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NVDA 2025.1 Beta 5 is now available! Changes since beta 4 include:
- Updates to translations
- Fixes for reading math attributes in PDFs
- Minor improvements to the user experience of Remote Access
Read the full details and download at: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-1b…
We are getting closer to NVDA 2025.1! Thank you to all those who have been trying out betas and giving us feedback, we greatly appreciate it!
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Beta #PreRelease #Testing #Accessibility #NewVersion
I'll be writing final exams in one month, on a clean computer provided by my school. They refuse to get the voice on there, as it is not legal, and my principal complained about internet requests the driver would make. Is there a way to get the eloquence voice in a different, legal way? Don't mind the price. Can you, for example, use the voice data from Jaws somehow? I'd really appreciate answers. Thanks
@mastoblind #IBMTTS #Eloquence #Jaws #TT
NVDA 2025.1 Beta 4 is now available! Changes from Beta 3 include:
- Updates to translations
- Fix security issue which allowed an arbitrary process to connect to a Remote Access session running on a secure screen
- Allow Remote Access leaders to regain control after the last follower has disconnected
- Improve focus handling in the Remote Access Connection dialog
- Don’t toggle Remote Access mute when not connected
Read the full details & download from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-1b…
#NVDA #NVDAsr
Our latest In-Process blog is out: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-3…
Featuring
- The NVDA 2025.1 Beta
- What’s New in 2025.1
- Updated NVDA Expert Certification 2025
- Gene Empowers New Zealand
- Changes for Developers
- NVDA Add-ons and API Breaking Changes
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Blog #News #Newsletter #ScreenReader #Blind #Accessibility #Update #Changes
NVDA 2025.1 Beta 3 is now available for testing. As well as all the NVDA 2025.1 updates, beta3 adds:
- Updates to translations
- Disallow new Remote Access session in Secure Mode
- Update Remote Access interface
- Add unassigned command for Remote Access settings
- SAPI 4 bug fixes
Read the full release notes (including all the 2025.1 features & fixes) & download from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-1b…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Update #Beta #FLOSS #FOSS #PreRelease #News #Testing #Test #FreeSoftware #ScreenReader
NVDA 2025.1beta3 available for testing
Beta3 of NVDA 2025.1 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 2025.1 Beta 2 is now available for testing. As well as all the amazing updates in NVDA 2025.1 (from Beta 1), this new beta includes updates to some translations, as well as a minor bug fix for SAPI 5 voices using rate boost. Read the full release notes (including all the 2025.1 features & fixes) and download from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-1b…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Update #Beta #FLOSS #FOSS #PreRelease #News #Testing #Test #FreeSoftware #ScreenReader
NVDA 2025.1beta2 available for testing
Beta2 of NVDA 2025.1 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
OldEloquence: eurpod.com/OldEloquence2025.nv…
Eloquence 4.7: eurpod.com/Eloq47-2025.nvda-ad…
Other synthesizers (which all use MME for output) don't require many new updates - simply changing the version numbers in the Manifest will work as they bypass new deprecations.
- When muting the remote computer, with the "mute remote" option, this was reworked so that any time the remote machine speaks, it gets unmuted again. This makes the feature useless now, because I do this often when I'm on another laptop, have headphones connected through my desktop through which my work laptop is connected. I know, I'm complicated, 3 computers. But this is when using "mute remote" on that secondary laptop, like the HP I just got back finally today, really helps. Thanks NVDA for breaking it.
- If connected to a remote computer, and your remote computer disconnects but you left control inside the remote session on the target, you cannot switch back out of the remote session, because it will just keep saying, "no computers are connected." Now, again, I do the "host control server" thing, so I don't know if this applies to when connecting to a server directly, but it means that you are stuck in a non-functional target machine until your remote host reconnects. Also, very very bad.
Both of them are horrible and make NVDA's remote implementation quite different from the add-ons.
NVDA 2025.1 beta 1 is now available for testing! 2025.1 includes NVDA Remote, OneCore & SAPI 4 & 5 improvements, OCR, Microsoft & LibreOffice improvements, Add-on store improvements, Braille updates & new tables plus heaps more! Download from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-1b…
Please note the "What's new" link doesn't currently work, we're fixing it, but in the meantime, run the installer & open what's new from the NVDA menu.
