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Hank William Merchant
Hello Madison and all other fellow Canadian jaws users,
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I am also a Canadian jaws user. One jaws dealer here in Canada, who are in Quebec is: Optelec Canada Inc. | Groupe/Part of VFOTM 1812 boul. Marie-Victorin | Longueuil | QC J4G 1Y9 .................................................................................. Phone 800-665-3005 Fax 450-677-1462 CanadaSales@Vispero.com www.optelec.com VFO Company Logos: Ai Squared, Freedom Scientific, Optelec, and The Paciello Group Kindest regards, Hank
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From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 2:58 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Looks like this is basically what used to be called Aroga. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 1:55 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws What's the name of the company? I want to look them up first; as they weren't listed under Canadian dealers on the FS website. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Diamond Sent: December 4, 2020 3:39 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Email this person and he will answer all of your questions. There is an agency in the East but, I felt they were trying to make as much money off the person as they could. Where as Ryan is trying to help the customer rather then his wallet. ryan@canasstech.com -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: December 4, 2020 11:03 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: upgrading Jaws Hi all, For anyone who lives in Canada, I'm hoping you can help me. My current licence is good until version 2018, can I just update my licence, or will I have to buy a whole new licence and copy of Jaws? Can I buy from Freedom Scientific, or do I have to buy from a Canadian dealer? I really hope someone can help me, as I've never done this before. Thanks Madison
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David Diamond
That's it, Optelec. They were the company that I felt had their hand in my pocket. Which got me looking for another dealer.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Hank William Merchant Sent: December 6, 2020 6:00 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada Hello Madison and all other fellow Canadian jaws users, I am also a Canadian jaws user. One jaws dealer here in Canada, who are in Quebec is: Optelec Canada Inc. | Groupe/Part of VFOTM 1812 boul. Marie-Victorin | Longueuil | QC J4G 1Y9 .................................................................................. Phone 800-665-3005 Fax 450-677-1462 CanadaSales@Vispero.com www.optelec.com VFO Company Logos: Ai Squared, Freedom Scientific, Optelec, and The Paciello Group Kindest regards, Hank -----Original Message----- From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 2:58 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Looks like this is basically what used to be called Aroga. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 1:55 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws What's the name of the company? I want to look them up first; as they weren't listed under Canadian dealers on the FS website. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Diamond Sent: December 4, 2020 3:39 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Email this person and he will answer all of your questions. There is an agency in the East but, I felt they were trying to make as much money off the person as they could. Where as Ryan is trying to help the customer rather then his wallet. ryan@canasstech.com -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: December 4, 2020 11:03 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: upgrading Jaws Hi all, For anyone who lives in Canada, I'm hoping you can help me. My current licence is good until version 2018, can I just update my licence, or will I have to buy a whole new licence and copy of Jaws? Can I buy from Freedom Scientific, or do I have to buy from a Canadian dealer? I really hope someone can help me, as I've never done this before. Thanks Madison
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Sieghard Weitzel <sieghard@...>
How did that hand in your pocket manifest itself? Wouldn't any Jaws reseller in Canada charge the same for a Jaws SMA or upgrade?
