At Accessible Technology Solutions, we are overjoyed to see NV Access—the creators of the NVDA screen reader—earn a special mention in the prestigious Forbes 100 list. As a fellow Australian company, we feel an immense sense of pride to see one of our own recognised on a global stage, standing alongside the world’s leading technology innovators.
Changing the Story for Blind People Worldwide
NV Access is more than just a software developer. Through its free and open-source screen reader, NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access), it has transformed the digital experience for blind and vision-impaired people around the globe. NVDA gives individuals the ability to study, work, and participate in digital life with independence and confidence—regardless of their financial background.
Accessible Technology Solutions has seen first-hand the profound impact NVDA has made, not just here in Australia, but across communities worldwide. It’s changing narratives—empowering people to dream, achieve, and live fully.
A Shared Mission: Empowerment Through Technology
The mission of NV Access resonates deeply with our own. Our founder, originally from Somalia, knows the barriers that people with disabilities face in regions with limited resources. Yet, in those very places, NVDA is opening doors.
We’ve witnessed people in Somalia and beyond doing remarkable things with NVDA—using it to complete their education, build careers, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. This isn’t just about access to technology; it’s about access to opportunity and dignity.
Accessibility Is a Right, Not a Privilege
At Accessible Technology Solutions, we hold firm to the belief that accessibility is a right—not a privilege reserved for those with deep pockets. Everyone, everywhere, deserves access to tools that level the playing field.
NVDA embodies this principle. It’s powerful. It’s free. And it works. We’ve watched people with disabilities use NVDA to turn ambition into reality, to bridge the digital divide, and to chase goals that once seemed impossible.
Looking Ahead: Our Full Support for NV Access
We couldn’t be more excited about the future of NVDA and the team behind it. NV Access continues to innovate with passion, purpose, and integrity—and we 100% support their ongoing mission.
If you believe in a world where digital accessibility is available to all, please consider donating to NV Access. Every dollar counts. Your contribution will help ensure the NVDA screen reader remains free, powerful, and continuously evolving to meet the needs of blind people everywhere.
Together, we can continue to build a world where no one is left behind.
Donate to NV Access: https://www.nvaccess.org/donate