NV Access is pleased to announce that NVDA 2025.3.1 is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. This is a patch release to fix a security issue and a bug. Read the full changes and download at www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader

Our blog is out! Featuring: - NVDA 2025.3.1 Release Candidate - See Differently Tech Fest - Typing Tutors - Single Key Navigation Poll - Featured Add-on: Screen Wrapping for NVDA Available to read now: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... Sign up via email nvaccess.org/newsletter #NVDA #NVAccess

NVDA 2025.3.1 Release Candidate is now available for testing. This is a patch release to fix a security issue with secure screens in remote access, & a bug with the PC going to sleep while using remote access. #NVDA #NVDAsr #PreRelease #News #NewVersion #Update #ScreenReader

We've just updated the Microsoft Excel with NVDA module in the shop (& your downloads if you've bought it): www.nvaccess.org/product/micr... with fixes found by proofreader Kara (thank you!) Fun fact - Excel is 40 years old Version Museum has a history: www.versionmuseum.com/history-of/m...

This week's In-Process is out & it's a bumper edition: 1. NVDA 2025.3 2. Obtaining NVDA 3. AudioScreen 4. Chrome bug fix 5. Planned outage 6. Bobby Singh 7. New issue template Yes 7 articles! Something for everyone :) www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Blog #News

We are pleased to announce we have rolled out a new, more intuitive issue template for reporting bugs or requesting features in NVDA. The form is still on GitHub, but now uses individual fields rather than one long edit box with comments: github.com/nvaccess/nvd... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader

This week's In-Process is out! Featuring: - NVDA 2025.3 - Chromium mouse issue - WBU & Something Digital - & Single Letter Navigation in web apps. www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... Don't forget to subscribe to receive future posts by email: nvaccess.org/newsletter #NVDA #NVDAsr #News #Blog

NV Access are very pleased to announce the release of NVDA 2025.3! This release includes improvements to Remote Access, SAPI5 voices, braille and the Add-on Store. For full details and to download, please visit: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility

The NVDA 2025.3 Release Candidate is now available for testing. We encourage all users to test this RC. Unless any critical bugs are found, this will be identical to the final 2025.3. Full details and download from: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #News #NewVersion

The World Blindness Summit & WBU General Assembly was last week in São Paulo, Brazil. NV Access General Manager, James Boreham & NV Access director Emma Bennison presented & had an informative & uplifting week, meeting many people & hearing their hopes for the future! #WBUSummit

Are you in Brazil? The World Blindness Summit & WBU General Assembly are taking place in São Paulo & NV Access is there! 9am on Wednesday 3rd (10pm Australian Eastern) NV Access board member Emma Bennison speaks on "Why Should Blind People Lead Their Organisations?" 1/3

NVDA 2025.3 Beta 3 is now available for download and testing. Changes introduced in Beta 3: - Updates to translations - Bug fix for SAPI 5 where NVDA did not announce certain gestures See the release announcement for full changes and download: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20...

Thanks to everyone at #SomethingDigital in Brisbane for a fantastic time this week! Our founder Mick Curran was on a panel discussing "From voice interfaces to micro-interactions: The innovations powering digital accessibility" #SD25 #SomethingDigitalBrisbane #SomethingFest2025

NV Access is very pleased to announce an extensive update to our "Microsoft Excel with NVDA" training module! Purchase on its own: www.nvaccess.org/product/micr... Or in the NVDA Productivity Bundle: www.nvaccess.org/product/nvda... Previous purchases: www.nvaccess.org/my-account/d...

