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"For those who may need it, the Microsoft Adaptive Mouse is a highly noteworthy achievement in accessibility and productivity for computer mice" - Zackery Cuevas
Check out the full review: msft.it/6011ev9UD 👏
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Have you marked March 8 on your calendar for #AbilitySummit yet?
Save the date and join us in learning how your community and organization can Imagine, Include, and Build an inclusive culture that will empower every person to achieve more.
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In this LinkedIn Learning course, inclusive design expert Christina Mallon, shows you how to make the case for accessibility at your company and make the narrative appealing to your audience. ⬇️
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Save the date for Ability Summit—March 8, 2023!
Learn how your community and organization can Imagine, Include, and Build an inclusive culture that will empower every person to achieve more. msft.it/6017es1Ib #AbilitySummit
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Eight first-year Rochester Institute of Technology students have been selected to become the university’s first Disability Leadership Scholars to advocate and to educate about disabilities.
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Approx. 1 in 4 people will be affected by mental health disorders at some point in their lives, according to the World Health Organization.
From diagnosis to personalized care, technology has the potential of scaling available mental health support ➡️ msft.it/6014eSak0.
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There are more than 1.7 million people with disabilities living in Thailand—only 30% of them have a job.
Vulcan Coalition is closing that gap by training people with disabilities for job roles that use AI: msft.it/6002emPhy
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Check out 's favorite moments from 2022, including some of our favorite accessibility moments as well. 👇
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Today is World Braille Day, honouring Louis Braille inventor of reading, writing system for blind and low vision around the world. And forever important on our #accessibility journey
Proud to add 3 new 'designed for ' braille devices to family.
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How can we bring business communities, government and the nonprofit sector together to rebuild American cities?
Watch discuss Microsoft’s commitment to close societal divides through digital skilling, broadband connectivity and more with on :
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The Inclusive Tech Lab is a place where our design team develops new products for, with and by people with disabilities.
Our accessibility journey has come a long way, but it's still a work in progress. More in :
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Enable sign language view across all meetings by default to join calls more quickly: msft.it/6010ec7pY #MicrosoftTeams
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New morning routine unlocked. shows us how #MicrosoftAdaptiveAccessories can streamline everyday tasks—from checking emails to staying up-to-date on the news and even penning a love letter to Hannah. 💌
Check it out: msft.it/6010eYIiw #ProductivityForAll
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Ending this week's countdown with your favorite tweet of the year: introducing Xbox's new additions to the controller remapping capabilities. 👇
Thanks for following along as we revisited your favorite tweets of the year. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2023.
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Sharing another one of your favorite tweets of the year. Today, we're bringing back 's quote from this year's #AbilitySummit
"One size fits one: you" - Panos Panay
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Continuing our countdown to 2023 with your favorite tweets of the year, check out how to make sure games are accessible for everyone: msft.it/6015ekZpZ.
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This week, we're counting down to 2023 by resharing your favorite stories of the year. Starting the week, we're resharing this video in which , Senior Game Studios Accessibility Lead takes us through the process. 👇
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We hope you enjoyed following along on our six-part video series discussing accessibility as a career path. You can find all six videos in the playlist below 🙌
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Brad & Dan of are on a mission to help people learn more about adaptive and assistive tech. Their latest video on #MicrosoftAdaptiveAccessories shows how the ecosystem can be customized & used to make daily tasks easier👇
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Don't forget to share your feedback!
Microsoft is conducting a survey to gather information from people who need accommodations when taking a certification exam. If this is you, please share your feedback by December 31:
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Technology that adapts to you. 👏
Mandy Pursley (AKA Be The Spark Cosplay) shares her experience with Microsoft adaptive accessories and how she set up the tech to play with her daughter for the first time. #ProductivityForAll
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In the midst of historic constraints, people and organization turned to digital technology in 2022 to do more with less. Here are some of their incredible stories.
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If you’re interested in digital accessibility, then it’s a good idea to consider deepening your knowledge in the technical accessibility space. Check out this video to discover ways you can grow your digital skills 👇
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Is your disability nonprofit interested in submitting a project proposal for the Accessibility NTA? Join us for tomorrow's free webinar for more information on the 2023 grant round and tech overview!
Register now: msft.it/6018erbr0.
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There are more than 300 sign languages in use today around the world. 🌎
Read how a team at focused their research to explore using AI tools to build sign language models: msft.it/6018erRJe #AIForAccessibility
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Microsoft is committed to helping bridge the Disability Divide.
The Accessibility Nonprofit Tech Accelerator (NTA) program supports disability nonprofit organizations with access to technology and grants: msft.it/6006eRKGC
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On your journey to become an accessibility professional, it's a good idea to tap into the network of experts. In this video, you’ll explore ways to network within the industry, and tips for engaging with accessibility experts.
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We're reinforcing @Microsoft's commitment to accessibility with our new Accessibility Conformance Report site, designed to better support customers working to evaluate accessibility on behalf of their organizations.
Learn more: msft.it/6015ePanU #A11y #ACR
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We're reinforcing 's commitment to accessibility with our new Accessibility Conformance Report site, designed to better support customers working to evaluate accessibility on behalf of their organizations.
Learn more: msft.it/6015ePanU #A11y #ACR
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Earlier this year, Lauren Gardner, CVP Global Talent Acquisition at Microsoft and Susan Lang, President/CEO of Lime Connect had a conversation with recently hired Microsoft employees to explore accessible recruitment practices & standards. msft.it/6012eMtkI #AbilitySummit
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#Accessibility needs to be discoverable - like in the front of a store on Oxford Street discoverable! Kudos and thank you Chris for showing me all the toys..
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Demonstrating qualifications can feel overwhelming when you haven't worked in the accessibility field before. In this video, learn some tips and tricks to best showcase your skills and experiences. 👇
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Microsoft is conducting a survey to gather information from people who need accommodations when taking a certification exam. If this is you, please share your feedback by December 31: msft.it/6012eKdk6 #A11y
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Developing fundamental skills in accessibility is a great way to start your career in the accessibility field. Learn the skills you’ll need and how to leverage them to become an accessibility professional. 👇
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Don't forget to register for tomorrow's webinar to learn more about the Accessibility Nonprofit Tech Accelerator program: learning.eventbuilder.com/event/67484.
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As part of @microsoft’s commitment to bridge the disability divide, we are announcing the launch of the Accessibility Nonprofit Tech Accelerator program.
Check out how we’re supporting disability-focused nonprofit orgs: msft.it/6018dvKMY.
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In honor of tomorrow's International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Microsoft's Tracy Galloway discusses accessible gaming with Anita Mortaloni, Director of Accessibility for Xbox.
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#IDPD2022 #IDPD #GamingForAll
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The American Council of the Blind would like to congratulate @Microsoft for receiving the AD Game Changer: Innovation award during the 2022 Audio Description Awards Gala. #AdAwardsGala @MSFTEnable
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This year's #IDPD2022 theme is Transformative Solutions for Inclusive Development. So today, we're highlighting Microsoft's ongoing commitment to increase our focus on inclusive technology. 👇
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Your questions answered. Ahead of International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) on December 3rd, Neil Barnett, Accessibility Director and Susan Lang, CEO & founder of share answers to the 5 most common questions from jobseekers. 🧵
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