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Vispero is the global leader in accessibility for the blind and low vision community, offering trusted assistive technology, including JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion, and deep expertise that helps organizations deliver inclusive experiences at scale.
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Looking to navigate PowerPoint more efficiently using JAWS screen reader? Join us Thursday, October 15 at Noon ET for a deeper look at navigating complex slides, creating accessible presentations, reviewing reading order, and presenting with confidence.

Register: training.vispero.com...
Vispero, Free Training Webinar, Beyond the Basics: Navigate, Review, and Present More Effectively in PowerPoint Using JAWS, Thursday, October 15 at Noon ET, Presenters: Rachel Buchanan and Elizabeth Whitaker (both pictured).
October 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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What an incredible few days at the 2026 M-Enabling Summit! Thank you to everyone who attended our sessions and joined us for happy hour. The days were filled with great energy, shared purpose, and a commitment to advancing digital accessibility.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone next year!
M-Enabling Happy Hour 2026 - Jenny Browne and Sam Collier with a service dog (black Labrador) in training David Sloan and Ashley Jenkins on stage during their session. M-Enabling Happy Hour 2026 - Rob Dion, Jenny Browne, Sid Gaitonde, Varun Wadhwa, and Logan Amstey M-Enabling Happy Hour 2026 - Jeff Wissell from Aira, Jenny Browne, and the service dog (black Labrador) in training.
October 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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We are having a wonderful time connecting with everyone at the 2026 M-Enabling Summit! Thank you to everyone who attended our sessions yesterday. There is still more to come, join David Sloan in his session this afternoon.

Learn more: vispero.com/lp/m-ena...
Bill Curtis-Davidson, Bonnie Parisi, and Ryan Jones on stage at M-Enabling 2026 during their session. The three are sitting in chairs under a large banner that reads "M-Enabling Summit." Vispero Team photo at M-Enabling 2026. Left to right; Dennis McHugh, Jenny Browne, Matt Ater, and Ryan Jones. Matt and Kinsey sitting in chairs on the stage during their opening session.
October 6, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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The September 2026 update for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion is now available! Highlights include improved JAWS navigation on Facebook and Reddit, Cloud Settings Sync enhancements, Fusion startup improvements, and ZoomText improvements for Published Applications.

Read more: training.vispero.com...
Dark blue background with white text; Logos for JAWS, ZoomText, Fusion. Download the latest update for JAWs, ZoomText, and Fusion.
October 5, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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The September episode of Vispero Connect is now available! Host Oleg Shevkun is joined by Ryan Jones, Glen Gordon, Sriram Ramanathan, Campbell Rutherford, and Nicholas Hoekstra for exciting Vispero news, the Global Braille Survey, and more.

Listen now: training.vispero.com...

#Podcast
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September 30, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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This month's Employee Spotlight features Brian Elton, Practice Manager for Training. He shares how his passion for accessibility grew, the advice he gives to anyone new to the field, and the mentors who shaped his career along the way.

Read his story: vispero.com/resource...
Employee Spotlight. “I joined Vispero because I wanted to enact change and make the world a more equitable place and this company works towards that every day.” Brian Elton (pictured; Brian is standing outside with orange and yellow leaves behind him.) Practice Manager. Vispero.
September 30, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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The travel experience is increasingly digital. Has accessibility kept pace? David Sloan and Ryan Jones explore that question in the latest State of Accessibility Podcast.

Listen to Episode 22: vispero.com/resource...

#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility
The State of Accessibility Podcast, Hosted by Vispero.
September 23, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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AI Projects keep related conversations, files, and instructions together, giving AI the context it needs to support your ongoing work. Join us Thursday, October 1 at Noon ET for "Get Organized with AI Projects." ACVREP credits available.

Register: us06web.zoom.us/webi...

#JAWS #ScreenReader
Vispero, Free AI Training Webinar, Get Organized with AI Projects, Thursday, October 1 at Noon ET, Presenters: Rachel Buchanan and Elizabeth Whitaker (both pictured).
September 22, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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Vintia set out to make its kiosks independently usable for people who are blind or have low vision. Read how JAWS for Kiosk screen reading technology is helping them deliver a quality accessible self-service experience: vispero.com/resource...

#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility
Vispero logo, Vintia logo. Vispero and Vintia: Accessible self-service with JAWS for Kiosk.
September 21, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Did you catch the recent webinar with David Sloan and Cvent's Stephen Cutchins? The two dig into what it really means to know where your organization stands on digital accessibility and how to build a sustainable path forward from there. Access the recording: vispero.com/resource...

#Accessibility
Vispero, Webinar Archive, Know Where You Stand: Understanding Your Digital Accessibility Position. Presented by: David Sloan (pictured), Chief Accessibility Officer, Stephen Cutchins (pictured), Director Accessibility, Cvent.
September 17, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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We are excited to welcome back Glen Gordon as a Software Fellow! For decades, Glen has been at the forefront of developing JAWS screen reader. His lived experience, deep knowledge, and passion for our community have driven countless innovations over the years.

Please join us in welcoming Glen!
Glen Gordon (pictured) Software Fellow
September 14, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Are you ready to take the next step in your digital accessibility journey? Join David Sloan, Chief Accessibility Officer at Vispero, and Stephen Cutchins, Director of Accessibility at Cvent at Noon ET today.

Register now: vispero.com/lp/under...

#DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility
Vispero, Webinar, Know Where You Stand: Understanding Your Digital Accessibility Position, Thursday, September 10 at Noon ET, Presented by: David Sloan, CAO Vispero and Stephen Cutchins, Director of Accessibility at Cvent.
September 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Missed our August 13 webinar? The archive of "From Prompting to Productivity: Building Better AI Workflows" with Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan is now available.

Access it here: freedomscientific.co...

#JAWS #ScreenReader #VisperoTraining
Vispero, From Prompting to Productivity: Building Better AI Workflows. Archive Available Now!
September 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Join us Thursday, September 17 at Noon ET for "Beyond the Basics: Working More Effectively with PDF Documents and JAWS." Learn practical tips for navigating PDFs, completing forms, and more. ACVREP credits available during the live presentation.

Register: us06web.zoom.us/webi...
Vispero, Free Training Webinar, Beyond the Basics: Working More Effectively with PDF Documents and JAWS. Thursday, September 17 at Noon ET. Presenters: Rachel Buchanan and Elizabeth Whitaker (both pictured).
September 8, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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How can you make digital accessibility a consistent part of how your experiences are built, evaluated, and shared? Stephen Cutchins and David Sloan are diving into this topic on September 10 at Noon ET: vispero.com/lp/under...

#Accessibility
Vispero, Webinar, Know Where You Stand: Understanding Your Digital Accessibility Position, Thursday, September 10 at Noon ET, Presented by: David Sloan, CAO Vispero and Stephen Cutchins, Director of Accessibility at Cvent.
September 4, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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We are thrilled to share that Sriram Ramanathan was named Vice President of Engineering at Vispero. A JAWS engineer since 2007, Sriram will lead Engineering across our software portfolio and help shape the next generation of accessible products. Join us in celebrating Sriram!
Sriram Ramanathan, Vice President, Engineering
September 2, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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We are excited to announce that Ryan Jones has been named Senior Vice President of Product and Customer Experience at Vispero. A JAWS user for more than 25 years, Ryan will lead Product, Training, Support, and Documentation across JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. Please join us in celebrating Ryan!
Ryan Jones (pictured), Senior Vice President, Product & Customer Experience.
September 1, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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How do you turn a digital accessibility assessment into sustainable progress? David Sloan and Cvent's Stephen Cutchins are answering that question on September 10 at Noon ET. Register today: vispero.com/lp/under...

#DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility
Vispero, Webinar, Know Where You Stand: Understanding Your Digital Accessibility Position, Thursday, September 10 at Noon ET, Presented by: David Sloan, CAO Vispero and Stephen Cutchins, Director of Accessibility at Cvent.
August 26, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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How did Cvent make accessibility a consistent part of how its digital experiences are built and evaluated? Join Stephen Cutchins, Cvent, and David Sloan on September 10 at Noon ET to hear the story firsthand.

Register now: vispero.com/lp/under...

#DigitalAccessibility
Vispero, Webinar, Know Where You Stand: Understanding Your Digital Accessibility Position, Thursday, September 10 at Noon ET, Presented by: David Sloan, CAO Vispero and Stephen Cutchins, Director of Accessibility at Cvent.
August 20, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Join David Sloan and Cvent's Stephen Cutchins on September 10 at Noon ET for a practical and engaging fireside chat on what a meaningful accessibility baseline looks like and how to move forward with confidence.

Register: vispero.com/lp/under...
Vispero, Webinar, Know Where You Stand: Understanding Your Digital Accessibility Position, Thursday, September 10 at Noon ET, Presented by: David Sloan, CAO Vispero and Stephen Cutchins, Director of Accessibility at Cvent.
August 12, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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Self-service technology is everywhere. Accessible self-service ensures it works for everyone. Learn what it is and why it matters: vispero.com/resource...

#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #Kiosk
Vispero, Accessible Self-Service: What It Is and Why It Matters. Learn what accessible self-service is, why it matters, and how to make it a priority in your organization.
August 11, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Looking for your next podcast? The State of Accessibility podcast covers the trends, topics, and developments shaping digital accessibility, one episode at a time.

Browse all episodes here: vispero.com/resource...

#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility
State of Accessibility Podcast, Hosted by Vispero
August 10, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Good documentation is the backbone of a strong digital accessibility strategy. Access this on demand webinar with David Sloan, to learn how to build documentation practices that reduce risk and drive more inclusive digital experiences. vispero.com/resource...

#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility
Vispero, Webinar Archive, Accessibility Documentation as a Driver for Improved Inclusive User Experience, Presented by: David Sloan (pictured) Chief Accessibility Officer.
August 5, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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The 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference and Expo was an incredible experience. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and spent time with our team. We are grateful for the connections made and look forward to continuing the work of expanding access together.

#AreYouIN #Accessibility
The Vispero booth at Disability:IN; Logan is in the background talking with a man who is attending the conference, and JJ is in the foreground talking with two women attending the conference while he is demonstrating JAWS for Kiosk on a display kiosk in the booth. 3 people, left to right; JJ, Aaron, and Logan, smiling, wearing black polo shirts with the Vispero logo, standing in the Vispero booth at Disability:IN.
August 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Yesterday marked the 36th anniversary of the ADA, and the work of expanding access continues. Digital accessibility is a critical part of making sure everyone can fully participate in everyday life. Learn more: vispero.com/resource...

#ADA36 #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility
Dark blue background, yellow and white text; ADA 36, Americans with Disabilities Act. 1990-2026; surrounded by yellow stars.
July 27, 2026 at 3:04 PM