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Diamond Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 9:53 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada That's it, Optelec. They were the company that I felt had their hand in my pocket. Which got me looking for another dealer. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Hank William Merchant Sent: December 6, 2020 6:00 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada Hello Madison and all other fellow Canadian jaws users, I am also a Canadian jaws user. One jaws dealer here in Canada, who are in Quebec is: Optelec Canada Inc. | Groupe/Part of VFOTM 1812 boul. Marie-Victorin | Longueuil | QC J4G 1Y9 .................................................................................. Phone 800-665-3005 Fax 450-677-1462 CanadaSales@Vispero.com www.optelec.com VFO Company Logos: Ai Squared, Freedom Scientific, Optelec, and The Paciello Group Kindest regards, Hank -----Original Message----- From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 2:58 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Looks like this is basically what used to be called Aroga. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 1:55 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws What's the name of the company? I want to look them up first; as they weren't listed under Canadian dealers on the FS website. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Diamond Sent: December 4, 2020 3:39 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Email this person and he will answer all of your questions. There is an agency in the East but, I felt they were trying to make as much money off the person as they could. Where as Ryan is trying to help the customer rather then his wallet. ryan@canasstech.com -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: December 4, 2020 11:03 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: upgrading Jaws Hi all, For anyone who lives in Canada, I'm hoping you can help me. My current licence is good until version 2018, can I just update my licence, or will I have to buy a whole new licence and copy of Jaws? Can I buy from Freedom Scientific, or do I have to buy from a Canadian dealer? I really hope someone can help me, as I've never done this before. Thanks Madison
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Richard Turner <richardturner42@...>
Vispero announces new partnership with CNIBTORONTO, November 4, 2020 – CNIB, Canada’s largest non-profit serving people with sight loss, has signed a new partnership agreement with Vispero, the world’s largest assistive technology provider for the visually impaired. Vispero delivers a high-quality line of optical and video magnifiers; wearables; scanning and reading devices; and easy-to-use software designed and developed to deliver innovative solutions that enable blind and low vision individuals to reach their full potential. “We are thrilled to partner with CNIB as our missions are both centered around empowering those who are blind or low vision live full independent lives,” says Corneliu Hoza, Managing Director of Optelec Canada. “We believe this partnership is instrumental in being able to bring accessibility technology to more individuals all across Canada.” Through this partnership, people with sight loss across Canada will have greater access to Vispero’s products, including ones from their Freedom Scientific, Enhanced Vision, and Optelec brands as soon as they launch. Vispero’s products will be available through all of CNIB’s enterprises including CNIB Smartlife, CNIB Frontier Accessibility and its affiliate organization, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada. In this exciting partnership, CNIB becomes the exclusive supplier of Vispero products in select regions across the country. In addition, Vispero will provide a dramatically increased training and support program for all CNIB and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada staff via webinars, phone support and internal education courses. Vispero will also be offering CNIB an expanded distribution of demonstration units so users can experience the products first-hand before making a selection. CNIB will also benefit from significantly improved delivery times so clients can get their Vispero products right when they need them. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Vispero,” says Shane Silver, Vice President of Social Enterprise and Innovation at CNIB. “Throughout our long history of working closely together, Vispero has always demonstrated their passion for delivering outstanding, innovative products and services. This partnership means that we will be able to ensure that Canadians with sight loss continue to have access to the right products as soon as they become available.” About VisperoOptelec Canada is a leading global distributor, designer, and manufacturer of life-changing assistive technologies for people who are visually impaired and blind. Optelec Canada is part of Vispero®. Vispero has its headquarters in the USA and the Netherlands, and offices in Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. About CNIBCNIB is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast. To learn more or Richard
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On Dec 7, 2020, at 7:44 AM, Sieghard Weitzel <sieghard@...> wrote:
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Sharon Ballantyne
Hi all,
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Another fellow Canadian here. I saw the letter Richard posted. I did deal with Frontier computing in Toronto for many years. I wrote them in the summer though and there was no response. I understand they are somehow under CNIB. Does anyone have any recent experience with them or other vendors? I, too, would like to update my SMA before year end, but do not know of which vendors to consider and what a true price point is. Respectfully, Sharon Ballantyne JAWS 2021 user, Windows 10