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Beta #News #Update #PreRelease #FOSS #FLOSS #OpenSource
NVDA 2025.1beta1 available for testing
Beta1 of NVDA 2025.1 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
In-Process is out, featuring a hint on 2025.1 beta timing, details on the updated Basic Training for NVDA training module, our recent server updates, AND what you need to know about reading info in a command prompt. Read now: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-1…
And don't forget to subscribe to get the next edition (AND notification when the beta comes out) via email: eepurl.com/iuVyjo
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #News #Newsletter #Blog
In-Process 11th April 2025
We are getting close to a beta for NVDA 2025.1. We are on track for 2025.1 Beta 1 to be released early next week. Please do subscribe to be notified by email as soon as it is available! In the mean…NV Access
In-Process is now available, featuring all the info on CSUN ATC 2025, Thorium Reader, how the NVDA 2025.1 Update is going, Open-Source software and a new RH Voice Update! Read it all here: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-2… and don't forget to subscribe via email: eepurl.com/iuVyjo
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #CSUNATC #CSUNATC25 #CSUN #Thorium #RHVoice #OpenSource #FOSS #FLOSS #News #Newsletter #Update
Happy Open-Source Day!*
Open-Source brings so many benefits. NV Access is proud to be part of the community, from welcoming code contributions, to decreasing cost for users around the world. It's easy to see why "Open-Source First" is a popular policy for governments & companies everywhere.
(*At least in Florence, Italy - a quick search found several dates this year - Open Source not only brings innovation, but also choice!)
#NVDA #NVDAsr #OpenSource #FOSS #OpenSourceDay2025 #Community
Join NV Access in just over an hour from now, at 1:20PM in Grand GH at the #CSUNATC25 conference in Anaheim, California, where we talk about NVDA 2025: New and Upcoming features - we have a LOT to share!
#Conference #CSUN #News #Presentation #NVDA #NVDAsr
Hi everyone,
An early In-Process this time, since we're heading off to CSUN this weekend! So this time around;
- CSUN 2025
- Update on NVDA 2025.1
- Harun: Fast and Local in Türkiye
- Thanks to Airbnb
- New donor badge
- Speech and Braille viewers
Read now at nvaccess.org/post/in-process-8…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #News #Blog #Newsletter #AirbnbCommunityFund #CSUNATC2025
In-Process 8th March 2025
Hi everyone, and welcome to an early In-Process! We’re busy packing and getting ready for CSUN next week so we wanted to put out In-Process this week to keep you going until we’re back from the USA…NV Access
Our In-Process blog is out! Featuring:
- Update on NVDA 2025.1
- Planning for CSUN
- What's on the web
- Reading paragraphs in Braille
And bonus history of the Pilcrow! (Ok I was interested)
nvaccess.org/post/in-process-2…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Blog #News #Newsletter #Typography #CSUNATC
In-Process 27th February 2025
Welcome to another In-Process, whether you are reading on the web, or via email. This time around we cover: NVDA 2025.1 Planning for CSUN What’s on the web Reading paragraphs in Braille NVDA 2025.1…NV Access
In-Process is out, featuring:
- The NV Access 2025 Roadmap
- Thanks to our sponsors
- Corporate support with Benevity
- our new VPAT & Multiple key press timeout.
Read it all here: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-7…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Support #CorporateGiving #VPAT #Blog #News #Newsletter
I stitched together an audio file showing you how bad it is at ignoring the setting of -1 as the output. Instead #NVDASR tries to be too smart, enumerate the list and gather which you have set as your sound mapper output, and explicitly call that sound device when passing to the TTS outputs.
I updated this to add a little more at the end and show how Mist World treats audio output switching properly, that I now know is not proper.
Good night, Mastodon. This really ruined my weekend at first, until that amazing demo in my mentions by @pitermach clarified things. :)
Update: People are asking, "how can I tell?" Listen for the sharpness of S's and other consonants. If you have the ear you'll notice.
In-Process is out - featuring news on NVDA 2024.4.2, our new add-on survey, a very successful SPEVI 2025 conference, and a User's guide: What to do if your add-on breaks?
Read the full issue now at:
nvaccess.org/post/in-process-2…
and remember, you can now subscribe to receive In-Process via email at: eepurl.com/iuVyjo
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Blog #News #Newsletter #WhatsOn #ScreenReader #Accessibility
In-Process 20th January 2025
Welcome to 2025! And to those subscribed to receive In-Process via email, welcome to the first edition direct to your inbox! We hope you all had a bit of a break and some time with loved ones. We a…NV Access
We are back for day 2 of #SPEVI2025. This morning we started with an inspiring keynote presentation by Mr Michael Sheppard, a solicitor who shared his experience growing up blind. The conference is on today and tomorrow at 293 Queen Street Brisbane, Australia
Pictured is NV Access founder Michael Curran chatting with Michael Sheppard after the presentation about how he uses NVDA.
#spevi #SpeciConference2025 #keynote #Conference #Brisbane #NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #A11y
The Release Candidate of NVDA 2024.4.2 is now available for testing. We encourage all users to download this RC and provide feedback.
Read more and download from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2024-4-…
This is a patch release to fix bugs with braille devices and reading math in Chromium. Fixed bug with with reading math in Chromium Browsers (Chrome, Edge). Humanware Brailliant BI 40X devices running firmware version 2.4 now work as expected.
