NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2017.4 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, has now been released. Highlights of this release include many fixes and enhancements to web support including browse mode for web dialogs by default, better reporting of field group labels in browse mode, support for new Windows… Read More

Can you believe it is nearly December already? There’s a certain anticipation in the air; an excitement building; time to start thinking about presents…. That’s right, it’s RC time! Which means we are VERY close to the gift of a new version of NVDA. With NVDA 2017.4 in the final phases of testing, we invite… Read More

NVDA 2017.4rc3 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 2017.4 release. Changes from RC2: Fixed performance issues in applications such as MIRC which draw a lot of text to the screen using Windows GDI. (#7803)… Read More

NVDA 2017.4rc2 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 2017.4 release. Changes from RC1 include: The message shown in NVDA’s About dialog is again correctly shown in the user’s configured language. It is again possible… Read More

NVDA 2017.4rc1 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 2017.4 release. Highlights of this release include many fixes and enhancements to web support including browse mode for web dialogs by default, better reporting of field… Read More

There were some enthusiastic responses to the Halloween In-Process challenge last time. Thanks to everyone who participated, and to those of you who simply enjoyed the entries. All those who participated get a free copy of NVDA 2017.3! *grin* If you are also enthusiastic about NVDA, live in Australia, and have the right skills, we… Read More

Use your software development and testing skills to empower blind and vision-impaired people globally through technology. Work from home, anywhere in Australia Opportunity to gain experience through diverse aspects of a software development organisation. Open source development – global, life-changing impact Flexible working conditions – work from home NV Access is a global non-profit organisation,… Read More

In-Process 31 October: A statement on Firefox 57, Windows Fall Creaters Update, and Australian NDIS

Welcome to In-Process This week, as hinted, is the In-Process choose your own adventure edition! The instructions assume you are using NVDA (in Browse mode). In any case, you can read it from start to finish if you prefer. So, let’s start your adventure! The Cave You are standing at the end of a road… Read More

Welcome to a belated In-Process, and welcome to October. Last week, instead of writing In-Process, the NV Access team were gathered in Melbourne, enjoying the food and attractions Australia’s second largest city has to offer. In part one of our one-part series on “drinks you can eat and foods you can drink”, this NV Access… Read More