Vispero Connect

Vispero Connect: August 2026 – Meeting Campbell Rutherford, Backing Up JAWS Settings, And Making AI Agents Work For You

This month, we meet Campbell Rutherford to hear about her passions for math, biology, and assistive technology. Then, Stephen Greeley guides us through exporting, syncing, and importing JAWS settings. Mohammed Laachir explains some useful agentic AI concepts, including skills. And Elizabeth Whitaker previews our upcoming training opportunities.

Vispero Connect: July 2026 – Introducing Sid Gaitonde, Catching Up With Brian Hartgen, and More AI Tips From Mohammed Laachir

In this episode, we welcome Sid Gaitonde, Vispero's new CEO. Brian Hartgen shares the latest news from Hartgen Consultancy. Mohammed Laachir answers some of your questions about agentic AI. And Elizabeth Whitaker previews upcoming webinars from our Training Department.

Vispero Connect: June 2026 — Product Updates, Agentic AI, And the Corporate Side Of Accessibility

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 course, we highlight Vispero's participation in upcoming conventions and preview our July training events.

FSCast #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.

FSCast #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.

FSCast #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.

FSCast #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.

FSCast #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.

FSCast #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.

FSCast #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.

FSCast #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.

FSCast #261. An in-depth look at multiline Braille support in JAWS, and an AI user survey by the AFB

FSCast #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.

FSCast #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.

FSCast #258: Product News and Updates; A Quick Look at a Talking Kiosk; and a Visit with Nolan Crabb

On FSCast this month, we catch up with Ryan Jones, our VP of Software and Product Management , to find out some of what's new with Vispero products. At the Optelec stand, our colleague Rene Ludwig shows us a self-service kiosk running JAWS. And we visit with Nolan Crabb, Director of Assistive Technology at Ohio State University, to hear about his life and work experience. On FSCast this month, we catch up with Ryan Jones, our VP of Software and Product Management , to find out some of what's new with Vispero products. At the Optelec stand, our colleague Rene Ludwig shows us a self-service kiosk running JAWS. And we visit with Nolan Crabb, Director of Assistive Technology at Ohio State University, to hear about his life and work experience.

FSCast #257. Taming JAWS On the Web, an introduction to Innosearch, and more stories and memories from Ted Henter

This month, we explore the use of Web verbosity settings to tame excessive speech on some Web site with JAWS. Then, Bryan Vuong introduces us to Innosearch, an innovative approach to shopping. And finally, we enjoy more fun stories and memories in Part 2 of our interview with Ted Henter.

FSCast #256. CSUN 2025 impressions, and a visit with Ted Henter

JAWS 30th anniversary celebration is in full swing. So this month on FSCast, we visit with Ted Henter to hear some JAWS stories, as well as to get some helpful tips on starting your own business. We also get the scoop on Vispero's announcements and special events at this year's CSUN Assistive Technology Conference from Ryan Jones, Roxana Fischer and Elizabeth Whitaker. And we hear from Marinela Ortiz about her personal experience with JAWS and Braille.

FSCast #255. Talking Web Accessibility And Usability, And a Story Of a Young Blind Entrepreneur

This month on FSCast: · Find out about Vispero's CSUN and upcoming webinar schedule; · Learn about various facets of Web accessibility and usability from Brett Lewis and TJ Squires; · Meet Zülal Tannur, a blind entrepreneur and AI enthusiast from Turkey.

FSCast #254. Celebrating Braille, attending a Zoom meeting and enjoying subtitles on YouTube

FSCast #253. Product updates, trainer tips from the pro, and TPGI partnership with AIRA

On this episode, Elizabeth Whitaker and Oleg Shevkun introduce some of the new features in our December product updates. Then, we hear from Dan Clark about his path from a pizza store manager to access technology trainer. And finally, Everette Bacon is here to talk about what's new at Aira, including the latest partnership with TPGI.