Ability Summit is back! Join us May 19-20 in Redmond or online. • Explore product demos and trainings to strengthen your accessibility expertise and advance best practices. • Discover how agentic AI empowers people with disabilities and accelerates business transformation. • Learn about evolving global regulatory and legal compliance for accessibility and how you can implement it in your organization. It’s time to advance the next wave of AI with accessibility. Learn more and register: aka.ms/AbilitySummit #AbilitySummit
Microsoft Accessibility
Technology, Information and Internet
Redmond, WA 156 followers
Making accessibility easier for everyone. Responsible Innovation. Built-In Accountability. Collective Impact.
About us
Our goal is to make accessibility easier for everyone. We are committed to driving responsible innovation and advancing shared progress so that accessible, trusted AI benefits everyone.
- Website
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https://microsoft.com/accessibility
External link for Microsoft Accessibility
- Industry
- Technology, Information and Internet
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Redmond, WA
- Specialties
- Accessible Technology, Accessibility Training, and Inclusive Innovation
Updates
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We are proud of what’s possible when technology, research, and community come together with urgency and care. Answer ALS is accelerating ALS research – bringing together vast, complex datasets so researchers around the world can collaborate, learn faster, and move closer to meaningful breakthroughs. This work isn’t about technology for technology’s sake. It’s about time. People. And progress that matters. Grateful to the Answer ALS community, researchers, and partners who continue to raise the bar on what responsible, inclusive innovation can enable. #Accessibility #Azure #Nonprofits Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/dRYA7BuG Read the story: https://lnkd.in/dGGJG8nU
Answer ALS speeds progress toward treatments and cures through Microsoft Azure
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As AI transforms how we build and experience technology, accessibility must be built in from the start. Designing with and for people with disabilities is essential to building technology that works for everyone. At Microsoft, we embed accessibility throughout our design process so that inclusive thinking shapes our decisions. We prioritize this work earlier in our development cycles through what we call a 'shift‑left' approach. This means quality assurance, testing, and accessibility checks happen sooner, and assistive features and tools are treated as a core requirement rather than a late‑stage addition. This Inside Track post shares how we apply this approach across the AI lifecycle, including in tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gkT_4qEb
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I am thrilled to be stepping into a new role at Microsoft as Head of the Trusted Technology Group. This incredible team brings together Accessibility, Digital Safety, Privacy, Responsible AI, Enterprise Resilience, and Responsible Business Practices. Powerhouse of wisdom, passion, and expertise. The work we do matters. To Microsoft, our stakeholders and customers. And to the people who rely on our technology every day. It’s complex, fast, and sometimes unpredictable – but above all, it’s important. Our mission: empowering Microsoft to build trusted technology in the era of AI. January also marked 10 years as Chief Accessibility Officer and 21 years at Microsoft. In every role, one principle has grounded me: – do the right thing. I am humbled and excited to take on this next challenge, staying true to that north star. Don’t worry, I’ll remain deeply engaged with my beloved #accessibility community, while learning so much more from other passionate communities I’m honoured to lead. Walking into this role with gratitude. For the team, partners, and on personal note, my manager Teresa Hutson, and the many that have supported my journey over the decades. Onwards.
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Ten years ago, #Accessibility at Microsoft started a new chapter that has reshaped how we build, listen, and learn. It started with a blog post (of course!). Quickly became a company-wide effort, grounded by the wisdom and feedback we received from employees, customers, and the disability community. We’ve learned a lot over these past ten years by listening, adapting, and yes, sometimes failing. Thousands of people have played a part. Reflecting back, there are four key learnings which will continue to guide our path which I've popped in the article below. To everyone who has helped shape the last 10 years in any way, big or small – thank you. Our north star remains unchanged: technology must empower everyone. The list is long. Onwards.
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We hosted a pop-up at Café Joyeux, a café in NYC that employs individuals with disabilities, for shared enthusiasm around Microsoft accessibility products and features. From live demos to real stories of impact, the event highlighted the powerful role inclusive design plays in helping people achieve more.
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Microsoft #AbilitySummit is back in-person and online! Join us on May 19-20 to learn from disabled experts and tech leaders through AI training, product announcements, and innovation. Together, we can build a more accessible future! Space is limited, so register now at aka.ms/AbilitySummit
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