5. In it for the long game
From accessibility to inclusion
1990 2000 2010 2020
People + Technology
6. Striving for inclusion in who we
are and every product we create
Our
culture
Accessible and
accountable
Inclusive
interactions
Investing
in the future
15. //
A new $25 million, 5-year
program aimed at harnessing the
power of AI to amplify human
capability for the more than one
billion people around the world
with disabilities. Together, we can
create a more inclusive world.
AI for Accessibility
16. AI for Accessibility Focus Areas
Human Connection
Challenge:
Communication is fundamental to
providing equal access to information
and opportunities. Lack of options
excludes some from employment and
society.
Opportunity:
Modernize the options available for
people regardless of how they listen,
speak, or write.
17. Internal
• Research, Hackathons
• Product evolution and improvements (features,
solutions, etc.)
External
• Partnerships (NGO, Community, Education, etc.)
• Joint evangelism
• Grant Program
• Intended to spur use of Microsoft AI and cloud
services
• Application window always open (beginning
June 2018)
• Three (3) targeted challenges: employment,
modern life, and human connection
• Three (3) tiers of engagements: product only,
product + engineering support, partnership