kaveinthran8m ago

A call for feedback to shape AI driven Development, among others, for the NVDA Screen Reader
Let's participate in the discussion here Discussion link is given for email and github.

[nvda-devel] Call for feedback on updates to the contributor process
email source: https://groups.io/g/nvda-devel/message/47367

Hi all,

TL;DR
We're proposing a set of changes to the contributor process:

Human supervised PRs: all AI assisted work must be human tested, reviewed and human submitted
1 PR at a time for first time contributors
Max 3 PRs per community contributor at a time
Max 500 LOC PRs
ADR (a project planning template) for major changes
Please provide a PR review on the specific changes. Feel free to also discuss the changes more broadly here.
https://github.com/nvaccess/nvda/pull/19800
@NVAccess
#nvda #screenReader #AI #Blind #openSource #libre #llm #accessibility

Freedom Scientific / Vispero6h ago

Want to have JAWS describe an image in context with Picture Smart AI? Use this keystroke to describe an image based on your current application or context. For example, describe the screen of a PowerPoint presentation, the image or control in focus on a web page, or a currently selected file in File Explorer.

Use these steps: Press INSERT+SPACEBAR, P, ENTER on a desktop keyboard or CAPS LOCK+SPACEBAR, P, ENTER on a laptop.

#JAWS #ScreenReader

Show threadMaria Langer | 📝💎🌵🛥️12h ago

🤣🤣🤣

They create an account on a #server for every single #hashtag in the #fediverse just so they can #boost every single hashtag that is tooted. 🤣🤣🤣

I don't manage an #instance (I ran a #BBS back in the day and that was enough for me) but I have to think this takes up server or processing resources.

Also, apologies to folks reading these toots with a #screenreader. I understand that it pronounces the word "hashtag" every single time a hashtag is used. I will eventually behave.

kaveinthran22h ago
@NVAccess a history check,
I thought the first NVDA release is 0.5 somewhere around April 2006,
but according to top tech titbits archive,
here' the first mention from Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, July 13, 2006
3) Michael Curran is writing a free, open-source screen reader for windows. The current version is primitive in the extreme, but Michael wants input and programming assistance, It is being written in the Python language.
http://www.kulgan.net/nvda/
#nvda #screenReader
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Show threadkaveinthran1d ago

Coming back to #nvda add-on development, consider making all the input help description clear, direct and understanbable.
Put a lot of thoughts in making help accessible even if your add-on only perform simple functions as it will make many days better for many people that want to use your add-ons.

To summarise on add-ons best practice

  • design context-sensitive help
  • allow users to ease in into your add-on by making the front-end easy to use
  • design a command palate if add-on is too complex
  • create menus or tabs of functions rather than keyboard shortcuts
  • implement multiple ways of performing a function to give people choice.
  • ensure input help is descriptive

    • #screenReader #blind #nvda

    kaveinthran1d ago
    I guess I underplayed the interview that @NVAccess gave to @AccessOn
    It could be a co-incident, but, the development list are more active this week, people are more enthusiastic to contribute code and many of the masto citizens are giving the screen raeder another look.
    Again, there are other factors that plays into this, so take my understanding as a very naive look at this whole thing.
    #nvda #screenReader
    kaveinthran2d ago
    This project is a perfect one to be adapted into an NVDA add-on. Window Eyes previously have a lot of nifty tools like this when the screen reader starts.
    #nvda #screenReader https://allovertheplace.ca/@RareBird15/116233507817189708
    Lanie (@[email protected])

    I just shipped a real release of my `bible-reader` project. It’s a terminal-first Python tool for daily Bible reading. It can import compatible WorldBiblePlans EPUBs, split them into day-by-day files, extract scripture-only readings, and track progress through the plan. I also just added a changelog, automated GitHub releases, a license, contribution guidelines, and issue/PR templates, so it’s starting to feel like a real open-source project instead of just “script in a repo.” 😄 Repo: https://github.com/RareBird15/bible-reader #Python #CLI #OpenSource #BibleStudy

    All Over the Place
    Show threadK@rsten 2d ago

    @moeria Außerdem hab ich gerade gestern gelesen, dass es hilfreich ist, Hashtags nicht innerhalb des Textes zu verwenden, sondern durch eine Leerzeile getrennt unter den Text zu schreiben, da sonst der Text mit einem Screenreader nicht richtig bzw. verständlich vorgelesen wird.

    #Inklusion #blind #Screenreader #Fediverse #Mastodon #Hashtags

    Schafstelze2d ago

    I #do #not #understand the #urge to #put a #hashtag in #front of #random #words in #toots.

    #Besides the #fact that it is a #pain in the #ass for #screenreader #users, #most of those #hashtags are just #useless and do #not even #help to #reach a #bigger #audience.
    On the #contrary, even for #sighted #folks it's #hard to #read, so they #probably #ignore the #post and just #continue #scrolling.

    #JustSaying.

    Freedom Scientific / Vispero4d ago

    Announced at the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference: AI Page Explorer is coming to JAWS and Fusion Home Annual Subscriptions in our May 13 release. This addition expands how people can explore web content using AI-powered insights.

    #JAWS #ScreenReader #PageExplorer