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September 20, 2011

Microsoft Commits to Bringing Technology Access to 1 Million Low-Income Youth

Through Shape the Future program, new effort will provide students with the digital tools needed for academic and job-market success to help drive economic recovery.

July 27, 2011

Microsoft Broadens Global Software Donation Program to Reach More Nonprofits and Communities

Updated program expands eligibility and access to technology.

July 20, 2011

Kinect for Xbox 360 Brings Gaming to Kids with Disabilities

Kinect’s controller-free gaming is helping children with disabilities play video games for the first time.

March 17, 2011

Microsoft Announces Free Accessibility Tools and Training for Developers

Online training and resources can help corporations, governments and NGOs worldwide make their technology products and services more accessible to people with disabilities.

October 21, 2010

Accessibility Options in Windows 7 and Office 2010 Make It Easier for Everyone to See, Hear and Use Computers

Accessible technology, designed to help people with disabilities, enables aging workers and all other users to personalize and improve their computing experience.

March 4, 2009

MSN Games Launches “Hexic” and “Chess” Applications on Facebook and MySpace

Two of the portal’s most popular games are now available on social networking sites.

October 14, 2008

Inclusive Innovation Showroom Illustrates Value of Accessible Technology

Microsoft’s Accessibility Business Unit opens new showroom featuring home and office technology to help people with disabilities and the aging enjoy a digital lifestyle.

June 18, 2008

Imagine Cup 2008: Web-based Screen Reader Wins Top Accessibility Prize

Student designs technology that makes any computer usable by people who are blind.

May 8, 2008

Microsoft Expands Commitment to Accessibility and High-Quality Education Across Asia Pacific Region

Bill Gates announces new partnerships that broaden the impact of technology at the local level.

May 7, 2008

Microsoft, DAISY Make Reading Easier for People With Print Disabilities

Using Office Open XML files, users of Microsoft Office Word can now produce content in the world’s most widely used assistive technology format.