There’s more than one way to work
When we have the tools we need to thrive, our unique contributions can shine.
This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the stories behind people with disabilities who are driving innovation and moving the world of work forward.
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Accessibility starts
with you
Discover ways to make work more accessible for all.
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Make the case for accessibility
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AI is changing accessibility
People everywhere are using AI to do things in their own unique way.
The future of work is neurodiverse
With the help of AI, Mentra is fostering diverse hiring and innovation in the workplace.
Painting pictures with words
With AI-powered audio descriptions, Rijksmuseum is reimagining how people experience art.
Finding a voice with AI
Using AI for speech, Brian who has ALS sounds more like himself—and his family can laugh at his jokes again.
Your tools. Your rules.
Accessibility should be a built-in, not a bolt-on. Discover how you can work, play, and connect your way across Microsoft products.
Your AI companion
Microsoft Copilot works alongside you—from getting answers to questions fast to summarizing lengthy meetings.
Ease meeting overload
Farah uses Copilot to transcribe and summarize key themes in her meetings so she can digest information at her own pace.
Reduce fatigue with summaries
Jeremy finds reading many emails challenging because of his low vision. Summary in Copilot helps him absorb information all at once.
Get the words flowing
Paolo finds navigating a blank page difficult with his dyslexia. He uses Copilot to get documents off to a great start.
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.
Engage and play your way
Create your ideal setup, increase productivity, and use your favorite apps any way you like. With highly adaptable, easy-to-use accessories, And with Xbox Adaptive Controller, you can game in your own unique way.
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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Voice access
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Immersive Reader
Improve online reading fluency, comprehension, and focus in Microsoft Edge.
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.