Access for All

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.

AI is accelerating this journey, making it easier for people to discover and use technology that works best for them. At the Microsoft Ability Summit, 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 a fundamental right.

Read the Microsoft Ability Summit 2025 blog to learn more.

There’s more than one way to work

People everywhere are using AI to do things in their own unique way. Learn from people in different industries and roles to learn how Copilot is helping them save time, connect with others, and get things done.

A woman sitting on a bench outdoors, looking at her phone. She is wearing a light coat. A walkway and buildings are in the background.

Copilot is there when you need it, to help draft emails, summarize meetings, and prepare you for the day.

A person wearing glasses and a headset is sitting at a desk, using a laptop. A large window in the background shows a view of buildings outside.

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

A person with glasses and gray hair sits on a chair in a bright room, wearing a red sweater.

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.

A woman and a young boy in a specialized chair sit indoors, smiling and looking in the same direction as sunlight streams in, partially illuminating their faces.

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

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Adaptive gaming controllers and hub on a colorful gradient background, each labeled: adaptive hub, d-pad button, joystick button, dual button.
Man in a wheelchair at a desk, holding a game controller, with colorful, abstract flower graphics overlaid on the image.
A young man in a wheelchair operates a device with his mouth, wearing a denver nuggets hoodie, surrounded by stylized animated flowers.

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.

An older man with white hair and a beard, wearing glasses, a dark suit, and a white shirt, speaks while seated indoors.

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.

A person seated in a wheelchair, wearing a gray sweater, with a medical device visible near the neck. The background is softly lit.

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

Accessibility starts
with you

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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A video conference in progress on a tablet, displaying a smiling black woman in the foreground and a white woman in another window with a chat sidebar.

Captioning and transcription provide options to see audio content as text.

Two professionals, one with short gray hair and another with long black hair, are smiling and discussing a presentation on a laptop in a modern office setting.

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.

Built for you

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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  • Narrator

    Hear what’s on your screen with Windows built-in screen reader.
    A computer screen displaying the narrator settings window with options to select and install different voice profiles such as microsoft aria, guy, and jenny.

  • Voice access

    Open and switch between apps, browse the web, read and author emails, and more—all with just the sound of your voice.
    A digital screen displaying a "listening" notification with a microphone icon, set against a colorful abstract background.

  • Immersive Reader

    Improve online reading fluency, comprehension, and focus in Microsoft Edge.
    Screenshot of a reading preferences window on a computer, showing options for highlighting text and focus control in a simple, clean interface.

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 advancing accessibility as a fundamental right.

Learn more about accessibility at Microsoft

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