1. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary EDU-186 Using Refreshable Braille with Windows and iOS Tablets in the Classroom: The Best of Both Worlds Ryan Jones, CVRT Freedom Scientific Training Department 1

2. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Current State of Transition Recently, the traditional, notetaker model has changed dramatically with the advent of mobile devices and smartphones, such as the iPhone, iPad, and Android-based smartphones and tablets. These relatively inexpensive devices, especially when used in conjunction with a refreshable braille display, have become the new mainstay devices for blind persons wanting to perform many common tasks. 2

3. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary What is a Refreshable Braille Display? Uses moveable pins to create braille characters Works in conjunction with a screen reader such as JAWS Provides various buttons and controls for quick navigation Provides braille keyboard for typing Uses USB or Bluetooth connectivity 3

4. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Freedom Scientific Focus Blue Displays Work with Windows, iOS, Mac OS, Android, MobileSpeak, and Talks Adjust dot firmness with VariBraille Easily switch between USB and Bluetooth connections Use Braille Study mode with JAWS 4

5. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Focus 14 Blue 14 cells of braille 8-dot braille keyboard Convenient thumb and front panel navigation buttons Unique use-in carrying case 20 hours of battery life 5

6. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Focus 40 Blue 40 cells of braille 8-dot braille keyboard Convenient thumb and front panel navigation buttons Small enough to fit in a purse or small bag 20 hours of battery life 6

7. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Focus 80 Blue 80 cells of braille 8-dot braille keyboard Convenient thumb and front panel navigation buttons Designed for extensive braille reading 10 hours of battery life 7

8. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Strengths of Windows Geared for productivity in the work place and education environments  Most widely used operating system in corporate and government work places  Microsoft Office is the most used productivity suite Wide range of devices to choose from  Traditional desktops or laptops  New tablets starting at under $200 Geared for producing content such as documents, email, presentations, etc. Very customizable Supports JAWS for Windows 8

9. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Productivity of JAWS Does more than just read the screen  Text Analyzer  ResearchIt  Convenient OCR  JAWS Tandem Scripting allows for powerful customization Provides descriptions of visual components such as charts and slides Can filter out unwanted advertisements or other content when web browsing 9

10. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Strengths of iOS Similar look and feel between devices  iPhone  iPad and iPad Mini  iPod Touch Pocket sized devices (iPhone and iPod Touch) Integrated GPS for navigation Geared for consuming information Less complex than Windows 10

11. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Anna (Student) iPad Mini  VoiceOver screen reader  Focus 40 Blue refreshable braille display Windows 8 tablet  JAWS for Windows screen reader  Focus 40 Blue refreshable braille display  OpenBook with Pearl camera 11

12. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Anna (iPad Mini and Braille Display) DAISY enabled reading app for reading text books Text editing app for note taking in class Email app for reading and writing quick responses to messages Calendar app for tracking class assignments 12

13. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Anna (Windows Tablet with Braille Display) Microsoft Word for essays, papers, and other written assignments Microsoft Excel for statistics and other spreadsheets OpenBook and Pearl for reading printed class assignments and handouts Internet Explorer or Firefox for web research and email communication 13

14. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Robert (Working Adult) iPhone  VoiceOver screen reader  Focus 14 Blue refreshable braille display Windows laptop  JAWS for Windows screen reader  Focus 14 or 40 Blue refreshable braille display  OpenBook with Pearl camera 14

15. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Robert (iPhone and Braille Display) Navigation apps for vehicle or pedestrian travel Phone and messaging apps for voice calls and text communication Email app for reading and writing quick responses while traveling or at home Text editor for taking notes in meetings Safari for web browsing while traveling Money identification app for personal organization 15

16. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Robert (Windows Laptop with JAWS and Braille Display) Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar activities Microsoft Word for creating and editing professional documents Microsoft Excel for creating and editing spreadsheets Microsoft PowerPoint for creating and delivering presentations Internet Explorer or Firefox for web browsing OpenBook and Pearl for accurate reading of printed documents 16

17. Freedom Scientific Confidential Proprietary Thank You for Attending 17 Questions and answers