Breaking Down Barriers: And Introduction to Using AI with JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion

In this episode, Freedom Scientific's Liz and Rachel explore how artificial intelligence can empower users of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. From writing smarter emails to analyzing data and boosting productivity, they show how AI can simplify everyday tasks for people who rely on assistive technology. You'll learn the basics—what AI is, what "large language models" mean, and how tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot can work alongside your screen reader. Liz and Rachel walk through hands-on demos: drafting a professional email, analyzing feedback, building a project timeline, and even generating a follow-up announcement—all using AI tools. They also introduce Freedom Scientific's Learn AI Hub, a new self-paced resource with monthly webinars, archived sessions, and step-by-step exercises designed to help you master AI at your own speed. Whether you're an assistive technology user, educator, or accessibility professional, this episode will give you the tools to start harnessing AI to make your work faster, easier, and more creative. Learn more and access all resources at FreedomScientific.com/LearnAI