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Support for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion Software Downloaded from the Campus Software Library
Software Description
JAWS
JAWS is a popular screen reader for Microsoft Windows. Screen readers provide an audio version of visual content, reading out text, describing images, and allowing the user to interact with a computer without relying on looking at the screen. Screen readers are widely used by people who are blind or who have low vision, as well as some people who have reading, language, or learning disabilities.
JAWS provides speech and Braille output, is more customizable than other screen readers, and may work better with some Windows software than competitors.
ZoomText
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a program for Microsoft Windows for people with low vision that provides screen magnification tools and has a built-in screen reader.
Fusion
Fusion combines both JAWS and ZoomText for integrated functionality.
Licensing
- This software can be used by anyone affiliated with UW-Madison.
- It can be installed on both UW owned and personal computers. It requires Microsoft Windows.
Installation
For UW owned computers
The installers for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion are available on UW owned Windows computers through the Campus Software Library.
- On your UW managed Windows computer, find and download the installer for Fusion from Campus Software Library.
- Click Install.
- Contact your local IT department if any questions arise.
For personal or non-UW-Madison owned Windows computers
To install JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion on a personally-owned Windows computer, please visit the Freedom Scientific Portal.
- Enter your UW email address, which will verify our licensing.
- Follow the prompts to select a product and complete the registration process to download the software.
Need Help?
Tech Support
- Freedom Scientific offers free tech support to U.S. customers via the contact methods listed on the Freedom Scientific Technical Support website. The same website includes a searchable knowledge base.