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Technology in the Workplace

Technology in the Workplace. Microsoft Corporation Ellen Meyer Gary Moulton Mylene Padolina. The Value of Accessible Technology. Retain your employees Recruit the best talent Competitive advantage Stay current with regulations and requirements. The Business Case. Lessons learned

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Technology in the Workplace

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  1. Technology in the Workplace Microsoft Corporation Ellen Meyer Gary Moulton Mylene Padolina

  2. The Value of Accessible Technology • Retain your employees • Recruit the best talent • Competitive advantage • Stay current with regulations and requirements

  3. The Business Case • Lessons learned • Setting a good example • Corporate “soul” • …because it can be done • Creating a new standard • Make it “fit”

  4. Accessible Technology Plan • The “universe” is small and friendly • Think strategically • HR’s role • Team on tactics • The “product problem”

  5. Power of Partnerships Empowerment Return on Investment Increased Employee Connectivity & Productivity Human Resources Manager Employee Assistance Program Facilities Employee Community Resources & Vendors Medical Provider Benefits: Worker’s Comp Leaves Ergonomics Workplace Accommodation Committee Microsoft’s Commitment to All Employees

  6. Microsoft Accommodation Program Components • Accommodation request • Medical documentation review • One on one ergonomics evaluation with employee • Accommodation proposal & review • Implement accommodation • Follow-up

  7. Accessibility features in Microsoft software Screen readers Screen magnifiers Braille printers Document scanners Touch sensitive board Voice recognition software Switch door openers flat & laser activated switches PDA Alternative input devices FM and infrared amplification systems Voice mail transcription Captioning services Pagers Sample Technology Solution Accommodations

  8. Challenges & Lessons Learned • Transformation must take place with directed effort • Increase visibility of program & resources • Continued education & awareness • Medical providers • Employees • Managers • Accommodations team • Everyone “on board” before we sail • Unique situations and accommodation solutions • Creating partnerships with other disciplines enhances a process • Dare to say, “Why not?”

  9. In Conclusion • Overview • Value • Business Case • Plan • Microsoft’s Program • Power of partnerships • Customization • Company Challenges • Education • Flexibility

  10. One Last Thought… The woods would be very different if all the birds sang the same.

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