“I want every piece of technology to be accessible from the get-go” (see paragraph styles) accommodates their needs, while maintaining equal hiring assessment standards for every candidate. It is one of several efforts to expand access to opportunity and remove barriers for neurodivergent talent. “One of the biggest things we learned about setting people up for success is that it all comes down to doing the simple things well,” says Lay-Flurrie. “For instance, if you’re holding a meeting, you should make sure there’s an agenda, meeting notes and clear expectations for every participant. This doesn’t just benefit people with disabilities, it benefits everyone.” Learning about accessibility and inclusivity is an ongoing journey and new IN FOCUS: ACCESSIBILITY 95 Microsoft has committed to empowering users with additional needs since 1995 Photo: Microsoft
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