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May 2008
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
<http://www.microsoft.com/enable/> .
Accessibility in Action: Microsoft Engineer Talks About His
Hands-Free Assistive Technology Solution
Photo of Greg, research software development engineer
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Greg, a research software development engineer at Microsoft, shows his
hands-free mouse solution that has enabled him to have a booming career at
Microsoft over many years.
Windows Media Player icon
<http://www.microsoft.com/enable/images/icons/wmplayer.jpg> Watch Greg's video
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8818499> . Also, learn more in our resource
guide for individuals with dexterity impairments
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8818500> .
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Making sense of HTML messages in Outlook 2007
Find out about a workaround for HTML e-mail messages your screen reader
can't understand. Information is provided in a new column addressing
accessibility features in Microsoft Office.
Read this column <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8818501>
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Quick Tips: Zoom In or Out on a Web Page
IE7 zoom menu
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Web page font too small? You can quickly and easily zoom in on a Web
page. In Internet Explorer 7, just press CTRL plus the plus sign (+) as many
times as necessary to enlarge the whole page for easier viewing.
To zoom out, just press CTRL plus the minus sign (-). You can also click
the magnifying glass icon at the bottom right corner of the Internet Explorer
window to zoom. Or, select the arrow to open the list of zoom size options. In
Internet Explorer 6, select the Text Size option from the View menu.
Find more keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft products
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8818502>
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Assistive Technology Spotlight: Read&Write GOLD -- literacy
productivity tool
Read&Write GOLD from Texthelp Systems is an award-winning
literacy productivity tool that helps individuals of all ages who struggle with
reading and writing, learning disabilities such as dyslexia, or are English
Language Learners. Read&Write GOLD accesses written materials--printed,
electronic, or the Web--and highlights and reads text aloud using natural
sounding voices. The easy-to-use customizable toolbar seamlessly integrates with
widely available, familiar applications such as MicrosoftR Word, Internet
Explorer, and AdobeR Reader allowing access to support tools from within
mainstream software programs. The newest version, Read&Write GOLD MOBILE, comes
on a USB flash drive that allows individuals to use it anytime, anywhere with no
installation required.
Product compatible with:
Windows VistaR
MicrosoftR WindowsR XP
MicrosoftR WindowsR 2000 SP4
Accessibility solution for:
--Learning disabilities such as dyslexia
--English language learners
--Individuals with reading and writing difficulties
Manufacturer Information:
Texthelp Systems <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8818503>
For Developers
The MSDN Accessibility Developer Resource Center pulls together
content and resources regarding the development of accessibility products and
technologies. Bookmark the location and stay connected to code samples,
community sites, technical articles and documentation, upcoming events, and much
more.
Visit http://msdn.microsoft.com/accessibility
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Tools and Technologies Now Available on the Accessibility Developer
Center
Accessibility Kit for SharePoint
<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8818505> : Provides templates, master pages,
controls, and Web parts that enhance the accessibility of Microsoft Office
SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) 3.0.
Office Ribbon Clicker <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8818506> : A
sample that enables users to switch the Office Ribbon tabs programmatically.
UI Automation Verify <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8818507> (UIA
Verify): Facilitates manual and automated testing of the Microsoft User
Interface (UI) Automation Provider implementation of a control or application.
UI Accessibility Checker <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8818508>
(AccChecker): Enables testers without prior experience to easily discover
accessibility problems with Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) and other User
Interfaces (UI) implementations for Windows.
Accessibility Links
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<http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8818495>
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