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Vispero Connect: June 2026 — Product Updates, Agentic AI, And the Corporate Side Of Accessibility 24.06.2026
On this episode, we briefly talk about the transition from FSCast to Vispero Connect. Then, we review our June product updates and introduce the new Cloud Settings Sync feature. Matt Ater shares a corporate perspective on accessibility and discusses accessible kiosks. Mohammed Laachir introduces AI agents and answers some of our beginner questions. And, of …
FSCast #269. On guide dogs, education, and the value of relationships 29.04.2026
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 …
FSCast #268. Vispero’s CSUN Recap, And a Glimpse Of What’s Coming 30.03.2026
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 …
FSCast #267. Title II readiness, CSUN plans, And focusing On What Really Matters 25.02.2026
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. Activate to listen, right-click to download. You can also Read …
FSCast #266. On reading, mentorship and Braille Advocacy 28.01.2026
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. Activate to listen, right-click to download. You can also Read the …
FSCast #265. On hosting a radio show, reading documents and developing your professional skills 23.12.2025
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. Activate to listen, right-click to download. You can also read the transcript.
FSCast #264. Discovering an unfamiliar territory with Page Explorer, and a chat with Andrés felipe Pulgarín from Colombia 26.11.2025
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. Activate to listen, right-click to download. Read the transcript.
FSCast #263. Introducing the 2026 software updates, and a potential opportunity to start your own business 30.10.2025
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 …
FSCast #262. Enhancing Web Accessibility With JAWS Tools, And a Chat With Kristina Misiunaite 30.09.2025
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 …
FSCast #261. An in-depth look at multiline Braille support in JAWS, and an AI user survey by the AFB 27.08.2025
On this episode, Joe Stephen and Rusty Kelly unveil some of the details of our upcoming support for multiline Braille. Then, we are joined by Arielle Silverman and Stephanie Enyart, introducing an AI user survey by the American Foundation for the Blind. With Elizabeth Whitaker, we take a look at what’s new at the Training …
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