This extension has been developed to provide useful commands and keyboard shortcuts to VS Code users who use a screen reader like NVDA. It is very much a work in progress.
Features
The current release provides the following keyboard shortcuts to enhance the VS Code experience (assumes a Windows keyboard; substitute Cmd for Ctrl if using a Mac):
Create a new file from the Explorer pane using Ctrl + N
Create a new folder from the Explorer pane using Ctrl + Shift + N
Focus to the current visible notification using Tab
Dismiss notifications that are currently displayed using Escape. This is already the current behavior but the feedback is only visual. Also since we're adding a new action when notifications are visible, this ensures the least confusion.