How Microsoft is working with partners and policymakers to advance accessibility as a fundamental right through technology

We are proud to celebrate Disability Pride Month and reaffirm our commitment to closing the disability divide through technology and policy. At Microsoft, we believe disability is a strength, and that empowering people with disabilities is essential for creating a more inclusive and accessible world. We are committed to closing the disability divide, which is the gap between the opportunities and outcomes of people with and without disabilities, particularly in the areas of education, employment, and civic participation. We recognize that closing the disability divide requires not only innovative technology, but also effective public policy that protects the rights and dignity of people with disabilities and full and equal participation in society. We believe in:

• Access to civic participation 
• Access to economic equity 
• Responsible AI is Accessible AI