Press Releases

2009 Press Releases
2008 Press Releases
2007 Press Releases
Additional Press Releases 1997-2006

2009 Press Releases

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 Corp. 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. This new desktop set combines the Microsoft Comfort Curve keyboard layout with a soft-touch palm rest to make the PC experience more comfortable.
(August 4, 2009)

2008 Press Releases

Inclusive Innovation Showroom Illustrates Value of Accessible Technology
Microsoft's accessibility group opens new showroom featuring home and office technology to help people with disabilities and the aging enjoy a digital lifestyle.
(October 14, 2008)

Imagine Cup 2008: Web-based Screen Reader Wins Top Accessibility Prize
Student designs technology that makes any computer usable by people who are blind.
(June 18, 2008)

Microsoft, DAISY Make Reading Easier for People With Print Disabilities
Using Office Open XML files, users of Microsoft Office Word can now produce content in the world's most widely used assistive technology format.
(May 7, 2008)

Microsoft Announces New Accessibility Tools and Resources for Developers
New Web site and open-source accessibility testing tools will help developers meet the growing worldwide demand for accessible technology.
(March 13, 2008)

Microsoft Provides Accessibility Programming Model to Industry Group Devoted to Interoperability and Accessibility
Microsoft makes its accessibility model freely available to help improve access to technology for people with disabilities.
(January 17, 2008)

2007 Press Releases

Industry Alliance Aims to Increase Accessibility, Interoperability and Innovation
Leading technology companies join forces to improve access to technology.
(December 10, 2007)

Microsoft Users to "Save As DAISY"
Collaborative development project aims to transform millions of Open XML documents into the world's most widely used accessible format for people with print disabilities.
(November 13, 2007)

Microsoft and DAISY Help Enhance Reading Experience for People with Print Disabilities
A tool for Microsoft Word, to be released as a downloadable plug-in at no charge early next year, will enable the translation of millions of Open XML documents into DAISY XML, the lingua franca of the globally accepted standard for digital talking books.
(November 13, 2007)

Microsoft and Novell Celebrate Year of Interoperability, Expand Collaboration Agreement
Customers continue to embrace bridge between Windows and SUSE Linux Enterprise; technical collaboration expands to create cross-platform accessibility framework to improve the way disabled individuals interact with computers.
(November 7, 2007)

Microsoft, Miami Offer Seniors Free Computer Training, Customized PCs
New technology packages from Microsoft, tailored to seniors, complement training at neighborhood senior centers in Miami.
(October 29, 2007)

Microsoft and the City of Miami Help Seniors Get Connected
New eSeniors program enriches seniors' lives with computer training at no charge and PCs customized for seniors.
(October 29, 2007)

Accessible Technology Can Help People with Multiple Sclerosis, but Too Few Use It
Research shows accessible technology can offer people with MS a wider range of life choices, yet relatively few are using accessible technologies that could help them overcome many of the visual, dexterity, mobility and cognitive challenges brought on by the disease.
(October 26, 2007)

Microsoft and AT Vendors Usher In Next Wave of Technology for People With Disabilities
Windows Vista, the 2007 Microsoft Office release and assistive technology companies bring customers unprecedented ease of use.
(January 23, 2007)