There are more than 1 billion people with disabilities in the world. Yet only a small percentage have access to existing and available technologies that can empower them to achieve more. When technology reflects the diversity of all those who use it, there is no limit to what individuals can achieve.

For educators, diversity demands that they provide inclusive, accessible learning environments that inspire confidence and encourage independence. Accessible technologies help students with disabilities unlock their full potential by addressing the diversity of needs. When a creative twist is applied to even the simplest of tools in a remote learning environment, the results can be life-changing.

Microsoft has many tools available, from simple to robust, to help students in multiple aspects of learning. Inclusive education tools give more learners personalized access to their curriculum, optimize teacher time, and improve learning outcomes. Schools that foster student independence and empower students to grow their potential quickly build reputations as positive places that promote equity and inclusion.

We’re developing a series of events exploring how schools can leverage Microsoft tools to create inclusive learning environments that enable and celebrate diversity, make communication accessible for all, and foster emotional learning and student well-being.

Creating a personalized Microsoft Environment

In this session, we will explore how students and their teachers can customize the Windows 10 environment to make learning accessible to all. This includes personalized settings in the Edge browser, Teams and Office applications. Some of the questions that will be explored are:

Which are the most useful tools for customizing the Microsoft Environment?
What are some examples of customizations that students can make in Teams, Windows or Office to make it more accessible?
How and when should teachers use Accessibility Checker?
What lessons can we learn from authoring accessible content in the Accessibility Checker?

Speaking at the event:

Samantha O’Leary Senior Consultant, Tablet Academy	Vasyliy Zagladin Senior methodologist State Budget Institution of Moscow City Center of psychological and educational assistance
Sergey Braschin Inclusion coordinatior, School #1454, Russia	Anna Hlistun Teacher, School #1454, Russia

Personal Accessibility - Customizing the Microsoft Environment