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The doors we open when accessibility leads, with Microsoft's Jenny Lay-Flurrie

The doors we open when accessibility leads, with Microsoft's Jenny Lay-Flurrie

Update: 2023-03-29

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Jenny Lay-Flurrie “rode the wave of the nerdy” from an IT desk all the way to Microsoft, where accessibility became her day job. As Microsoft’s Chief Accessibility Officer, she joined and shaped a community that spearheaded the company’s accessibility journey, transforming experiences for employees and customers alike. Jenny discussed her calling to do something impactful with her career, and the doors that open when accessibility becomes a constant force through Microsoft’s events, offices, devices, language and culture.

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The doors we open when accessibility leads, with Microsoft's Jenny Lay-Flurrie

The doors we open when accessibility leads, with Microsoft's Jenny Lay-Flurrie

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