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Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 8:32 PM
Subject: Microsoft Accessibility Update, October 2001
MICROSOFT ACCESSIBILITY UPDATE, September 2001
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INTERNET EXPLORER 6 ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENTS PROVIDE A BETTER WAY TO
SURF THE WAY
The new MicrosoftR Internet Explorer 6 provides the most private,
reliable, and flexible Internet browsing experience. Internet Explorer 6
provides the flexibility to use the browser in the way that best suits
your needs and preferences. Accessibility enhancements in Internet
Explorer 6 include more options to customize text, styles, and colors,
complete keyboard accessibility, and more accessibility features and
options. Learn more at www.microsoft.com/enable/products/ie6/.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR WINDOWS CAN NOW BE ORDERED ONLINE
Assistive technology, also called accessibility aids, work with a
computer's operating system to accommodate specific impairments.
Microsoft has selected online assistive technology product providers to
offer a range of products that can be used to meet the individual needs
of computer users with disabilities. Now you can easily purchase
assistive technology products online. Learn more at
www.microsoft.com/enable/at/.
WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL HITS STORE SHELVES ON OCTOBER 25: LEARN ABOUT
ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS
MicrosoftR WindowsR XP Professional, available on October 25, helps you
experience the full possibilities of your PC. Whether your business
deploys Windows XP Professional on a single computer or throughout an
extensive network, this operating system increases your computing power.
Accessibility enhancements and improvements in Windows XP Professional
provide better integration with assistive technology and richer
communications. Learn more about accessibility in Windows XP
Professional at www.microsoft.com/enable/products/windowsxp/.
MICROSOFT WILL BE PRESENTING AT "CLOSING THE GAP", OCTOBER 12-14
Learn more about this annual conference for computer technology in
special education and rehabilitation. The conference takes place in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 12-14. For more information see
www.closingthegap.com/conf/.
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS AVAILABLE FOR MORE PRODUCTS
You can find a list of keyboard shortcuts for many Microsoft products,
and now more are available. We have recently added keyboard shortcuts
for Internet Explorer 6, Word 2002, Outlook 2002, Windows XP, and
Windows 2000. Find the keyboard shortcuts at
www.microsoft.com/enable/products/keyboard/keyboardsearch.asp
MICROSOFT AND SECTION 508
If you are a government procurement officer, learn more about
Microsoft's efforts and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit
www.microsoft.com/enable/microsoft/section508.htm.
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Tip of the Month
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In Internet Explorer 6, you can rearrange the toolbar buttons to suit
your needs. Find the step by step tutorial at
www./enable/training/ie6/changeorder.htm.
For more tips and tricks, visit
www.microsoft.com/enable/products/tips/search.asp
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accessibility products and services. This newsletter is managed by the
same group that manages www.microsoft.com/enable/, Microsoft's
Accessibility Web site. On the Web site, you'll find information about
Microsoft product accessibility including step by step tutorials for
adjusting computers to meet accessibility needs and preferences and
assistive technology available for Windows computers. You'll also find
guides by disability type, helpful resources for certain types of
disabilities. In addition, read stories about real people with
disabilities using technology and read about Microsoft's longtime
commitment to accessibility.
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