Episode Notes
Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. Apologies as we ran into technical issues with this month's episode but better late than never.
This month's episode is an excellent resource for developers and those interested in learning more about the free text-to-speech engine NVDA. This application is a powerful tool to learn how text-to-speech works and to test out your own site. It's also a great solution for those looking to gain access on-the-go with a nimble application that can offer assistance through this access-tech application that has a wealth of add-ons to customize the user's experience.
Our co-host Aaron takes us on a deep dive of NVDA, providing a demo of how it responds to web content and breaks down some helpful extensions that make this free application a robust tool for blind and low-vision users.
About the Hosts
Aaron Preece is editor-in-chief of AccessWorld Magazine. AccessWorld is a quarterly online publication produced by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). Readers can access the latest issue along with over 20 years of back-issues for free at www.afb.org/AW.
Tony Stephens leads communications for AFB. When he's not geeking out on all things encompassing access tech, he's trying out new ways to use technology to master blind sailing on Chesapeake Bay.
To check out Aaron's article breaking down NVDA even further in the most recent issue, click here.
Founded in 1921, the American Foundation for the Blind creates equal opportunities and expands possibilities for people who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. In addition to producing AccessWorld, AFB publishes the Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB), AFB is also the proud steward of the Helen Keller Archive, which is available on the AFB website at www.afb.org.
AccessWorld Podcast, Episode 9 Transcript
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