Derek attributes his experience with NVDA instrumental to his career success and since working at Google has found numerous ways to improve accessibility, both internally and externally.
"A product built by the community, for the community, is better than one built by some company, simply because the community is in charge of what goes into it." - Derek Riemer
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #A11y #ScreenReader #FOSS #OpenSource
GitHub has released an insightful article to accompany the documentary shared earlier showcasing NVDA, OSARA, & REAPER. The article interviews NVDA co-founders, Mick Curran & Jamie Teh, as well as Derek Riemer, who has used NVDA since 2011. Derek has contributed to NVDA itself & written over 20 add-ons. He also now works as a software engineer at Google.
Find the full article (& short documentary) here: github.com/readme/featured/nvd….
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #A11y #ScreenReader #FOSS #OpenSource
NVDA and OSARA provide access to information, employment, community, and more, as well as empower a new generation to build a more accessible world.Mike Melanson (GitHub)
In-Process is out! Featuring all the news on NVDA 2024.3 Beta 4, the add-on update notification feature in NVDA 2024.3, thanks to Intopia (& all our corporate sponsors) and a look at jumping between paragraphs! Check it out here: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-1…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #ThankYou #Intopia #Navigation #Beta #Prerelease #FOSS #Software #blog
We’re getting closer to the release of NVDA 2024.3 with a new beta out this week. The table of contents in recent editions of the blog has been popular so far, so let’s start with that: 2024.3 Beta…NV Access
Congratulations to our newest NVDA Certified Expert, Victor-Daniel Dima!
If you'd like to become an NVDA Certified Expert, you can sit the exam for FREE here: certification.nvaccess.org/
(There is a cost to receive the certificate, with all money helping keep NVDA free for all!)
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Certification #Qualification #Study #AmStudying #Exam #Leadership #Technology
NVDA 2024.3 Beta 4 is now avaialble. Everthing from the previous betas PLUS beta 4 also includes:
- Fix reporting addresses in Modern Outlook To/CC/BCC fields
- Improved handling of errors when installing add-ons, fixed bug where failed add-on updates remove the installed add-on
- Minor fixes to improve updating a portable copy
- Updates to translations
Read the full what's new and download from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2024-3b…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #FOSS #Beta #Prerelease
Beta4 of NVDA 2024.3 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released, we welcome yo…NV Access
Beta3 of NVDA 2024.3 is now available for download & testing. Changes from Beta2 include Add-on update notifications no longer appear when running the NVDA installer & updates to translations. Read more & download from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2024-3b…
Highlights of 2024.3 include notification of add-on updates, Unicode normalisation options, Help Tech Activator Pro display support, mouse wheel scrolling commands, bug fixes for emoji panel & browsers
#Beta #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #PreRelease #FOSS
Beta3 of NVDA 2024.3 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released, we welcome yo…NV Access
NVDA 2024.3 Beta 2 is now available for testing!
Changes introduced in Beta 2:
- Fix for reading messages in Windows Mail
- Added International Phonetic Alphabet braille table
- Bug fix for audio output on a mono audio device
- Bug fixes for Unicode normalization
- Updates to translations
Read the full change log and download the Beta from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2024-3b…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Beta #PreRelease #FOSS #ScreenReader #NewVersion #New #News #Update #Unicode #IPA #Translation
Beta2 of NVDA 2024.3 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released, we welcome yo…NV Access
TALX screen reader for the Nokia 9110 smartphone. Contribute to mgroeber9110/talx9110 development by creating an account on GitHub.GitHub
In-Process is out, featuring all the news on NVDA 2024.2 AND the newly released NVDA 2024.3 Beta 1 plus info on our new Code Signing Certificate, a thank you to our donors, and we remember community contributor, Austin Pinto.
Catch up on everything here: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-3…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #News #Blog #Newsletter #InfoSec #PreRelease #Beta #FOSS
In-Process 3rd July 2024 We’ve got a new stable release AND a new beta to cover. And do please read the important note on the new Code Signing Certificate as it will affect you if you downloa…NV Access
NVDA 2024.3 Beta 1 is available for testing. It includes notification of add-on updates, unicode normalisation options, unassigned commands for mouse wheel scrolling, new Braille displays and tables, fixes for Windows 11, browsers & more. For those interested in testing the new version before it is released, we welcome you to download the beta & provide feedback. Read more & download from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2024-3b…
#Beta #Prerelease #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Testing #Foss #NewVersion
Beta1 of NVDA 2024.3 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released, we welcome yo…NV Access
Programming, hacking, gaming, composing music. These are all things a fully blind person using a screen reader can do, given enough technical know-how. On this channel, I show you how it all works. Come stay a while :)YouTube
The state of Unix/Linux accessibility is even worse then I feared 🙈 . Fedora has been shipping with a broken screen reader for NINE YEARS?
Orca doesn't work on any distribution that ships with Wayland by default? 😭 (thanks @aral for bringing it my attention)
Do all the distributions and such know that next year they should be accessible?
