Accessibility Technology & Tools | Microsoft Accessibility

Creating a more accessible world

It takes all of us to bridge the disability divide and create a more accessible and equitable world.

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Accessibility stories

Accessible technology facilitates the ability to participate and thrive in today's world. We’ve collected stories showcasing our accessibility products and apps.

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Our commitment

We’re making a commitment to expand accessibility in our technology, our workforce, and the workplace at large.

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Deepen your accessibility knowledge

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

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Explore accessible accessories

Customize your set up with adaptive accessories to fit your unique 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 live 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 non-traditional 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 with distraction, reading, and concentration.

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Explore accessibility in Microsoft products and apps

Windows

Windows 11 was inclusively designed to support productivity, creativity, and ease of use for people with disabilities.

Accessibility in Windows 11

Microsoft 365 Apps

Microsoft 365 provides accessible apps and cloud services to help people and organizations create, communicate, and collaborate from any device.

Accessibility in Microsoft 365 Apps

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Microsoft Teams

Use features like closed captions, audio transcription, and live reactions in Microsoft Teams help enable more accessible and inclusive collaboration in hybrid meetings.

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Xbox

Nothing should come between you and the games you love. Xbox strives to eliminate barriers, and to empower gamers to play the way they play.

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Get support for Microsoft accessibility features

Learn how to use accessibility tools in Microsoft 365

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Technical support for customers with disabilities

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Hiring people with disabilities

We believe that our workforce must reflect the diversity of everyone who uses our technology. We’ve gathered helpful resources for creating more inclusive workplaces.

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AI for Accessibility

Microsoft is committed to revolutionizing access to technology for people living with disabilities—impacting employment and quality of life for more than a billion people in the world.

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Tackling misconceptions about dyslexia

Microsoft UK is raising awareness of how technology can support the experience of people with dyslexia and other learning differences. Their new campaign, “Be You,” seeks to empower people with dyslexia and dispel popular misconceptions and stigmas associated with the world’s most common learning disability.

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Accessible voting

People with disabilities face many barriers when trying to cast their vote. Challenges ranging from inaccessible websites to inconsistent labeling make it difficult to find correct and pertinent information. Learn how Microsoft is working to ensure everyone can make their voices heard.

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

Microsoft Chief Accessibility Officer, Jenny Lay-Flurrie, reflects on our progress and continued commitment to partner with industry professionals, people with disabilities, and allies to make the workplace more accessible and inclusive.

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Explore content from Ability Summit 2022

This free, virtual, community event brings together people with disabilities, allies, and industry professionals to Imagine, Build, and Include the future of disability inclusion and accessibility. We are thrilled to share on-demand content from our 12th annual Ability Summit.

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Designing for adaptability

Surface products are built to help people be creative, productive, and connected. Surface Adaptive Kit, created in partnership with people with disabilities, makes it easier to adapt, use and navigate your compatible Surface PC and accessories.

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