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Release #PreRelease #Update #Update
NVDA 2024.4.2rc1 available for testing
The Release Candidate (RC) of NVDA 2024.4.2 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…NV Access
Are you in Brisbane this week? NV Access are at the SPEVI conference at 293 Queen Street. We're talking all things NVDA & Mick is on a panel this afternoon on "The New Frontier of Braille" about multiline displays, chaired by Ben Clare.
#SPEVI2025 #SPEVI #conference #nvda #nvdasr #accessibility #screenreader #blind #blindness #education
GitHub - thewh1teagle/kokoro-onnx: TTS with kokoro and onnx runtime
TTS with kokoro and onnx runtime. Contribute to thewh1teagle/kokoro-onnx development by creating an account on GitHub.GitHub
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But today, we really wanted to put the focus on YOU, our dedicated Braille users, for all YOU do spreading awareness, and promoting use of Braille, not just with NVDA on the PC, but in all aspects of life.
Learn more about World Braille Day from the UN: un.org/en/observances/braille-…
#Braille #WorldBrailleDay #WorldBrailleDay2024 #NVDAsr #Literacy #LiteracyMatters
World Braille Day | United Nations
The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the importance of braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind and partially sighted people.United Nations
We've been asked about it for years, and we are pleased to confirm that we have finally setup an official NV Access mailing list. You can subscribe to receive:
- Our fortnightly In-Process blog
- NV Access organisational updates
- NVDA Release announcements (Stable, and / or beta)
- Good news stories
- Job listings
To subscribe to any of the above, please go to: eepurl.com/iuVyjo
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #News #MailingList #Newsletter #Information #Accessibility #A11y #Blind
"Given the fact that NVDA has an extremely light computer resource foot print the portable version is a blessing" - Squire, South Africa / NVDA negates the barriers many face when accessing a PC, as a free and light-weight screen reader translated into more than 50 languages.
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #GoodNews #FOSS #Free #Lightweight #A11y
This International Day of People with Disabilities, we want to highlight our amazing community and how you live the theme of this year's #IDPwD "Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future"
We have just put out a blog post; every piece talks about how you, our community are empowered to take on leadership in your lives, your work, and your #ScreenReader, #NVDA - check it out here:
nvaccess.org/post/in-process-3…
#NVDAsr #idpwd2024 #Blog #News
In-Process 3rd December 2024
Happy International Day of People with Disability 2024! The theme for this year is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”. I …NV Access
Did you catch our last "In-Process" blog? Lots of handy info in there from info on NVDA 2024.4.1, to our Contributor Documentation Survey and more info on our add-on compatibility process! Find it all here: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-1…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Blog #News #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Newsletter
In-Process 15th November 2024
Welcome to a jam packed In-Process. We have a release, a survey, several expos, an award finalist and more add-on info. Let’s dive in: NVDA 2024.4.1 Released NVDA Contributor Documentation Su…NV Access
I'm very happy with my audio now, multi-track, filters, all that jazz, but the visual (without eyes of my own) is proving convoluted.
There are many ways you can contribute to NVDA. These include (but are not limited to!):
- Translation (UI and user guide)
- Core NVDA software development
- Add-on software development
- Testing NVDA
- Submitting GitHub issues
- Triaging GitHub issues
We would be happy to hear from anyone who does or might be interested in contributing in any way - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Survey #Contribute #Community #Feedback
NVDA Contributor Documentation Survey
Thank you for participating in this survey. Your feedback is valuable and will help us improve NVDA's contributor documentation.Google Docs
In-Process is out, featuring news on:
- NVDA 2024.4.1 which has recently been released
- NVDA Contributor Documentation Survey
- We head out and about with NV Access
- NV Access board member Emma a Change Making Finalist!
- And a deep dive into the Add-on Compatibility Process
All this and more, now available: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-1…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Blog #News #Newsletter #Survey #CurrentEvents
In-Process 15th November 2024
Welcome to a jam packed In-Process. We have a release, a survey, several expos, an award finalist and more add-on info. Let’s dive in: NVDA 2024.4.1 Released NVDA Contributor Documentation Su…NV Access
Did you catch up on our last In-Process blog at the end of October? If you haven't yet read it (or even if you have) you'll be pleased to know I've now FIXED the table of contents links so you can easily get to:
- the 2024.4 release info
- Info about add-ons
- Emphasising stability
- Benefits for users and developers in our add-on approach
- And all about reporting font attributes
nvaccess.org/post/in-process-3…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #News #Blog #Info
In-Process 31st October 2024
It’s that spooky time of year for all those who celebrate Halloween. And it’s also Diwali for our Indian friends. Whether you participate in either of these or not, there is something we defi…NV Access