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Microsoft Windows 7 Accessibility. Ed Leary Desktop & Accessibility Specialist Microsoft Federal. Microsoft ENABLE Home Page. Microsoft Accessibility Resource Centers. Microsoft Accessibility Efforts. Realizing Potential
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Microsoft Windows 7Accessibility Ed Leary Desktop & Accessibility Specialist Microsoft Federal
Microsoft Accessibility Efforts Realizing Potential Microsoft software enables people of all capabilities and ages to realize their potential. Leadership & Commitment Microsoft is leading the way in raising the standard for the whole industry to make accessible products and services. Agile to Customer Needs & Preferences Microsoft’s accessible products and services increase customer satisfaction and benefit all users.
Microsoft Accessibility Efforts Most accessible products on the market Microsoft software has accessibility built-in to our products and the most compatible assistive technology. Collaboration & Partnerships Microsoft is committed to developing partnerships that drive innovation and move the industry forward
Microsoft Accessibility Efforts • Leadership and commitment • Responsiveness to customer needs and preferences • Providing the Best accessibility products on market • Support of laws and regulations • Recent Programs: • IT Internship Program with AAPD • Aging and Technical Assistance • SeniorPC collaboration with HP
Windows 7 Accessibility • Windows 7 (as well as Vista) was designed with accessibility in mind • Microsoft invested over three years of research to further understand the use of accessibility and the needs of individuals • Windows 7 (as well as Vista) UI Automation replaces Microsoft Active Accessibility, the previous generation of accessibility functionality in Windows. • UI Automation updates for Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 Server are available at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971513/
Windows 7 AccessibilityEase of Access Center Turn on Narrator Turn on Sticky Keys Turn on Filter Keys Mouse Keyboard Sounds Reasoning tasks • Turn on Magnifier • Turn on On-Screen-Keyboard • Turn on High Contrast • Use computer without display • Optimize visual display • Alternative input devices
Windows 7 AccessibilitySpeech • Speech Recognition is fully integrated • Unparalleled voice recognition accuracy • Supports multiple languages • New human-sounding speech synthesizer
Windows 7 Accessibility • Login Screen • Ease of Access Center updated features • Magnifier • On-screen Keyboard • Speech • Media Center • Internet Explorer 8 • SilverLight
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