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NVDA all the way

Name: NVDA all the way
Rating: 4.2 (74 reviews)

An end to the end course to learn accessibility through NVDA screen reader

Created byAshish Singla

Last updated 11/2023

English

What you'll learn

Screen reader basics and introduction to NVDA. How to download and install NVDA. How to launch NVDA. Understand the NVDA modifier key. Customizing NVDA using Menu and Settings. Navigating your PC with system focus and system cursor. Browsing the internet using NVDA. Using NVDA Add-ons to make inaccessible apps accessible.

Course content

9 sections • 30 lectures • 3h 38m total length

Course objective1:13
Lets see what will you learn during this course
Getting the most out of this program1:35
Some tips about how to use this program
Meet David0:33
Introducing you to David. He will be assisting us during this course.
Introduction2:01
Introduction to screen readers and NVDA
Key features of NVDA3:22
This lesson will tell you about all the key features of NVDA screen reader.

NVDA menu4:09
You will be able to open NVDA menu and navigate it using your arrow keys.
General Settings8:31
You will be able to access general settings and customise them as per your requirements
Speech Settings17:00
You will be able to customise settings like voice, pitch, rate and all other speech settings as per your choice
Screen curtain and vision settings4:47
You will know how to turn on and off the screen curtain and other vision settings
Keyboard Settings8:14
You will know the two types of keyboard layouts and all keyboard settings
Mouse and Review cursor settings4:50
You will know all important mouse and review cursor settings and how to change them
Object presentation and other settings8:41
This lesson has all object presentation and rest of the settings which are important
Rest of NVDA Menu10:33
This lesson explores rest of the NVDA menu and all important aspects like help, configuration settings and more

NVDA Shortkeys6:55
You will be able to change settings like speech, punctuation and more using short keys
Basic NVDA commands6:58
You will be able to use NVDA to report basic system information like battery status, date and time, stop and pause NVDA and much more
Input help mode5:34
You will be able to navigate using input help mode and discover the functions of different key combinations of the keyboard

Introduction to Chat GPT1:34
Discover the power of Chat GPT in our introductory video! Unveil its applications, understand its significance, and embark on a journey to harness the potential of this cutting-edge technology with NVDA for enhanced accessibility. Join us for an insightful exploration!
Getting Started with Chat GPT6:02
In our second video, we guide you through the seamless process of signing up and logging into Chat GPT with NVDA. Dive into the user-friendly interface, and gain practical insights on optimizing accessibility. Elevate your Chat GPT experience step by step!
Using and managing Chat GPT chats14:51
In our third video, learn to maximize Chat GPT's potential with NVDA. Explore content generation techniques, effortlessly access chat history, and efficiently copy text. Elevate your digital interaction skills with practical insights for enhanced productivity. Dive into the world of Chat GPT mastery!

Requirements

The only requirement is basic knowledge of Windows operating system and web browsers like Firefox, Internet Explorer or Google Chrome. Keep in mind use of braille devices is not covered in this program.

Description

NVDA all the way is an extensive program about the screen reader Non Visual Desktop Access. This application will make any computer working on Windows operating system accessible for visually impaired and blind individuals.

What will you be able to do after completing this course

Use your Windows computer independently without assistance with the help of NVDA

Surf the internet using web browsers

Access applications like Microsoft office and mail clients

Customize NVDA settings as per your choice

Make inaccessible apps accessible using addons

Who should take this course.

If you are finding it difficult to use your Windows PC due to loss of vision

If you want to switch from JAWS screen reader to NVDA

If you are a teacher or parent of a visually impaired or blind individual and want to help them learn an independent living skill

If you are a developer and want to understand accessibility and NVDA screen reader from end user viewpoint

What is not covered:

Use of braille devices

Coding and debugging

Basics of Windows operating system

Who this course is for:

If you are finding it difficult to use your Windows PC due to loss of vision If you want to switch from JAWS screen reader to NVDA If you are a teacher or parent of a visually impaired or blind individual and want to help them learn PC accessibility If you are a developer and want to understand accessibility and NVDA screen reader from end user view point

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Course content

Introduction5 lectures • 9min

Downloading and Installing NVDA3 lectures • 26min

Launching NVDA and understanding modifier key2 lectures • 6min

NVDA menu and settings8 lectures • 1hr 7min

Basic NVDA commands, shortcuts and input help3 lectures • 19min

Navigating with NVDA using system focus and cursor2 lectures • 15min

Accessing the internet using NVDA3 lectures • 40min

Additional Stuff1 lecture • 14min

Using Chat GPT with NVDA3 lectures • 22min

Requirements

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