The Microsoft Accessibility Update provides information about accessibility including accessibility options in Microsoft products. This newsletter is sent via e-mail to subscribers in the first week of the month and is also published on the Microsoft Accessibility Web site.

Back to School—An Accessible Technology Guide for Educators

For educators new to accessibility and working with students with disabilities, accessibility can seem overwhelming. To help educators teach students with all types of abilities, this guide includes information about accessibility and how to successfully and more simply bring it into the classroom.

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Learn About Accessibility in Windows 7

On-Screen Keyboard Enhanced in Windows 7

On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 7 lets you "keyboard without a keyboard" using the mouse or hot keys. With Windows Touch and the right hardware, you can also input text by tapping directly on the screen. Word prediction speeds things up: type the first few letters of a word, and Windows will finish it for you—and predict the next word, too.

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Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 Makes Everyday Tasks Easier with Smart Features for Windows 7

More than seven in 10 Americans have felt discomfort from computer use, so Microsoft has debuted the ergonomist-approved Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000, which utilizes a Comfort Curve layout that encourages natural wrist posture with a slight six-degree curve.

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