David Dzumba
@ddzumba.bsky.social
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Dad to 2 amazing kids • Proud grandfather x 2 • Pens fan • Microsoft CELA • Accessibility
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David Dzumba
Alicia Jarvis 🇨🇦
4 days ago
The GitHub Annotations Toolkit announced by Jan Maarten andDaniel Henderson-Ede at Inclusive Design 24 2025!
#ID24
github.com/github/annot...
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Improving accessibility: Standard red gets an update in Microsoft 365.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
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Improving accessibility: Standard red gets an update in Microsoft 365
We upgraded the standard red font color in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote on Windows and Mac to make it more inclusive and accessible to...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365insiderblog/improving-accessibility-standard-red-gets-an-update-in-microsoft-365/4456196
4 days ago
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This year, there are more than 260 teams in Ability Hack at the Microsoft Global Hackathon, which began today!
www.linkedin.com/pulse/abilit...
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The Ability Hack: Proven Recipe for Innovation
Microsoft’s annual global hackathon begins today. Thousands of employees around the world hit pause on their day‑to‑day work to invest in ideas, passions, and prototypes that could change the world — ...
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ability-hack-proven-recipe-innovation-jenny-lay-flurrie-dss5c/
12 days ago
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Video: Gliding Cursor In Microsoft Power Toys 0.94.0
#accessibility
#assistivetech
www.youtube.com/shorts/fa4SK...
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Gliding Cursor In Microsoft Power Toys 0.94.0 #accessibility #assistivetech
YouTube video by Inclusive Tech Lab
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fa4SKsJLp8g
25 days ago
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Accessibility Features in Microsoft 365 That Most Admins Forget to Enable.
dellenny.com/accessibilit...
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Accessibility Features in Microsoft 365 That Most Admins Forget to Enable
Microsoft 365 is packed with accessibility tools designed to make digital workplaces more inclusive for everyone. However, many of these […]
https://dellenny.com/accessibility-features-in-microsoft-365-that-most-admins-forget-to-enable/
25 days ago
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4 key Copilot+ PC
#accessibility
features.
www.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
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4 Key Copilot+ PC Accessibility Features | Microsoft Windows
Discover four Copilot+ PC accessibility tools that help you navigate, read, listen, and caption—designed for people with disabilities and built for all.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/learning-center/four-key-copilot-plus-pc-accessibility-features
26 days ago
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Writing and presenting about math is easy and inclusive with Microsoft 365.
#accessibility
#MathML
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
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Writing and presenting about math is easy and inclusive with Microsoft 365
We’re excited to share recent improvements to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365 Copilot that make writing and presenting about math easier...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365insiderblog/writing-and-presenting-about-math-is-easy-and-inclusive-with-microsoft-365/4439216
about 1 month ago
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SIGACCESS
about 1 month ago
ASSETS 2025 is excited to announce Jenny Lay-Flurrie as our keynote speaker! Jenny is Vice President & Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft with 25+ years of experience leading tech innovation and accessibility for millions of people. More info at:
assets25.sigaccess.org/keynote.html
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https://assets25.sigaccess.org/keynote.html
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Listen to an audio overview of a document with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Microso...
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Listen to an audio overview of a document with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word
Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word for Windows and Word for the web can now create a podcast-like audio overview of a document, transforming it into a fun...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Microsoft365InsiderBlog/listen-to-an-audio-overview-of-a-document-with-microsoft-365-copilot-in-word/4439362?ocid=usoc_TWITTER_M365_spl100008405615798
about 2 months ago
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 (Beta and Dev channels): - The setting for character repeat delay/rate moved from Control Panel to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard. - The setting for cursor blink rate moved to Settings > Accessibility > Text cursor.
blogs.windows.com/windows-insi...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5742 (Beta Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5742 (KB5064075) to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2. Changes in Beta Channel b
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2025/08/08/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-26120-5742-beta-channel/
about 2 months ago
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Microsoft Customer Story: Xander Glasses Accessibility Tech, powered by Azure AI. Video:
www.youtube.com/live/ILBDDCJ...
