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It’s critical that the tools used to build the Internet are accessible. If you’re an assistive technology user with an aptitude for development, join us!

Work with Microsoft

Share your feedback on Microsoft developer tools

We’re looking for feedback from developers and IT professionals who actively use assistive technology (AT). Sharing your input and experiences will help improve the accessibility and usability of Microsoft developer tools.

If you’re interested, follow the steps below for how to get started.

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Who we’re looking for

Daily users of any of the following AT:

Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
Screen magnification tools (ZoomText, Windows Magnifier)
Alternative navigation methods (Speech input, keyboard-only navigation, switches)

Developers with:

Hands-on coding experience and familiarity with tools like:

Version Control and software management Systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab and Azure DevOps)
IDEs and Code Editors (Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, Sublime Text, and Atom)
Command Line Interfaces (PowerShell, Bash, or the macOS Zsh)

IT Professionals with:

Experience in systems or application administration (Windows/Linux, Exchange, DBA, Dynamics) and cloud environment management (Azure, AWS, Google for Work).
Use of command line-based GUI and web tools
Understanding of Windows Server and/or Linux environments from an admin perspective
Familiarity with scripting languages (BASH, Python, Powershell)
DevOps experience from a system admin perspective (Cheff, Puppet)

How to get started

Step 1: Create an account
Create an account and verify it by email. You must verify your email for your application to be processed.
In the sign up form, select the “Apply to be a Tester” option.
Under “How did you hear about Fable?” specify that you’re applying to work with Microsoft.
Step 2: Let’s connect!
A Fable team member will email you to discuss accessibility testing opportunities.
Step 3: Participate in a Microsoft study
Meet with a Fable researcher to participate in testing Microsoft’s suite of development tools.

Why join Fable’s Community?

Flexible work

We want to make earning income easier for you. You choose what type of project you want to work on, how many hours you’d like to work, and where you’d like to work from.

Fair pay

You’ll have the opportunity to do contract work and earn a technology-industry wage. We also offer a referral program and exclusive perks for Community members.

Growth opportunities

Be part of a team that contributes to all parts of the business, while learning new things in an open, accepting, and supportive environment of your peers.

Why join Fable’s community?

Flexible work

We want to make earning income easier for you. You choose what type of project you want to work on, how many hours you’d like to work, and where you’d like to work from.

Fair pay

You’ll have the opportunity to do contract work and earn a technology-industry wage. We also offer a referral program and exclusive perks for Community members.

Growth opportunities

Be part of a team that contributes to all parts of the business, while learning new things in an open, accepting, and supportive environment of your peers.

“As a blind person who uses technology regularly, accessibility has always been something important to me. Working with Fable has enabled me to do my part in helping to make websites and apps accessible for my community. […] I am beyond grateful for the experience that working for Fable has provided, and the feeling that I am making the world more inclusive for everyone.”

Grace A.
Accessibility Tester

Microsoft’s approach to inclusive product development

Microsoft is investing in tools that make it easier to be inclusive using AI, contextual reminders, and new features designed in collaboration with people with disabilities.

About our partnership