS® 11 screen reading software. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:02:27 |
| FSCast Episode 33, August 2009 | This month, Jonathan is joined by Eric Damery, our Vice President of Software Product Management, to unveil what's new in our JAWS® 11 screen reading software. JAWS 11 will be in public beta starting the week of August 31. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:00:21 |
| FSCast Episode 32, July 2009 | This month's FSCast introduces three new products from Freedom Scientific. Charlie Madsen joins us to describe our RUBY handheld video magnifier. Ron Miller introduces Focus 40 Blue, our portable 40-cell braille display with Bluetooth technology. And Ron also demonstrates StreetTalk VIP, our powerful GPS solution for PAC Mate Omni. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:45:41 |
| FSCast Episode 31, June 2009 | This month, we invite you to visit Freedom Scientific at the conventions of the American Council of the Blind, the National Federation of the Blind, and Sight Village in the UK. Jonathan Mosen then speaks with award winning science fiction author Robert J Sawyer. The first of his WWW Trilogy was released in April. Its main character is a JAWS® user who spends plenty of time on the Web. Rob talks about the trilogy, its characters, and some important philosophical questions raised in the books. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:57:13 |
| FSCast Episode 30, May 2009 | This month's FSCast discusses the use of the social networking site Twitter in conjunction with JAWS screen reading software and PAC Mate Omni accessible Pocket PC. Jonathan Mosen speaks with authorities on the use Twitter with Freedom Scientific products. They discuss what Twitter is, how to sign up, and some third party applications and services they use to make the most of it. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:04:19 |
| FSCast Episode 29, April 2009 | This month, Jonathan speaks with Dusty Vorhees about new features in Freedom Scientific's MAGic screen magnification software version 11 and new features of our OpenBook scanning and reading software. Brian Hartgen tells us about T & T Consultancy's new version of Say MAGic, a powerful interface between MAGic and Dragon Naturally speaking. Version 4 of Skype has a completely new user interface. Doug Lee has written popular Skype scripts for use with Freedom Scientific's JAWS. He reveals the pros and cons of the new Skype version. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:08:19 |
| FSCast Episode 28, March 2009 | This month we begin with a summary of Freedom Scientific-related activities at the 24th Annual CSUN International Technology Conference. We then speak with Tom Wlodkowski, Director of Accessibility at AOL™, who talks about his role at AOL and invites feedback on the accessibility of AOL software and services. Tom also describes the DHTML Style Guide and shows how it helps make Web 2.0 applications keyboard friendly by demonstrating an accessible version of AOL Mail. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:05:51 |
| FSCast Episode 27, February 2009 | In this month's FSCast, learn about new Freedom Scientific Training workshops to assist you in using JAWS® screen reading software, MAGic® screen magnification software, and other Freedom Scientific products and get information on new interactive Webinars for online training from your home or office. We also speak to Henry Oliu, a blind Tampa Bay Rays baseball color commentator and Freedom Scientific access technology user. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:12:55 |
| FSCast Episode 26, January 2009 | This month's FSCast focuses on Web 2.0. Thanks to Freedom Scientific's JAWS® for Windows® and an emerging technology known as ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Application), Web sites using the latest technologies are becoming more accessible. Freedom Scientific's Chief Technical Officer Glen Gordon explains ARIA and its benefits. Jonathan Mosen then demonstrates some applications with ARIA enabled for improved accessibility. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:03:55 |
| FSCast Episode 25, December 2008 | On this month's FSCast, a beta version of our JAWS® for Windows® screen reading software is announced for the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows Vista®. Guest: Eric Damery, Vice President of Software Product Management. International Product Specialist Oleg Shevkun talks about growing up in the Soviet Union and the remarkable story that led him to Freedom Scientific. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:11:40 |
| FSCast Episode 24, November 2008 | This month's FSCast looks at Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) for the blind with VoIP specialist Patrick Perdue. Patrick, who uses Freedom Scientific technology, discusses the advantages of using the Internet, rather than a telephone services carrier. You'll also learn about easy control of VoIP services with a Web browser and JAWS® for Windows® screen reading software, and you can sit in as we make actual calls using JAWS and the PAC Mate Omni™ Accessible Pocket PC for the blind. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:56:06 |
