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JAWS accessiblity software with .Net

I have a XAML form on a desktop application running .net 4.5 that dynamically changes the forms displayed on the window based on the selected comboBox. My issue is that JAWS accessiblity software is ...
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How do I set the aria-hidden attribute on a XAML form?

How do I set the aria-hidden attribute on a XAML form? More precisely, I need to set the aria-hidden attribute programmatically on the .xaml.cs file. I need to set the aria-hidden to true because ...
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Accessibility of forms in WinForms: TitleBar vs Application vs Default

I need my WinForms app to be accessible. I didn't alter the default AccessibleRole property of any control, hence they are set as Default. JAWS identifies the controls perfectly, but not the form ...
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How to make JAWS read a simple label?

It should be simple, but apparently no one knows: If I add a Label control to my Windows Forms based dialog, and I want this label to be read by JAWS, how would I achieve that? It works fine using ...
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Accessibility with screen readers (ex. Jaws)

A colleague of mine came to me with a problem on one of his projects. Unable to help him, due to my lack of experience with screen readers and the technology, I turn to you, the proud and mighty mass ...
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JavaScript and Jaws Screenreader

I'm embarking on a project where accessibility to WCAG 2.0 and the ability to use the web application in the JAWS screenreader are key requirements. I'm looking for insights as to how JAWS treats ...
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