Browse by Tags

Blog Post: You’re never too old to play

Microsoft Citizenship Team

Guest post from June Simmons, President and CEO of Partners in Care Foundation The theme of this years’ Older Americans Month, celebrated each May to honor older adults and their contributions to society, is never too old to play . How timely considering that today we are formally announcing the results...

on4 Apr 2012
Blog Post: Making Santa accessible in Seattle this weekend

Microsoft Citizenship Team

There is a special holiday event taking place in Seattle this Sunday, December 18th from 11am to 3pm. The Microsoft Store in the University Village in Seattle is hosting a visit by a special signing Santa . The event starts 11am when Santa will arrive with his American Sign Language (ASL) elves...

on15 Dec 2011
Blog Post: How technology is helping a teacher connect with visually impaired students

Microsoft Citizenship Team

Originally posted on Microsoft News Center The scene in Robin Lowell’s high school algebra class mirrors classrooms across the country. The teacher is at the front of the room, patiently explaining tricky math concepts. Students frequently raise their hands and ask questions when they’re stuck. Two differences...

on9 Dec 2011
Blog Post: Back to School: Personalizing the PC so Students Can See, Hear, and Learn More Comfortably

Microsoft Citizenship Team

LaDeana Huyler, group communications manager for accessibility, Microsoft Going back to school means preparing for a new school year full of possibilities. While not on every traditional back-to-school checklist, making sure student technology is prepped and personalized for students is worth remembering...

on9 Sep 2011
Blog Post: Back to School: Making Sure Students with Disabilities Can See, Hear, and Use their PC

Microsoft Citizenship Team

For many parents and teachers, this time of year means preparing for back to school and looking forward to a new school year full of possibilities. Parents are busy making sure their children are ready and have the gear they need for school. Meanwhile educators are preparing their lessons and personalizing...

on20 Aug 2010

Meet Us

image of Akhtar Badshah

image of Andrea Taylor

image of Clair

image of Dan Bross

image of Karen Bergin

image of Yvonne Thomas

Connect With Us

Explore Our Sites

Microsoft Corporate Citizenship

Our mission is to help people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential.

View Site

Microsoft Local Impact Map

Explore the positive impact of local programs promoted and supported by Microsoft around the world.

View Site

Microsoft On the Issues Blog

News, perspectives and analysis on legal and policy issues.

© 2013 Microsoft

Comment Policy | Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement | Connect With Us