| FSCast Episode 23, October 2008 | This month's FSCast with Jonathan Mosen features the new SAPPHIRE™ portable video magnifier for low vision -less than 2 lbs., flexible, and foldable for magnification of flat documents and 3D objects - as well as for writing. Guest: Brad Davis, Freedom Scientific Vice President of Hardware Management. J-Tools - a set of JAWS® screen reading software scripts that add productivity and efficiency features for the blind. Guests: Brian Hartgen and Sue Martin | Johnathan Mosen | 01:13:60 |
| FSCast Episode 22, September 2008 | This month, Eric Damery returns to talk about the next public beta of JAWS® 10. Not only have we made changes in response to your feedback, but there are exciting new features to show you. We'll demonstrate the powerful out-of-the-box access JAWS users can now enjoy with iTunes® 8. Plus, we unveil a significant new feature that will change the way many JAWS users receive support and assistance. This is an FSCast you won't want to miss. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:09:45 |
| FSCast Episode 21, August 2008 | This month, FSCast unveils JAWS® 10, as Jonathan Mosen speaks with Eric Damery, Freedom Scientific's Vice President of Software Product Management. In advance of the first public beta, Eric will demonstrate a wide range of new features that provide unparalleled access to Windows®. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:18:02 |
| FSCast Episode 20, July 2008 | This month, Jonathan Mosen introduces PAC Mate Omni™ 6.1, a free upgrade for all PAC Mate Omni users that puts this accessible Pocket PC even further ahead of the pack. Get information about several exciting new features including: full support for contracted braille input, the new Reader Mode which provides access to PDF files, and the addition of new Navigation Quick Keys. In addition, learn about the new upgrade path that enables users to keep their data and installed applications in tact when the firmware is updated. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:48:20 |
| FSCast Episode 19, June 2008 | This month, Jonathan Mosen speaks with Olga Espinola from Freedom Scientific's scripting department. Olga has been a user, trainer, and influential force in assistive technology for a quarter of a century. She discusses her fascinating career, reminisces about the evolution of assistive technology, and offers some advice to people considering a career in technology. We also summarize Freedom Scientific-related events at this year's Sight Village exhibition in the UK. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:58:33 |
| FSCast Episode 18, May 2008 | In this month's FSCast, we tell you about new releases of JAWS® and MAGic®, announce the return of our Open Plan notetaker trade-in offer, and take you through the schedule of Freedom Scientific events at the forthcoming conventions of the National Federation of the Blind, and American Council of the Blind. During this episode you can also listen to a recording of "PAC Mate Omni™, Beyond the Basics", a presentation delivered at the CSUN 2008 conference by Jonathan Mosen. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:29:36 |
| FSCast Episode 17, April 2008 | This month, Jonathan Mosen speaks with several users of Freedom Scientific's MAGic® screen magnification software. We learn how MAGic is used stand-alone, in conjunction with speech and braille, in situations where scripting can help productivity, and in complex network installations. We also tell you about our free MAGic trial, allowing you to try MAGic at absolutely no cost until the end of August. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:07:41 |
| FSCast Episode 16, March 2008 | This month's FSCast features some presentations given in conjunction with the CSUN Conference. Eric Damery talks about JAWS® 9 and demonstrates the seamless integration between JAWS and MAGic. Dusty Voorhees discusses some of the new and unique features in MAGic 11. David Pinto of Yes Accessible introduces us to version 3.0 of Typeability, with new lessons covering JAWS keystrokes. | Johnathan Mosen | 02:14:56 |
| FSCast Episode 15, February 2008 | In this month's FSCast, we'll tell you about all the Freedom Scientific presentations you can attend at this year's CSUN conference in Los Angeles. You'll also hear about our special CSUN reception where you can meet many familiar names from Freedom Scientific and enjoy some great hospitality. Jonathan Mosen then speaks with David Pinto of Yes Accessible. With no programming background but a natural gift of being able to share knowledge, David began developing a range of JAWS for Windows® scripts. CakeTalking and Sibelius Speaking are sold in the US by Dancing Dots. Typeability, which we demonstrate later in the podcast, is available directly from Yes Accessible. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:18:36 |
| FSCast Episode 14, January 2008 | This month, we discuss how JAWS can help you to manage content on your MP3 player. Technology author Anna Dresner joins us to discuss taking your music on the go and, in particular, working with Apple® iPods® and iTunes®. We also feature a demonstration of J-Tunes from http://www.tandt-consultancy.com/ and T Consultancy, which allows JAWS users to buy music from the iTunes store, listen to iTunes Radio, manage their iPods, create playlists and more. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:57:22 |
