Vispero Welcomes a New Addition: JAWS Kiosk
Sep. 5th, 2019
CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Vispero™, the world's leading
assistive technology provider for the visually impaired, is excited to announce
an addition to the Vispero family: JAWS Kiosk. A collaboration between The
Paciello Group (TPG) and the Freedom Scientific® brand (owned by Vispero),
JAWS Kiosk is focused on delivering accessible kiosk solutions whether it's
through incorporation of Freedom Scientific's industry-leading screen reading
software, JAWS®, or by utilizing TPG's accessible design and technical
implementation services. Beginning with the June 2019 release of JAWS, JAWS
software
will revolutionize self-service kiosk accessibility.
"Kiosk accessibility has always been a consideration but is becoming a standard
rather than a 'nice to have.' In order to meet this growing demand, the
kiosk team leverages industry-leading accessibility software from Freedom
Scientific, expert consulting capabilities of The Paciello Group, and a strong
kiosk industry knowledge base," explains Matt Ater, Vice President of Business
Development at Vispero and a subject matter expert on user experience when
developing solutions for people who are blind or have low vision.
JAWS has been modified in order to meet the specific needs of an accessible
kiosk deployment. New kiosk-specific features of JAWS include:
• Thinner version of JAWS for closed environments
• Locked down features for use in closed environments
• Support for Storm Assistive Technology Products (NavPad™, NavBar ™ and
AudioNav™)
• Multi-language/Multi-voice JAWS support
• User session management
• Auto start JAWS upon insertion of audio device
• Session end is automated upon withdraw of audio input (Auto Stop)
• Compatible with kiosk system software
• Fully customizable through JAWS scripting
• Does not require an internet connection for full functionality
"Storm Interface are proud to be working in cooperation with TPG and JAWS
Kiosk," said Storm's SEVP Peter Jarvis. "The application of Storm Assistive
Technology
Products (NavPad™, NavBar™ and AudioNav™), fully supported and integrated
within JAWS, will bring a new dimension of accessibility and a powerful
contribution
to independent living. A truly impressive combination!"
Spearheading this initiative is Laura Boniello Miller, who recently joined
Vispero after spending the past six years driving strategic sales for KioWare
Kiosk Software where she built partnerships with kiosk hardware manufacturers,
kiosk device manufacturers, and kiosk application developers. Laura is the
co-chair of the Kiosk Manufacturer's Association Accessibility working group
and an author of multiple articles on the accessible kiosk user experience.
According to Miller, "Vispero is committed to the kiosk accessibility space and
now brings kiosk experience to these efforts. The kiosk team leverages
JAWS software and The Paciello Group's accessibility expertise to help
customers create a complete accessible kiosk solution."
Learn more at
www.paciellogroup.com/products/jaws-kiosk/<http://www.paciellogroup.com/products/jaws-kiosk/>.
Contact Laura Boniello Miller at
lmiller@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:lmiller@xxxxxxxxxxx>
or your TPG Sales representative for details and pricing.
About Vispero: Vispero is the global leader for assistive technology and
accessibility solutions. Freedom Scientific and The Paciello Group, both Vispero
brands, have a long history of innovation for customers with accessibility
needs. Freedom Scientific is the leading provider of assistive technology
products
for those with vision impairments, offering brands such as the market leading
screen reader JAWS for Windows and ZoomText screen magnifier. The Paciello
Group is an accessibility solutions provider passionately dedicated to helping
organizations make their technology equally accessible to all people. Other
Vispero brands include Enhanced Vision and Optelec. For more information, visit
www.vispero.com<http://www.vispero.com>.
SOURCE Vispero
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Related Links
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David Goldfield, Assistive Technology Specialist JAWS Certified: 2019
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