In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we discuss hidden accessibility needs and unexpected benefits for all when accessibility is made a priority in software development. Guests include two of our champion MVPs, Bill Ayers, Microsoft 365 solution architect and developer, and Andy Talbot, Microsoft 365 consultant.
"If your applications and web sites aren’t accessible, then you’re creating software that doesn’t work well for anybody. And since it benefits everyone, it really makes no commercial sense not to do it."
- Bill Ayers
Resources and Info Links:
Anna Chu | LinkedIn | Twitter
Andy Talbot | LinkedIn | Twitter
Bill Ayers | Site | Twitter
"Accessibility for Everyone," blog post by Bill Ayers
GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) Site | Twitter
Microsoft Accessibility Standards (MAS)
Microsoft Accessibility | Site | Twitter | YouTube | Blog
A Guide to Remote Interpreting for Sign Language Interpreters
Bringing virtual reality to people who are blind with an immersive sensory-based system
I-Remember: an app that helps people with Alzheimer’s recognize faces using AI
Accessibility Learning Webinar Series: Microsoft Teams for Inclusive Communication (video)
The power of technology for people with disabilities
Designing for accessibility guideline posters
Accessibility checker in Office
Accessibility Insights by Microsoft
PEAT (Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology) | Twitter
EARN (Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion) | Twitter
The A11Y Project | Twitter
Microsoft Tech Community | @MSTCommunity
Humans of IT Community
Regarding 365 | @regarding365
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
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