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Get Windows 11’s accessibility tools NOW

Ever since Windows 95, Microsoft has made a conscious effort to integrate accessibility features into its operating systems to make it easier to use for people with disabilities. This will continue in Windows 11, as outlined in a blog post (www.snipca.com/38939) by Jeff Petty, the company’s Windows Accessibility Leader, who claimed the forthcoming system will be the most accessible ever.

That’s great news, but you don’t need to wait until Windows 11 launches to improve your accessibility features. By adding free programs and tweaking Windows 10’s settings, you can replicate many of those new tools today.

What’s new in Windows 11?

As with its predecessor, all of Windows 11’s accessibility tools can be accessed via the Settings app, though they’re now easier to find and use. For a start, they’re in a section called ‘Accessibility’, not ‘Ease).

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