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Model Mondays - On-Device & Local AI
YouTube video by Microsoft Reactor
https://www.youtube.com/live/ILBDDCJ0d9g
about 2 months ago
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Just posted: The Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) Division is seeking an
#accessibility
program manager.
jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/jo...
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Search Jobs | Microsoft Careers
https://jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/job/1853367/Accessibility-Program-Manager
about 2 months ago
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Inclusive communication with Sign Language Mode in Microsoft Teams.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
#accessibility
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Inclusive communication with Sign Language Mode in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Community Hub
In Microsoft Teams, we believe that communication should be inclusive, seamless, and empowering for everyone. As part of that commitment, we are excited to...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftteamsblog/inclusive-communication-with-sign-language-mode-in-microsoft-teams/4438299
about 2 months ago
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The Microsoft Neurodiversity Hiring Program currently has openings for a software engineer (Up to 100% work from home, Australia) and Data Center Technicians (Iowa and Wisconsin, US).
careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en...
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Microsoft Careers
Do what you love. Create the future you want. Explore the career options that Microsoft has to offer.
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/neurodiversity.html
about 2 months ago
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Centering Sign Language in AI and design.
microsoft.design/articles/cen...
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Centering Sign Language in AI and design - Microsoft Design
A Deaf-led approach to making Sign Language a core principle of inclusive design
https://microsoft.design/articles/centering-sign-language-in-ai-and-design/
about 2 months ago
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Bethan
2 months ago
One of the things I can count on like the sunrise is that, when I take Accessibility training, I’m going to feel really uplifted at least once and I’m going to cry at least once.
#enable
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FWw...
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AI and speech technologies
YouTube video by MSFTEnable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FWwM1S8RfE
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 (Dev Channel): Making visual content more accessible with image descriptions in Narrator.
blogs.windows.com/windows-insi...
- FAQs about rich image descriptions:
support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/...
#accessibility
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 (Dev Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 (KB5062676) to the Dev Channel. Changes in Dev Channel builds and updates are documented in two buckets: new...
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2025/07/18/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-26200-5710-dev-channel/
2 months ago
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Accessible Games Initiative Tags Now Available Across All Digital Xbox Experiences.
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
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Accessible Games Initiative Tags Now Available Across All Digital Xbox Experiences - Xbox Wire
Accessible Games Initiative tags are now available across all digital Xbox experiences. Check out an interview with Xbox’s Brannon Zahand and accessibility advocate Steve Saylor to learn more.
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/07/09/accessible-games-initiative-tags-xbox-interview/
3 months ago
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Microsoft’s commitment to the European Accessibility Act.
blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...
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Microsoft’s commitment to the European Accessibility Act
On June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act becomes enforceable, advancing digital accessibility and rights for 110M+ disabled people across the EU and beyond.
https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2025/06/26/microsofts-commitment-to-the-european-accessibility-act/
3 months ago
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David Dzumba
Windows Central
3 months ago
"It really has changed her life more than any Xbox controller did, and it only cost us $30". I bought the Xbox Adaptive Joystick for my fianceé, and it drastically improved her PC gaming habits. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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I bought the Xbox Adaptive Joystick for my fianceé and it changed her PC gaming life — Microsoft wins my praise
Xbox's latest accessibility accessory is a $30 game-changer with only minor downsides.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-adaptive-joystick-review
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 (Beta Channel): New screen curtain feature to black out the display when using Narrator. Plus modal windows with Narrator new features and changes.
blogs.windows.com/windows-insi...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 (Beta Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 (KB5060820) to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2. Changes in Beta Channel b
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2025/06/09/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-26120-4250-beta-channel/
4 months ago
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Microsoft is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to join the Office of the COO team and help drive
#accessibility
across our products and services.
jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/jo...
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Search Jobs | Microsoft Careers
https://jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/job/1824546/Senior-Technical-Program-Manager
4 months ago
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Unlocking Productivity and Accessibility: Creating Audio Overviews with Microsoft 365 Copilot.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/healthc...
