Sessions at Microsoft BUILD 2011 about Accessibility

Thursday 15th September 2011

• Reaching more customers with accessible Metro style apps in HTML5

  by Guy Barker

  Create and build accessible Metro style apps to reach more customers. Accessibility support is built into each stage of creating an app and includes accessible templates, samples, controls and accessibility testing tools. Come learn how to make your apps accessible in screen reading, keyboard navigation and visual experience with a minimal amount of effort. You will also learn how to make your app more visible and how to sell your app in the Windows Store.

  • Accessibility
  • HTML5
  • Metro Design Language
  • Windows Store

  At 10:30am to 11:30am, Thursday 15th September

  In Platinum 5, Anaheim Marriott

  Coverage video

• Build accessible Metro style apps using XAML

  by Alnur Ismail

  Microsoft has designed a flexible architecture enabling developers to create accessible Metro style apps quickly using XAML. This chalk talk is targeted at getting developers the information they need to make fully accessible apps.

  • Accessibility
  • Metro Design Language
  • XAML

  At 2:30pm to 3:30pm, Thursday 15th September

  In Grand K, Anaheim Marriott

  Coverage video

Friday 16th September 2011

• Build assistive technologies for Windows 8

  by Brett Humphrey

  Windows 8 is a great platform for creating assistive technologies for customers with disabilities. Learn how the platform, apps, and devices allow you to build varied assistive technologies. Explore how you can bring your existing technologies to Windows 8 and create new capabilities using touch and UI automation. Grow your business by helping customers with varying abilities get the most from Windows 8.

  • Accessibility
  • Windows 8

  At 2:00pm to 3:00pm, Friday 16th September

  In Platinum 4, Anaheim Marriott

  Coverage video