| FSCast Episode 13, December 2007 | This month, Jonathan Mosen speaks with Brad Davis about Freedom Scientific's low vision hardware, including the TOPAZ™, ONYX™, and OPAL™. They also will demonstrate the SARA™, the Scanning and Reading Appliance, which has features of interest to both blind and low vision users. The PAC Mate Omni™ is now shipping. Ron Miller joins Jonathan to discuss how you can upgrade your existing PAC Mate to this latest technology. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:13:37 |
| FSCast Episode 12, November 2007 | This month, Jonathan Mosen demonstrates working with RSS and podcast feeds using Internet Explorer® 7 and JAWS® 9.0. Then we speak with Mark Arnold of the US Blind Golf Association. Mark tells us about how blind golf is played and discusses his experiences as a JAWS and MAGic® user. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:00:38 |
| FSCast Episode 11, October 2007 | In this edition of FSCast, Jonathan Mosen speaks with Dusty Voorhees about two exciting software updates. OpenBook™ 8.0 scanning and reading software is so much more than an optical character recognition package. Find out about the many enhancements that make OpenBook a powerful way to convert printed documents or graphic-based text into an electronic text format using accurate optical character recognition and quality speech. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:17:55 |
| FSCast Episode 10, September 2007 | In this month's FSCast, Jonathan Mosen talks with Eric Damery, as we unveil the many exciting new features in JAWS 9.0. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:07:37 |
| FSCast Episode 9, August 2007 | This month, Jonathan Mosen speaks with Glen Gordon, Freedom Scientific's Chief Technology officer. Glen tells us a little about himself, talks about writing the first versions of JAWS for Windows®, and examines some of today's technological challenges. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:13:03 |
| FSCast Episode 8, July 2007 | Jonathan Mosen demonstrates the PAC Mate™ Omni. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:36:29 |
| FSCast Episode 7, June 2007 | On this month's FSCast, Jonathan Mosen speaks with Eric Damery regarding the latest release of JAWS 8.0 and a few hints about what's coming in JAWS 9.0. Jim Snowbarger (AKA the Snowman) talks about his range of scripts available for purchase on the Snowman Web site, as well as his free Hotspot Clicker utility that makes it easy to configure difficult applications. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:01:37 |
| FSCast Episode 6, May 2007 | This month, we speak with Dr. Lee Hamilton, President and CEO of Freedom Scientific. Lee has been with Freedom Scientific now for five years. In this interview, we find out a little about him and answer some commonly-asked questions. | Johnathan Mosen | 00:13:39 |
| FSCast Episode 5, April 2007 | This month on FSCast, we speak with Dan Clark of our Training Department. Learn about all of the training resources we produce to help you get the most out of your Freedom Scientific products, as well as training courses you can attend. Doug Lee has written free JAWS scripts that make Skype™ more convenient to use with JAWS. With the free Skype software, computer users can talk to other Skype users. Skype also offers premium services letting you make telephone calls from your PC. Doug talks about the scripts for JAWS. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:14:22 |
| FSCast Episode 4, March 2007 | This month, we talk about the PAC Mate™ accessible Pocket PC and Focus braille displays. Ron Miller, whose voice will be familiar to users of the PAC Mate audio tutorial, joins us to talk about these products. He demonstrates the forthcoming StreetTalk™ 2.0 GPS solution, as well as our ScanTalker™ accessible barcode scanner for PAC Mate. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:07:59 |
| FSCast Episode 3, February 2007 | This month, FSCast features an interview with Dusty Voorhees, one of our product managers at Freedom Scientific. We'll talk about MAGic® screen magnification software. You'll hear what makes MAGic unique, what's new in the MAGic 10.5 release, and learn about an exciting new edition of MAGic. Dusty also has great news for OpenBook™ users, as he updates us on the OpenBook development cycle. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:20:05 |
| FSCast Episode 2, January 2007 | This month, Jonathan Mosen speaks with Glen Gordon and Eric Damery about Microsoft's new operating system, Windows Vista. We discuss what's new in Vista, demonstrate JAWS running on a Windows Vista machine, and outline how JAWS will work with Windows Vista. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:09:00 |
| FSCast Episode 1, December 2006 | In this edition of FSCast, Jonathan Mosen speaks with Bryan Carver, the Director of Technical Support at Freedom Scientific. We also learn more about pacmategear.com and speak with three key people behind the PAC Mate Gear user-guided Web site, Olegg Shevkun, Patrick Turnage, and David Engebretson. | Johnathan Mosen | 01:20:06 |
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