It’s likely that some of your end users are among the 1 billion+ people in the world with disabilities. That’s why your organization needs assistive technology. Windows 11 was inclusively designed to support productivity, creativity, and ease of use for people with disabilities. It’s our most accessible version of Windows yet.
This skilling snack will help you brush up on what you need to know about accessibility and ensure your end users have access to the built-in features it offers. Find IT admin guidance for the Accessibility Baseline, Azure AI tools, developer resources, and tutorials for end users.
Time to learn: 115 minutes
READWindows accessibility information for IT pros Start with general recommendations and specific tips to configure Windows for accessibility. Learn about vision, hearing, physical, and cognition helpers, as well as some other assistive technologies built into Windows. Windows 11 + Ease of Access + Narrator + Keyboard + Color + Size + Voice Recognition + Focus + Braille + Captions + Transcription + Sign Language + Cortana + Edge |
READWindows 11 accessibility features Get to know Windows 11 built-in accessibility features. Visualize how to configure and make the most of features designed for vision, hearing, mobility, as well as neurodiversity and learning. Windows 11 + Narrator + Color + Display + Captions + Single-Channel Audio + Voice Access + Eye Control + Voice Typing + Immersive Reader + Focus + WIP |
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WATCHInside Windows 11 accessibility Check out this interview I gave on how Windows 11 is inclusive by design. Watch tips and demos on color filters, live captions, voice access, and more. Importantly, stay for the part where I walk you through how to enable accessibility features in the Microsoft 365 Apps through the accessibility baseline in the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center. Microsoft 365 + Action Center + Sticky Keys + Voice Access + Live Captions + Accessory + Customization |
READEmpower your organization to achieve more with the Accessibility Baseline The Accessibility Baseline is a set of policies and settings, embedded in the Cloud Policy toolset in the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center. Learn how to easily enable accessible document creation across your organization. Walk through an Excel accessibility example and customize your settings for your context. Microsoft 365 + Apps + Admin Center + Cloud + Policies + Office + Excel + Customization + Users + Groups |
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READ6 ways to improve accessibility with Azure AI (5 mins) Did you know about the different Azure AI features that improve accessibility? You may have already used the read-aloud features for our digital content. Learn about this and other use cases, such as speech-to-text transcription and captioning, translation services, facial recognition, voice assistants, and image captioning. Quickstart: Azure Cognitive Services Translator REST APIs (6 mins) Get started using the Translator service to translate text using a programming language of your choice or the REST API. Find the prerequisites, learn about headers, and follow the steps to translate text. Azure + AI + Online Communication + Device Access + Device Control + OpenAI + REST API + F0 + C# + Visual Studio + Go + Java: Gradle + JavaScript + Node.js + Python |
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WATCHAsk Microsoft Anything: Supporting accessibility with Windows 11 Learn about the latest enhancements to system-wide live captions, Focus mode, voice access, and Narrator. Join us as we share tips and recommendations on how to make sure your end users can utilize and customize the features they need. ADHD + HoH + Neurodiversity + Color Blindness + Captions + Transcription + Mouse Pointer + Translator + Teams + Screen Reader |
READAccessibility in Windows 11 and Windows 10 If you’re a Windows app developer or curious how accessibility is built into applications, welcome! Find platform-specific documentation on available functionalities and tools. Additionally, download and run full Windows samples that demonstrate various accessibility features and functionality. Bookmark a list of helpful videos and other resources to consult later. Apps + Developer + UWP + Win32 + C/C++ + WPF + WinForms + Web + Code + MSDN + GitHub + SDK + WinUI 2 Gallery |
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WATCHShare these Microsoft UK Accessibility Champions Tips & Tricks for different Windows 11 accessibility features with your end users. Thanks for supporting accessibility values and practices in your organization.
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ENGAGEAccessibility support for enterprise customers Did you know you can connect with our accessibility experts to support your organization? Get help resolving issues relating to assistive technology and functionality of products, as well as conformance documentation. Browse additional resources and join the Accessibility Community while you visit! Apps + Windows 11 + Zero Trust + Windows Security + Diagnostic Data + Antivirus + Developer + Certificate |
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For absolute beginners, we recommend the following learning module: Introduction to disability and accessibility (time to read: 31 mins). This module presents the core ideas and definitions needed to understand accessibility concepts. You’ll learn what accessibility means, how to be respectful and inclusive of people of all abilities, and why it’s important for technology and materials to be accessible to everyone.
Accessibility is a hot dish on our menu, and this feast of information is constantly expanding! Remember to share this and other skilling snacks with your colleagues. Can’t wait to hear back!
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