Hi everyone, NVDA 2025.3 Beta 2 is now available! www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... Including a fix for SAPI5 responsiveness issues. We think we've fixed most of the SAPI 5 bugs now - PLEASE test this version if you use SAPI 5 & let us know. Plus Turkish Braille fix & updated translations

This week's In-Process is out. Featuring all the news on NVDA 2025.2, info on the upcoming NVDA 2025.3, and a look into the namesake feature of Microsoft Windows... All that and more, available now: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #Windows #Desktop

Have you completed the 2025 NVDA Satisfaction Survey? It's a short 3 question survey, but it's a great chance to have your say on the most popular free screen reader for Windows! What are we doing well? What can we improve? Please let us know: nvaccess.org/survey #NVDA #NVDAsr #Survey

NVDA 2025.3 Beta 1 is available for testing! Improvements to Remote Access, SAPI5, Braille, Add-on Store, and more! Read the full update and downloaad from: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Testing #Beta #PreRelease #News #Update

NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2025.2 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. Full info & Download at: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #A11y

It's here! The NVDA 2025.2 Release Candidate is available: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... We encourage ALL users to try this before we declare it is stable. Please see tips on how to test without affecting your installed copy in this week's In-Process: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc...

Our In-Process blog is out! This week featuring: - NVDA Satisfaction Survey 2025 - NVDA 2025.2 Beta 5 - How to test an NVDA Beta? - Extra voices updates (Including Eloquence and Vocalizer) Read more at: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Blog #News

NVDA 2025.2 Beta 5 is now available for testing! Read more & Download at: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... Changes in Beta 5: - Fixed a bug where languages were incorrectly reported as unsupported. - Updates to translations. Please try Beta 5 and let us know what you think. #NVDA #NVDAsr

At NV Access we are always interested in understanding the satisfaction of our NVDA users. We encourage you to complete the NVDA Satisfaction Survey 2025, a short, three question survey, which is anonymous and does not require signing in. Complete at: nvaccess.org/survey

Last week, Quentin was on The Digital Access Show with Narelle from DASAT, talking all things NVDA and Digital Accessibility. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWmV... or however you get your favourite podcasts! #NVDA #NVDAsr #DigitalAccessShow #DigitalAccessibility #DASAT

NVDA 2025.2 Beta 4 is now available for testing! Read more & Download at: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... Changes in Beta 4: - Object nav / review cursor fix - installing via Remote Access fix - Trusted Certificate handling fix - Translation Updates #NVDA #NVDAsr #PreRelease #Beta #NewVersion

We've made it even easier to get to YOUR official NVDA users email group. Head to: nvaccess.org/nvda-users Join us on the web, or sign up by emailing [email protected] Join NV Access staff & community, ask questions & share tips in a welcoming atmosphere.

Are you a developer looking to make a difference? NVDA has an enthusiastic community of people who report issues, test bugs & submit code. Use your skills for good with worldwide impact! Find out more at: github.com/nvaccess/nvda #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Community #Contribute #FLOSS #FOSS

NVDA 2025.2 Beta 3 is now available for testing: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... (See the release announcement for the full details of what is new and link to download) #NVDA #NVDAsr #Beta #PreRelease #News #Update #Software #FLOSS #FOSS

Making a difference for kids in school enables them to make a difference as adults in their community. Does your school have a student who could use a screen reader? And $0 budget? We have the solution! www.nvaccess.org Or if you can help us, it would make a difference! www.nvaccess.org/support-us/

NVDA 2025.2 Beta 2 is now available for testing! Changes in beta 2 include: - Braille fixes in Excel & with object navigation - NLS eReader Zoomax driver fix - Add-on store certificate fix - Updates to translations. Download / more info: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr

Amiyah is a new PC user. NVDA Remote Access "helps when I don’t know how to download stuff on my computer. or when I’m stuck on something, my friends can connect and help me out. I like that it’s free & also it helps other blind people so once again thank you.” Thank you Amiyah!

NV Access is very pleased to introduce the OFFICIAL NVDA users email group. A community dedicated to helping people understand and use the NVDA screen reader in a friendly, safe and welcoming environment. Join at groups.google.com/a/nvaccess.o... or email [email protected]

It's a busy day! NVDA 2025.2 Beta 1 is now out: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... AND In-Process is also out: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... - covering NVDA 2025.1, the Forbes Accessibility 100, 5 things to try with NVDA 2025.1, & an end of financial year request: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc...

