NVDA user Harun sent us his experience with NVDA, which we were excited to share with you. You can find the testimonial in text below, or read by NVDA using Microsoft David at 75% in the video. Please do let us know what you think of having NVDA read the text for the video?
“Hello, I’m Harun from Turkey! When I first heard about NVDA, I was reluctant to try something new. After a few years, I realized it was time for a new screen reader. And yes! In fact, this is exactly the time I met NVDA!
When I saw its loader, I was surprised at how light it was. I remember when I installed it on my computer, I was quite surprised by its small size and therefore its very fast operation. Then I started taking a closer look at NVDA, it’s one of my favourite aspects of it; was that its entire interface was localized. This helped me a lot in getting to know NVDA. Another thing I like about him: Having a user guide. It is possible to find answers to all questions about NVDA there. Moreover, in your own language! As I got to know NVDA, I realized that it appealed to me and that NVDA was actually what I had been looking for for years.
One of the many things I like about it is that you can create a portable copy, either from an installer or from your installed NVDA. While doing this, you can also copy the settings of your installed NVDA to your portable NVDA. Isn’t this a wonderful thing? Take it anywhere and just connect the USB to the computer you’ll be at for a few minutes and run your NVDA via USB without having to redo all the settings! Not to mention the magnificence of being simple, user-friendly, understandable and especially being an open-source project.
In addition to developers, users can support with their ideas. Or when we experience an error, we can report it to NV Access via social media or open an issue on GitHub. In this way, we can see that problems are eliminated more quickly. Or we can see a feature we want very much in NVDA, if the conditions are suitable. For me, NVDA is much more than a screen reader. I would like to thank the entire NV Access staff for connecting us with NVDA! I would also like to thank them for giving me the opportunity to share all these thoughts.
Finally, I would like to end my article by calling out to developers who update their operating systems and software: Please remember that when you update your software, people who do not see them are also using them! Support and support the accessibility of screen readers!”
Thank you so much Harun. It is wonderful to hear from users and particularly to hear how NVDA has helped make your life easier. If you would like to help ensure we can continue to provide NVDA for free to anyone, anywhere in the world, please consider donating.