JAWS for Windows ® Screen Reading Software

“I’ve used JAWS for the past 15 years, and I use it for just about everything. If it wasn’t for JAWS, I would not be able to practice law. JAWS is very, very vital to my job and what I do on a daily basis.”
- Attorney John Pangere

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What’s New in JAWS 11

Powerful access to screen content

Get started today working with all your Microsoft and IBM Lotus® Symphony™ applications using JAWS®, the world's most popular screen reader. Developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content, JAWS reads aloud what's on the PC screen.

Compatible with the most frequently-used workplace and classroom applications

JAWS enables you to work with Lotus Symphony, a suite of IBM® tools for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation creation and with Lotus Notes® by IBM. JAWS also is compatible with Microsoft® Office Suite, MSN Messenger®, Corel® WordPerfect, Adobe® Acrobat Reader, Internet Explorer™, Firefox™ - and many more applications that are used on a regular basis on the job and in school.

 

Unmatched braille support

With a refreshable braille display, JAWS also provides braille output in addition to, or instead of, speech. An array of versatile features and customizable options lets you tailor JAWS for your individual needs and preferences.


JAWS features:


JAWS Pricing for U.S. Customers

JAWS Professional: $1,095
JAWS 64-bit Professional can be used with all 64-bit versions of Windows 7, Windows Vista® and Windows 2008 Server.

JAWS 32-bit Professional can be used with the following 32-bit operating systems: all 32-bit versions of Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows 2008 Server, and Windows 2003 Server.

Add access for Remote Desktop, Terminal Server/Citrix: $200 (JAWS Professional only)

JAWS Standard: $895
JAWS 64-bit Standard can be used with 64-bit versions of Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Home Basic.

JAWS 32-bit Standard can be used with 32-bit versions of Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Basic, and Windows XP Home.

Note: While JAWS supports the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system, support for Media Center applications is limited to areas where Microsoft Active Accessibility® has properly exposed adequate information.


Software Maintenance Agreement Pricing
for U.S. Customers


SMA for JAWS Professional at time of purchase:
$200 ($260 if purchased separately)

SMA for JAWS Standard at time of purchase:
$120 ($180 if purchased separately)

Multi-User License Pricing


Multi-user options are available for JAWS Professional and Standard licenses, MAGic Professional licenses only, and all OpenBook licenses. They may be purchased in blocks of five seats in all cases. In the US, please call 1-800-444-4443 for pricing. International customers, please contact your local distributor for pricing.

Site License: Specifically designed for educational institutions, public libraries, and organizations whose sole purpose is to better the lives of the visually impaired. The Site License may only be used at one designated location.
District License: Also designed for educational institutions, public libraries, and organizations whose sole purpose is to better the lives of the visually impaired. This license allows the institution to install the software at more than one facility.

Enterprise License: Tailored to meet the needs of private businesses and government agencies. The enterprise license may be installed in multiple locations, but may only be used on machines owned by the specified company or agency.

Man using JAWS to do work on a laptop. JAWS box and CD in foreground

Extras!

FREE 32-bit DEMO of JAWS 11
(93.4 MB FTP download)

FREE 64-bit DEMO of JAWS 11
(97 MB FTP download)

A full working version of FSReader DAISY player now comes for FREE with JAWS

Read the JAWS Data Sheet (PDF)

PDF data sheet in a Zip file - download and save (284 KB)


US General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Contract #GS-35F-0330J
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