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While we still have some way to go on this journey, Microsoft Teams has rolled out several features that enhance the meeting experience for deaf and hard of hearing people and increase flexibility and focus for everyone. Online meetings are a staple of hybrid work – and we ’ve gotten some great feedback from the deaf and hard of hearing community about how they could be improved. Here are some of the improvements we’ve made to accessibility in Microsoft 365 over the past few months.Įnable i nclusive, flexible Microsoft Teams meetings
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There is still progress to be made, and we will continue to iterate and advocate for ongoing improvements. To help drive awareness to this topic, I have committed to author a quarterly update about the progress being made at Microsoft, while applying pressure across the industry to ensure that accessibility is considered part of the minimum viable product. The theme for this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion” – and within the hybrid workplace, technology is a crucial factor in determining how inclusive your workplace can be. For many employees with disabilities, it can mean the difference between performing at their best as an equal member of the team and being left out of the conversation entirely.Īs the engineering leader of Office Product Group, it’s part of my personal commitment to ensure our products help create an inclusive hybrid workplace.
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