The Zed code editor is now available for Windows. To save anybody else wasting their time trying it with a #screenReader, it isn't #accessible so don't bother. #accessibility
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while I'm at the topic of #screenreaders - just found out NVDA is a project by 'NV Access' - an Australian non-profit that develops NVDA as a free, open source screen reader for WIN nvaccess.org/download
#screenreader #thanksguys
#screenreader #thanksguys
OK #Blind #Linux people, is it really worthwhile to consider dual booting @elementary or at least testing it out in a VM? I’m probably not going to be able to give up windows completely, correct? What can I do natively under Lennox and what can’t I do? How is word processing, spreadsheets, making presentations? How about editing music notation? what works, what doesn’t, and what am I going to be giving up in terms of time and efficiency? Boosts appreciated and input very much welcome. #BlindMasto #BlindMastodon #BlindFedi @mastoblind @blind #OpenSource #ElementaryOS #ScreenReader #Accessibility #A11Y
NVDA 2025.3.1 Release Candidate is now available for testing.
This is a patch release to fix a security issue & a bug.
- Fixed a vulnerability which could prevent access to secure screens via Remote Access.
- Remote Access now returns control to the local computer if it locks while controlling the remote computer.
#NVDA #NVDAsr #PreRelease #News #NewVersion #Update #ScreenReader #Security
Shower thought: I wonder if any #blind kids today are growing up on espeak the way we grew up on eloquence? Is there a future where espeak is out of date and ancient, and people are clinging to it with the desperation people today cling to eloquence and dectalk? Honestly y'all, espeak read isn't that bad. I just wish espeak was usable on IOS; the available app is old and littered with bugs. #a11y#screenreader#accessibility
Are you in Adelaide today? Come down to U-City where See Differently are hosting Tech Fest. There are lots of organisations here with everything to help you make the most of your tech - including James and Quentin from NV Access!
#SeeDifferently #TechFest #NVDA #NVAccess #technology #screenReader
And of course the Section 508 website is not helpful. Sigh.
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#accessibility #AltText #ScreenReader
Section508.gov
Section508.gov is the official U.S. government resource for ensuring digital accessibility compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d).Section508.gov
Hello Masto-peeps who use screen readers!
I just learned that I need to put alt text on URLs for more accessible PDFs, but -- what should it say?
I am formatting academic citations that include a URL, so all the information about where that link will take you is in the text. I don't want it to read the URL to you and I don't want to just repeat the same information you just heard. What do you find most helpful in this situation?
Pls boost for reach!
I took a stab at converting eloquence to work with the 64-bit #NVDA alphas. Unfortunately, it's a bit laggy, and pitch doesn't come back down after a capital letter. Does anyone know what I've messed up? share.interfree.ca/api/v2/open/share/5GvHXPCRd2o-5iEwCHmxHBN-Sc64A9wtps1-e6yzfabRwV3/file/3ewj7im7W4t-AQKhhGYmydH-1KhDfBeb1YN-inxCAb3LFb8#python#grpc#screenreader#accessibility#a11y
If you're looking for unspoken-ng for the 64-bit alphas of the #NVDA#screenreader, that now lives here: github.com/fastfinge/unspoken-ng/releases/download/v1.0.2/Unspoken-ng-1.0.2.nvda-addon#blind#accessibility#a11y
This week's In-Process is out and it's a bumper edition! We've got:
1. NVDA 2025.3
2. Obtaining NVDA
3. Add-on of the week: AudioScreen
4. Chrome bug fix
5. Planned infrastructure outage notification
6. Bobby Singh – Finding Light Through NVDA
7. New issue template
Yes SEVEN articles! There's something for everyone :)
nvaccess.org/post/in-process-3…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Blog #News #Newsletter
2 / 2: Did you know @GNOME Files aka #nautilus has a nifty feature where it can move selected files into a newly created folder? #ScreenReader #a11y is preserved.
In order to use it just select multiple files and find Move to new folder item in the shift+F10 popup menu.
In order to use it just select multiple files and find Move to new folder item in the shift+F10 popup menu.
1 / 2: Did you know @GNOME Files aka #nautilus has a nifty feature where it can batch rename files? Advanced features include adding sequential numbering, using placeholders and doing search and replace on the names of selected files. #ScreenReader #a11y is preserved.
In order to use it just select multiple files and find Rename item in the shift+F10 popup menu or simply press F2. Also... Don't be shy to press the add button in the batch rename dialog.
In order to use it just select multiple files and find Rename item in the shift+F10 popup menu or simply press F2. Also... Don't be shy to press the add button in the batch rename dialog.
