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November 2004
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The Microsoft Accessibility Update is a free e-mail newsletter that
provides information about accessibility including accessibility options
in Microsoft products. This newsletter is sent to subscribers in the
first week of the month and is managed by the same group that manages
the Microsoft Accessibility Web site.
Microsoft Earns U.S. Department of Labor New Initiative Award
Microsoft Corporation was named one of nine recipients of the U.S. Labor
Department's Annual New Freedom Initiative Award announced October 25,
during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The NFI Award
recognizes exemplary and innovative efforts to train, recruit, and hire
people with disabilities. The New Freedom Initiative is a comprehensive
set of proposals designed to give people with disabilities the
opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of community life,
including employment. Awardees will be honored by U.S Labor Secretary
Elaine L. Chao at a November 17 departmental ceremony. See also
biographies on the awardees and additional information.
SPECIAL OFFER: Request a Free Accessibility CD Set
Using the accessibility options in Windows XP can make the computer
easier to see, hear, and use. For a limited time, Microsoft is offering
a free two-CD set to help you learn how to use the accessibility options
on your Windows-based computer. The CD set includes new video
demonstrations that show how to adjust display, sound, keyboard, and
mouse options in Windows XP as well as an overview of the Accessibility
Wizard and Utilities. This special offer was extended to current U.S.
subscribers of Accessibility Update through a special issue of this
newsletter. The offer is valid through November 30, 2004, or while
supplies last. Order the free Accessibility CD Set Now.
Windows XP Accessibility Resources
Make computers easier and more comfortable to use with accessibility
options and utilities built right into Microsoft Windows XP
(Professional and Home versions). Find Accessibility Resources and links
to step by step tutorials related to:
.Display and Readability
.Sounds and Speech
.Keyboard and Mouse
.Accessibility Wizard and Utilities
November Case Study Feature: Wyeth Executive Optimizes Productivity
Using Assistive Technology
Executive Director of Customer Operations, John Trzaskalski, skillfully
and efficiently handles his responsibilities for overall sales and
distribution for large corporate customers of Wyeth Corporation, a major
international pharmaceuticals and healthcare products company.
Trzaskalski interacts fluidly with customers and coworkers using
assistive technology that compensates for his mobility impairment and
eliminates the need to use the standard mouse and keyboard for input.
Read this case study
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