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Podcast Episode 10

Learn what’s new in NVDA 2015.4, what’s coming in NVDA 2016.1 and more in episode 10 of the NV Access podcast.

Announcing NVDA 2015.4 Release

Version 2015.4 of the free NVDA screen Reader from NV Access is now available for download. Highlights of this release include performance improvements in Windows 10; inclusion in the Ease of Access Center in Windows 8 and later; enhancements for Microsoft Excel, including listing and renaming of sheets and access to locked cells in protected… Read More

NVDA 2015.4rc1 Released

NVDA 2015.4rc1 has just been released for testing. This is a release candidate, which means that unless any critical issues are found, this will be identical to the final 2015.4 release. Highlights of this release include performance improvements in Windows 10; inclusion in the Ease of Access Center in Windows 8 and later; enhancements for… Read More

NVDA Development Site Moved to GitHub

After many years of using Trac to run our own development and community website, we are moving to GitHub. Why the Switch? When we first began using Trac, NVDA was a much smaller project. In addition, there was no hosted service that suited all our needs. In the last few years, this is no longer… Read More

NVDA 2015.3 Released

NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2015.3 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, has now been released. Highlights of this release include initial support for Windows 10; the ability to disable single letter navigation in browse mode (useful for some web apps); improvements in Internet Explorer; and fixes for garbled… Read More

Podcast Episode 9

Hear about NVDA and Windows 10, recent and upcoming changes in NVDA and more in podcast episode 9.

NVDA 2015.2 Now Available

NV Access is happy to announce the availability of NVDA 2015.2, the latest release of its award winning screen reading software. Highlights of this release include the ability to read charts in Microsoft Excel and support for reading and interactive navigation of mathematical content. With this release, NV Access continues to ensure that blind and… Read More

NV Access Releases 2015.1 of Free NVDA Screen Reader

Version 2015.1 of the free NVDA screen Reader from NV Access is now available for download. Highlights of this release include browse mode for documents in Microsoft Word and Outlook; major enhancements to support for Skype for Desktop; and significant fixes for Microsoft Internet Explorer. This award-winning software has been changing the lives of thousands… Read More

Second level NVDA support available for implementors and support partners

Due to high demand we are pleased to announce that second level technical NVDA and general Assistive Technology support can now be purchased at an affordable cost. This support is aimed at technical implementers, trainers, and Assistive Technology consultants who require help with NVDA or other Assistive Technology issues. Please contact us for details.

Announcing NVDA 2014.4 Release

NV Access is happy to announce the availability of NVDA 2014.4, the latest release of its award winning screen reading software. With this release, NV Access continues to ensure that blind and vision impaired people, regardless of their location, language or economic situation, can gain access to computers, thus widening the possibilities for education, employment… Read More