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Vispero Connect

Vispero
JAWS
Assistive Technology
Accessibility
Vispero
Braille
Artificial Intelligence
Picturesmart AI
Multi-Line Braille Support
Freedom Scientific
Zoomtext
American Foundation For the Blind
Picturesmart
Deafblindness
Anil Lewis
FS Companion
Microsoft
Sharkvember
CSUN 2025
Screen Readers
Networking Opportunities

The official podcast of Vispero, a leader in accessibility for blind people and those with low vision. Featuring news, interviews and product demonstrations relating to Vispero products such as JAWS, ZoomText and Fusion, Vispero Connect 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.

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Latest Episodes

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 ... more

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, c... more

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 wha... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Ater
Senior Vice President of Business Development, Vispero
Vispero
Episode: Vispero Connect: June 2026 — Product Updates, Agentic AI, And the Corporate Side Of Accessibility
Mohammed Laachir
AI expert, invited to discuss agentic AI
Vispero
Episode: Vispero Connect: June 2026 — Product Updates, Agentic AI, And the Corporate Side Of Accessibility
Judy Redlich
Radio and TV personality, long-time JAWS user
Episode: FSCast #269. On guide dogs, education, and the value of relationships
Panagiotis Antonopoulos
Dr. Panagiotis Antonopoulos, Greece; Byzantinist historian
University of Ioannina (past)
Episode: FSCast #269. On guide dogs, education, and the value of relationships
Shaun Ryan
Director of Product Management
Vispero
Episode: FSCast #268. Vispero's CSUN Recap, And a Glimpse Of What's Coming
David Sloan
Chief Accessibility Officer, Vispero
Vispero
Episode: FSCast #267. Title II readiness, CSUN plans, And focusing On What Really Matters
Elizabeth Whitaker
CSUN plans presenter and accessibility advocate
Vispero
Episode: FSCast #267. Title II readiness, CSUN plans, And focusing On What Really Matters
Mitchell Smedley
A passionate young broadcaster and former Student of the Month from Kutztown University.
Episode: FSCast #265. On hosting a radio show, reading documents and developing your professional skills
Quin Gillespie
A blind software developer and creator of Paperback, an ebook reader designed for accessibility.
Episode: FSCast #265. On hosting a radio show, reading documents and developing your professional skills

Hosts

Glen Gordon
Host of FSCast; Freedom Scientific
Oleg Shevkin
Host of FSCast; Freedom Scientific

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Latest Episode of FS Open Line: Appiacation mode?

    I’m on Braum library still has the application is mode on Bruce forms. In other words, whenever you’re entering a form filled, at least in the new outlet, “Jones reports “application mode, “and I don’t know how to get out of that. Of course, I do know how to access the application mode when I’m in it, but how to get Jones to stop recording It constantly?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ashleigh Peach
    United States2 years ago
  • Fs cast

    This is an interesting podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aka mr tk
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Excellent

    Are you thinking of listening to FSCast? It’s a very nice podcast. I like it so much. I also like learning about all the different ways of how people are using JAWS, ZoomText and Fusion. The demonstration of the new features of each product is excellent too. I recommend this podcast to everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FatimaHamoud10
    Canada6 years ago
  • It's a very good podcast. With this podcast I'm able to enrich my knowledge has about technology and all kinds of accessibility services for the visually impaired.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    slanovani
    6 years ago
  • Best podcast ever!

    I love this podcast, now JAWS can leave me alone with alerts, and they won’t surprise me during while I am doing a word document. Keep up the great work! Oh and I am typing this on a Focus 5th generation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TornadicFan229952
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests' diverse experiences—from policy to hands-on assistive tech—are perceived as valuable and informative.
Listeners praise practical product demos and real-world accessibility insights.
The show's coverage of AI features and safety considerations is helpful for developers and admins.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#93
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#241
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Talking Points

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Vispero Connect: June 2026 — Product Updates, Agentic AI, And the Corporate Side Of Accessibility
Q: How accessible are the AI tools being discussed, and what should beginners expect when starting to work with agents?
The tools span both command-line and graphical interfaces, all designed to be accessible. Beginners can start without coding by instructing the agent to perform tasks and gradually improve by giving feedback. If one wants to work in software development, learning to code remains valuable for collaboration and scaling, but the agent can handle many routine tasks independently.
Vispero Connect: June 2026 — Product Updates, Agentic AI, And the Corporate Side Of Accessibility
Q: What does agentic AI mean for Vispero's product strategy in 2026?
Agentic AI represents a shift toward autonomous, helpful assistants that can perform tasks across platforms, draft communications, manage workflows, and integrate with accessibility tools. Vispero sees this as a way to empower both business customers and individual users, with an emphasis on usability and safety, and plans to build accessible tooling around these agents.
FSCast #269. On guide dogs, education, and the value of relationships
Q: For those who don't know you in 30 seconds, what's the most important thing to know?
The guest highlights a life of service, faith, and family, and emphasizes the value of relationships and the role of guide dogs in enabling independence and meaningful work.
FSCast #268. Vispero's CSUN Recap, And a Glimpse Of What's Coming
Q: So you are part of that presentation, you are in the audience of our AI presentation at CSUN. In your view, how was that received?
The session was standing room only, with strong interest from attendees about how AI could help them be more productive and solve problems they encounter on the computer.
FSCast #267. Title II readiness, CSUN plans, And focusing On What Really Matters
Q: Where do hardware devices come into play with Title II?
Title II's digital accessibility rules extend to software UIs of kiosks and self-service interfaces used by public entities, providing a standard reference for accessibility across devices.

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What is Vispero Connect about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on accessibility technology, product updates, and real-world use cases for screen readers and low-vision tools. Recent episodes mix hands-on demonstrations of JAWS, ZoomText, and related Vispero software with interviews spanning product leadership, researchers, educators, and users navigating accessibility in education, government, and daily life. Unique strengths include practical AI and safety guardrails discussions, policy context around Title II and WCAG, and personal narratives that highlight independence, mentorship, and community impact. Together these elements help listeners gauge how assistive tech evolves, and who benefits most from early-access features, training, and hands-on demos.

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Recent guests on Vispero Connect include:

1. Matt Ater
2. Mohammed Laachir
3. Judy Redlich
4. Panagiotis Antonopoulos
5. Shaun Ryan
6. David Sloan
7. Elizabeth Whitaker
8. Mitchell Smedley

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