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Unlocking Productivity and Accessibility: Creating Audio Overviews with Microsoft 365
A Guide to Enhanced Workflows and Inclusive Technology In this HLS Show Me How video I show you how to create an audio overview of a Word or PDF document...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/healthcareandlifesciencesblog/unlocking-productivity-and-accessibility-creating-audio-overviews-with-microsoft/4415372
4 months ago
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David Dzumba
Aaron Gustafson
5 months ago
I know of a handful of accessibility specialists who were impacted by yesterday’s RIF at Microsoft. If you’re looking for amazing accessibility talent (PMs and Engineering Managers), please reach out.
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David Dzumba
Carie Fisher
5 months ago
First up: Meet Vytautas, a screen reader user who uses VSCode for his work. With GitHub Copilot by his side, coding becomes faster, smoother, & more efficient 💪 For more videos please follow along, share widely, & help us spark conversations around accessibility + AI 💬
github.com/orgs/communi...
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How to use GitHub Copilot to edit your code [Day 1] · community · Discussion #159015
Vytautas takes GitHub Copilot with him step-by-step in the editing process of Visual Studio Code. Copilot_Accessibility_Vytautas_FINAL_Captions.mp4 Resources Using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio C...
https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/159015
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Kinems, a Greece-based learning games developer company, is working to create innovative learning experiences for students, including those who are identified as neurodivergent.
www.microsoft.com/en/customers...
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Kinems revolutionizes education with AI-powered, multisensory learning experiences on Microsoft Azure | Microsoft Customer Stories
https://www.microsoft.com/en/customers/story/23841-kinems-azure
5 months ago
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David Dzumba
Carie Fisher
5 months ago
GitHub embeds accessibility directly into our Primer components 🤩 In Part 2,
@janmaarten.com
shares advanced annotation tips to save time + support more teams. 🛠️ Read more:
github.blog/engineering/...
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Design system annotations, part 2: Advanced methods of annotating components
How to build custom annotations for your design system components or use Figma’s Code Connect to help capture important accessibility details before development.
https://github.blog/engineering/user-experience/design-system-annotations-part-2-advanced-methods-of-annotating-components/
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Design system annotations, part 1: How
#accessibility
gets left out of components.
github.blog/engineering/...
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Design system annotations, part 1: How accessibility gets left out of components
The Accessibility Design team created a set of annotations to bridge the gaps that design systems alone can’t fix and proactively addresses accessibility issues within Primer components.
https://github.blog/engineering/user-experience/design-system-annotations-part-1-how-accessibility-gets-left-out-of-components/
5 months ago
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Prepare your Office Add-in for the European Accessibility Act (EAA).
devblogs.microsoft.com/microsoft365...
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Prepare your Office Add-in for the European Accessibility Act (EAA) - Microsoft 365 Developer Blog
The European Accessibility Act introduces new standards for digital accessibility. Ensure your Office Add-in meets compliance by June 2025.
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/microsoft365dev/prepare-your-office-add-in-for-the-european-accessibility-act/
5 months ago
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Narrator is receiving an update designed to further enhance the
#accessibility
and intuitiveness of Windows on Copilot+ PCs.
blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
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Introducing a new generation of Windows experiences
Windows has always been for doers. As we debut the newest Surface devices designed for a new generation, we're also excited to share the next wave of Windows experiences to help you get more d
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/05/06/introducing-a-new-generation-of-windows-experiences/
5 months ago
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Creating a more accessible web with Aria Notify.
blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/20...
