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In-Process 15th August

It’s here! I know you’ve been waiting patiently, and we’re very pleased to bring you NVDA 2019.2. Let’s start with that: NVDA 2019.2 released NVDA 2019.2 is now available and we recommend all users update to this stable version. Highlights of this release include auto-detection of Freedom Scientific braille displays, an experimental setting in the… Read More

NVDA 2019.2 Now Available

NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2019.2 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. Highlights of this release include auto detection of Freedom Scientific braille displays, an experimental setting in the Advanced panel to stop browse mode… Read More

NVDA 2019.2RC2 Released

Release Candidate 2 (RC2) of NVDA 2019.2 is now available for download and testing. We encourage all users to download this RC and provide feedback. This is a release candidate for NVDA 2019.2. Unless any critical bugs are found, this will be identical to the final 2019.2 release. Highlights of this release include auto detection… Read More

Closing the gap in Vietnam

The Sao Mai Vocational & Assistive Technology Center for the Blind is based in Vietnam. Like NV Access, they are a non-profit organisation. The Sao Mai centre was established in 2001. Here is an excerpt from the Sao Mai website: “We work to empower the blind by using and developing assistive technology in education, employment… Read More

In-Process 31st July

NVDA 2019.2 RC1, improving mail with Litmus, updates to the Switching from Jaws to NVDA Wiki, and the WebAIM screen reader survey, all in this week’s In-Process!

NVDA 2019.2RC1 Released

Release Candidate 1 (RC1) of NVDA 2019.2 is now available for download and testing. We encourage all users to download this RC and provide feedback. This is a release candidate for NVDA 2019.2. Unless any critical bugs are found, this will be identical to the final 2019.2 release. Highlights of this release include auto detection… Read More

In-Process 17th July

The many updates in NVDA 2019.2 Beta 3, reminder about topic submissions for NVDACon, and tips on having NVDA spell the current word, all in this week’s In-Process.

In-Process 5th July

NVDA 2019.2 Beta 2, Mick taking a well-deserved break, updates to NVDACon and our Corporate page and details on accessing the Windows notification area, all in this week’s In-Process!

In-Process 19th June

We are still marching on towards NVDA 2019.2! Have you downloaded NVDA 2019.2 Beta 1 yet? We’d love to hear how you are finding it! Remember to comment in the NVDA User’s Email group or Email us with your feedback! New Video: What is NVDA? NV Access is pleased to share our new video: “What… Read More

In-Process 6th June

Exciting news in this week’s blog post, as we start the ball rolling towards the next release of NVDA. Plus, tips on running portable and temporary copies of NVDA and lots more!