Make this End of Financial Year special with an #EOFY donation to NV Access, or as we call it, #NEOFY! Your gift helps keep the NVDA screen reader free for blind people around the world, helping give EVERYONE access to technology! Donations over $2 are #tax deductible in Australia. #Donation

Are you a GitHub user who would like to support the great work NV Access does? Become a GitHub Sponsor like Nael-Accessvision. Sponsor NV Access here: github.com/sponsors/nva... (or more options our website) *Donations in Australia are tax deductible* #FOSS #FLOSS #Accessibility #NonProfit

NVDA 2025.1.2 has been released: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... This release fixes a crash when opening certain Microsoft Word versions before version 16.0.18226. #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #NewVersion #Update

One of Forbes’ renowned 100 lists has just recognised NV Access as a global leader in accessibility Forbes’ first-ever Accessibility 100 highlights the biggest innovators & impact-makers in accessibility: www.forbes.com/lists/access... #NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #A11y #Forbes #Top100 #BestOf2025

The Release Candidate (RC) of NVDA 2025.1.2 is now available for download and testing. This release includes a fix for a crash in certain Microsoft Word versions before version 16.0.18226 on opening. Full info and download at: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Beta

Hi everyone, two bits of news from us today: 1) NVDA 2025.1.1 is out, to fix an issue which affected some users: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... 2) We've re-enabled taking NVDA Certified Expert exams (we froze them while we were having those site issues): certification.nvaccess.org

NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2025.1 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. Full info & Download: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #FOSS

"By passing on my knowledge of NVDA to new screen reader users, my aim was to help people" Like NV Access, Gene recognises the importance of #empowering people to identify needed change, and enact it! #Interview at: www.nvaccess.org/post/gene_em... #NVDA #NVDAsr #Power #Community #ScreenReader

In-Process is out, featuring the latest on NVDA 2025.1, the recent NV Access strategy session, and Should you use Screen Layout? (H/T to @[email protected] for your recent poll) Check it all out here: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Blog #News #newsletter

It's been an incredible two years since NV Access founders Mick Curran & Jamie Teh featured on Australian Story: www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06... Watch the AD-enabled version of Australian Story: youtu.be/3i7gkN-1sAI Regular version: youtu.be/jwHbXh3WzSw #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Blind

NV Access are pleased to advise that Beta (and alpha) versions of NVDA are once again available. To celebrate, we've released Beta 10 of NVDA 2025.1: www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... Thank you everyone for your patience and support! #NVDA #NVDAsr

Thanks everyone for your ongoing patience. We are pleased to confirm checking for NVDA updates now works. There was never any other impact to NVDA & its functionality. Expert certification & snapshot builds are still paused & shop purchases are still being processed manually.

Thanks for your patience with the site over the last day. It's back now - www.nvaccess.org - you can download NVDA, read most of the pages, etc. several things, including the certification exam & beta downloads are offline. We'll get those back up and running on Monday.

We apologise that the NV Access site is currently having a long weekend. In the meantime, if you need a copy of NVDA, I've put it up on Google Drive: For the stable version NVDA 2024.4.2: drive.google.com/file/d/1bYkE... For NVDA 2025.1 Beta 8: drive.google.com/file/d/1Mn9R...

We're aware of an issue with the website currently. Apparently it wanted to take a long lunch because it's Friday. We've explained that it's not Friday everywhere, and it is come back to the office immediately. Apologies for the interruption and we'll get it back online soon :)

One of the biggest things to come to NVDA in some time, & the highlight of NVDA 2025.1 is NVDA Remote! We look at just what this feature is, how you can use it, what other add-ons do similar things & answer questions you might have: www.nvaccess.org/post/in-proc... #NVDA #NVDAsr #Beta #News

NVDA 2025.1 Beta 8 is now avaialble (You didn't miss Beta 7, there was a technical issue with the release and we had to immediately push beta 8). Read the full update and download from www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-20... #NVDA #NVDAsr #Beta #News