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How fathering a son with disabilities helped Microsoft's CEO transform the company
By Jason Ward published
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella was changed after he became a parent to a son with severe cerebral palsy. The empathy that changed him also changed Microsoft. Here's why.

Microsoft's 'inclusive design' will increase its focus on accessibility in 2022
By Jason Ward published
Microsoft has been aggressively driving accessibility in products and services through its inclusive-design mission. And 2019 may be the year inclusive design goes mainstream.

How Surface and Azure are making Microsoft experiences 'best on Windows'
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft's "best on Windows" promise may be unfolding via its Surface family and cloud collaboration.

Samsung's Galaxy Fold woes validate Microsoft's Surface Andromeda caution
By Jason Ward last updated
Samsung's Galaxy Fold was hit by early display issues and is now delayed — was Microsoft wise in not playing its foldable pocket PC Surface Andromeda card so soon?

These are Microsoft's three ambitious visions for mobile
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft failed with smartphones but is still pursuing mobile in three distinct areas.

Microsoft promotes city-wide inclusion as 2018 Special Olympics sponsor
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft's inclusion efforts have spanned hiring practices and inclusive product design. As the presenting sponsor for the 2018 Special Olympics it hopes to transform Seattle to a city of inclusion.

How (and why) a visit to a Microsoft Store left one enthusiast feeling dejected
By Jason Ward last updated
I was a diehard Microsoft enthusiast long before I joined Windows Central. That's why I wish a recent visit to a Microsoft Store could have gone better for me.

Microsoft's quiet mission is to make technology accessible to everyone
By Jason Ward last updated
Today, Thursday, May 16th, 2019, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day; and Microsoft is committed to ensuring that its technology, from conception to production is built for everyone – including the approximate 650 million people living with disabilities.

Microsoft caught in crosshairs of gender discrimination claims amidst #MeToo movement
By Jason Ward last updated
In the wake of Microsoft's far-reaching inclusion efforts in hiring practices, product design, and company culture it is morbidly ironic that the company finds itself in the crosshairs of a potential class-action lawsuit for discrimination against women.
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