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12/15/2021
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This article is an overview of the concepts and technologies related to accessibility scenarios for Windows apps.
Accessibility and your app
There are many possible disabilities or impairments, including limitations in mobility, vision, color perception, hearing, speech, cognition, and literacy. However, you can address most requirements by following the guidelines offered here. This means providing:
Support for keyboard interactions and screen readers.
Support for user customization, such as font, zoom setting (magnification), color, and high-contrast settings.
Alternatives or supplements for parts of your UI.
Controls for XAML provide built-in keyboard support and support for assistive technologies such as screen readers, [...]
