Microsoft provides several accessibility programs, features, and services for people with disabilities:
- Built-in Windows accessibility features for people who have difficulty typing or using a mouse, are blind or have low vision, or are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
- Free step-by-step tutorials for adjusting accessibility options and settings in Microsoft products.
- Assistive technology products for Windows, including tools such as screen readers, magnifiers, speech recognizers, and eye trackers.
- Documentation in alternative formats for many Microsoft products.
- For developers, Windows supports accessibility and automation technologies such as Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) and UI Automation.
If assistive technology is already in use, compatibility with the assistive technology vendor should be checked before upgrading software or hardware.