Lawyer, Former Judge, PwD, a11y, Tech Watcher, Aussie Lover, Coffee Snob, Wine Taster ♿️

Redmond, WA
Joined May 2013
Just announced at #AbilitySummit: the Xbox Adaptive Joystick is a singular controller that helps make gaming more accessible, however you play. Made to meet the needs of players with limited mobility. msft.it/6015qnatv #Xbox #AccessibleTechnology
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“We decided to put a stake in the ground and put our voice behind a key message.. Accessibility is a fundamental right” #AbilitySummit
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Jessica Rafuse retweeted
Friends! Please get registered for our annual #AbilitySummit that takes place on March 7th! This year, our head of Accessible GTM @JessicAccess is co-hosting with @jennylayfluffy AND there are some great tech sessions including: 👨🏾‍🦼My friend @PatricioTrials will be talking about adaptive mountain biking and taking a headmouse to navigate Microsoft Copilot 👀 Microsoft Azure AI for Accessibility use cases with @amandaksilver 🧠 A whole segment devoted to how to build for Neurodiversity Join here: aka.ms/AbilitySummit – at San Jose, CA
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Join us on March 7th for the free digital event where you can explore new accessible technology, learn from leaders, and build a more equitable future. #AbilitySummit registration is now OPEN!

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Today we celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Microsoft is committed to engaging with the disability community & advocating for policies advancing accessibility as a fundamental right to help bridge the disability divide. msft.it/6013ghj19
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Turn Be My Eyes' Virtual Volunteer into your personal gardener! 🪴 #OpenAI #GPT4
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#AbilitySummit will now start at 10am PST Wednesday to respect services to honour Judy Heumann. This is 2 hours later than previously published. For more info and registration, check out the site! See you there. abilitysummit.eventcore.com/
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Jessica Rafuse retweeted
Okay #Accessibility friends: I’m hiring a Director of Accessibility Compliance ASAP - driving #a11y Compliance for ALL @Microsoft prods (we have tools for this) + help operationalize it more - work from anywhere - work w/ an AWESOME team - shenanigans careers.microsoft.com/us/en/… – at Seattle, WA
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Introducing sign language view, a new meeting experience in #MicrosoftTeams designed for the Deaf/hard-of-hearing community to keep interpreters and other signers front and center on calls. Learn how we're working to make meetings more inclusive: msft.it/6017dxooD
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Jessica Rafuse retweeted
So much gratitude to @chriscapossela @bbejan, their whole team and all of YOU for making #AbilitySummit so incredible this year. We loved launching products from stage, loved hearing from our communities all over the world and yes, loved trending on @Twitter 💋 – at Redmond, WA
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Jessica Rafuse retweeted
“The ADA is under attack every single day, and we have to defend it because it guarantees our civil rights as human beings.” Powerful words from @SenDuckworth about the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act at the #AbilitySummit.
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Rehearsals in full swing for #AbilitySummit! The studio is BEAUTIFUL. Pinching myself that I get to work with these folks.. really is a magical team. T-4days!
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Join our friends @MSFTEnable for this year's #AbilitySummit!
Two week countdown for Ability Summit! ⏳ Have you reviewed the agenda and speaker lineup yet? We want to learn what you're the most excited about for May 10! #AbilitySummit

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With Ability Summit just around the corner, we are excited to announce the speaker lineup and agenda! Check it out and reserve your spot 👇 #AbilitySummit

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Ahead of the Olympic Paralympic Games, we recognize persons with disabilities globally, supporting #WeThe15 and their mission to break down barriers. Join in helping @WeThe15 and @Paralympics create a more inclusive world. msft.it/6015n46xx #A11y #GoPurple
My latest at Forbes: I talked with Microsoft’s Chief Accessibility Officer @Jennylayfluffy about 31 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act—where it excels, where it needs to change, and what it means to the tech industry. Please read and share! forbes.com/sites/stevenaquin…
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Kathleen Hogan, Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Microsoft, shared her leadership strategy and personal experience with disability through the lens of a global pandemic. msft.it/6012VojeG #AbilitySummit #MentalHealth
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Jessica Rafuse retweeted
We're thrilled to be a part of Microsoft Ability Summit's Meet the community page this year. Explore the work of many great organizations working in disability rights and accessibility here: ow.ly/93gO50Ewpbx #Microsoft #a11y #AbilitySummit
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Did you spot any Easter eggs during the open plenary session? 👀 #AbilitySummit
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