AI is changing accessibility

AI is moving us from one-size-fits-all solutions to personalizing experiences to meet the unique needs of every individual. Because we all have our unique ways of doing things.

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Our journey with accessibility started in 1995, and our commitment continues today as we work to engrain accessibility into our culture, skilling and design of products.

Now, AI is accelerating this journey, making it easier for people everywhere to discover and use technology that works best for them. Learn how Copilot is helping people in different industries and roles save time, connect with others, and get things done.

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Dylan uses Copilot to help him streamline tasks and improve productivity, enabling more time for meaningful collaboration.

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Cat uses Copilot with her hearing aids which saves her time to do the things she wants to do.

Engage and play your way

Create your ideal setup, have fun, and game in your own unique way. Xbox Adaptive Joystick is designed as a wired companion to Xbox controllers, now available for purchase through our online stores. And with Xbox Adaptive Controller or any of Microsoft adaptive accessories, you can use your favorite apps any way you like.

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Leo uses the Xbox Adaptive Joystick to play games with ease in a way that works for him.

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Your AI companion

Communication in the workplace takes many forms, and when ideas are shared effectively, teams can work together faster and more easily. Copilot supports communication in every style, so let it help you and your team reach that goal.

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David uses generative AI to create culturally relevant symbols for communication software. By training AI models on specific symbol sets, people can generate personalized symbols through text or image prompts, that better represent their local communities and daily lives.

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Martin, an electronics engineer and co-founder of Cboard, is applying AI to help people communicate more naturally.

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People are using their skills to help build a more accessible world—5 million learners worldwide have enhanced their AI expertise and accessibility knowledge with our free course content that’s available for everyone.

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At the Microsoft Ability Summit 2025, a global gathering of leaders in accessibility, we explored human-centered design best practices, product innovations, policy advancements, and skilling opportunities. Together, we’re shaping the future of AI and accessibility, driving adoption of accessible products, and advancing accessibility as to make technology easier for everyone.

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From dictating your documents to automatic captioning in presentations and meetings, Microsoft 365 is built just for you.

Create, collaborate, communicate

New ways of working require new tools. Making small changes to Microsoft Teams can create big impact for team focus time—whether heads-down or heads together. Choose your notification settings and noise suppression levels to stay on track. Plus, Microsoft 365 best-in-class apps and cloud services have tools for more access and personalization built in.

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Built-in accessibility features for vision, hearing, mobility, neurodiversity, and more are at the core of Windows 11. Personalize your PC to work your way.

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No one-size-fits-all

We believe accessibility needs to be a priority that drives transformative change. As we navigate the promise of AI to fuel accessibility innovation, we’re committed to building a more accessible future for all..

Learn more about accessibility at Microsoft