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NVDA Screen Reader

by NV Access

Windows
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About this resource

Major highlights include:

  • Support for popular applications including web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, email clients, internet chat software, music players, and office programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Built-in speech synthesizer supporting over 55 languages, plus support for many other 3rd party voices
  • Automatic announcement of text under the mouse and optional audible indication of the mouse position
  • Support for many refreshable braille displays, including input of Braille via braille displays that have a braille keyboard
  • Ability to run entirely from a USB flash drive or other portable media without the need for installation

Who it helps

Vision

Details

Cost
Free
Age groups
  • Elementary (6–12)
  • Middle & High School (12–18)
  • Young Adult (18–26)
  • Adult (26+)

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