Editing NVDA

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NVDA is a free and open source [[screen reader]] developed for Windows by the nonprofit organisation [[NV Access]]. At present, NVDA has been translated into 64 languages<ref>[[https://www.nvaccess.org/about-nv-access/ The About NV Access page]] claims over 55 languages, but checking the general preferences in NVDA itself reveals 64 languages specifically.</ref> and is used in over 175 countries<ref>[[https://www.nvaccess.org/about-nv-access/ The About NV Access page]] claims over 175 countries</ref>, making it the most universally available screen reader. For general information on NVDA and its parent organization, (NV Access), [https://www.nvaccess.org/ visit their official website].

== Awards ==

NV Access have won numerous awards for their work<ref>[[https://www.nvaccess.org/about-nv-access/ The About NV Access page]] shows the awards they have won</ref>. They are listed below:

* ICCHP Roland Wagner Award, 2018<ref>[[https://icchp.org/keynotes-18 This page]] originally gave confirmation of the award. Unfortunately, the page has not been maintained, and it gives a 404 error. It is, however, still logged when you search for it on Duck Duck Go.</ref><ref>[[https://www.nvaccess.org/post/in-process-24th-july-2018/ This In-Process blog post from NV Access]] has a section talking about Mick and Reef visiting the 16th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, and accepting the Roland Wagner award.</ref>
* Taiwan Digital Talking Books Association Outstanding Achievment Award, 2012 (Michael Curran)<ref>[[https://tdtb.org/nvda-blog/4 This page]] Talks about Michael coming to visit the Taiwan Digital Talking Books Association, and their intent to award him. The page is in Chinese.</ref><ref>[[https://www.nvaccess.org/post/nv-access-recognised-for-chinese-character-support/ This page]] talks about Michael receiving the award.</ref>
* American Foundation for the Blind Access Award, 2012<ref>[[https://www.afb.org/about-afb/events-and-awards/access-awards/previous-access-award-winners This AFB page lists all of their award recipients, NVDA included.</ref>
* Queensland Young Australian of the Year Award Finalist, 2012 (James Teh)
* Queensland University of Technology Outstanding Alumni Award, 2011 (James Teh)
* Federal Communications Commission Chairman’s Award for Advancement in Accessibility, 2011<ref>[[https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-310717A1.txt This document]] announces the winners of the Federal Communications Commission Chairman’s Award for Advancement in Accessibility in 2011, NVDA included.</ref>
* Queensland Disability Action Week Community Organisation – Disability Organisation Award, 2011<ref>[[https://www.nvaccess.org/post/qld-disability-action-week-2011-award/ This NV Access announcement]] talks about them winning the award for Outstanding Disability Organisation.</ref>
* SourceForge Project of the Month, March 2011
* ABC New Inventors “Less is More Award”, presented “to an inventor whose invention might make a real difference to people’s lives or the environment”, 2010
* Vision Australia Youth Service Award, 2009 (Michael Curran)
* Vision Australia Making a Difference Award, 2009
* Australian National Disability Award, 2007 (Michael Curran)

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