Technology Strategy for an Inclusive Workplace Microsoft Ignite 6/2/2018 BRK1002 Technology Strategy for an Inclusive Workplace September 2016 Panel Discussion with Accessible Technology Champions © 2015 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

6/2/2018 7:53 AM Meet the Panelists Discussion moderated by Malavika Rewari, Product Manager, Office Marketing, Microsoft. Jeff Bishop Lauren Pittman Pat Sheehan IT Accessibility Analyst, University of Arizona and Board of Directors Member, American Council of the Blind. Special Education Teacher, Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy, Cherokee County School District, GA, USA. Section 508 Coordinator and Director, Software Testing and 508 Division, US Department of Veterans Affairs. © 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

What is an Accessibility Strategy? A deliberate plan to create and ensure a more accessible workforce. An intended strategy to make goods and services provided to customers more accessible.

What are Accessible Technologies? 6/2/2018 7:53 AM What are Accessible Technologies? Technologies that are designed to provide additional accessibility and/or capabilities to individuals who have physical or cognitive difficulties, impairments, and disabilities. Technologies that make it easier for people to see, hear, and use devices and services. © 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Three types of limitations: permanent, temporary and situational 6/2/2018 7:53 AM Three types of limitations: permanent, temporary and situational © 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Discussion: strategies to make workplaces more accessible

Strategies to boost accessibility programmatically Findings from a A Forrester Total Economic Impact™ Study: Ensure Executive Leadership Top down responsibility and accountability for delivering organizational & business process change Showcase Impact on employees & customers Show benefits that drive revenue, productivity, morale, brand perceptions, & talent acquisition, retention Forge deep partnerships Bring together traditional inward-looking and siloed roles like IT, HR, & operations Learn from Peers Find peers leveraging accessibility to make workforce more productive, deliver additional business value Strengthen procurement process Put accessibility criteria at the base of technology procurement Seek partners with accessibility built-into their solutions

Discussion: impact of accessibility initiatives

Ways to measure impact of accessibility Findings from a A Forrester Total Economic Impact™ Study: Productivity gains People work more efficiently, people work in more situations Lower recruitment costs Aging employees and those with disabilities stay in workforce longer, fewer turnovers Legal fees avoided No expenditure on fines for non-compliance or for retrofitting infrastructure to make it accessible Additional revenue from accessible sites People of all abilities can access services, wider pool of customers Reduced service cost Customers can self-serve on accessible sites, less support calls

Discussion: resources for new accessibility advocates

Resources Related to Microsoft Accessibility 6/2/2018 7:53 AM Resources Related to Microsoft Accessibility Sessions at Ignite BRK1003: Office 365 Accessibility – Plans and Progress BRK2214: SharePoint Online Accessibility BRK1002: Strategies for an Inclusive Workplace. Overview and Product Resources www.microsoft.com/accessibility Twitter to Stay Connected @MSFTEnable Accessibility Support Service Enterprise Disability Answer Desk © 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

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