I can't code and I am not familiar with testing desktop apps, but I would really like to know how I can help to fix this.
(allthough it shows a bigger problem in open source and it's culture)
Read more: ar.al/2024/06/23/fedora-has-be…
Luckily the Newton Project should fix this blogs.gnome.org/a11y/2024/06/1…, but still: it shows accessiiblity is often an afterthought.
#accessibility #opensource #orca #gnome #wayland #screenreader
Fedora has an ableism problem but woe to you if you point it out.Aral Balkan
NV Access are very pleased to announce the release of NVDA 2024.2! Please download from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2024-2/
Highlights include Sound Split, numerous new keystrokes, new Braille mode & other features, updates to eSpeak, LibLouis & other dependencies & programs.
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #A11y #Accessibility #New #Release #FOSS #Update #NewVersion
NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2024.2 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. Highlig…NV Access
In-Process is out! This week featuring the NVDA 2024.2 Release Candidate, user Arthur’s Experience in Brazil, the new Synth Settings Ring commands, and a long piece on assigning new Input gestures / keystrokes. Check it out at: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-2…
#Blog #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #News #Newsletter #Accessibility
We’re nearly at the stable release of NVDA 2024.2! While we prepare, we thought we’d try something new – a table of contents so you can quickly find out / jump to the various articles i…NV Access
We are very pleased to share that the NVDA 2024.2 Release Candidate is now available: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2024-2r… This includes lots of new features since 2024.1, including Sound Split, new Synth Settings & other quick nav commands, a new "Display Speech Output" Braille mode and many more updates and fixes. Do test it out and let us know how you find it! Otherwise, the final version will be out in the next few weeks.
#NVDA #NVDAsr #NewVersion #FOSS #Update #Release #PreRelease #ScreenReader
The Release Candidate (RC) of NVDA 2024.2 is now available for download and testing. We encourage all users to download this RC and provide feedback. Unless any critical bugs are found, this will b…NV Access
It’s the end of May as we welcome a new Beta, let’s find out more! NVDA 2024.2 Beta 3 The big news this week is that we are now up to Beta 3 of NVDA 2024.2. What’s new since we last loo…NV Access
We often think of Philanthropy purely as donations by the rich, but it is something we can all do. Philanthropy is broader: "the desire to promote the welfare of others". How can you promote the welfare of others this week? Do you know anyone who might benefit from knowing about NVDA?
#pw24 #PhilanthropyWeek #philanthropyawards #Philanthropy #Queensland #Giving #Innovation #NVDA #ScreenReader #Accessibility
In June 2023, Mick & Jamie, NV Access founders, were honoured with the Philanthropy Innovation Award by Queensland Gives. Last night, we were invited back for the launch of Philanthropy week 2024. We are pleased to share this photo of James, Mick and David Oliver (CEO Speld QLD).
#pw24 #PhilanthropyWeek #philanthropyawards #Philanthropy #Queensland #Giving #Innovation #NVDA #ScreenReader #Accessibility
We've been doing this a while. Let's SWING for the big leagues.
Tomorrow, we're doing a deep dive on #burpSuite from a #screenReader perspective. It will be mostly #blind (as in playthrough) as I've not looked at this program for a few years, and fully blind (as in sight) given ... well ... screenReader user :)
I've learned more, and hey who knows, maybe they've improved ......
If it turns out they haven't, we'll look at @zaproxy next as a more viable, generally more #accessible alternative. See you tomorrow at 3 EST over at twitch.tv/ic_null #infosec #cybersecurity #zaproxy #portswigger #java #programming
Fully blind person hacking, coding and tinkering while using a screen reader. THM, HTB, accessibility, all the things.Twitch
Since a new version has been released 4 days ago, let me take the opportunity to mention that @FeatherWiki is still the best, single-page local wiki ever made. It's minimalistic, extensible, and accessible to #screenReader software as well.
If you like TiddlyWiki but find yourself confused because of the myriads of expanding sections, you will love FeatherWiki.
Check it out at feather.wiki/
In-Process is out, with all the details on NVDA 2024.2 Beta 3, Mick and Gerald's interview on Eyes On Success, a big walkthrough of the new "Sound Split" feature (if you've ever wanted to have NVDA in one ear and your apps or VOIP in the other, you won't want to miss this!), and the New braille setting: “Display speech output”.
