Not-for-profit empowering lives through non-visual access to technology. We develop NVDA, a free, open source screen reader for Windows. @NVAccess@fosstodon.orgEmpowering lives through non-visual access to technology

Core values

- **Accessibility and Equitable Access**: NV Access works to lower economic and social barriers for blind and vision-impaired individuals, ensuring they have free and open-source software to access technology, which is a fundamental right[1][4].
- **Independence and Participation**: The NVDA screen reader enables blind people to use computers independently, enhancing their participation in education, employment, and other facets of life[1][4].
- **Societal Benefits**: Improved accessibility through NVDA contributes to increased civic engagement, decreased stigma, and better integration into society for people with disabilities[2].
- **Global Impact**: With NVDA translated into over 50 languages and contributions from around the globe, the project has a significant international impact[4].