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Creating a more accessible web with Aria Notify
We're excited to announce the availability, as a developer and origin trial, of ARIA Notify, a new API that's designed to make web content
https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2025/05/05/creating-a-more-accessible-web-with-aria-notify/
5 months ago
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David Dzumba
Massimo Bonanni
5 months ago
Building a more accessible GitHub CLI How do we translate web accessibility standards to command line applications? This is GitHub CLI's journey toward making terminal experiences for all developers. The post Building a more accessible GitHub CLI appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
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Building a more accessible GitHub CLI
How do we translate web accessibility standards to command line applications? This is GitHub CLI's journey toward making terminal experiences for all developers. The post Building a more accessible GitHub CLI appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
https://github.blog/engineering/user-experience/building-a-more-accessible-github-cli/
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Building Inclusive Digital Experiences with Microsoft Accessibility Tools.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/nonprof...
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Building Inclusive Digital Experiences with Microsoft Accessibility Tools | Microsoft Community Hub
Digital accessibility is essential for ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, can access and interact with digital...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/nonprofittechies/building-inclusive-digital-experiences-with-microsoft-accessibility-tools/4383631
5 months ago
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Guest Blog: Letting AI Help Make the World More Accessible – Analyzing Website Accessibility with Semantic Kernel and OmniParser.
devblogs.microsoft.com/semantic-ker...
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Guest Blog: Letting AI Help Make the World More Accessible - Analyzing Website Accessibility with Semantic Kernel and OmniParser | Semantic Kernel
Today we’re excited to welcome Jonathan David, as a guest author on the Semantic Kernel blog. We’ll turn it over to Jonathan to dive into Letting AI Help Make the World More Accessible – Analyzing Web...
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/semantic-kernel/guest-blog-letting-ai-help-make-the-world-more-accessible-analyzing-website-accessibility-with-semantic-kernel-and-omniparser/
5 months ago
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Notable in
#accessibility
(1/2): - The Impact of Generative AI Coding Assistants on Developers Who Are Visually Impaired.
www.microsoft.com/en-us/resear...
- “Put Your Hands Up”: How Joint Attention Is Initiated Between Blind Children And Their Sighted Peers.
www.microsoft.com/en-us/resear...
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5 months ago
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A father’s quest for diagnosis inspired a disruptive AI solution.
news.microsoft.com/source/emea/...
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A father’s quest for diagnosis inspired a disruptive AI solution - Source EMEA
https://news.microsoft.com/source/emea/features/a-fathers-quest-for-diagnosis-inspired-a-disruptive-ai-solution/
5 months ago
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David Dzumba
Aaron Gustafson
6 months ago
I met up with Jeremy Osborne and Andrew Miller to talk about the benefits and harms of AI as it relates to accessibility.
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Exploring AI’s Role in Accessibility :: Aaron Gustafson
Earlier this month I joined Jeremy Osborne and Andrew Miller to talk about the benefits and harms of AI as it relates to accessibility. It was livestreamed on a few platforms, but I wanted to drop links...
https://www.aaron-gustafson.com/notebook/exploring-ais-role-in-accessibility-with-gymnasium/
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A Decade of Learning: Building a Dynamic Workforce through Neurodiversity.
blogs.microsoft.com/accessibilit...
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A Decade of Learning: Building a Dynamic Workforce through Neurodiversity - Microsoft Accessibility Blog
Exploring a decade of Microsoft's April is World Autism Month, and this year marks the 10th anniversary of Microsoft’s Neurodiversity Program
https://blogs.microsoft.com/accessibility/a-decade-of-learning-building-a-dynamic-workforce-through-neurodiversity/
6 months ago
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David Dzumba
GitHub
6 months ago
Using a screen reader? Check out our new guides to help efficiently navigate and interact with GitHub repos and issues, plus GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code.
accessibility.github.com/documentation
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GitHub Accessibility Documentation
GitHub is committed to developing technology that empowers everyone, including people with disabilities, and helps customers find the essential information they need to use GitHub.
https://accessibility.github.com/documentation
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Video: Microsoft Cloud Architect Trinh Tran explains some of the
#accessibility
features of Microsoft Windows that assist disabled users, including Narrator, Magnifier, Mouse options, and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ0m...
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Trinh Tran on Windows Accessibility Tools [EPISODE 845]
YouTube video by Technology and Friends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ0mUADGuHA
6 months ago
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Argus: Two-part device empowering individuals with low vision and Signvrse: Real-time sign language translation with 3D avatars are advancing to the 2025 Imagine Cup World Championship in May.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/student...
