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Diversity & Inclusion
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Disability at Microsoft

Fostering a culture of accessibility and awareness at Microsoft Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
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Our mission is to champion inclusivity and accessibility within Microsoft ANZ by fostering collaboration and raising awareness. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where every individual, regardless of ability, can thrive and contribute to our collective success. 

Stories of Impact

"We hope to shift people back to a childhood lens where we simply accept others as they are,” - Adam Gernon, AU Specialist Sales, Modern Workplace and Disability at Microsoft ANZ Co-lead 

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Championing inclusivity and accessibility 

Disability at Microsoft ANZ is fostering awareness, inclusive spaces and allyship to enable all employees to thrive. 

“Workplaces need to be accommodating and inclusive, to allow people with hidden disabilities to access a wider range of job opportunities rather than just entry level.”  - Rochelle Higgins, Senior Commercial Executive – Enterprise, Microsoft ANZ

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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower shines a light

Microsoft is part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative which empowers those living with a hidden disability by making the invisible, visible.

Resources

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    Disability Answer Desk

    The Enterprise Disability Answer Desk is a support resource for customers who have questions about the accessibility of Microsoft enterprise and commercial products, assistive technology, and conformance with accessibility standards. 

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    Australian Network on Disability

    The Australian Network on Disability helps Microsoft and hundreds of other member organisations employ people with disability and design their products and services for customers with disability. 

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    IncludeAbility 

    Microsoft is part of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s IncludeAbility employer network. We’re committed to creating inclusive workplaces and promoting meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities for people with disability. 

Contact Us

If you're interested in partnering with our Microsoft ANZ communities, or learning more about what we do, get in touch.

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D&I at Microsoft ANZ

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