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Raising the bar on accessibility

Together, we can build a more accessible future. Learn how the disability community drives innovation that benefits us all.
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Promoting disability inclusion

In today’s connected world, access to technology is central to the way we operate, and it is fundamental to a more equitable future. Accessibility is the vehicle for inclusion of people with disabilities.

Our commitment

We are committed to create and grow usage of accessible technology, expand skilling and hiring opportunities for people with disabilities, and advocate for policies that advance accessibility as a fundamental right.
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Accessibility training and resources

There are many ways to support your colleagues, classmates, friends, and family members with disabilities.
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Technical support

Disability Answer Desk provides product support for our customers with disabilities, including Microsoft Office, Windows, and Xbox
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Accessible products and technology

We are committed to designing accessible products with and for people with disabilities.
Our approach to inclusive technology

Designed for you

Find products and tools based on your needs.
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Vision

Need a larger screen? A brighter screen? A narrator to read text? Find out about accessibility tools and features for people who are blind, color blind, or have low vision.

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Hearing

For those who are hard of hearing, have hearing loss, or have deafness, our specialized features can provide solutions including closed captioning, mono sound, and live call transcription.

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Neurodiversity

Innovative tools such as dictation and Windows Hello sign-in can make the digital world more accessible for those who with dyslexia, seizures, autism, or other cognitive differences.

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Learning

Our applications for people living with learning disabilities can help increase focus, concentration, and understanding—and include tools to improve reading and writing skills.

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Mobility

Our suite of products helps people living with arthritis, quadriplegia, spinal cord injuries, and other mobility issues to navigate the digital world in new ways.

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Mental health

Learn more about assistive technologies for people living with issues such as bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, depression, or ADHD. Our products can help reduce distraction and improve concentration and reading.

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Driving impact together

Our grant program supports researchers, startups, nonprofits, and assistive technology companies around the world to develop innovative technologies that empower people living with disabilities. We invest in ideas that are developed by or with people with disabilities.
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Unique unites us

When we have the tools we need to thrive, our unique contributions can shine. Explore the stories behind people with disabilities who are driving innovation and moving the world of work forward.
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Latest news about accessibility at Microsoft

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Building inclusive AI

AI requires large amounts of data for training and utility but disability is often underrepresented or incorrectly categorized in datasets. Our new collaboration with Be My Eyes will help make Microsoft AI models more inclusive for the 340 million people in the world who are blind or have low vision.
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Explore Ability Summit 2024

Ability Summit is a free, digital event where you can explore new accessible technology and learn from leaders with a deep understanding of disabilities in the workplace. Envision how new technologies, leveraging AI, assistive technology, and inclusive design, can invent the future of inclusion.
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Designing with mental health in mind

On World Mental Health Day, we reiterate the importance of designing solutions with mental health in mind and that building inclusive technology should include co-creation with disability communities.
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Seeing AI app launches on Android

Microsoft announced that the newest version of Seeing AI, a free app that narrates the world for blind and low vision people, is now available on Android devices.
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Embracing responsibility

We believe companies that can do more, should. Learn about our commitments to ensure the technology we create benefits everyone on the planet, including the planet itself.
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