NVDA Version: 2016.2.1

 

 

The NVDA screen reader can be downloaded free of charge by anyone. This allows some of the world’s poorest blind people access to computers, and a way out of poverty.

 

If you have the means, no matter how big or small, please consider making a donation before downloading NVDA. We rely on donations and grants to continue improving NVDA and to ensure it remains compatible with the world’s rapidly changing technology.

 

Your download will begin automatically after you make your donation. (If you do not wish to donate, choose the ‘skip donation this time’ option).

 

 

NVDA Features

 

NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) is a free screen reader for computers running on the Windows operating system. Here is a snapshot of just some of NVDA’s features.

 

Support for popular applications including web browsers, email, internet chatting, and office programs including Word and Excel.

 

NVDA can be installed directly on to your computer, but it has the ability to run entirely from a USB stick or other portable media.

 

Built-in speech synthesiser for English and more than 43 other languages.

 

Reporting of textual formatting where available, such as font name and size, style and spelling errors.

 

Automatic announcement of text under the mouse and optional audible indication of the mouse position.

 

Support for many refreshable braille displays.

 

Easy to use talking installer.

 

Support for common accessibility interfaces including Java Access Bridge.

 

Support for Windows command prompt and console applications.