Windows 11 was designed to support productivity, creativity, and ease of use for people with disabilities. This skilling snack will help IT admins brush up on what they need to know about accessibility and ensure end users have access to the built-in features it offers. Bullet Points:
n for IT prosWindows 11 Accessibility BaselineThe Accessibility Baseline is a set of settings that helps ensure the best experience for people with disabilities. It includes the latest accessibility settings, features, and apps. Get the Accessibility Baseline for Windows 11.Azure AI toolsAzure AI tools help you create more inclusive experiences for people with disabilities. Use the Azure Cognitive Services Speech service to add speech recognition and synthesis to your apps.Azure Cognitive Services Vision service helps you add image analysis and object recognition to your apps.Developer resourcesDevelopers can use the Windows SDK to create accessible apps. Get the Windows SDK, and read the Windows accessibility documentation.Tutorials for end usersLearn how to use the accessibility features in Windows 11. Get tutorials for Narrator, Magnifier, and more.Key takeawaysWindows 11 is the most accessible version of Windows yet.
Accessibility in Windows 11
Microsoft has designed Windows 11 to be the most accessible version of Windows yet, with features to help people with disabilities stay productive, creative, and efficient. This skilling snack provides IT admins with guidance on the Accessibility Baseline, Azure AI tools, developer resources, and tutorials for end users.
Accessibility Baseline
The Accessibility Baseline is a set of settings that helps ensure the best experience for people with disabilities. It includes the latest accessibility settings, features, and apps. IT admins can get the Accessibility Baseline for Windows 11.
Azure AI Tools
Azure AI tools help create more inclusive experiences for people with disabilities. The Azure Cognitive Services Speech service adds speech recognition and synthesis to apps. The Azure Cognitive Services Vision service adds image analysis and object recognition.
Developer Resources
Developers can use the Windows SDK to create accessible apps. The Windows SDK and Windows accessibility documentation provide the resources needed.
Tutorials for End Users
Tutorials are available to help end users learn how to use the accessibility features in Windows 11, such as Narrator, Magnifier, and more.
Key Takeaways
Windows 11 is the most accessible version of Windows yet.
Microsoft has designed Windows 11 to be the most accessible version of Windows yet, providing IT admins with guidance on the Accessibility Baseline, Azure AI tools, developer resources, and tutorials for end users. With the Accessibility Baseline, Azure AI tools, and Windows SDK, developers can create accessible apps for people with disabilities. End users can use tutorials to learn how to use the accessibility features in Windows 11.
Key points from the article:
- 1 billion+ people in the world with disabilities
- Windows 11 is the most accessible version of Windows yet
- Accessibility Baseline, Azure AI tools, developer resources, and tutorials for end users
- 115 minutes to learn
- Ensure end users have access to built-in features
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