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Microsoft Windows 7 Accessibility

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 7 Accessibility

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  1. Microsoft Windows 7Accessibility Ed Leary Desktop & Accessibility Specialist Microsoft Federal

  2. Microsoft ENABLE Home Page

  3. Microsoft Accessibility Resource Centers

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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/

  8. Windows 7 AccessibilityEase of Access Center

  9. 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

  10. Windows 7 AccessibilityMagnifier

  11. Windows 7 AccessibilityOn-Screen Keyboard

  12. Windows 7 AccessibilitySpeech • Speech Recognition is fully integrated • Unparalleled voice recognition accuracy • Supports multiple languages • New human-sounding speech synthesizer

  13. Windows 7 Accessibility • Login Screen • Ease of Access Center updated features • Magnifier • On-screen Keyboard • Speech • Media Center • Internet Explorer 8 • SilverLight

  14. Thank You! Thank you for attending this session! Watch for us in Chicago this October! Please help us improve the quality of our conference by completing your session evaluation form. Completed evaluation forms should be submitted as you exit or to staff at the registration desk.

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