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Accessible Technology:
A valuable resource for students

The number of students who have been diagnosed with disabilities has increased over the past thirty years. A greater number of students with disabilities are now learning in inclusive general education classrooms, and computer use on campus has increased. Considering these trends, it is of the utmost importance that all students have equal access to the educational opportunities that computer technology provides.

Using Accessible Technology: A Guide for Educators

This 47-page guide from Microsoft Press (MS Word file) provides information about Accessible Technology initiatives and resources that are available to educators to ensure that all students have equal access to electronic information.

This guide includes sections on:
  • The Importance of Accessible Technology
  • Understanding Accessible Technology and Disabilities
  • Accessible Educational Technology Initiatives
  • Information about accessibility features and assistive technology products that will help individuals with specific disabilities.

More Information

For more information, including instructions for hard-copy ordering, please see Using Accessible Technology: A Guide for Educators on the Microsoft.com Web site.

Three young boys using HP iPAQ in classroom

Additional booklets for educators


Additional booklets for educators include:
» Using Digital Media in Microsoft Windows: A Guide for Educators (0-7356-2012-1)
» Using the Microsoft Office System: A Guide for Educators
» Using Microsoft Producer: A Guide for Educators (0-7356-2011-3)
» Using Tablet PC: A Guide for Educators (0-7356-2013-X)

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