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Freedom Scientific FSCastProduct updates, private Betas and a visit with Eric DameryFind out about some of the new features in JAWS, ZoomText and Fusion 2024 updates. Get introduced to Roxana Fischer. Hear about our 2025 Public Beta from Mohammed Laachir. And finally, after two years, re-visit with Eric Damery.
2024-09-2548 min
Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey2303 The View from Inside at Vispero (Jan. 18, 2023)
2303 The View from Inside at Vispero (Jan. 18, 2023)
Show Notes
Ryan Jones has recently stepped up to take on the role of Vice President of Software Products at Vispero following the retirement of Eric Damery who held that position for many years. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ryan about how his long career with Vispero has prepared him for this role and his outlook for the future of accessibility.
2023-01-1828 minEyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey2302 JAWS Evolves to Meet Changing Needs (Jan. 11, 2023)
2302 JAWS Evolves to Meet Changing Needs (Jan. 11, 2023)
Show Notes
In this second of a two-part series, we talk about how the JAWS screen reader has had to adapt to advances in computer technology as well as to the evolving requirements of users. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with long time colleagues and friends Ted Henter, Eric Damery, and Glen Gordon as they reminisce about their contributions to accessibility.
2023-01-1128 minEyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey2301 Early Days of JAWS (Jan. 4, 2023)
2301 Early Days of JAWS (Jan. 4, 2023)
Show Notes
In this first of a two-part series, we trace the history of the JAWS screen reader and how it has evolved to adapt to advances in technology over the years. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ted Henter, founder of Henter Joyce, Eric Damery, retired vice president of blindness products, and Glen Gordon, lead software developer now at Freedom Scientific.
2023-01-0428 minEyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey2233 Tribute to Eric Damery (Aug. 17, 2022)
2233 Tribute to Eric Damery (Aug. 17, 2022)
Show Notes
Eric Damery recently announced his retirement as VP of Software Product Management at Vispero / Freedom Scientific. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with him about his long career in the field of assistive technology and how the marketing and distribution of products for the visually impaired has changed over the years.
2022-08-1729 minTek TalkTek Talk welcomes Eric Damery, retiring Vice President of Vispero, to discuss the JAWS notification history feature. 07/25/2022Eric Damery will be with us to discuss How JAWS is giving us greater individual control over what Application and Windows messages we hear and a better way of reviewing them later. The JAWS Notification History will be the topic on Tek Talk on Monday July 25. This will be Eric’s last presentation on Tek Talk as Vispero Vice President of Software Products Management. Eric will be retiring from Vispero with over 28 years of service in the Assistive Technology field. Please be with us to learn about Notification history and to say thank you to Eric as we help se...
2022-08-0257 min
Main Menu20220727 - Main Menu Live - Eric Damery, plus the new AIRA Desktop Solution, and the newly released RIM 3.0 product that is in public beta.Join the Main Menu Live team as we remotely go where all have gone before, even out on the outer RIM of technology. In the first hour we salute Eric Damery of Vispero who is retiring after 28 years of spectacular service to so many Vispero JAWS users.
We also present AIRA to talk with us all about the new AIRA Desktop solution among other topics. Matt and Michael join us in the second hour to talk about the newly released RIM 3.0 product that is in public beta. Come find out about this exciting solution that will allow...
2022-07-271h 58Freedom Scientific FSCastEric Damery shares stories about his 28 year career advocating for our softwareOn FSCast 218, Eric Damery joins Glen Gordon for what will probably be the last time. After over 28 years tirelessly advocating for JAWS and other software, and always being around to help users who are having problems, he's decided to retire. This time, rather than talking about a new product feature, Eric is here to reflect upon some of the highlights of his career. You can read the transcript, and listen to some of the obsolete 1996 JAWS 2.0 training tapes, at blog.FreedomScientific.com/FSCast.
2022-07-2751 min
Sight and Sound Technology PodcastWebinar: What's new in JAWS 2022 with Sight and Sound Technology and VisperoWelcome to Sight and Sound Technology's annual session, to explore all that is new in the latest release of JAWS, the world's most popular screen reader.
Joining our team James Everson, Fionnuala Murphy and Stuart Lawler from Sight and Sound Technology, are Eric Damery, Jan Bloem and Mohammed Laachir from Vispero.
