1. Accessibility on Windows 10
Mariah Dunn
Program Manager

2. By the end of this talk you will …
Microsoft Build 2016
6/20/2018 6:16 AM
By the end of this talk you will …
Principles when designing accessible apps
Assistive Technology on Windows 10
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3. Microsoft Build 2016
6/20/2018 6:16 AM
When we design our products to be accessible, we make our products better for everyone.
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4. Solutions for Disabilities
6/20/2018 6:16 AM
Solutions for Disabilities
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Vision
Hearing
Mobility
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5. 4 Accessibility Design Principles
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6/20/2018 6:16 AM
4 Accessibility Design Principles
Common Controls
Use the XAML Common Controls whenever possible
Framework (XAML) does most of the accessibility work for you
Keyboard Accessibility
Allows a user to interact with a computer without a mouse
Note: All interactive UI elements should be keyboard accessible
Framework (XAML) does most of the work for you
Programmatic Accessibility
Properly exposing the content of your UI through UI Automation
Note: Allows assistive technology to access the functionality in your application
User Settings
Respect the accessibility user settings that are available
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6. Solutions for Vision problems
6/20/2018 6:16 AM
Define
Short cut & Settings
Setting
Example use
What to do to support it
Narrator: Inbox Screen Reader
Win Key + Enter Key
Ease of Access Settings > Narrator
Keyboard and Programmatic Accessibility
Narrator – Talk about good programmatic accessibility and keyboard accessibility on the start screen
Use High Contrast as an example for the User setting
Find an app that does a good job of using common controls
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7. Solutions for Vision problems
6/20/2018 6:16 AM
Define
Short cut & Settings
Setting
Example use
What to do to support it
Narrator: Inbox Screen Reader
Win Key + Enter Key
Ease of Access Settings > Narrator
Keyboard and Programmatic Accessibility
High Contrast
Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen
Ease of Access Settings > High Contrast
Respect user Settings: Don’t Hard code colors
Narrator – Talk about good programmatic accessibility and keyboard accessibility on the start screen
Use High Contrast as an example for the User setting
Find an app that does a good job of using common controls
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8. Solutions for Vision problems
6/20/2018 6:16 AM
Define
Short cut & Settings
Setting
Example use
What to do to support it
Narrator: Inbox Screen Reader
Win Key + Enter Key
Ease of Access Settings > Narrator
Keyboard and Programmatic Accessibility
High Contrast
Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen
Ease of Access Settings > High Contrast
Respect user Settings: Don’t Hard code colors
Magnifier
Win Key + +/-
Ease of Access Settings > Magnifier
Programmatic Accessibility
Narrator – Talk about good programmatic accessibility and keyboard accessibility on the start screen
Use High Contrast as an example for the User setting
Find an app that does a good job of using common controls
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9. Solutions for Vision problems
6/20/2018 6:16 AM
Define
Short cut & Settings
Setting
Example use
What to do to support it
Narrator: Inbox Screen Reader
Win Key + Enter Key
Ease of Access Settings > Narrator
Keyboard and Programmatic Accessibility
High Contrast
Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen
Ease of Access Settings > High Contrast
Respect user Settings: Don’t Hard code colors
Magnifier
Win Key + +/-
Ease of Access Settings > Magnifier
Programmatic Accessibility
Keyboard Shortcuts and Access Keys
Ctrl + C, Ctrl +V, Ctrl + S, Ctrl + F, Alt F
Implement Keyboard Short cuts
Narrator – Talk about good programmatic accessibility and keyboard accessibility on the start screen
Use High Contrast as an example for the User setting
Find an app that does a good job of using common controls
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10. Solutions for Mobility and Hearing Problems
6/20/2018 6:16 AM
Define
Disability
Setting
Example use
What to do to support it
Windows Speech Recognition
Mobility
Programmatic Access
Narrator – Talk about good programmatic accessibility and keyboard accessibility on the start screen
Use High Contrast as an example for the User setting
Find an app that does a good job of using common controls
© 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

11. Solutions for Mobility and Hearing Problems
6/20/2018 6:16 AM
Define
Disability
Setting
Example use
What to do to support it
Windows Speech Recognition
Mobility
Programmatic Access
Closed Captions
Hearing
Ease of Access Settings > Closed Captions
Nothing if you are using Common Controls
Narrator – Talk about good programmatic accessibility and keyboard accessibility on the start screen
Use High Contrast as an example for the User setting
Find an app that does a good job of using common controls
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