JAWS Kiosk ADA Accessibility

New JAWS Kiosk software released from Vispero and Paciello Group. Enables ADA and Accessibility on Windows-based workstation and are a great tool for corporate networks looking to provide accessibility options for their employees.

JAWS Kiosk by Vispero

Vispero®, the world’s leading assistive technology provider for the visually impaired, is excited to announce an addition to the Vispero family: JAWS Kiosk. A collaboration between The Paciello Group (TPG) and the Freedom Scientific brand (owned by Vispero), JAWS Kiosk is focused on delivering accessible kiosk solutions whether it’s through the incorporation of Freedom Scientific’s industry-leading screen reading software, JAWS®, or by utilizing TPG’s accessible design and technical implementation services. Beginning with the June 2019 release of JAWS, JAWS software will revolutionize self-service kiosk accessibility.

Use Cases

Self-Checkout
Waiver Signing
Point of Sale
Hotel Check-In
Endless Aisle Shopping
Tech Support Help Desk
Virtual Receptionist
HR Employee Paperwork/Forms
Meeting Room Management
Job Application Center
Self-Service Bill Pay
Voting Kiosks
Smart City Applications
..and many more!

Kiosk Accessibility Consulting Services

TPG Consulting Services that can be applied to kiosk projects:

Accessibility Design Review
Usability Testing
User Research
JAWS Implementation and JAWS Scripting
Integration with Storm Assistive Technology Products
VPATs
JAWS Scripting
Closed Environment & Onsite Testing
Kiosk Accessibility Retrofit

TPG’s services include customizing pronunciation, instructions, and the user experience to support the kiosk application and input devices for users who are blind or have low vision.

JAWS Kiosk

JAWS screen reader software offers features that work specifically with Storm Assistive Technology Products and other alternative input solutions such as touch screens, keyboards, etc.

New kiosk-specific features of JAWS include:

Thinner version of JAWS for closed environments
Locked down features for use in closed environments
Support for Storm Assistive Technology Products (NavPad™, NavBar™ and AudioNav™)
Multi-language/Multi-voice JAWS support
User session management
Auto start JAWS upon insertion of audio device
Auto stop/session end automatic upon withdraw of audio input
Compatible with kiosk system software
Fully customizable through JAWS scripting
Does not require an internet connection for full functionality

Additional resources on kiosk accessibility

“A Tale of Two Rooms” blog post
“Considerations for making an accessible kiosk” blog post
Ensuring an accessible restaurant kiosk experience article in Modern Restaurant Management

If accessibility is not a consideration in your kiosk deployment from the start, there are a wide range of options for making kiosks more accessible post-deployment.

Speak with someone from TPG to learn about your options.

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