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Ricky: Hi, my name is Ricky Enger
and today we're gonna talk about the NVDA screen reader.
We'll learn a little about what it is and what it does,
and we'll take our first steps
to getting it working the way we want.
NVDA works with Microsoft Windows.
So if you're using something else
like a phone or a Mac computer
check out our other technology workshops
to find out what you need to know
for the device you're using.
Okay, so before we talk about
how our NVDA screen Reader works,
we should know what it is and what it's for, right?
Well, NVDA is a program we can install on our computer
that will speak what's on our screen.
-: Now that you've had a chance to learn a bit with us,
we'd like to learn more about you.
Your name, email address, how you heard about Hadley
and your relationship to vision loss.
Learning more will give us a better understanding
of how to personalize Hadley just for you.
And don't worry, everything you share with us online
will be kept safe and secure.
Of course, if you'd prefer to talk through these questions,
we're just a phone call away at 800-323-4238.
Taking these few steps saves your preferences
so you can continue right where you left off
and track your progress every time you log on.
Plus it connects you to the Hadley community
and helps sustain our funding to keep Hadley free of charge.
And last but not least,
it gives you direct access to experts like me.
Now, where were we?