NVDA
NVDA is an open source screen reader that is available for free. It behaves like any other screen reader. It reads the contents of the computer’s screen out loud to the user allowing them navigate their computer, read emails, navigate and read webpages, write documents, and much more.
Learning to use NVDA to navigate a computer can be challenging but very rewarding. Here are some resources you can use to learn the ins and outs of NVDA.
NVDA User Guide
NVDA has a robust user guide online.
www.nvaccess.org/files/nvda/documentation/userGuide.html?
Tutorials and Lessons
NV Access Official Training eBooks
NV Access, the makers of NVDA, offer for purchase a variety of eBook training guides for learning ZoomText. The books are listed for 30 Austrian Dollars which is roughly 20 dollars US.
AFB NVDA Tutorial Videos
The American Foundation for the Blind has produced a series of videos to teach new comers the basics of NVDA. These videos cover:
- How to install NVDA on your computer
- How to navigate Microsoft Windows with NVDA
- How to use NVDA Hotkeys
- How to install and use the Firefox internet browser
www.afb.org/blindness-and-low-vision/using-technology/assistive-technology-videos/learn-nvda
NVDA Tutorial by Joseph Lee
This tutorial series is designed for new and current NVDA users and goes through everything from installation, configuration, usage to add-ons.
http://www.josephsl.net/tutorials/
Accessibility Central – NVDA Tutorials
A collection of tutorials covering a variety of topics.
accessibilitycentral.net/nvda%20tutorials.html
WebAIM Keyboard Shortcuts for NVDA
This webpage features a short list of commonly used keyboard shortcuts for NVDA.
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