The Federation of Small Businesses is delighted to announce a partnership with Microsoft which will see thousands of business owners across the UK supported to make the most of the opportunities which digital technology currently offers.
From your employees to your customers, digital needs are diverse. Across language, literacy and disability, technology has the ability to more proactively include a wider range of people, and it’s all built into mainstream technology.
Key Takeaways
* Introduction to Accessibility Horizons: Learn how accessibility empowers employees and customers alike, and resources available to help.
* Skilling Pathways: Understand how to embed accessibility skilling into your workplace, driving return on employee experience.
* Accessibility Features: Across Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot, tools are available to empower employees and support customers requirements. Learn how to create accessible content and how modern AI experiences are changing the way that people consume digital content.
Speaker Hector Minto
Hector has worked at the cutting edge of accessibility and assistive technology (AT) for over 28 years. He has held roles in enterprise, from innovative startups to established edtech and health industry focused business, regularly contributing to global government consultations on disability inclusion.
In his role at Microsoft as Director of Commercial Accessibility, Hector leads global teams engaging in their regions with governments, major employers, Microsoft’s commercial partner network and a wider set of community stakeholders to showcase inclusive design, product accessibility, inclusive hiring practices, the role of disability employee resource groups and accessibility innovation.
Hector is the current UK Government Disability and Access Ambassador for the Tech Sector and Websites, supporting the tech sector deliver on disability employment and inclusive customer and product experiences.
Host Rob Basini
This webinar will be hosted by Development Manager for South Wales Rob Basini.
Event contact
For help and support regarding this event, please telephone our dedicated events helpline 01253 336028 or email csdeventsupport@fsb.org.uk.
Important Notices:
This event is hosted by FSB but sponsored by Microsoft. In attending this event your details (including your name, email address and contact details) will be processed by FSB and also shared with Microsoft who may contact you post event with information from the event and to advise you of other product information they feel may be relevant to you. Microsoft will process personal data in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
Please be advised that bookings will close 70 minutes prior to the event start time to allow sufficient time for customer service support. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
