Product Users’ Success Stories

Andy Squires

Systems Analyst - Washington, DC

As a systems analyst in the nation’s capital, Andy Squires knows that JAWS is an indispensable workday tool. It comes in handy after work, too, when Andy relies on JAWS to help him record his own guitar music. Hear it in Andy’s own words

Carrie Phillips

Trainer and Counselor - Kingston, Jamaica

As a trainer for individuals with visual impairments, Carrie learned JAWS to teach others. After learning, she became an outspoken advocate throughout the islands. “I understand now the capabilities of JAWS and how much it is able to help someone to be able to access Web sites, type their own documents.” Carrie tells her inspiring story

John Pangere

Attorney-at-Law – Merrillville, Indiana

For 25 years, John has practiced general law, personal injury, contract, and employment law and served 11 years as City Attorney. For 15 years, he’s been making his case with JAWS. Listen to John’s testimony on behalf of JAWS

Craig Gordon

Customer Service - South Australia

Though a “heavy user of JAWS” for some time, Craig enrolled in Freedom Scientific’s training course to learn more. He was surprised at how much more he learned. Find out what tips and tricks Craig learned

Toni Clavie

Student - Tampa, Florida

Toni Clavie already has been to Washington as an intern at the Department of Homeland Security, now she’s off to law school. She depends on her PAC Mate nearly every moment of her life – from getting her out of bed to getting her news, music, notes, books – and her education. With StreetTalk GPS, she also uses PAC Mate to get around. Of course, she recorded this interview on her PAC Mate, too! Learn how Toni’s PAC Mate helps her create her own success

Dr. James A. Kutsch, Jr.

President of The Seeing Eye and Vice Chairman, National Industries for the Blind – Morristown, New Jersey

Three years ago, Jim Kutsch resisted changing over to his new PAC Mate. “Now I am never going back,” he says. ”I can’t believe all I can do with my PAC Mate, and they’re adding new features all the time!” Jim talks about the features that won him over.

Ray Martin

Trainer with the Utah Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Salt Lake City, Utah

Ray Martin teaches the PAC Mate, and that makes his trainees better job candidates and students - and happier, more fulfilled people throughout their daily lives. He especially likes PAC Mate’s wireless applications. Hear Ray’s praise of PAC Mate.

Kolby Garrison

Student - Greensboro, North Carolina

Like so many teens today, technology is a daily part of Kolby Garrison’s busy life. Her PAC Mate is her constant companion and gets a workout, whether she is at school, at the mall, taking time to contribute to her own blog. Kolby talks about the value her PAC Mate adds to her life. Follow Kolby through a day in her life with PAC Mate.

Alex Follo

Student - Palm Harbor, Florida

During the 2004-2005 school year, blind student Alex Follo struggled with his grades and a bulky Perkins Brailler. When his school provided him with a PAC Mate, his grades and enthusiasm took off. In a four-part interview, Alex speaks about his experience.

• Alex's Introduction to the PAC Mate
• Ease of Learning the PAC Mate
• Favorite PAC Mate Features
• Teacher and Parent Benefits

Tammy Follo

Mother of Blind Student - Palm Harbor, Florida

Tammy Follo is naturally proud of the progress her son Alex has made in school since he was provided a PAC Mate. She also values the other benefits of the PAC Mate for students: the lighter load to carry to school, access to expanded reading material via DAISY files, and how the family now has more time together at home because the PAC Mate dramatically reduces homework time.

• Introduction of the PAC Mate to the Classroom
• Ease of Use
• Favorite Features
• DAISY Reading
• Family Benefits

Mike Schmidt

Network Engineer - Eugene, Oregon

Mike Schmidt is a Freedom Scientific product power user. He relies on MAGic, JAWS, PAC Mate, and the OPAL portable video magnifier on his job as a network engineer and throughout his day. Listen to how he puts these products to work

Mike Thomas

Adaptive Technology Trainer and Evaluator – Eugene, Oregon

Mike Thomas works for the state, putting together solutions that help people work better. Mike uses – and advocates - a combination of Freedom Scientific products including JAWS, the PAC Mate, OpenBook scanning and reading software, StreetTalk accessible GPS, and MAGic screen magnification software. Find out how Mike puts these products together to do his job