2021-11-1157 minMain Menu20211027 Main Menu Live - Eric Damery on the release of JAWS, Zoom Text, and Fusion 2022 -2000.# This month on Main Menu Live, it is JAWS upgrade time. Eric Damery from Vispero will reveal all that is new with JAWS 2022. In the second hour, we continue with an open forum and will highlight iOS 15, Windows 11, and updates from the Information Access Committee. Your questions are welcome.
2021-10-271h 58Freedom Scientific FSCastMore with Eric Damery about new product features, and a visit with stenographer Daniele CasarolaOn FSCast 205, Eric Damery is back with more about what's coming in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2022, and how you can try those features early. Then we'll meet Daniele Casarola. He spent over two years teaching himself stenography and now works as a court reporter in Italy. He does it with the help of a JAWS plugin for Plover, his stenography program. Transcript available at blog.freedomscientific.com/FSCast.
2021-09-2942 minFreedom Scientific FSCastEric Damery with news about new 2022 product features, and a visit with Cory JacksonOn FSCast 203, Eric Damery is here to talk about some of the new features coming in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2022, and how you can try them out early as part of our public betas. Then we'll get to know Cory Jackson. He's an escalation specialist in our tech support department, but in his free time has developed a sizable YouTube and TikTok following.
2021-08-3149 min
ACB Focus: Technology20210716 - Vispero interactive
Vispero Interactive Discussion - Software, Hardware, and Training:
In this live, interactive session, Vispero covered new products, advances in online training, and attendees had the opportunity to have their questions answered by industry experts.
Presenters:
☻ Eric Damery, Vice President of Software Product Management, Clearwater, FL
☻ Rachel Buchanan, Product Manager, User Education and Outreach, Clearwater, FL
☻ Mike Wood, Strategic Accounts Manager, Education, Clearwater, FL
☻ Michelle Williams, Sales Director, North Central US, Clearwater, FL
☻ Ron Miller, Blindness Technology Product Specialist, Clearwater, FL -
Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 16
2021-08-201h 11Sight and Sound Technology PodcastUnpacking Tech that makes you feel at home Session 2: Eric Damery talks all things Zoomtext and FusionOn this, our second session in the 'Unpacking Tech that makes you feel at home' series, Stuart is joined by Vispero's Vice President of Software Product Management Eric Damery, to take us through the latest changes and enhancements in Zoomtext and Zoomtext Fusion software.
2021-08-1348 minEyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey2105 Eric Damery and the Changing Field of Assistive Technology (Jan. 27, 2021)2105 Eric Damery and the Changing Field of Assistive Technology (Jan. 27, 2021) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey continue their conversation from last week with Eric Damery, VP of Software Product Management at Freedom Scientific, a Vispero company. This week they discuss how the marketing and distribution of assistive technologies for people with … Continue reading 2105 Eric Damery and the Changing Field of Assistive Technology (Jan. 27, 2021) →
2021-01-2728 minEyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey2104 Eric Damery and His Career (Jan. 20, 2021)
2104 Eric Damery and His Career (Jan. 20, 2021)
Show Notes
Eric Damery has had a long career in the field of assistive technology and is currently VP of Software Product Management at Freedom Scientific, a Vispero company. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Eric about how he got started in the field and how he worked to bring these technologies to people with vision loss around the world.
2021-01-2028 min
Blind Guys Chat#007: Android, Sonos and the Apple TVWelcome back and thank you for tuning into episode 7 of Blind Guys Chat.
Christmas is very definitely in the air on this week's show and the guys are thinking of gift ideas. Not sure if they're buying for each other, or just throwing out suggestions, but regardless, we hope you may find something of interest from their selection.
Jan recently invested in Sonos speakers and is very impressed. Stuart is exploring the world of Android accessibility and Oran loves his Apple TV.
Staying on an Apple-related topic, the recent launch of the iPhone 12...
2020-12-0957 minSight and Sound Technology PodcastWebinar: What's new in JAWS 2021We’re always excited at Sight and Sound when a major release of JAWS, Zoomtext and Fusion becomes available.
Now that the 2021 version of all three products are released, we are keen to spend some time showing you all that is new in JAWS, the world’s most popular screen reader.
