FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Vispero Announces Year-Long Celebration for JAWS’ 30th Anniversary, Beginning at CSUN 2025
(Clearwater, Florida - March 04, 2025)
Three Decades of Empowering Independence Through Accessible Technology
Vispero® is pleased to announce a year-long celebration commemorating 30 years of JAWS®, the world’s leading screen reader. Since 1995, JAWS has expanded access to WindowsTM, enabling people who are blind or have low vision to navigate applications, browse the web, and engage in work, education, and daily computing with greater independence. The celebration kicks off at CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2025, featuring a retrospective on the evolution of JAWS and a look at recent innovations.
For three decades, JAWS has shaped how people who are blind or have low vision interact with computers, supporting greater independence in professional, academic, and personal pursuits. Vispero will host exclusive training sessions, special events, and promotions throughout the year, including featured experiences at the ACB and NFB summer conventions to honor this milestone.
"For 30 years, JAWS has been a game-changer, opening doors to education, careers, and everyday technology for people who are blind or have low vision. This milestone is about looking back and celebrating the incredible JAWS community and the innovations ahead,” says Bob Ciminera, CEO of Vispero. “We remain committed to advancing accessibility and empowering users with the tools they need to confidently navigate technology."
"JAWS is more important today with all of the advancements in self-service, AI, and accessibility. Take for instance PictureSmart AI, a new feature within JAWS," says Matt Ater, Senior VP, Sales and Marketing. “This technology enhances image recognition for users who are blind or have low vision, while solutions like JAWS for Kiosk creates accessible kiosk experiences for everyone.
The JAWS 30th Anniversary Celebration officially begins at CSUN 2025, with more announcements to follow.
For inquiries, contact:
Mike Mooney,
Director of Marketing
[email protected]
Phone: 800-444-4443 or 727-803-8000
About Vispero
Vispero is the global leader in assistive technology products for those with vision impairments. Freedom Scientific, TPGi, Enhanced Vision, and Optelec, all Vispero brands, have a long history of innovation for customers with accessibility needs. Our product portfolio is considered one of the most diverse and reliable on the market. It includes JAWS for Windows, the global leader in screen reading software. For more information, visit www.vispero.com.
About Freedom Scientific
Freedom Scientific is a leading worldwide brand of assistive technology products for those with vision impairments. Freedom Scientific is part of Vispero™. Vispero has its headquarters in the USA and the Netherlands, and offices in Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. Through Vispero's multi-tier distribution, Freedom Scientific products are available in more than 70 countries worldwide.
Freedom Scientific® and its products are registered trademarks in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