Check it all out here: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-3…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Blog #News #Newsletter #Braille #ScreenReader #Accessibility #EyesOnSuccess
It’s the end of May as we welcome a new Beta, let’s find out more! NVDA 2024.2 Beta 3 The big news this week is that we are now up to Beta 3 of NVDA 2024.2. What’s new since we last loo…NV Access
Fully blind person hacking, coding and tinkering while using a screen reader. THM, HTB, accessibility, all the things.Twitch
NVDA 2024.2 Beta 3 is now available. As well as all the amazing things already announced, changes in Beta 3:
- Disable style navigation in Microsoft Word
- Add section on Add-on Store to Quick Start Guide
- Fixes for using Poedit with all plural forms
- Minor fixes for sound split
- Minor documentation fixes
- Updates to translations
Read the full what's new and download from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2024-2b…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #News #FOSS #Update #Accessibility #A11y #Beta
Beta3 of NVDA 2024.2 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released, we welcome yo…NV Access
Powered by Restream https://restream.ioDuring this live stream, we're looking into a number of code editors from a screen reader perspective. Notable contend...YouTube
Access for All: Two friends helping change opportunities for blind people with an open-source screen reader for all. Now on Microsoft Unlocked: unlocked.microsoft.com/nvda/
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #ScreenReader #A11y #Microsoft #FOSS #OpenSource #Free #News
Read our Story, An open-source screen reader for all on Microsoft UnlockedMicrosoft
Fully blind person hacking, coding and tinkering while using a screen reader. THM, HTB, accessibility, all the things.Twitch
NVDA 2024.2 Beta 2 is now available!
NVDA 2024.2 includes Sound split, new Synth settings commands & quick nav commands, many Braille features & fixes & more!
Changes since Beta 1
- Disable style navigation in Outlook and non-UIA word
- Disable vertical, style and text
-QuickNav commands in Kindle
- Minor documentation fixes
- Updates to translations
Read the full what's new and download the new NVDA 2024.2 Beta 2 from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2024-2b…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Beta #FOSS #A11y
Beta2 of NVDA 2024.2 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released, we welcome yo…NV Access
Are you blind? Have you heard of the commandline, but don't know what it means or how to use it? I recorded a tutorial that shows how to use a popular commandline utility called YT-DLP to download the audio version of a video with a screenreader, and how you can apply this to other commandline applications. This will accomplish jobs more quickly and bypass inaccessible graphical user interfaces. I hope you find it helpful!
#a11y #accessibility #screenreader
Our #GAAD edition In-Process #blog is out, featuring all the news on #NVDA 2024.2beta 1, the amazing mini-documentary @github made our new issue template and more!
Get on top of all the #GAAD #news here: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-1…
#NVDAsr #Accessibility #Newsletter #GitHub #FOSS #ScreenReader
Welcome to this 2024 Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) issue of In-Process! Let’s kick things off with a new Beta! NVDA 2024.2 Beta 1 We are very pleased to share NVDA 2024.2 Beta 1. …NV Access
This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we have something special to share! @github made a movie about our founders Mick & Jamie & the story of not only NVDA, but also OSARA. Two life-changing open-source projects. Both actively providing access & employment to blind people around the world.
Read the article here: github.com/readme/featured/nvd…
Watch the video (with AD) on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=N-y3yomLLS…
#GAAD #NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #Employment #Empowering #ScreenReader #FOSS #OpenSource
NVDA and OSARA provide access to information, employment, community, and more, as well as empower a new generation to build a more accessible world.Mike Melanson (GitHub)
NVDA 2024.2 beta 1 is now available for testing from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2024-2b…
For anyone who is interested in trying out what NVDA has to offer before release, we welcome your feedback.
Highlights
- Sound Split
- New Synth Settings ring & quick navigation commands
- New braille features & fixes, including "Display speech output".
- Updated eSpeak, adding new language Tigrinya.
There are many minor bug fixes for applications
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Beta #News #Accessibility #A11y #FOSS
Beta1 of NVDA 2024.2 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released, we welcome yo…NV Access
Come hang out while we hack the system over at twitch.tv/ic_null #blind #twitch #accessibility #goingLive #selfPromo #toomanyHashtags
ic_null streams live on Twitch! Check out their videos, sign up to chat, and join their community.Twitch
ic_null streams live on Twitch! Check out their videos, sign up to chat, and join their community.Twitch
This week's In-Process is out, featuring all you need to know about copying text in Word, using Browse mode in Word, getting help in NVDA, and a special thanks to our friends at ISCB! All online now: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-6…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Microsoft #MicrosoftOffice #Office365 #Office #Keyboard
We’ve previously covered a lot of the headline features of NVDA 2024.1. Today let’s look at a couple you may have missed. Specifically, copying text in Word, and getting help. Copying t…NV Access
Thank you to everyone who have boosted, and thank you to the people who have taken the time to 💟the feature requests.
Before the hearts were still in the single digits, and now its closer to 20. This is good, but it's not enough for it to get attention.
Please boost this post, and please 💟 the #obsidian feature requests for #screenreader support, essential for #blind and #partiallysighted users.
forum.obsidian.md/t/accessibil…
forum.obsidian.md/t/accessibil…
This was an accessibility feature request submitted by email. Adding to the forum for multi-user feedback. Use case or problem I have encountered significant accessibility issues as a blind user, particularly with the Android version of the app.Obsidian Forum
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