NV Access, the makers of the popular NVDA screen reader, will no longer be able to support older versions of Windows, such as Windows XP and Windows Vista. The change will take place with the release of NVDA 2017.4, which should be released at the end of November. NV Access will continue to offer NVDA 2017.3 for people who can not update to a newer operating system.
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Window-eyes users, you have another choice with NVDA
The conversation solidifies. As reported previously, Window-Eyes, perhaps the third-most popular screen reader in the blindness community, is no more. At the time, Freedom Scientific (now part of the VFO group) published their guide to switching to JAWS as part of their offer.
Nv Access Releases NVDA 2017.2
Nv Access has announced the release of NVDA version 2017.2. Among several improvements introduced in this release, the most noticeable changes include support for audio ducking in Windows 10, enhancements to the way NVDA behaves with Microsoft edge as well as other browser elements. According to the change log, other improvements include Support for the Windows calculator on Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB, improvements to the way NVDA functions with certain braille displays, support for all versions of SecureCRT, as well as other minor improvements.
Source: NV Access
NVDA Update Supports Audio Ducking and Microsoft Edge.
NVDA 2017.2rc1 is available for download, and includes several updates for the popular Windows screen reader. NVDA now supports audio ducking in the Windows 10 Creator’s Update. Audio ducking automatically lowers the volume of media content so that a visually impaired user can still hear the speech generated by the screen reader.
NVDA has also made improvements on how the screen reader works when using Microsoft Edge, and it has corrected some selection problems that occur when using browse mode with NVDA.
If you would like to go ahead and download the latest version of NVDA, you can do so here.
Dictation Bridge Brings NVDA Users Access to Speech Recognition Software.
Dictation Bridge is an add-on that works with NVDA to make using speech recognition software more accessible. Anything that you dictate will be read back to you automatically by NVDA. I find this to be a very useful feature because it lets you know if what you said is what was entered on the screen. You can also select text and ask Dictation Bridge to check spelling. I don’t see this being very helpful for Microsoft Word users, but perhaps it can be helpful when working in other applications.
These features work with both Microsoft Speech Recognition and Dragon NaturallySpeaking, but the following only work with Dragon.
You can use your voice to control NVDA and also check to see if your microphone is active. Here is a more complete description:
NVDA Remote: A Fast and Free Remote Access Tool
In this podcast, Alex demonstrates NVDA Remote, a free add-on for NVDA that makes it possible to control another computer using speech and Braille.
All About Viewing and Changing NVDA Keyboard Commands
In this podcast, Alex describes the NVDA gestures dialog and remapping or adding keystrokes for NVDA’s commands.
Version 2015.4 of NVDA: A Free & Open Source & Community Driven Screen Reader Unleashed
NVDA, which stands for Non Visual Desktop Access, is a free, open source and (in my opinion) a community driven screen reader for the Microsoft Windows platform. Steadily popularizing in the visually impaired community, it is actively developed by a global community of contributor, and shaped to remain in compliance with user feedback and compatible with rapidly changing technology.
NVDA Is Living On The Edge
Just when we thought Microsoft’s new modern browser Edge would not be accessible, the folks over at NV Access had to show everyone that NVDA is literally on the Edge.
Unravel the enigma of NVDA Object Nav.
In this latest episode, Cory Martin takes a look at the latest NVDA 2015.1 and gives an explanation of NVDA Object navigation and how one can use it in a variety of ways.
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