Episode 43 - Microsoft and Assistive Technology

The episode this week is a special episode as it kicks off Dyslexia in Adults collaboration with Microsoft to help celebrate and raise awareness of their 'Be You!' Campaign which is set up to showcase all the amazing features that come built-in to Microsoft products to help people with Dyslexia!

And who better to talk to about the 'Be You!' campaign than the creator her self Kelly Monday!

In this interview I speak with Kelly all about the campaign and what you can expect from Microsoft in the way of their built-in assistive technology in all Microsoft products.

Not only do we discuss the great benefits of the features but we also have a real conversation about the reality of using assistive technology and, as a dyslexic person herself, Kelly shares with me what has helped her to be as successful as she is using her many great skills which comes with dyslexia and how she navigates the challenges it comes with.

The Be You campaign highlights how a range of Microsoft digital tools can make everyday life more accessible for people with Dyslexia, whether attending a university lecture, writing a best man speech or simply reading a large amount of text online. This campaign aims to reach people traditionally missing out on access to assistive technology, those that are potentially not accessing advice through education or workplace initiatives.

To find out more you can visit their website here!

There are going to be a lot more details about this campaign over the coming weeks on the Podcast so make sure you say tuned to get all the good bits!

Key topics:

• The amazing Microsoft built-in assistive technology,
• Know when to use assistive technology,
• The challenges with assistive technology, and
• How to succeed with Dyslexia!

Keywords: dyslexia, dyslexic, mindset, self-limiting beliefs, personal growth, reframing, success, can-do attitude, dyslexia coaching, overcoming challenges, Mindset, working hard, Microsoft, assistive technology

Also, don't forget to download the free guide to dyslexia!

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Includes advice and tips such as:

• Simple and easy-to-understand explanation of dyslexic strengths,
• Our best and most recommended dyslexic strategies, and
• Building confidence and learning how to be proud of dyslexia.

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