In this session Eric Damery, Vice President of Software Product Management and Jan Bloem, International Sales Manager from Vispero are with us to explore the new voice assistant, Picture Smart enhancements and we answer your questions.
2020-11-191h 05Main MenuMain Menu Live 28 Oct 2020 JAWS 2021, Brian HartgenEpisode Notes
On this month's Main Menu Live, we bring some exciting speakers to you as we learn all about JAWS 2021 and Leasey.
In the first hour, Eric Damery from Freedom Scientific joins us to talk about the brand-new release of JAWS 2021. Come learn more about what is new in this upcoming release of JAWS for Windows 2021 and to get your questions answered.
In the second hour Brian Hartgen joins us to talk all about his products with a focus on Leasey. Leasey has an exciting new feature to allow you to subscribe...
2020-10-301h 56Sight and Sound Technology PodcastWebinar: Eric's Essentials with Eric Damery from VisperoThis week's webinar Wednesday session welcomes back an old friend. Eric Damery, Vice President of Software Product Management at Vispero is with us to talk all things new in the up-coming JAWS 2021 public beta. Eric also talks about some of his essential tips and tricks, to get the very most from the JAWS screen reader.
2020-09-091h 39Freedom Scientific FSCastA profile of musician and longtime JAWS scripter Dave Leo Baker, Using Reaper for audio production, features in the June product updates, and U.S. summer product specials.On FSCast 185, we meet Dave Leo Baker who spent over twenty years in the JAWS scripting department before setting off on his own to pursue a musical career. Jim Snowbarger talks about why Reaper software and his JAWS scripts are a powerful combination for doing any sort of audio production. Plus, Eric Damery with news about what's in the June product updates, and info about special U.S. product pricing that coincides with the summer NFB and ACB conventions. Transcript available at blog.freedomscientific.com/fscast
2020-06-2347 minMain MenuMain Menu 29 May 2020 Vispero. Eric Damery, TPG, ElBrailleWe bring to you a special, two-hour Main Menu show this week! We are pleased to announce that ACB Radio's call-in technology program, Main Menu Live, has returned to ACB Radio Mainstream! Wednesday at 8:00 PM Eastern, we presented two hours with Vispero. Eric Damery joined us first giving us updates on all software products at Freedom Scientific. Next, Ryan and others joined us to talk about all things TPG. What do they do? Learn about techniques for explaining web accessibility and how can you tell a web site or app is accessible? We also talk about the struggles We Face...
2020-05-291h 55Sight and Sound Technology PodcastWebinar: JAWS GemsWelcome to the archived recording of our JAWS Gems webinar.IN this session, Sharon and Stuart are joined by Vispero's Jan Bloem and Eric Damery, to talk about great features in JAWS, such as Text Analyser, Picture Smart and OCR with the Pearl camera, an explanation of different JAWS cursors and Mouse Echo.Enjoy!
2020-04-082h 01
Michaels weekly perspectiveSummer will get here before you even know itHello listener, Glad you can join me for this episode of Michael's Weekly Perspective. Today I'm glad to have Eric Guillory from the Louisiana Center for the Blind joined me in the Studio to talk about the Summer programs that are available for blind students to attend at LCB to increase their self confidence and many more. To send an email to Eric Guillory you can send it to eguillory@louisianacenter.org to hear the previous demonstration of the Manage key lable feature visit this link http://podcast.freedomscientific.com/FSCast/episodes/FSCast138-Software_Updates,Key_Labels,Eric_Damery_at...
2020-03-0737 min
AT Banter PodcastAT Banter Podcast Episode 186 - Eric DameryIt’s an exciting show this week as Rob and Ryan welcome Eric Damery, Vice President of Software Management at Vispero, makers of the ever popular JAWS Screen Reading Software. We wax nostalgic about the computing landscape of the 90s and discuss what it was like developing a screen reader during that period and how it compares to the current development cycle before discussing what the future holds for JAWS.
Show Notes
JAWS Screen Reader
https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/software/jaws/
JAWS Support and Training
https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/
AT...
2020-02-141h 15Freedom Scientific FSCastThe 2020 versions of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion release at the end of October, a JAWS Power Tip, and things you might not know about our free product training.Eric Damery is back to get you prepared for the upcoming product releases, Debee Armstrong offers up a JAWS Power tip, and Rachel Buchanan talks about the ongoing process of enhancing free product training and documentation.
