Using Azure AI, Microsoft is advancing accessibility for those with disabilities. Technology businesses must emphasize inclusion in their goods and services given that over 2.2 percent of the population in India has a handicap. Microsoft claims that Azure AI is enhancing accessibility in the following six ways:
Take notes during meetings, talks, and live broadcasts: For Microsoft Teams meetings and calls, speech-to-text transcription and captioning are powered by Azure Cognitive Services. People with ADHD and hearing impairments, as well as those who operate in noisy or low-bandwidth environments, may find this feature useful.
Using text-to-speech technology, reading content: The text-to-speech feature in Microsoft products like Outlook, Edge, and Office is powered by Azure Cognitive Services, making it simpler for those with vision impairment, dyslexia, ADHD, or autism to access digital material.
converse in several languages: To facilitate communication across many languages and formats, Microsoft Translator offers speech-to-speech, text-to-speech, and optical character recognition (OCR).
Safe and hands-free device access: With the help of Azure Face API, Windows Hello’s facial recognition technology streamlines the login process for users with mobility issues and offers a safe, hands-free login experience for all users.
Voice instructions improve device control: Voice assistants powered by speech-to-text technology are included in Microsoft products like Windows and Xbox, enabling users with disabilities or mobility issues to engage with their computers using voice commands.
Describe the environment and images: People who are blind or have limited vision can more easily view images thanks to features like image captioning offered by Azure Computer Vision. Image descriptions also improve search engine optimization and give users who read information aloud or in places with restricted bandwidth choices.