Vispero announces JAWS kiosk for the visually impaired

Vispero, an assistive technology provider for the visually impaired, has added JAWS Kiosk, a collaboration between The Paciello Group and the Freedom Scientific brand, owned by Vispero, according to a press release.

The JAWS Kiosk delivers accessible kiosk solutions through incorporation of Freedom Scientific's screen reading software, JAWS, or by utilizing TPG's accessible design and technical implementation services.

«Kiosk accessibility has always been a consideration, but is becoming a standard rather than a 'nice to have,'» Matt Ater, vice president of business development at Vispero, said in the release. «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.»

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 is proud to be working in cooperation with TPG and JAWS Kiosk», said Storm Senior Executive Vice President Peter Jarvis in the release. «The application of Storm assistive technology products fully supported and integrated within JAWS will bring a new dimension of accessibility and a powerful contribution to independent living.»

Spearheading the initiative is Laura Boniello Miller, who recently joined Vispero after six years driving strategic sales for KioWare kiosk software where she built partnerships with hardware manufacturers, device manufacturers and application developers. Miller 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.

Source: Kiosk Marketplace