With the end of the free Windows 10 upgrade offer today for the general public, we want to remind customers who use assistive technologies that the deadline will not apply to you. As promised, we are rolling out a new webpage, starting today, to help customers who use assistive technologies to navigate the process and…
Month: July 2016
Team Gleason: Technology can help bridge the gap as cures are sought for ALS
Tomorrow, the powerful documentary GLEASON about the story of former NFL player Steve Gleason will open in select theaters across the U.S. The film is a raw and moving look at the Gleason family’s life since Steve’s diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, back in 2011. Microsoft has had the humbling opportunity to work with Steve,…
Which Imagine Cup World Finalist team will win the Ability Award?
One week from today, one of the 35 Imagine Cup World Finals teams will win the Ability Award. Microsoft Imagine Cup is arguably the world’s premier student technology competition, and the Ability Award will recognize the 2016 Imagine Cup World Finals student team whose project best demonstrates innovation with the potential to drive a more accessible…
Making progress on accessibility with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
With more than one billion people with disabilities in the world, Microsoft is passionate about accessibility and ensuring our products work for all our customers. Today we are excited to share additional details about the Windows 10 Anniversary Update which represents a significant step forward in our effort to make Microsoft products accessible. We encourage…