accessibility

To make VS Code UI components accessible for screen readers, implement accessible views providing plain-text representations of rich content and add proper ARIA roles for semantic navigation. This ensures interactive elements are perceivable and operable by users with disabilities.

You need to implement an accessible view when a feature introduces rich UI content like a complex data grid. It offers plain-text representations of that content so screen reader users can efficiently consume and navigate the underlying data.

Yes, this approach supports adding ARIA announcements to custom UI features. It enforces adherence to accessibility standards by ensuring correct semantic information is provided to assistive technologies, guaranteeing elements are understandable.

The best way to ensure inclusive design for a new settings editor is by implementing its help dialog and accessible view. This addresses perceivable, operable, and understandable needs by enforcing detailed accessibility checklists and component registration.