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 10:45 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada How did that hand in your pocket manifest itself? Wouldn't any Jaws reseller in Canada charge the same for a Jaws SMA or upgrade? From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Diamond Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 9:53 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada That's it, Optelec. They were the company that I felt had their hand in my pocket. Which got me looking for another dealer. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Hank William Merchant Sent: December 6, 2020 6:00 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada Hello Madison and all other fellow Canadian jaws users, I am also a Canadian jaws user. One jaws dealer here in Canada, who are in Quebec is: Optelec Canada Inc. | Groupe/Part of VFOTM 1812 boul. Marie-Victorin | Longueuil | QC J4G 1Y9 ............................................................................ ...... Phone 800-665-3005 Fax 450-677-1462 CanadaSales@Vispero.com www.optelec.com VFO Company Logos: Ai Squared, Freedom Scientific, Optelec, and The Paciello Group Kindest regards, Hank -----Original Message----- From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 2:58 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Looks like this is basically what used to be called Aroga. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 1:55 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws What's the name of the company? I want to look them up first; as they weren't listed under Canadian dealers on the FS website. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Diamond Sent: December 4, 2020 3:39 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Email this person and he will answer all of your questions. There is an agency in the East but, I felt they were trying to make as much money off the person as they could. Where as Ryan is trying to help the customer rather then his wallet. ryan@canasstech.com -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: December 4, 2020 11:03 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: upgrading Jaws Hi all, For anyone who lives in Canada, I'm hoping you can help me. My current licence is good until version 2018, can I just update my licence, or will I have to buy a whole new licence and copy of Jaws? Can I buy from Freedom Scientific, or do I have to buy from a Canadian dealer? I really hope someone can help me, as I've never done this before. Thanks Madison
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JM Casey
I haven't dealt with Frontier in a long time. Way before the CNIB
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association, they were pretty dependable, if, I thought, somewhat overpriced at times. Good equipmenta nd support, for usre. Now though? I don't know. Them not answering correspondence is not a good sign. I deal with Optilech more recently and they were slow, but they got the job done. They sent me my JAWS license in an un-ocred image PDF file, which I thought was pretty funny.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Sharon Ballantyne Sent: December 7, 2020 12:49 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada Hi all, Another fellow Canadian here. I saw the letter Richard posted. I did deal with Frontier computing in Toronto for many years. I wrote them in the summer though and there was no response. I understand they are somehow under CNIB. Does anyone have any recent experience with them or other vendors? I, too, would like to update my SMA before year end, but do not know of which vendors to consider and what a true price point is. Respectfully, Sharon Ballantyne JAWS 2021 user, Windows 10 -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 10:45 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada How did that hand in your pocket manifest itself? Wouldn't any Jaws reseller in Canada charge the same for a Jaws SMA or upgrade? From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Diamond Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 9:53 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada That's it, Optelec. They were the company that I felt had their hand in my pocket. Which got me looking for another dealer. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Hank William Merchant Sent: December 6, 2020 6:00 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada Hello Madison and all other fellow Canadian jaws users, I am also a Canadian jaws user. One jaws dealer here in Canada, who are in Quebec is: Optelec Canada Inc. | Groupe/Part of VFOTM 1812 boul. Marie-Victorin | Longueuil | QC J4G 1Y9 ............................................................................ ...... Phone 800-665-3005 Fax 450-677-1462 CanadaSales@Vispero.com www.optelec.com VFO Company Logos: Ai Squared, Freedom Scientific, Optelec, and The Paciello Group Kindest regards, Hank -----Original Message----- From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 2:58 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Looks like this is basically what used to be called Aroga. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 1:55 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws What's the name of the company? I want to look them up first; as they weren't listed under Canadian dealers on the FS website. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Diamond Sent: December 4, 2020 3:39 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Email this person and he will answer all of your questions. There is an agency in the East but, I felt they were trying to make as much money off the person as they could. Where as Ryan is trying to help the customer rather then his wallet. ryan@canasstech.com -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: December 4, 2020 11:03 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: upgrading Jaws Hi all, For anyone who lives in Canada, I'm hoping you can help me. My current licence is good until version 2018, can I just update my licence, or will I have to buy a whole new licence and copy of Jaws? Can I buy from Freedom Scientific, or do I have to buy from a Canadian dealer? I really hope someone can help me, as I've never done this before. Thanks Madison
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Richard Turner <richardturner42@...>
I hope you all know that Optelec is part of Vispero. Here is the list of companies owned by Vispero: Enhanced Vision Freedom Scientific Optelec The Paciello Group
from: https://vispero.com/
Richard "The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy has this to say on the subject of flying. There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." --Douglas Adams, from Life, The Universe and Everything, p.59
Check out my web site at: www.turner42.com
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 11:12 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada
I haven't dealt with Frontier in a long time. Way before the CNIB association, they were pretty dependable, if, I thought, somewhat overpriced at times. Good equipmenta nd support, for usre. Now though? I don't know. Them not answering correspondence is not a good sign. I deal with Optilech more recently and they were slow, but they got the job done. They sent me my JAWS license in an un-ocred image PDF file, which I thought was pretty funny.
