Next Big Thing

Next Big Thing Contest

Get ready to dive into our second annual “Next Big Thing” Contest, where you have the chance to help shape the future of JAWS and ZoomText! And yes, there’s a $1,000 Amazon gift card up for grabs. We’ve made the submission process as easy as possible because we’re looking for software feature ideas that can really enhance the user experience—and we want your ideas to be part of the mix. Now’s your chance to jump in and be part of the excitement!

Contest Period

From September 5 to October 16, 2024. You have the opportunity to contribute your visionary ideas to our software products.

Individuals or teams of up to three people, all aged 18 or above, are welcome to submit their entries.

Submission Guidelines

Create a three-minute video presentation outlining your software feature idea. Your submission should address the following points:

Introduction – Introduce yourself or your team, and let us know who’s behind the brilliance!
Feature Idea – All the details you can think of! Share the details of your software feature idea for JAWS or ZoomText.
How It Helps – Break it down! Tell us the magic of how your feature helps users who are blind or have low vision.
Impact – Dream us the big picture! Pull out the crystal ball and reveal the potential impact to the community of people who use JAWS and ZoomText.

To enter the contest, complete the submission form below. Provide your details as described above and share a link to your three-minute video presentation. To share the link to your video, first upload it to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or YouTube.

Judging and Prizes

Entries will be evaluated based on creativity, relevance, and potential impact on accessibility. Finalists will be contacted by October 30, 2024. The top three submissions will receive a five-year software license for Fusion, JAWS, or ZoomText and will have the opportunity to present their ideas at the “Sharkvember, Next Big Thing” event on November 19, 2024.

The grand prize winner will be awarded a $1,000 Amazon gift card, while the other two finalists will each receive a $200 Amazon gift card.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to help shape the “Next Big Thing” in JAWS and ZoomText. Your innovative ideas can play a pivotal role in enhancing accessibility for everyone. Dive into the contest, share your vision, and be part of the future of accessibility with us.

Register for the live event

Use the link below to register for the event and watch live as the winner is selected.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DLW6xRfBTj-69HpXn-sHbA#/registration