1. NONVISUAL DESKTOP ACCESS (NVDA) FOR ALL
presented by:
Amanda sweet
Reader Services Advisor
Talking Book and Braille Service
Nebraska Library Commission
(402)

2. 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?

3. 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

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

5. 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

8. List of Headings from TBBS “About Us” Page

9. List of Links from TBBS “About Us” Page

10. 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

11. Keyboard Layout for Bump Dots

12. 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.

13. 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)

14. 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
(402)