Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Topic at a glance

Microsoft is committed to making its products and services easier for everyone to use. This appendix provides information on the following features, products, and services that make Windows, Windows NT, and Office applications more accessible for people with disabilities:

• Accessibility of Office applications

• Microsoft services for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing

• The Access Pack for Microsoft Windows NT, a software utility that makes using Windows NT easier for people with motion or hearing disabilities

• Keyboard layouts designed for people who type with one hand or a wand

• Microsoft software documentation on audiocassette, floppy disk, or compact disc (CD)

• Third-party utilities to enhance accessibility

• Hints for customizing Windows or Windows NT

• Other products and services for people with disabilities

Note   The information in this section applies only to users who license Microsoft products in the United States. If you obtained Windows or Windows NT outside the United States, your package contains a subsidiary information card that lists Microsoft support telephone numbers and addresses. You can contact your subsidiary to find out whether the types of products and services described in this appendix are available in your area.