As the premier free screen reader, #NVDA is very pleased to be trending in South Africa! Thank you to all our South African users, we do appreciate you! We understand the burden commercial software places on #blind users around the world and are glad to be the alternative! If you are new to screen readers, you can find out more about us at: nvaccess.org/
Or watch a short video demonstration at: youtube.com/watch?v=tCFyyqy9mq…
#ScreenReader #NVDAsr #Accessibility
What is NVDA?
A brief overview of some of the things NVDA can do. The video demonstrates the screen reader at work in several programs and using different synthesizers (i...YouTube
Question to the people experienced with Screen readers: I'm currently writing a documentation where I insert lots of inline Screenshots, for example a little red cross. What would be the preferred way of writing Alt-Text for them? Usually I describe Images in a clear sentence, but I assume for inline screenshots it would make more sense to use a Single Word if possible.
#accessibility #question #screenreader
#accessibility #question #screenreader
We are pleased to announce we have rolled out a new, more intuitive issue template for reporting bugs or requesting features in NVDA. The form is still on GitHub & still requires the same information as previously, but now uses individual fields rather than one long edit box with comments. You can explore here (Note it IS live so if you submit an issue, it will be submitted as an actual issue): github.com/nvaccess/nvda/issue…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #GitHub #Accessibility #Issue #Bugs #BugTracker
This is a TTS rendering of your post that contains "characters" from the Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols block, to simulate "bold" text.
Roughly what people using a #screenreader get to hear.
NV Access are very pleased to announce the release of NVDA 2025.3!
This release includes improvements to Remote Access, SAPI5 voices, braille and the Add-on Store.
For full details and to download, please visit: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-3/
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #NewVersion #FOSS #OpenSource #New #News #Software #Blind
Hi everyone,
The NVDA 2025.3 Release Candidate is now available for testing. We encourage all users to download this RC and provide feedback. Unless any critical bugs are found, this will be identical to the final 2025.3 release.
This release includes improvements to Remote Access, SAPI5 voices, braille and the Add-on Store.
Full details and download from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-3r…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Update #NewVersion #PreRelease #FOSS #Update #News #Accessibility
Question for fellow #NVDA users: why has the Office Desk addon been discontinued? I saw the message from the addon itself and read the homepage. It says it has been discontinued and that I should uninstall it, but it doesn't give a reason for it. I'd understand if it said something like, "The features in this addon have been merged into the core," or something like that, but it doesn't. #Accessibility #Blind #ScreenReader
Some good news for screenreaders on Wayland with the release of Niri 25.08:
#accessibility #a11y #screenreader #wayland
Niri 25.08 released
Version 25.08 of the niri scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor has been released. Notable chang [...]LWN.net
NVDA 2025.3 Beta 3 is now available for download and testing.
Changes introduced in Beta 3:
- Updates to translations
- Bug fix for SAPI 5 where NVDA did not announce certain gestures
See the release announcement for full changes and download: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-3b…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #PreRelease #NewVersion #Update #Beta #testing #fix #fixes #Software
If the title of this one doesn't interest you, the contents sure won't! Correcting Years With #NVDA and #Espeak: stuff.interfree.ca/2025/08/28/correct-years-with-nvda-and-espeak.html#regexp#blind#screenreader#a11y#accessibility
Here's what a #Anker email looks like to my #ScreenReader today. Isn't it just full of excitement, expectation and complete and total understanding?
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As of GNOME 49, GNOME Settings will feature a button for configuring the Orca screen reader!
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#GNOME #Accessibility #a11y #Orca #ScreenReader #ScreenReaders #Linux #FOSS #OpenSource #FreeSoftware
To NVDA users: Is anyone else having a problem with the NVDA+D keystroke to read additional details on something. Specifically, I went and tried to read the long description on a table in Word and while the long desc was in the description field, the file was a .docx, I am using 2025.2 of NVDA, Word365, and nothing I have tried returns anything but "No Additional details." Just reaching out in case there is something I missed. Tagging the professionals too.
NVAccess@fosstodon.org
#NVDA #screenreader #word365
NVAccess@fosstodon.org
#NVDA #screenreader #word365
NVDA 2025.3 Beta 1 is available for testing! Improvements to Remote Access, SAPI5, Braille, Add-on Store, and more! Read the full update and downloaad from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-3b…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Testing #Beta #PreRelease #News #Update
#JAWSForWindows users, Anyone figured out how to get the usual alt+number shortcuts working properly in the new Outlook? Any help appreciated. Thanks. PS: please don’t tell me to use classic outlook. #Blind #ScreenReader #BlindMasto #BlindMastodon #BlindFedi @mastoblind
If it wasn't for the horrible clicks between every sentence, this would be a good #TTS option for an #NVDA#screenreader addon. It runs realtime, even in the browser: clowerweb.github.io/kitten-tts-web-demo/
NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2025.2 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version.