2019-10-2529 minFreedom Scientific FSCastEric Damery previews the first JAWS 2020 public beta, and retired Superior Court Judge David Szumowski previews his new autobiography "Reach for More."Eric Damery joins John and Larry Gassman to discuss what's coming in the first public beta of JAWS 2020, and David Szumowski talks about assistive technology and his legal career.
2019-09-1639 minFreedom Scientific FSCastProduct discounts at the U.S. summer shows, a JAWS byte, and news of the Freedom Scientific APH partnershipEric Damery is back with news about saving money by purchasing products at the U.S. summer shows, Debee Armstrong offers up a JAWS Byte about using JAWS Speech History to review spelling, and Dave Wilkinson lets us know about the partnership between Freedom Scientific and the American Printing House for the Blind. Transcript available at blog.freedomscientific.com
2019-06-2533 minFreedom Scientific FSCastProduct Specials for attendees of the July National Conventions for both NFB and ACB, What's new in April Software Updates, And News About American Blind GolfEric Damery joins John and Larry Gasman to announce product specials that'll be available at the ACB and NFB summer conventions, and discuss details of the April software updates. The Gasman's demonstrate recent improvements to JAWS and Fusion heading navigation when on the web, and Mark Arnold returns to the podcast to talk about American Blind Golf.
2019-05-1444 minFreedom Scientific FSCastPodcast transcripts, CSUN technology conference history, & previews of features coming in the March updates of JAWS, ZoomText, and FusionGlen Gordon joins John and Larry Gasman to provide the backstory on why we now offer podcast transcripts. Eric Damery remembers some of the early CSUN technology conferences and sets the stage for the one occurring the week of March 11. He also offers a sneak peek at the new Picture Smart feature included in the JAWS and Fusion 2019 March updates. Transcript available at blog.freedomscientific.com.
2019-03-0833 min
Talking Technology with V I LabsArchive-NCBI Technology Podcast-2018-8-AugustTechnology Podcast Episode 75: August 2018There are some changes on the way for our Technology Podcast and Stuart explains what’s happening.Sharon Lyons is along to continue her alphabet shortcuts series, this month we are exploring the letters L and M.We meet Dean Mills, who is actively using the Aira service in the UK, and gives us his first-hand experience.Eric Damery visited NCBI on July 13th and we bring you some highlights from his presentation.Stuart is joined by Sean Doran, a technology trainer at NCBI, who explains why we should move away from Microsoft Internet Ex...
2018-08-081h 39INCOBS - AudioinformationenSightCity 2017: VFO stellt Window Eyes ein, JAWS und ZoomText gehört die ZukunftEric Damery (Vicepräsident von Freedom Scientific) erklärt, es sei zweckmäßig, unter dem Dach der VFO-Gruppe nur einen Screen Reader weiterzuführen, den Marktführer JAWS.
Weiterhin kündigt Damery das neue Produkt Fusion 11 an, das JAWS und ZoomText kombiniert. \"Die Programme sind aufeinander abgestimmt und werden als Paket installiert\", so Damery.
2017-05-3000 minINCOBS - AudioinformationenSightCity 2017: Window Eyes to be discontinued, says Eric Damery and explains the VFO approachFreedom Scientific\'s vice president says \"It makes sense to provide a single screen reader under the VFO umbrella\" and announces Fusion11, a JAWS and ZoomText package.
2017-05-3000 minTalking Technology with V I LabsArchive-NCBI Technology Podcast-2016-8-AugustTechnology Podcast Episode 51: August 2016Stuart is joined by Andrea Gerino from Italy, who has just launched Invisible Puzzle, a new iOS game, on the App Store.We hear excerpts from our recent seminar with Freedom Scientific’s Eric Damery, who gives us some info on up-coming features in JAWS 18, which will be released later this year.Finally, Martin Lawlor is with Stuart to introduce us to the milestone 312 accessible MP3 player and recorder, which also includes an FM radio.Support the show
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2016-03-2907 minMain MenuMain Menu 04 Sep 2015In this episode we listen to the latest FS Cast from Freedom Scientific. Jonathan Mosen and Eric Damery talk about new features coming in Jaws 17.
