Bridging the Disability Divide
The ‘Disability Divide’ is the gap in societal inclusion for people with disabilities, including in education, employment, and access to technology. As the world begins recovering from the pandemic, we are committed to helping decrease the gap, starting with affordable and accessible technology.
Accessibility at Microsoft
Inclusive hiring
Recruiting
Onboarding
Accommodations
Training
Team-centric and company-wide training is offered to all employees. Topics such as disability education, etiquette, and inclusive best practices are just part of our training efforts.
Employee community
Inclusive design
Innovation and research
Hack culture
Accessibility resources and training
We are sharing what we've learned about accessibility and disability inclusion. From creating accessible content, products, and experiences, to disability hiring and more—we have tips and training that will benefit everyone.
Working with others to make progress
Microsoft engages with policymakers, people with disabilities, and subject-matter experts to improve disability inclusion and accessibility.
Public policy
Policymakers can help improve access to education, employment, and government services by supporting existing accessibility standards in their procurement and inclusion policies.
Ability Summit
Ability Summit is an annual digital event where you can discover new accessible technology, learn from leaders with disabilities, and explore how accessibility can empower everyone within an organization and your community.
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