Full info & Download at: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-2/
This release includes improvements in Windows 11, browse mode, and Microsoft Word. Plus improved Braille display support, updated LibLouis and eSpeak-NG & more!
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #A11y #News #Update
Who is excited for NVDA 2025.2?!
Not long now!
(If you want more of a sneak peak, while we wait for the final version, do try the Release Candidate here: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-2r… )
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #NewVersion #Exciting #Anticipation #Release #NewRelease
I've been an email hosting customer with #MythicBeasts (@beasts) for just under a day and a half, and I'm honestly very impressed. I opted for their email only plan since I already have webspace somewhere else. The main website and control pannel UI are very accessible to #blind #ScreenReader users like myself, with sections clearly structured with headings, pretty much no unlabelled links, buttons or other elements, and no annoying ads, pop-ups or anything else that could hijack a screen reader or lag a browser to pieces. I contacted them about an issue I'm having yesterday and the initial reply, *human* reply that is, took just over 10 minutes. The issue is still ongoing as of now, but I'm confident that it will be fixed soon; I did contact them at the backside of the working day after all. Not bad at all for the monthly price of just under a fiver! Also, bonus points for being a 2000s ISP, having started in the year 2000.
Our In-Process blog is out! This week featuring:
- NVDA Satisfaction Survey 2025
- NVDA 2025.2 Beta 5
- How to test an NVDA Beta?
- Extra voices updates (Including Eloquence and Vocalizer)
Read more at:
nvaccess.org/post/in-process-4…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Blog #News #Newsletter #Update
Wanted to test NVDA 2025 DotPad support. But I didn't see DotPad in the list of Braille Displays combo box. Using NVDA 2025.1.2 here. CC @NVAccess
#NVDA #ScreenReader #Braille #Accessibility.
#NVDA #ScreenReader #Braille #Accessibility.
NVDA 2025.2 Beta 5 is now available for testing!
Read more & Download at: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-2b…
Changes in Beta 5:
- Fixed a bug where supported languages were incorrectly being reported as unsupported.
- Updates to translations.
Please try Beta 5 and let us know what you think.
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #NewVersion #Update #Beta #PreRelease #FOSS #FLOSS
At NV Access we are always interested in understanding the satisfaction of our NVDA users.
Plus we like to understand clearly what is important to you and also identify what we can do more effectively.
We encourage you to complete the NVDA Satisfaction Survey 2025 to assist us with improving the NVDA user experience. It is a short, three question survey, which is anonymous and does not require signing in.
Complete at: nvaccess.org/survey
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #Survey #ScreenReader
NVDA Satisfaction Survey 2025
At NV Access we are always interested in understanding the satisfaction of our NVDA users. Plus we like to understand clearly what is important to you and also identify what we can do more effectively.Google Docs
I often get asked about how I do software development with a #ScreenReader and I also have some thoughts about #DevTool #Accessibility. Finally found the time to write my thoughts down properly.
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Software Development at 800 Words Per Minute | Dickson Tan's blog
How I develop software at 800 words per minute with a screen readerDickson Tan's blog
We've made it even easier to get to YOUR official NVDA users email group. Just head to: nvaccess.org/nvda-users
If you haven't yet joined, come join us either on the web, or sign up directly by emailing nvda-users+subscribe@nvaccess.org
Join NV Access staff and the community, ask questions, share tips, and enjoy a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Community #User #Users #Friendly #Tips #Info #Information
Are you a developer looking to make a difference? NVDA is on GitHub with an enthusiastic community of people who report issues, test bugs & features & submit code to improve NVDA. Now is an exciting time to become involved in a not-for-profit. Use your skills to directly impact the lives of blind & vision impaired people around the world! Find out more, read the developer docs & join in at: github.com/nvaccess/nvda
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Community #Contribute #FLOSS #FOSS #OpenSource
GitHub - nvaccess/nvda: NVDA, the free and open source Screen Reader for Microsoft Windows
NVDA, the free and open source Screen Reader for Microsoft Windows - nvaccess/nvdaGitHub
Here's a quick demo on how to enable TTS on the Nintendo Switch 2 from the home screen. Hopefully these menus are the same across all devices, though I have no way to know that for certain.
Edit: For other blind Switch/Switch 2 owners, I started a WhatsApp group to discuss the accessibility of the console and it's games. DM if you'd like to join.
Download: onj.me/media/Switch2_Accessibi…
#Nintendo #Switch2 #Accessibility #TTS #ScreenReader