What Is Leasey?
Leasey is a powerful collection of tools, scripts and accessible applications designed to make JAWS for Windows more productive, more flexible and more enjoyable to use.
It works in conjunction with the JAWS for Windows screen-reader from Freedom Scientific, extending the screen-reader with practical features for writing, reading, research, audio, social media, productivity, file management, planning, entertainment and everyday computer use.
From late July 2026, Leasey becomes a single product simply called Leasey. The product is focused on what it has increasingly become: a comprehensive, modern toolkit for JAWS users who want more from their computer.
If you use JAWS regularly, Leasey can help you work faster, find information more easily, manage content more efficiently and enjoy access to features which would otherwise take far more effort to use.
Why Leasey?
Leasey is built around one simple idea: many common computer tasks can be made faster, clearer and more accessible for JAWS users.
Some Leasey features save time by reducing the number of steps needed to complete a task. Others make information easier to find, read or control. Some provide access to entirely new applications. Others improve existing Windows or web-based experiences so they are more comfortable with speech and Braille.
Leasey is not a replacement for JAWS. It is an enhancement to JAWS. It gives JAWS users a large set of additional commands, applications and utilities which can be used every day.
Leasey also grows with you. You can use a few tools at first and gradually discover more. You do not need to learn everything immediately. Many features are available from menus, while experienced users can take advantage of shortcut keys for speed.
What Can Leasey Do?
Leasey contains a wide range of features. Some are designed for writing and editing. Some are for reading and research. Some are for audio, radio and podcasts. Some help with files, folders and data. Some are for social media, communication and information gathering.
The following examples give a flavour of what Leasey can offer.
- LeaseyWord provides an accessible writing and document reading environment. It can open and render many document formats as editable text, including PDF, Word, EPUB, Markdown, HTML, PowerPoint, RTF and plain text formats. It includes searching, spell checking, bookmarks, document backups, Markdown and HTML previewing, and tools for improving difficult reading order.
- Leasey Media Centre brings together radio, podcasts, audio files, video soundtracks, playlists, recordings, audio conversion and sound control. It includes the new Leasey Media Player, scheduled radio recordings, podcast management, tag editing, batch tag editing and extensive shortcut key support. Spoken status messages are also sent to Braille displays where available.
- LeaseyNotes gives you a flexible notes manager with simple and advanced modes, automatic backups, quick notes, categories, attachments, web links, audio notes, related notes, advanced fields and strong searching.
- LeaseyCuts lets you create fast shortcuts to files, folders and web pages. LeaseyCuts can be organised into categories, filtered, searched and assigned to presets.
- Leasey Database lets you build small accessible databases without needing specialist database software. You can create fields, add entries, search, sort and export information.
- Leasey File Manager provides a simple file manager designed for people using JAWS. It supports browsing, opening, copying, cutting, pasting, tagging, deleting, renaming, creating folders, creating zip archives and searching for files and folders.
- LeaseyDiary and LeaseyTasks help you manage appointments, reminders and tasks. LeaseyDiary can also publish a calendar file for subscription from a phone or tablet calendar app.
- LeaseyConnect gives you an accessible address book for storing, reviewing and copying contact information.
- LeaseyText allows you to store and reproduce frequently used phrases, paragraphs or signatures quickly.
- LeaseySelect helps you select text in supported applications without needing to hold complex key combinations.
- LeaseyPoints allow you to mark and return to important positions in documents or web pages.
- LeaseySearch provides fast access to useful information sources and services. Good examples include news sources, weather forecasts, RSS feeds, podcasts, recipes, holidays, YouTube, Amazon, and eBay.
- Leasey Quick Steps gives you fast, focused guidance when you want to know how to use a Leasey feature. Ask a question or describe a task, and Leasey Quick Steps provides clear step-by-step instructions focused on Leasey itself.
- Leasey Spell Check gives you a consistent way to check spelling in plain text, regardless of which application was used to write it.
- ChatGPT features provide accessible ways to work with ChatGPT, including document upload, image creation, audio translation and voice-based conversation through Talk to ChatGPT.
- Leasey Sports and Games provide entertainment, information and interactive features for leisure time.
- LeaseySocial is a new accessible desktop client for Mastodon, with early Bluesky support. It is designed for keyboard use, JAWS output and Braille support, with timelines, posting, replies, direct messages, bookmarks, favourites, filters, nicknames, sound packs and configurable shortcut keys.
These examples only scratch the surface. Leasey includes many additional utilities, commands and refinements designed to help JAWS users work more comfortably.
Designed for Speech, Braille and Keyboard Use.
Leasey is designed for people who use JAWS. That means speech output, Braille support and keyboard efficiency are central to the way features are built.
Many Leasey applications provide clear spoken confirmation when actions are completed. Where appropriate, status messages are also sent to Braille displays. This is especially important in newer applications such as Leasey Media Centre and LeaseySocial, where information may arrive while you are doing something else.
Leasey also provides shortcut keys for many common tasks. In some applications, such as Leasey Media Centre and LeaseySocial, shortcut keys can be customised and in some cases made global, allowing commands to work even while focus is in another application.
Leasey Version 11.5: A Major Step Forward.
Leasey version 11.5, scheduled for release in July 2026, is one of the most significant updates we have produced.
The year 2025 introduced major features such as Leasey Sports, Leasey Games and ChatGPT integration. In 2026, the focus is on redesigning well-established Leasey features and adding major new ones.
Leasey 11.5 introduces or significantly expands areas such as LeaseyWord, Leasey Media Centre, LeaseyNotes, LeaseyCuts, Leasey Database, Leasey File Manager, LeaseyDiary, LeaseyTasks, Leasey Quick Steps, Talk to ChatGPT, Leasey Spell Check and LeaseySocial.
The result is a product which feels more unified, more modern and more capable, while still keeping the core Leasey values: keyboard access, clear JAWS feedback, strong documentation and practical tools people can use every day.
Who Is Leasey For?
Leasey is for JAWS users who want to do more with their computer.
It is useful if you write documents, listen to radio, manage podcasts, work with files, organise notes, use social media, need quick access to information, want accessible utilities, or simply want to reduce the number of steps required to complete common tasks.
Leasey can benefit confident JAWS users, people who are still building their skills, trainers, students, home users, workers, broadcasters, writers and anyone who wants a richer JAWS experience.
Documentation and Training.
Leasey includes detailed documentation describing its features and commands. You can read the Leasey product documentation to explore the full range of tools available.
If you like to learn through audio, you may also wish to purchase our Leasey training course.
How Much Is Leasey?
Find the current prices for Leasey here.
Leasey continues to be developed actively, with internet updating available so you can receive improvements and new features quickly.