JAWS - Use Orbit Reader as Braille display

JAWS - Use Orbit Reader as Braille display

Problem

A JAWS user also has an Orbit Reader Braille device they wish to use as a Braille display with JAWS.

Applies to

  1. JAWS

Resolution

  1. As of JAWS 2022.2202.38 and later the Orbit Reader devices are officially supported by JAWS for use as a Braillle display.  Users of earlier versions should upgrade to the current version of JAWS to benefit from this new support:   
  2. Go to www.freedomscientific.com to download the latest JAWS 2022 build
  3. Please click Orbit reader product info page for further info on Orbit reader.

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