-----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Sharon Ballantyne Sent: December 7, 2020 12:49 PM Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada
Hi all,
Another fellow Canadian here. I saw the letter Richard posted. I did deal with Frontier computing in Toronto for many years. I wrote them in the summer though and there was no response. I understand they are somehow under CNIB. Does anyone have any recent experience with them or other vendors? I, too, would like to update my SMA before year end, but do not know of which vendors to consider and what a true price point is. Respectfully, Sharon Ballantyne JAWS 2021 user, Windows 10
-----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 10:45 AM Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada
How did that hand in your pocket manifest itself? Wouldn't any Jaws reseller in Canada charge the same for a Jaws SMA or upgrade?
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Diamond Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 9:53 PM Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada
That's it, Optelec. They were the company that I felt had their hand in my pocket. Which got me looking for another dealer.
-----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Hank William Merchant Sent: December 6, 2020 6:00 PM Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada
Hello Madison and all other fellow Canadian jaws users, I am also a Canadian jaws user. One jaws dealer here in Canada, who are in Quebec is: Optelec Canada Inc. | Groupe/Part of VFOTM 1812 boul. Marie-Victorin | Longueuil | QC J4G 1Y9 ............................................................................ ...... Phone 800-665-3005 Fax 450-677-1462 VFO Company Logos: Ai Squared, Freedom Scientific, Optelec, and The Paciello Group
Kindest regards, Hank
-----Original Message----- From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 2:58 PM Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Looks like this is basically what used to be called Aroga.
-----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 1:55 PM Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws What's the name of the company? I want to look them up first; as they weren't listed under Canadian dealers on the FS website. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Diamond Sent: December 4, 2020 3:39 PM Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Email this person and he will answer all of your questions. There is an agency in the East but, I felt they were trying to make as much money off the person as they could. Where as Ryan is trying to help the customer rather then his wallet. ryan@... -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: December 4, 2020 11:03 AM Subject: upgrading Jaws Hi all, For anyone who lives in Canada, I'm hoping you can help me. My current licence is good until version 2018, can I just update my licence, or will I have to buy a whole new licence and copy of Jaws? Can I buy from Freedom Scientific, or do I have to buy from a Canadian dealer? I really hope someone can help me, as I've never done this before. Thanks Madison
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David Csercsics
I contacted Frontier computing a few years ago, and could not get reliable service. So I'm not sure what's up with them? Do we have the annual subscriptions in Canada yet?
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JM Casey
Yeah, in theory, but I think weh have to go through one of these dealers. iE, can't just get them from the website as it seems US customers are able to.
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They've (Freedom Scientific, VFO, or whateveR) h ave said they are "working on it" for years now.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Csercsics Sent: December 7, 2020 02:40 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada I contacted Frontier computing a few years ago, and could not get reliable service. So I'm not sure what's up with them? Do we have the annual subscriptions in Canada yet?
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Hank William Merchant
Good afternoon Sharon,
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I personally have recently dealt with them at Optelec Canada back in this past October, who are located just outside Montreal to get a jaws upgrade to the latest version of jaws and found them to have really good customer service-they got back to me right away with what I thought was a really fair, comparable price. Here is their contact info: Optelec Canada Inc. | Groupe/Part of VFOTM 1812 boul. Marie-Victorin | Longueuil | QC J4G 1Y9 .................................................................................. Phone 800-665-3005 Fax 450-677-1462 CanadaSales@Vispero.com www.optelec.com Kindest regards, Hank
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From: Sharon Ballantyne Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 1:48 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada Hi all, Another fellow Canadian here. I saw the letter Richard posted. I did deal with Frontier computing in Toronto for many years. I wrote them in the summer though and there was no response. I understand they are somehow under CNIB. Does anyone have any recent experience with them or other vendors? I, too, would like to update my SMA before year end, but do not know of which vendors to consider and what a true price point is. Respectfully, Sharon Ballantyne JAWS 2021 user, Windows 10 -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 10:45 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada How did that hand in your pocket manifest itself? Wouldn't any Jaws reseller in Canada charge the same for a Jaws SMA or upgrade? From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Diamond Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 9:53 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada That's it, Optelec. They were the company that I felt had their hand in my pocket. Which got me looking for another dealer. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Hank William Merchant Sent: December 6, 2020 6:00 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada Hello Madison and all other fellow Canadian jaws users, I am also a Canadian jaws user. One jaws dealer here in Canada, who are in Quebec is: Optelec Canada Inc. | Groupe/Part of VFOTM 1812 boul. Marie-Victorin | Longueuil | QC J4G 1Y9 ............................................................................ ...... Phone 800-665-3005 Fax 450-677-1462 CanadaSales@Vispero.com www.optelec.com VFO Company Logos: Ai Squared, Freedom Scientific, Optelec, and The Paciello Group Kindest regards, Hank -----Original Message----- From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 2:58 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Looks like this is basically what used to be called Aroga. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 1:55 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws What's the name of the company? I want to look them up first; as they weren't listed under Canadian dealers on the FS website. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Diamond Sent: December 4, 2020 3:39 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Email this person and he will answer all of your questions. There is an agency in the East but, I felt they were trying to make as much money off the person as they could. Where as Ryan is trying to help the customer rather then his wallet. ryan@canasstech.com -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: December 4, 2020 11:03 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: upgrading Jaws Hi all, For anyone who lives in Canada, I'm hoping you can help me. My current licence is good until version 2018, can I just update my licence, or will I have to buy a whole new licence and copy of Jaws? Can I buy from Freedom Scientific, or do I have to buy from a Canadian dealer? I really hope someone can help me, as I've never done this before. Thanks Madison
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David Csercsics
What I don't understand is if they own all the distributors, what is there to work on? It seems to me a simple matter of leaving a file on a server somewhere, I don't understand the nature of the problem.
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JM Casey
I don't really either, David. I didn't think it was "ownership" eitehr as such but some kind of agreed-upon partnership between all these companies. But in the end, it hardly seems to matter for international customers.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Csercsics Sent: December 7, 2020 02:58 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada What I don't understand is if they own all the distributors, what is there to work on? It seems to me a simple matter of leaving a file on a server somewhere, I don't understand the nature of the problem.
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Madison Martin
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Csercsics Sent: December 7, 2020 1:40 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada I contacted Frontier computing a few years ago, and could not get reliable service. So I'm not sure what's up with them? Do we have the annual subscriptions in Canada yet?
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Madison Martin
Hi Richard, In the article it says that CNIB will become the exclusive supplier of Visperro products in select regons, any idea what regons those are?
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Richard Turner
Sent: December 7, 2020 10:15 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada
Vispero announces new partnership with CNIBTORONTO, November 4, 2020 – CNIB, Canada’s largest non-profit serving people with sight loss, has signed a new partnership agreement with Vispero, the world’s largest assistive technology provider for the visually impaired. Vispero delivers a high-quality line of optical and video magnifiers; wearables; scanning and reading devices; and easy-to-use software designed and developed to deliver innovative solutions that enable blind and low vision individuals to reach their full potential. “We are thrilled to partner with CNIB as our missions are both centered around empowering those who are blind or low vision live full independent lives,” says Corneliu Hoza, Managing Director of Optelec Canada. “We believe this partnership is instrumental in being able to bring accessibility technology to more individuals all across Canada.” Through this partnership, people with sight loss across Canada will have greater access to Vispero’s products, including ones from their Freedom Scientific, Enhanced Vision, and Optelec brands as soon as they launch. Vispero’s products will be available through all of CNIB’s enterprises including CNIB Smartlife, CNIB Frontier Accessibility and its affiliate organization, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada. In this exciting partnership, CNIB becomes the exclusive supplier of Vispero products in select regions across the country. In addition, Vispero will provide a dramatically increased training and support program for all CNIB and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada staff via webinars, phone support and internal education courses. Vispero will also be offering CNIB an expanded distribution of demonstration units so users can experience the products first-hand before making a selection. CNIB will also benefit from significantly improved delivery times so clients can get their Vispero products right when they need them. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Vispero,” says Shane Silver, Vice President of Social Enterprise and Innovation at CNIB. “Throughout our long history of working closely together, Vispero has always demonstrated their passion for delivering outstanding, innovative products and services. This partnership means that we will be able to ensure that Canadians with sight loss continue to have access to the right products as soon as they become available.” About VisperoOptelec Canada is a leading global distributor, designer, and manufacturer of life-changing assistive technologies for people who are visually impaired and blind. Optelec Canada is part of Vispero®. Vispero has its headquarters in the USA and the Netherlands, and offices in Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. About CNIBCNIB is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast. To learn more or
Richard
"You know," said Arthur, "it's at times like this, when I'm trapped in a Vogon airlock with a man from Betelgeuse, and about to die of asphyxiation in deep space, that I really wish I'd listened to what my mother told me when I was young." "Why, what did she tell you?" "I don't know, I didn't listen." -- Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
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David Diamond
To the best of my knowledge, no Canadians cannot get a subscription on an annual basis.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Csercsics Sent: December 7, 2020 11:40 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada I contacted Frontier computing a few years ago, and could not get reliable service. So I'm not sure what's up with them? Do we have the annual subscriptions in Canada yet?
