Add / merge updates from 'Accessibility' page review doc#11415
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| Several screen readers are available to help to use MakeCode. Currently the MakeCode block editor is not accessible to screen readers, but users can use the Javascript or Python editors instead. Screen reader access for the micro:bit MakeCode block editor is in development, provisionally aiming for a MakeCode release in summer 2026. | ||
| Screen reader access for the micro:bit MakeCode block editor was added in summer 2026. Users can also use screen readers with the Javascript or Python editors. |
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Is this micro:bit only?
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Co-authored-by: Matt Hillsdon <matt.hillsdon@microbit.org>
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The provided page updates are merged / added to the 'Accessibility' page.
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Closes microsoft/pxt-microbit#6767