NONVISUAL DESKTOP ACCESS (NVDA) FOR ALL presented by: Amanda sweet Reader Services Advisor Talking Book and Braille Service Nebraska Library Commission amanda.sweet@nebraska.gov (402) 471-4038

INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW: What is a screen reader? Which screen readers work best in the library? How does NVDA work? How can I set up a visually impaired computer station at my library? Where can I send patrons if our library can’t help them? Can I see NVDA in action?

WHAT IS A SCREEN READER? Reads text on the computer screen in a computerized voice Accessed through keyboard commands Great for website accessibility testing There is a screen reader available for most OS

WHICH SCREEN READER SHOULD WE USE? Windows OS NVDA (NV Access) Mac OS VoiceOver Linux OS Orca

HOW DOES NVDA WORK? Download directly from the website Save to a flash drive for a portable copy Works with most popular applications and web browsers English and 43 other languages Works with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows OS Reads the html code behind the page

MATERIALS & COST ESTIMATE Material Type Cost Range Screen Reader Free Windows Ease of Access Center Headphones $10-50 (depending on distributor) Tactile Markings for Keyboard $3-5 Large-Print Keyboard or Key Labels (optional) $7-25 Hand-Held Magnifier (optional) $3-20 (depending on size/strength) Signature Line Guide (optional) $1-3 Talking Calculator (optional) $12-20 Cost Range w/Optional Items $36-123 Cost Range w/o Optional Items $13-55

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HOW CAN MY LIBRARY USE THESE MATERIALS? Provide access to library catalogs and other library materials to the visually impaired (ADA compliance really likes this part). Test library materials for true accessibility. Provide more options for patrons who are currently losing vision. Just out of curiosity.

RESOURCES FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED Talking Book and Braille Services (TBBS) Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI) Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who are Blind or Visually Impaired American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING NONVISUAL DESKTOP ACCESS FOR ALL If you have any questions, contact: Amanda sweet Reader Services Advisor Talking Book and Braille Service Nebraska Library Commission amanda.sweet@nebraska.gov (402) 471-4038