by International Associations | Oct 22, 2020 | Accessibility
Today kicks off the 10th Microsoft Ability Summit! With over 80 speakers, 22 breakout sessions, 20+ non-profit organizations, and product fair demos over two days, this is our first all-virtual summit that is fully open to the public. We’re excited to welcome speakers...
by International Associations | Oct 20, 2020 | Accessibility
This guest blog post was authored by Jeana Jorgensen, General Manager, Cloud Commercial Communities at Microsoft. One billion people, or 1 in 5 people, experience some form of disability. Accenture research shows that organizations that hire and retain people with...
by International Associations | Oct 18, 2020 | Accessibility
This guest blog post was authored by Tara Voelker, Program Manager on Microsoft’s Mixer team and Community Lead for Gaming for Everyone. As many long-time gamers know, video games are an amazing way to be entertained, have a moment of escapism, and hang out with your...
by International Associations | Oct 17, 2020 | Accessibility
This guest blog post was authored by Anne Taylor, Supportability Director on Microsoft’s Accessibility team. First, let me tell you about myself. I have worked at Microsoft as a Supportability Director focused on Accessibility since 2015 and I am blind. In my role, I...
by Carol Gann | Oct 16, 2020 | Accessibility
Essential parts of a compliant PDF document Digital accessibility is the concept of making sure every person can access and use information provided in digital formats. A digitally accessible PDF document has content that can be read by any person, no matter how they...
by International Associations | Oct 15, 2020 | Accessibility
Each year, springtime brings raindrops to Seattle, flowers blooming in my garden, and events popping up across the accessibility community. In my role leading Strategic Partnerships for Accessibility at Microsoft, I look forward to seeing old friends and shaking hands...
