[Blindtlk] Fwd: NVDA screen reader News: Announcing the Release of NVDA 2013.1

[David Andrews]

>
>2013.1, the latest release of the free NVDA screen reading software, 
>is now available from NV Access for anyone to download.
>
>Highlights of this release include a more intuitive and consistent 
>laptop keyboard layout; basic support for Microsoft PowerPoint; 
>support for long descriptions in web browsers; and support for input 
>of computer braille for braille displays which have a braille keyboard.
>
>NVDA is used by 10s of thousands of blind and vision impaired people 
>spanning more than 120 countries, enabling them to socialize, get an 
>education, and participate in the workforce -- things that may not 
>have been possible previously for those who could not afford other 
>expensive screen reading solutions.
>
>To download a copy, please visit http://www.nvaccess.org/download
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