Coding Blind Tech
Practical coding, screen reader, and keyboard-first workflow notes from a blind software engineer.
- Python
- TypeScript
- VS Code
- NVDA
- Keyboard workflows
- AI tools
Work faster by keyboard
Shortcuts, habits, and setups that reduce pointer dependency and keep common tasks within reach.
Build with accessibility in mind
Real notes from coding with a screen reader, plus practical ways to make technical workflows more usable.
Keep up with modern tools
Python, web development, Windows, WSL, VS Code, and AI tools explained with direct examples.
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Create and Merge a GitHub Pull Request with a Screen Reader
Create a pull request with NVDA, merge a reviewed branch into main, and use Git fetch, pull, and log to check the result on your computer.
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Check Word and Character Count in Word with a Screen Reader
Find the word and character counts in Microsoft Word using the keyboard, then hear the statistics with NVDA or follow the original JAWS demonstration.
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Paste an Earlier Clipboard Item on Windows with a Screen Reader
Use Windows+V to find and paste an earlier clipboard entry with NVDA. I demonstrate the keyboard steps in Notepad and a recovery when the panel does not respond.