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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$18.2M
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In April 2000, Freedom Scientific was formed by combining three companies: Blazie Engineering, Henter-Joyce and Arkenstone. A brief biography of those who founded these three companies, along with Freedom Scientific's President and CEO can be found below. Freedom Scientific has a nine-person board of directors, including three independent business executives; two are blind users of the company's products. Another director's daughter, who is blind, also is a long-time customer. In addition, many of our associates are vision impaired. Our company mission is: To develop, manufacture, and market technology-based products that provide equal access to information and computing for those with vision impairments or learning disabilities.
Vice President, Product Mgmt
Eric DameryNumber of Employees 100
Contact Information
11800 31st Ct N
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33716-1805
(727) 803-8000
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Custom Computer Programming Services: 541511
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New version of screen-reading software is released
- 2009-04-01
Freedom Scientific recently released the English version of JAWS for Windows 10, the most recent version of the company's screen-reading software. JAWS 10 offers enhancements and new features, including AutoForms mode, JAWS Tandem, support for iTunes, and RealSpeak Solo Direct. AutoForms mode is designed to assist users who...
Portable video magnifier
- 2008-11-01
In October 2008, Freedom Scientific began selling its new Sapphire portable video magnifier. The handheld device weighs less than 2 pounds and contains a small camera that displays images on a brightly lit 7-inch LCD screen. Its magnification level can be adjusted with a sliding control from 3.4x to 16x....
speech SOLUTIONS
- 2008-10-01
* BUSINESS PROBLEM: The blind or visually impaired do not have access to the popular computer applications and information that sighted people take for granted. * Assistive Technology: TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION Computer technology, including specialized software that simulates the human voice reading the computer screen, has changed the lives of countless...
Purchase of two leading companies in the assistive technology industry
- 2007-08-01
Shareholders of HumanWare--the Christchurch, New Zealand-based assistive technology company that manufactures such products as the BrailleNote braille notetaker and the BrailleNote Global Positioning System way-finding device, the Victor Reader series of Talking Book players, and video magnifiers--recently voted to sell a controlling interest in the company. The purchaser is Melbourne,...
Free Braille study software
- 2007-04-01
Freedom Scientific, an assistive technology software developer and product manufacturer, is offering a free software download for teachers of students with visual impairments. The FSBraille Coach is designed to allow an individual to use everyday word processing software to create custom, interactive braille study lessons. The tutorial comprises 51 lessons...
Operating system
- 2007-01-01
JAWS for Windows 8.0 is the latest release of Freedom Scientific's computer operating system that is designed for people with visual impairments. Version 8.0 offers a laundry list of new features and options, including RealSpeak Solo speech synthesizers and SAPI 5 synthesizer voice aliases; tabbed navigation for Internet Explorer 7;...
IBM Helps Disabled Users Get More From Assistive Technology, on More Computer Platforms
- 2006-12-14
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it has developed software interfaces that will make it easier for assistive technologies to provide those with disabilities access to advanced features in software programs -- such as editing functions, hyperlinks, charts and menus. These features can be found in rich browser applications...
Freedom Scientific Introduces WYNN™ 5 Software; Industry Firsts and Patented Technology Lead Market in Providing Literacy Software Optimized for Web Access & Learning
- 2006-05-22
PALO ALTO, Calif. -- The Learning Systems Group of Freedom Scientific, Inc., developer of literacy software designed to create custom learning environments for struggling students, announced today the release of the newest version of WYNN software. WYNN 5 brings unprecedented advancements in the delivery of Web-based content to individuals who...
National Research Center Includes Freedom Scientific's WYNN™ Software in Pivotal Study on Benefits of Embedding Supportive Technologies into e-text for Students with Disabilities
- 2006-01-25
PALO ALTO, Calif. -- The Learning Systems Group of Freedom Scientific, Inc., developer of literacy software for people who struggle to read, write or take tests, announced today that the company's WYNN software has been chosen to participate in a $3-million first-of-its-kind research program. The research will be conducted by...
Freedom Scientific Aligns with Online Content Provider to Promote Access for All Students; Freedom Scientific and Knowledge Unlimited to Offer Complimentary Subscription of Online Current Events Curriculum with WYNN™ Software
- 2005-12-13
PALO ALTO, Calif. -- The Learning Systems Group of Freedom Scientific, Inc., developer of software for people who struggle to read, write or take tests, announced today that both new and existing customers will be offered a complimentary subscription of Knowledge Unlimited, Inc.'s NewsCurrents One on One, the nation's leading...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Eric Damery | Vice President, Product Mgmt |
| Roberta Brosnahan | Vice President & General Manager |
| Bonnie Hill | Regl Manager |
| Jeff Bazer | Reg Manager |
| Peggy Dalton | Regional Manager |
| Scott Hegle | Product Specialist |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Christopher P Kauders | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Scientific Inc. | Vice President, Product Mgmt | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Scientific Inc. | Vice President & General Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Freedom Scientific Inc. | Regl Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Freedom Scientific Inc. | Reg Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Freedom Scientific Inc. | Regional Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Scientific Inc. | Product Specialist | Current |
| Aawsvh | Board of Directors | Current |
Christopher P. Kauders, Esq. founded Pre-Trial Solutions, Inc. in 1995. Before starting his own firm, Mr. Kauders spent eight years mediating cases as Executive Vice President of U.S. Arbitration & Mediation of New England, Inc. He was court-appointed as a founding member of the Superior Court Mediation Panels for Suffolk, Norfolk, Middlesex and Worcester counties. He has also served on mediation panels for the NASD, FDICIRTC and AAA. Before entering the ADR field as a full-time practitioner, Mr. Kauders practiced law at Bank of Boston and at the Boston law firm of Needham & Warren. Since establishing Pre-Trial Solutions, Inc. in 1995, Mr. Kauders has mediated and arbitrated disputes throughout New England. He has a substantial practice in New Hampshire and Maine as well as in Massachusetts. He is a frequent lecturer for continuing legal education programs and professional conferences throughout the region. Mr. Kauders received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. He holds a J.D. and an M.B.A. from Boston College. Mr. Kauders is on the Board of Directors of The Seeing Eye, Inc., Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Freedom Scientific, and the Chestnut Hill School. Mr. Kauders is an investor in several privately held corporations. For Mr.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions, Inc. | Founder | Current |
| Pre-Trial Solutions, Inc | Founder | Current |
| Pre-Trial Solutions, Inc | Owner | Current |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Board of Directors | Current |
| The Chestnut Hill School | Board of Directors | Current |
| The Seeing Eye, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Freedom Scientific Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Boston College | J.D. | Former |
| Boston College | M.B.A. | Former |
| Northwestern University | Undergraduate Degree | Former |
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