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Richard Turner <richardturner42@...>
I suspect that was an error on in their news release and they meant regions.
Richard "The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy has this to say on the subject of flying. There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." --Douglas Adams, from Life, The Universe and Everything, p.59
Check out my web site at: www.turner42.com
*I’m not the card shark
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Madison Martin
Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 1:35 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada
Hi Richard, In the article it says that CNIB will become the exclusive supplier of Visperro products in select regons, any idea what regons those are?
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Richard Turner
Vispero announces new partnership with CNIBTORONTO, November 4, 2020 – CNIB, Canada’s largest non-profit serving people with sight loss, has signed a new partnership agreement with Vispero, the world’s largest assistive technology provider for the visually impaired. Vispero delivers a high-quality line of optical and video magnifiers; wearables; scanning and reading devices; and easy-to-use software designed and developed to deliver innovative solutions that enable blind and low vision individuals to reach their full potential. “We are thrilled to partner with CNIB as our missions are both centered around empowering those who are blind or low vision live full independent lives,” says Corneliu Hoza, Managing Director of Optelec Canada. “We believe this partnership is instrumental in being able to bring accessibility technology to more individuals all across Canada.” Through this partnership, people with sight loss across Canada will have greater access to Vispero’s products, including ones from their Freedom Scientific, Enhanced Vision, and Optelec brands as soon as they launch. Vispero’s products will be available through all of CNIB’s enterprises including CNIB Smartlife, CNIB Frontier Accessibility and its affiliate organization, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada. In this exciting partnership, CNIB becomes the exclusive supplier of Vispero products in select regions across the country. In addition, Vispero will provide a dramatically increased training and support program for all CNIB and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada staff via webinars, phone support and internal education courses. Vispero will also be offering CNIB an expanded distribution of demonstration units so users can experience the products first-hand before making a selection. CNIB will also benefit from significantly improved delivery times so clients can get their Vispero products right when they need them. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Vispero,” says Shane Silver, Vice President of Social Enterprise and Innovation at CNIB. “Throughout our long history of working closely together, Vispero has always demonstrated their passion for delivering outstanding, innovative products and services. This partnership means that we will be able to ensure that Canadians with sight loss continue to have access to the right products as soon as they become available.” About VisperoOptelec Canada is a leading global distributor, designer, and manufacturer of life-changing assistive technologies for people who are visually impaired and blind. Optelec Canada is part of Vispero®. Vispero has its headquarters in the USA and the Netherlands, and offices in Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. About CNIBCNIB is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast. To learn more or
Richard
"You know," said Arthur, "it's at times like this, when I'm trapped in a Vogon airlock with a man from Betelgeuse, and about to die of asphyxiation in deep space, that I really wish I'd listened to what my mother told me when I was young." "Why, what did she tell you?" "I don't know, I didn't listen." -- Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
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Madison Martin
Do you know what regions those are?
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Richard Turner
Sent: December 7, 2020 3:49 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada
I suspect that was an error on in their news release and they meant regions.
Richard "The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy has this to say on the subject of flying. There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." --Douglas Adams, from Life, The Universe and Everything, p.59
Check out my web site at: www.turner42.com
*I’m not the card shark
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin
Hi Richard, In the article it says that CNIB will become the exclusive supplier of Visperro products in select regons, any idea what regons those are?
