Microsoft Microsoft Windows 7Windows 7

AccessibilityAccessibilityEd LearyDesktop & Accessibility SpecialistMicrosoft Federal

Microsoft ENABLE Home Page

Microsoft Accessibility Resource Centers

Microsoft Accessibility Efforts

Realizing PotentialMicrosoft software enables people of all

capabilities and ages to realize their potential. Leadership & CommitmentMicrosoft is leading the way in raising the standard

for the whole industry to make accessible products and services.

 Agile to Customer Needs & PreferencesMicrosoft’s accessible products and services

increase customer satisfaction and benefit all users.

Microsoft Accessibility Efforts

Most accessible products on the marketMicrosoft software has accessibility built-in to our

products and the most compatible assistive technology.

 Collaboration & PartnershipsMicrosoft 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

Windows 7 AccessibilityEase of Access Center

• Turn on Magnifier

• Turn on On-Screen-Keyboard

• Turn on High Contrast

• Use computer without display• Optimize visual display• Alternative input devices

• Turn on Narrator

• Turn on Sticky Keys

• Turn on Filter Keys

• Mouse• Keyboard• Sounds• Reasoning tasks

Windows 7 AccessibilityMagnifier

Windows 7 AccessibilityOn-Screen Keyboard

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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