NV Access
Empowering lives through non-visual access to technology. NV Access is an Australian non-profit. We develop NVDA, a free, open source screen reader for Windows. nvaccess.org
#NVDA, #NVDAsr, #A11y, #Accessibility #ScreenReader
- NVDA 2026.1 Beta 1 is now available for testing! Info & Download: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... There are so many updates they won't all fit here, so please read the post at the link! #NVDA #NVAccess #ScreenReader #Beta #FOSS
- Intopia's Australia & New Zealand Assistive Technology Survey is open, only until the end of this week. The survey is open to users of assistive technology in AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND: intopia.digital/articles/int... If you are eligible, please do take part.
- Our In-Process blog is back for 2026: Switching from Jaws to NVDA Running NVDA on a Mac Creating a new NVDA Shortcut Achievements in 2025, and we want to hear yours! Using Clip with the command line! All available now at: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility
- Happy World Braille Day! Each January 4th, the birthday of Louis Braille, the day aims "to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind & partially sighted people." #WorldBrailleDay #Braille #Blindness #Accessibility
- While NV Access enjoy some well earned rest, we may be delayed in replying for the next few weeks. Please do refer to the tips and links in our last In-Process: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... A very Merry Christmas if you celebrate & a safe & happy New Year to all! #NVDA #NVDAsr #Christmas
- Welcome to our last In-Process blog post for 2025! www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... Do have a wonderful break if you are having time off, spend time with loved ones, and we look forward to catching up with everyone in 2026! #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Christmas #NewYear
- The World #Blind Union General Assembly & World #Blindness Summit was an amazing opportunity to present on the amazing MOVEMENT behind the world's favourite free #screenreader! We have the presentation with transcript, complete with "#NVDA NVDA NVDA!"! www.nvaccess.org/post/world-b...
- If you saw our post about Reece, the young boy who lobbied for audio description on "Behind the News", you'll love this follow up video he made about NVDA. It is THE feel-good piece this holiday season! www.nvaccess.org/post/NVDA-wi... #NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #GoodNews #Technology #FeelGood
- Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! This year's #IDPwD theme is: "Fostering #disability #inclusive societies for advancing social progress" What better way than ensuring everyone has access to, and awareness of #Accessibility of technology. #IDPwD2025 #NVDA
- This week's In-Process is a bumper one - but don't miss it because as well as NVDA 2025.3.2, more on configuration profiles & the NEW Web interface for the add-on store, we've also got a BLACK FRIDAY SALE! All that & MORE at: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #BlackFriday
- NV Access is pleased to announce that NVDA version 2025.3.2 is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. This is a patch release to fix a security issue. Full info and download at: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility
- Who here uses manual configuration profiles in NVDA? What do you use them for? And if you're not sure what configuration profiles are all about, check out the recent In-Process blog, which covered them: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #Tips #Blog #Features #ScreenReader
- The Release Candidate (RC) of NVDA 2025.3.2 is now available for download & testing. We encourage all users to download this RC & provide feedback. Unless any critical bugs are found, this will be identical to the final 2025.3.2 release. Read more & download at www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20...
- This week's In-Process blog post is out! Featuring: - NVDA 2025.3.1 - Reece gets Behind the News with AD - Manual configuration profiles - Featured add-on: “Check Input Gestures” - Bonus tip: Report keystroke Read it here: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... It's worth it for Reece at least!
- NV Access is pleased to announce that NVDA 2025.3.1 is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. This is a patch release to fix a security issue and a bug. Read the full changes and download at www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader
- Our blog is out! Featuring: - NVDA 2025.3.1 Release Candidate - See Differently Tech Fest - Typing Tutors - Single Key Navigation Poll - Featured Add-on: Screen Wrapping for NVDA Available to read now: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... Sign up via email nvaccess.org/newsletter #NVDA #NVAccess
- NVDA 2025.3.1 Release Candidate is now available for testing. This is a patch release to fix a security issue with secure screens in remote access, & a bug with the PC going to sleep while using remote access. #NVDA #NVDAsr #PreRelease #News #NewVersion #Update #ScreenReader
- We've just updated the Microsoft Excel with NVDA module in the shop (& your downloads if you've bought it): www.nvaccess.org/product/micr... with fixes found by proofreader Kara (thank you!) Fun fact - Excel is 40 years old Version Museum has a history: www.versionmuseum.com/history-of/m...