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Richard Turner
Vispero announces new partnership with CNIBTORONTO, November 4, 2020 – CNIB, Canada’s largest non-profit serving people with sight loss, has signed a new partnership agreement with Vispero, the world’s largest assistive technology provider for the visually impaired. Vispero delivers a high-quality line of optical and video magnifiers; wearables; scanning and reading devices; and easy-to-use software designed and developed to deliver innovative solutions that enable blind and low vision individuals to reach their full potential. “We are thrilled to partner with CNIB as our missions are both centered around empowering those who are blind or low vision live full independent lives,” says Corneliu Hoza, Managing Director of Optelec Canada. “We believe this partnership is instrumental in being able to bring accessibility technology to more individuals all across Canada.” Through this partnership, people with sight loss across Canada will have greater access to Vispero’s products, including ones from their Freedom Scientific, Enhanced Vision, and Optelec brands as soon as they launch. Vispero’s products will be available through all of CNIB’s enterprises including CNIB Smartlife, CNIB Frontier Accessibility and its affiliate organization, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada. In this exciting partnership, CNIB becomes the exclusive supplier of Vispero products in select regions across the country. In addition, Vispero will provide a dramatically increased training and support program for all CNIB and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada staff via webinars, phone support and internal education courses. Vispero will also be offering CNIB an expanded distribution of demonstration units so users can experience the products first-hand before making a selection. CNIB will also benefit from significantly improved delivery times so clients can get their Vispero products right when they need them. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Vispero,” says Shane Silver, Vice President of Social Enterprise and Innovation at CNIB. “Throughout our long history of working closely together, Vispero has always demonstrated their passion for delivering outstanding, innovative products and services. This partnership means that we will be able to ensure that Canadians with sight loss continue to have access to the right products as soon as they become available.” About VisperoOptelec Canada is a leading global distributor, designer, and manufacturer of life-changing assistive technologies for people who are visually impaired and blind. Optelec Canada is part of Vispero®. Vispero has its headquarters in the USA and the Netherlands, and offices in Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. About CNIBCNIB is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast. To learn more or
Richard
"You know," said Arthur, "it's at times like this, when I'm trapped in a Vogon airlock with a man from Betelgeuse, and about to die of asphyxiation in deep space, that I really wish I'd listened to what my mother told me when I was young." "Why, what did she tell you?" "I don't know, I didn't listen." -- Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
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Richard Turner <richardturner42@...>
According to the article, and that is all I have to go by, it is “all” regions. You would need to reach out to Vispero to get more detailed information. I’m just a guy trying to help provide accurate info where I can.
Richard "The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy has this to say on the subject of flying. There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." --Douglas Adams, from Life, The Universe and Everything, p.59
Check out my web site at: www.turner42.com
*I’m not the card shark
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Madison Martin
Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 2:03 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada
Do you know what regions those are?
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Richard Turner
I suspect that was an error on in their news release and they meant regions.
Richard "The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy has this to say on the subject of flying. There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." --Douglas Adams, from Life, The Universe and Everything, p.59
Check out my web site at: www.turner42.com
*I’m not the card shark
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Madison Martin
Hi Richard, In the article it says that CNIB will become the exclusive supplier of Visperro products in select regons, any idea what regons those are?