2015-09-0452 minMain MenuMain Menu 20 Sep 2013MainMenu is packed with information you do not want to miss... thanks to Freedom Scientific MainMenu is rebroadcasting the FSCast August 2013 podcast from Freedom Scientific and hear Johnathan Mosen and Eric Damery start their review of the new features and changes coming in Jaws For Windows version 15. This week we hear part two of this presentation. And, Derick Lane from the SeroTalk Podcast Network interviews the product manager for The Victor Stream about the new Victor Reader Stream from Humanware. You will not want to miss the information and interesting content in this show for this week. So join us...
2013-09-2057 minMain MenuMain Menu 13 Sep 2013MainMenu is packed with information you do not want to miss... MainMenu Executive Producer Chase Crispin and MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge discuss the highlights of the new iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, and the new iOS7 operating system for iDevices to be released in the coming week. Thanks to the serotalk podcast network; Jamie Pauls interviews a representative from Enabling Technologies at the 2013 ACB Convention. And, thanks to Freedom Scientific MainMenu is rebroadcasting the FSCast August 2013 podcast from Freedom Scientific and hear Johnathan Mosen and Eric Damery start their review of the new features and changes coming in Jaws For...
2013-09-1357 minMain MenuMain Menu 01 Mar 2013Windows 8 - Google Chrome and more highlightS thisShow on MainMenu. David Woodbridge from www.visionaustralia.org demonstrates use of the on screen keyboard on the Microsoft Surface RT with Narrator. David Tanner - MainMenu Host - interviews Nancy Merical from Digital Mericals LLC about the latest release of Digit-Eyes for IOS. Chase Crispin - Executive Producer of MainMenu - interviews Eric Damery from Freedom Scientific about the latest products from Freedom Scientific. And - David Woodbridge of our MainMenu staff returns with a demonstration of using Google Chrome on his Mac Book Pro to play audio Described movies on the...
2013-03-0159 minMain MenuMain Menu 23 Nov 2012This week on Main Menu, David Tanner speaks with Eric Damery, vice president of software at Freedom Scientific about the newest from Freedom Scientific including version 14 of the JAWS for Windows screen reader and version 12 of the Magic Screen Magnification software. Next, Mary Emerson gives us a brief demo of the Miniguide mobility aid. Finally, David Woodbridge from Vision Australia demonstrates how to add and switch between Apple ID's on an Apple TV using Voice Over.
2012-11-2357 minMain MenuMain Menu 16 Dec 2011We start this week's program with a Tech Update from Chase Crispin, followed by the completion of David Tanner's interview with Eric Damery from Freedom Scientific about Jaws For Windows version 13. Chase Crispin gives us a preview of what will be coming up on MainMenu for our two holiday shows on December 24th and December 31st. David Woodbridge demonstrates using keyboard shortcuts with IOS5 on his iPhone, and David Tanner winds up this week's program with a demonstration of the O'Moby app for IOS devices including iPhone and iPad.
2011-12-1658 minMain MenuMain Menu 09 Dec 2011David Tanner visits with Eric Damery - Vice President and Product Manager for Freedom Scientific about Jaws 13 and a new update to Jaws being released on December 9th. This interview is followed by John Gunn discussing and demonstrating dragging and dropping files on an Apple Mac using Apple Lion 10.7 with VoiceOver and compares the process to doing the same thing in Windows.
2011-12-0958 minMain MenuMain Menu 24 Jun 2011This week, we catch up with Chase Crispin from Los Angeles, California where he is participating in this year's national Braille Challenge competition. Next, Jamie Pauls talks with Paul Bendun of Somethin' Else Audio about Papa Sangre and The Nightjar, two mainstream audio-based games for iOS devices. Finally, David Tanner sits down with Eric Damery of Freedom Scientific to talk about the latest offerings from the company.
2011-06-2458 min
Seminars@Hadley - Accessibility and TechnologyExperts in JAWS and MAGicSeminars@Hadley welcomes Eric Damery and Dan Clark from Freedom Scientific to discuss training resources for teachers, trainers and users of JAWS for Windows screen reading software and MAGic screen magnification software. Eric and Dan have over 10 years of adaptive technology industry experience, and work constantly to improve the methods and delivery of training materials. Please join us to learn more about the accessible technology industry and all of the different resources available to you as a teacher or user of JAWS or MAGic.
2007-11-2800 min