- This week's In-Process is out & it's a bumper edition: 1. NVDA 2025.3 2. Obtaining NVDA 3. AudioScreen 4. Chrome bug fix 5. Planned outage 6. Bobby Singh 7. New issue template Yes 7 articles! Something for everyone :) www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Blog #News
- 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, but now uses individual fields rather than one long edit box with comments: github.com/nvaccess/nvd... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader
- This week's In-Process is out! Featuring: - NVDA 2025.3 - Chromium mouse issue - WBU & Something Digital - & Single Letter Navigation in web apps. www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... Don't forget to subscribe to receive future posts by email: nvaccess.org/newsletter #NVDA #NVDAsr #News #Blog
- 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: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility
- The NVDA 2025.3 Release Candidate is now available for testing. We encourage all users to test this RC. Unless any critical bugs are found, this will be identical to the final 2025.3. Full details and download from: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #News #NewVersion
- The World Blindness Summit & WBU General Assembly was last week in São Paulo, Brazil. NV Access General Manager, James Boreham & NV Access director Emma Bennison presented & had an informative & uplifting week, meeting many people & hearing their hopes for the future! #WBUSummit
- Are you in Brazil? The World Blindness Summit & WBU General Assembly are taking place in São Paulo & NV Access is there! 9am on Wednesday 3rd (10pm Australian Eastern) NV Access board member Emma Bennison speaks on "Why Should Blind People Lead Their Organisations?" 1/3
- 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: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20...
- Thanks to everyone at #SomethingDigital in Brisbane for a fantastic time this week! Our founder Mick Curran was on a panel discussing "From voice interfaces to micro-interactions: The innovations powering digital accessibility" #SD25 #SomethingDigitalBrisbane #SomethingFest2025
- NV Access is very pleased to announce an extensive update to our "Microsoft Excel with NVDA" training module! Purchase on its own: www.nvaccess.org/product/micr... Or in the NVDA Productivity Bundle: www.nvaccess.org/product/nvda... Previous purchases: www.nvaccess.org/my-account/d...
- Hi everyone, NVDA 2025.3 Beta 2 is now available! www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... Including a fix for SAPI5 responsiveness issues. We think we've fixed most of the SAPI 5 bugs now - PLEASE test this version if you use SAPI 5 & let us know. Plus Turkish Braille fix & updated translations
- This week's In-Process is out. Featuring all the news on NVDA 2025.2, info on the upcoming NVDA 2025.3, and a look into the namesake feature of Microsoft Windows... All that and more, available now: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #Windows #Desktop
- Have you completed the 2025 NVDA Satisfaction Survey? It's a short 3 question survey, but it's a great chance to have your say on the most popular free screen reader for Windows! What are we doing well? What can we improve? Please let us know: nvaccess.org/survey #NVDA #NVDAsr #Survey
- 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: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Testing #Beta #PreRelease #News #Update
- 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: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #A11y
- It's here! The NVDA 2025.2 Release Candidate is available: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... We encourage ALL users to try this before we declare it is stable. Please see tips on how to test without affecting your installed copy in this week's In-Process: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc...
- 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: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Blog #News
- NVDA 2025.2 Beta 5 is now available for testing! Read more & Download at: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... Changes in Beta 5: - Fixed a bug where languages were incorrectly reported as unsupported. - Updates to translations. Please try Beta 5 and let us know what you think. #NVDA #NVDAsr
- At NV Access we are always interested in understanding the satisfaction of our NVDA users. We encourage you to complete the NVDA Satisfaction Survey 2025, a short, three question survey, which is anonymous and does not require signing in. Complete at: nvaccess.org/survey
- Last week, Quentin was on The Digital Access Show with Narelle from DASAT, talking all things NVDA and Digital Accessibility. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWmV... or however you get your favourite podcasts! #NVDA #NVDAsr #DigitalAccessShow #DigitalAccessibility #DASAT
- NVDA 2025.2 Beta 4 is now available for testing! Read more & Download at: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... Changes in Beta 4: - Object nav / review cursor fix - installing via Remote Access fix - Trusted Certificate handling fix - Translation Updates #NVDA #NVDAsr #PreRelease #Beta #NewVersion
- We've made it even easier to get to YOUR official NVDA users email group. Head to: nvaccess.org/nvda-users Join us on the web, or sign up by emailing nvda-users+subscribe@nvaccess.org Join NV Access staff & community, ask questions & share tips in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Are you a developer looking to make a difference? NVDA has an enthusiastic community of people who report issues, test bugs & submit code. Use your skills for good with worldwide impact! Find out more at: github.com/nvaccess/nvda #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Community #Contribute #FLOSS #FOSS
- NVDA 2025.2 Beta 3 is now available for testing: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... (See the release announcement for the full details of what is new and link to download) #NVDA #NVDAsr #Beta #PreRelease #News #Update #Software #FLOSS #FOSS
- Making a difference for kids in school enables them to make a difference as adults in their community. Does your school have a student who could use a screen reader? And $0 budget? We have the solution! www.nvaccess.org Or if you can help us, it would make a difference! www.nvaccess.org/support-us/
- NVDA 2025.2 Beta 2 is now available for testing! Changes in beta 2 include: - Braille fixes in Excel & with object navigation - NLS eReader Zoomax driver fix - Add-on store certificate fix - Updates to translations. Download / more info: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr