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Richard Turner
Vispero announces new partnership with CNIBTORONTO, November 4, 2020 – CNIB, Canada’s largest non-profit serving people with sight loss, has signed a new partnership agreement with Vispero, the world’s largest assistive technology provider for the visually impaired. Vispero delivers a high-quality line of optical and video magnifiers; wearables; scanning and reading devices; and easy-to-use software designed and developed to deliver innovative solutions that enable blind and low vision individuals to reach their full potential. “We are thrilled to partner with CNIB as our missions are both centered around empowering those who are blind or low vision live full independent lives,” says Corneliu Hoza, Managing Director of Optelec Canada. “We believe this partnership is instrumental in being able to bring accessibility technology to more individuals all across Canada.” Through this partnership, people with sight loss across Canada will have greater access to Vispero’s products, including ones from their Freedom Scientific, Enhanced Vision, and Optelec brands as soon as they launch. Vispero’s products will be available through all of CNIB’s enterprises including CNIB Smartlife, CNIB Frontier Accessibility and its affiliate organization, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada. In this exciting partnership, CNIB becomes the exclusive supplier of Vispero products in select regions across the country. In addition, Vispero will provide a dramatically increased training and support program for all CNIB and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada staff via webinars, phone support and internal education courses. Vispero will also be offering CNIB an expanded distribution of demonstration units so users can experience the products first-hand before making a selection. CNIB will also benefit from significantly improved delivery times so clients can get their Vispero products right when they need them. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Vispero,” says Shane Silver, Vice President of Social Enterprise and Innovation at CNIB. “Throughout our long history of working closely together, Vispero has always demonstrated their passion for delivering outstanding, innovative products and services. This partnership means that we will be able to ensure that Canadians with sight loss continue to have access to the right products as soon as they become available.” About VisperoOptelec Canada is a leading global distributor, designer, and manufacturer of life-changing assistive technologies for people who are visually impaired and blind. Optelec Canada is part of Vispero®. Vispero has its headquarters in the USA and the Netherlands, and offices in Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. About CNIBCNIB is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast. To learn more or
Richard
"You know," said Arthur, "it's at times like this, when I'm trapped in a Vogon airlock with a man from Betelgeuse, and about to die of asphyxiation in deep space, that I really wish I'd listened to what my mother told me when I was young." "Why, what did she tell you?" "I don't know, I didn't listen." -- Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
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David Diamond
When I needed assistive devices, The CNIB said they would not help me unless I signed a contract with them to assess me, say what devices I needed, deal with them exclusively and the final was they had to train me. One of the things I needed was JAWS. I viewed that as extortion. For the sighted it would be the equivalent of not being allowed to look at merchandise in a store unless you contractually agreed to purchase it from that dealership/vender. IMO, I'd stay as far away from the CNIB as I could. It was their constantly trying to hit a home run with government agencies, as in insisting the client needed something a lot more then they really did. That was their undoing. If the client has no vision, they hardly need a computer with hi-tech video graphics.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Sharon Ballantyne Sent: December 7, 2020 9:49 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada Hi all, Another fellow Canadian here. I saw the letter Richard posted. I did deal with Frontier computing in Toronto for many years. I wrote them in the summer though and there was no response. I understand they are somehow under CNIB. Does anyone have any recent experience with them or other vendors? I, too, would like to update my SMA before year end, but do not know of which vendors to consider and what a true price point is. Respectfully, Sharon Ballantyne JAWS 2021 user, Windows 10 -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 10:45 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada How did that hand in your pocket manifest itself? Wouldn't any Jaws reseller in Canada charge the same for a Jaws SMA or upgrade? From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Diamond Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 9:53 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada That's it, Optelec. They were the company that I felt had their hand in my pocket. Which got me looking for another dealer. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Hank William Merchant Sent: December 6, 2020 6:00 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: jaws dealer here in Canada Hello Madison and all other fellow Canadian jaws users, I am also a Canadian jaws user. One jaws dealer here in Canada, who are in Quebec is: Optelec Canada Inc. | Groupe/Part of VFOTM 1812 boul. Marie-Victorin | Longueuil | QC J4G 1Y9 ............................................................................ ...... Phone 800-665-3005 Fax 450-677-1462 CanadaSales@Vispero.com www.optelec.com VFO Company Logos: Ai Squared, Freedom Scientific, Optelec, and The Paciello Group Kindest regards, Hank -----Original Message----- From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 2:58 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Looks like this is basically what used to be called Aroga. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 1:55 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws What's the name of the company? I want to look them up first; as they weren't listed under Canadian dealers on the FS website. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Diamond Sent: December 4, 2020 3:39 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: upgrading Jaws Email this person and he will answer all of your questions. There is an agency in the East but, I felt they were trying to make as much money off the person as they could. Where as Ryan is trying to help the customer rather then his wallet. ryan@canasstech.com -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Madison Martin Sent: December 4, 2020 11:03 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: upgrading Jaws Hi all, For anyone who lives in Canada, I'm hoping you can help me. My current licence is good until version 2018, can I just update my licence, or will I have to buy a whole new licence and copy of Jaws? Can I buy from Freedom Scientific, or do I have to buy from a Canadian dealer? I really hope someone can help me, as I've never done this before. Thanks Madison
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