Accessibility features in Microsoft Windows

Published : April 8, 2005 | Updated : August 17, 2005

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and other Windows operating systems provide built-in technologies and options for users who have disabilities, so they can configure the software to meet their accessibility needs. The Microsoft Accessibility Web site provides very helpful information about the features, options, products, and technology that make Microsoft software accessible to people with disabilities.

Accessibility features of Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003 operating systems include a number of accessibility features that can improve display, sound, mouse, and keyboard settings for users who are blind, have motion disabilities, or are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

You can use either Control Panel or the Accessibility Wizard to adjust the appearance and behavior of Windows Server 2003, including adjustments to color, size, sound, volume, and keyboard or mouse behavior. The Accessibility Wizard makes it easy for you to customize the operating system to suit your needs because it presents features sorted according to disability. You can also save your settings to a file that you can use on another computer.

See Help and Support for full documentation of the accessibility features available in your specific edition of Windows Server 2003.