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What Is
Accessibility?

Microsofts
Commitment to Accessibility

What Is Accessible
Technology?

The Need for
Accessible Technology in Schools

The
Challenge: Inclusive Classrooms Equal Access
for All Students

Chapter
2: Impairment Types and Technology
Solutions

Defining
Disability and Impairments

Visual
Impairments

Mobility and
Dexterity Impairments


Hearing
Impairments and Deafness


Language Impairments
Learning
Impairments

Chapter 3:
Selecting Accessible Technology


Accessibility
Settings in Microsoft Products

Selecting
Assistive Technology Products for Students

Assistive
Technology Product Guide

Assistive
Technology Decision Tree

Resources