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Introducing the 2025 Imagine Cup Finalists | Microsoft Community Hub
Three Teams, One Global Stage: Meet the 2025 Imagine Cup Finalists The journey to the Imagine Cup World Championship has been nothing short of...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/studentdeveloperblog/introducing-the-2025-imagine-cup-finalists/4400243
6 months ago
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Introducing Kermit: A Typeface for Kids. Using design to empower children by making reading easier, improving comprehension, and helping dyslexics.
microsoft.design/articles/int...
#MicrosoftDesign
#accessibility
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Introducing Kermit: A Typeface for Kids - Microsoft Design
Using design to empower children by making reading easier, improving comprehension, and helping dyslexics.
https://microsoft.design/articles/introducing-kermit-a-typeface-for-kids/
6 months ago
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David Dzumba
Carie Fisher
6 months ago
A new guide called "Using GitHub Repositories with a Screen Reader" has just launched 🚀 This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help screen reader users navigate and interact with repos efficiently 💖 Check it out and share with your network 🤩
accessibility.github.com/documentatio...
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Using GitHub Repositories with a Screen Reader
Discover step-by-step instructions for navigating and managing GitHub repositories using a screen reader, tailored for accessibility and efficiency.
https://accessibility.github.com/documentation/guide/repos/
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Free webinar coming up April 9: "How Microsoft Partners can prepare for the European Accessibility Act," with Microsoft's Joana Pires and Hector Minto (
@hminto.bsky.social
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msit.events.teams.microsoft.com/event/43aef7...
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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
https://msit.events.teams.microsoft.com/event/43aef756-4a71-4a28-b666-6ab3d6a24d86@72f988bf-86f1-41af-91ab-2d7cd011db47
6 months ago
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How Promise Mascot Agency is Being Built with Accessibility in Mind.
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
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How Promise Mascot Agency is Being Built with Accessibility in Mind - Xbox Wire
At this year’s ID@Xbox Showcase event at GDC, I had a chance to talk with Philip Crabtree, technical director and co-founder of Kaizen Game Works Limited, who was showcasing Promise Mascot Agency, whi...
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/03/20/how-promise-mascot-agency-built-with-accessibility/
6 months ago
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Two videos featuring Microsoft AI for Accessibility grantees from today's Ability Summit: Global Symbols.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT0U...
- with audio description:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByZa...
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Global Symbols (AI for Accessibility grantee)
YouTube video by MSFTEnable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT0U6tvRhU0
6 months ago
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Three great videos showcasing Accessibility + Copilot from today's Microsoft Ability Summit: More than one way to work.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOIM...
- with audio description:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3ik...
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Accessibility + Copilot: More than one way to work
YouTube video by MSFTEnable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOIMCfEMNPU
6 months ago
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At today's Ability Summit, the Packaging and Content Team at Microsoft published its Accessible Packaging Design Guide. Check it out (PDF):
packagingandcontent.blob.core.windows.net/accessibilit...
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https://packagingandcontent.blob.core.windows.net/accessibility/Creating-Accessible-Packaging.pdf
6 months ago
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The configurable, wired Xbox Adaptive Joystick is available now for $29.99.
www.xbox.com/en-US/access...
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Xbox Adaptive Joystick | Xbox
Refine your experience with the configurable wired Xbox Adaptive Joystick – designed as a companion for the Xbox Adaptive Controller and other Xbox controllers.
https://www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-joystick?ocid=Accessories_soc_omc_xbo_tw_Photo_buy_3.18.5
6 months ago
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Unlocking talent with Windows accessibility.
blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
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Unlocking talent with Windows accessibility
Starting a career comes with a handful of challenges—and some level of anxiety—for almost everyone. From meeting colleagues for the first time to finding your way around new physical or digital worksp...
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/03/18/unlocking-talent-with-windows-accessibility/
6 months ago
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