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NVDA

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Screen reader

Faculty, Staff, Students

Windows

McCabe Library, Cornell Library, Underhill Library

Yes

Property Value
Description Screen reader
Access Faculty, Staff, Students
Platform Windows
Location McCabe Library, Cornell Library, Underhill Library
Supports accessibility Yes

About

NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) is a free and open source screen reader for computers running Windows. "NVDA allows blind and vision impaired people to access and interact with the Windows operating system and many third party applications." For more information visit the NV Access website.

Locations

  • McCabe Library Room 007
  • Cornell Library Room L18
  • Underhill Library Room 105

Download

NVDA for Windows

Getting Started

Start NVDA by pressing control+alt+n, or choosing NVDA from the NVDA menu under Programs on the Start Menu.

NVDA User Guide