neurodiversity

The annual Microsoft Ability Summit 2025 delivered a resounding message: accessibility and artificial intelligence are no longer separate paths but intertwined highways driving innovation for everyone. With over 20,000 global attendees representing 164 countries, the summit celebrated three...

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence isn’t just reshaping how devices operate but is also redefining the way we build more inclusive workplaces. A recent episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast on Cloud Wars has thrown a much-needed spotlight on neurodivergent...

In a world where technology increasingly shapes our work and everyday lives, Microsoft's recent feature on inclusive innovation highlights how artificial intelligence is not just a tool for boosting productivity—it’s a powerful enabler of accessibility and inclusion for people with diverse...

In a bold move shaking up both the AI and accessibility landscapes, TravelingWiki has emerged as a key figure in the modern tech arena. With accolades such as being named a “Leading AI Scholar on Neurodiversity” by Microsoft CoPilot and groundbreaking innovations showcased at NeurIPS 2024, the...

Let’s dive headfirst into an incredibly compelling story from Microsoft—not the usual tale of flashy gadgets, but one that highlights a transformative step in fostering inclusivity through cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI). You might know Microsoft 365, the ubiquitous suite of...

When pandemic lockdowns more than two years ago required Swetha Machanavajhala to work from home, she almost immediately felt the impact on her ability to work efficiently. Born deaf, the product manager on the Azure Cognitive Service Translator team reads lips and doesn’t use sign language, so...

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John Porter is an input and accessibility designer who is unable to use what so many take for granted: a keyboard and mouse. Porter relies almost entirely on his voice and speech recognition technology, in addition to switches (a series of buttons with pre-defined actions to cover a small range...