A software box, white on top with a dark red lower half, featuring an atom-like swirl graphic and logo text on the front.

Fusion Professional Perpetual License with SMA

by Freedom Scientific

Est. $400–$700

Price is what the vendor listed when last checked. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.

Setup with instructions The software installs without a professional, but optimizing both the magnification and screen reader layers for a specific user's vision level, workflow, and applications benefits significantly from AT specialist guidance. Misconfiguration can make the experience less effective or frustrating, and the dual-layer nature of Fusion adds configuration complexity beyond either product alone.

Last verified September 16, 2026 · classified July 7, 2026

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · July 7, 2026

Fusion bundles two of Freedom Scientific's flagship programs — ZoomText and JAWS — into a single Windows application, so users get both magnification and a full screen reader running simultaneously. It's built for people with partial vision loss who need both enlarged text and spoken feedback to use a computer comfortably, rather than having to choose one or the other. This is a complete software solution for Windows desktops and laptops; no additional hardware is required, though a USB security key may be needed depending on licensing. The perpetual license with SMA (Software Maintenance Agreement) means you own the software but receive updates for the duration of the maintenance contract — when SMA lapses, the software keeps working but stops receiving new versions.

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Platform
Age range
ComplexitySetup with instructions
PriceEst. $400–$700
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2026
ClassifiedJuly 7, 2026 · confidence: high

What Setup Looks Like

  • Out of the box
    Download and install the software from Freedom Scientific's website using the provided license key.
  • With a guide
    1. Configure ZoomText magnification level, color enhancements, and cursor/focus settings to match your vision needs.
    2. Set JAWS verbosity, voice rate, and application-specific settings for the programs you use most.
    3. Allow 30–60 minutes for initial configuration using Freedom Scientific's online guides and built-in tutorials.
  • With professional help
    1. An assistive technology professional (ATP) or low vision specialist can assess optimal magnification level, speech settings, and workflow customization.
    2. Vocational rehabilitation or school-based AT specialists often provide 1–3 sessions for workplace or academic configuration.
    3. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

Getting it

Try Before You Buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

Where to Get It

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How to Fund This

Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Freedom Scientificview on vendor site; last verified September 16, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on July 7, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.