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Empowerment begins with inclusion

Microsoft provides a robust platform for students to fully engage with their curricula, classmates, and teachers in powerful new ways.

Microsoft tools and solutions work in tandem with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, among others, and help teachers spend less time creating workarounds and more time working with their students.

Reading

Learning Tools and immersive reader technologies provide a critical link for students who need help accessing course content.

Writing

Tools like Enhanced Dictation help make writing and in-class note taking easier and more efficient.

Instruction

Automated alt text and Translator ensure that students are able to access the content that teachers are presenting.

Tools that help teachers connect with every student:

Microsoft Translator

Get real-time subtitles and translations of text, websites, pictures, and voice

Accessibility Checker

Make sure your Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents are Section 508 compliant

Automatic alt text

Using AI algorithms, this tool will automatically suggest image and slide deck captions

Office Lens

Digitize whiteboard or blackboard notes and convert them to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or PDF

Redefine what’s possible in your classroom

Learn how Microsoft Accessibility solutions can help you personalize learning and motivate your students to achieve their fullest potential.

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Partnering with schools for better student outcomes

A decision to invest in accessibility tools and solutions is about more than leveling the playing field. Other factors for decision makers to consider include:

Improvement

Objective: schools want to see evidence that their accessibility spend yields results

How we help: when Microsoft Learning Tools are deployed, test scores increase

Compliance

Objective: schools have legal obligations to offer accessible education

How we help: Microsoft Accessibility solutions conform to Section 508, EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.0 AA

Compliance

Support: schools need a technology partner committed to their success

How we help:Microsoft offers free support, including the Enterprise Disability Answer Desk, a resource for product support, assistive technologies, and more