Skilling snack: Tools for creating accessible content
Are you familiar with the Windows accessibility tools that can help your information workers achieve more? Whatever content they create for your organization, you want it to be accessible to the largest audience possible. Let’s look at how Windows accessibility can serve the dual purpose of supporting your organization and the clients it serves. And if you have Copilot+ PCs, they’re built with accessibility in mind.
Time to learn: 86 – 120 minutes
WATCH
Co-designing for neurodiversity
In this recorded session, you’ll hear from leaders in the field about the importance of leveraging neurodiversity in your projects.
(41 mins)
Neurodiversity + Azure + AI Studio
LEARN
Learn the basics of web accessibility
When you’re designing a webpage, make sure you’re designing it for everybody. This module will show you the tools and skills you’ll need for accessible web design.
(15 mins)
Developers + Microsoft Edge
READ
Accessibility Insights for Windows
Learn about the Color Contrast Analyzer in Accessibility Insights for Windows. This tool makes it easy to ensure that contrast ratios are ideal for making text and graphics easier to perceive and read.
(time varies)
Accessibility Insights + Windows + Inclusive Design
READ + WATCH
Unlock new experiences on your Copilot+ PC
Discover what the latest enhancements to your workflow look like on Copilot+ PCs. If you create content, see AI-supported Cocreator and Photos in action. Turn on Live Captions with automatic translation into English. Look and sound better with built-in tools.
(30 mins)
Copilot+ PC + Live Captions + AI + Cocreator + Photos + Windows Studio Effects + Privacy
WATCH
Accessibility training for Microsoft 365
Watch this series of short videos to help ensure accessible content in Microsoft 365 apps.
(time varies)
Word + Outlook + PowerPoint +Excel + Accessibility
READ
Read about how Voice typing in Windows provides dictation capabilities that convert spoken word to text simply by selecting the Windows logo key + H wherever you want to start writing.
(time varies)
Windows + Voice typing + Accessibility
When you’re ready to take your accessibility skills to the next level, check out these snacks and additional resources:
Skilling snack: Accessibility in Windows 11
Skilling snack: Voice access in Windows
AMA: Supporting Accessibility with Windows 11
Tackling Tech video – Inside Windows 11 accessibility
Ability Summit 2024 – Watch highlights and on-demand videos about how AI can fuel accessibility innovation in Windows and beyond
LinkedIn course on digital accessibility
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