1. What’s New in Accessibility (for Developers and Users)
Microsoft Build 2016
9/21/ :19 AM
What’s New in Accessibility (for Developers and Users)
Jeff Petty, PM
Windows Accessibility
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2. What’s New for Developers?
9/21/ :19 AM
What’s New for Developers?
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3. What’s New for Developers?
9/21/ :19 AM
What’s New for Developers?
Improved documentation
Accessibility Developer Hub launched to provide a one stop shop for accessibility content
Windows Dev Center > Design and UI > Usability > Accessibility integrates guidance and sample code
New XAML makes it easier to create accessible apps
Mnemonics in XAML in two easy steps
Edge improvements
Numerous improvements to deliver a modern platform and great user experience
New tools to make it easier to find and resolve issues
Visual Studio App Analysis makes it easier to build accessible apps
Narrator Developer Mode (Shift+Caps+F12) makes it easier to test apps
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4. Accessibility Developer Hub
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9/21/ :19 AM
Accessibility Developer Hub
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6. Design & UI @Windows Dev Center
Microsoft Build 2016
9/21/ :19 AM
Design & Dev Center
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8. Mnemonics in XAML AKA Access Keys Microsoft Build 2016
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10. XAML <Button Content="MyButton" AccessKey="B"
AccessKeyDisplayDismissed="OnAccessKeyDisplayDismissed"
AccessKeyDisplayRequested="OnAccessKeyDisplayRequested" />
Setup the mnemonic
Events to make developers can use their own visuals.
User taps ALT
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11. C# Code Behind for the Handlers
9/21/ :19 AM
C# Code Behind for the Handlers
private void OnAccessKeyDisplayDismissed(UIElement sender, AccessKeyDisplayDismissedEventArgs args) {
var tooltip = ToolTipService.GetToolTip(sender) as ToolTip;
if (tooltip == null)
tooltip = new ToolTip();
tooltip.Background = new SolidColorBrush(Windows.UI.Colors.Black);
tooltip.Foreground = new SolidColorBrush(Windows.UI.Colors.White);
tooltip.Padding = new Thickness(4, 4, 4, 4);
tooltip.VerticalOffset = -10;
tooltip.Placement = PlacementMode.Bottom;
ToolTipService.SetToolTip(sender, tooltip);
tooltip.Content = sender.AccessKey; }
tooltip.IsOpen = true;
private void OnAccessKeyDisplayRequested(UIElement sender, AccessKeyDisplayRequestedEventArgs args)
if (tooltip != null)
tooltip.IsOpen = false;
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12. Looking ahead: Microsoft Edge for developers in 2016
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9/21/ :19 AM
Looking ahead: Microsoft Edge for developers in 2016
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13. Edge Accessibility Improvements
9/21/ :19 AM
Edge Accessibility Improvements
Modernize our accessibility system to support HTML5 and CSS3 on Windows 10.
Enable HTML and Core Accessibility API mappings.
Provide Accessible Name and Description computation and API mappings.
Add accessible HTML5 controls and new semantic elements.
Improve high contrast support.
Modernize caret browsing and new input modalities.
Improve visual impairment readability, focus, and selection.
Deliver developer tools for building and testing accessible sites.
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14. Narrator Developer Mode
Microsoft Build 2016
9/21/ :19 AM
Narrator Developer Mode
Windows + Enter > Shift + Caps Lock + F12
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15. Microsoft Build 2016
9/21/ :19 AM
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16. Launch Narrator… Windows + Enter
Launch Dev Mode… Shift + Caps Lock +F12
Screen masking for application in focus
Highlight accessible objects
See the text that is programmatically exposed

17. Visual Studio App Analysis
Microsoft Build 2016
9/21/ :19 AM
Visual Studio App Analysis
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18. Tools for UI Optimization
Build 2015
9/21/ :19 AM
Tools for UI Optimization
Element with no automation name
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19. What’s New for Users? 9/21/2018 11:19 AM
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20. What’s New for Users? Improved Narrator…
Documentation
New tutorial (for new users) and product documentation (for a range of users)
Performance
More responsive Narrator experiences with Windows Shell and Apps
Reliability
Better reading and authoring experiences with Apps like Mail and Word
Usability
Improved keyboard model that is more familiar, better ergonomically and that simplifies interactions
Improved text to speech, including additional voices and higher top speeds
New features, like accessible autosuggest that improves Cortana, Edge, Mail and other experiences

21. Call to Action
Reach a broader audience and differentiate your applications with great accessibility
Visit the Accessibility Developer Hub and Design & UI site for guidance
Leverage new tooling to make it easier to deliver great experiences

22. Microsoft Build 2016
9/21/ :19 AM
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