The document announces Microsoft's schedule and activities at the National Federation of the Blind Convention from July 10-15, 2017. Microsoft will have an accessibility booth open from Tuesday through Thursday for visitors. The schedule includes a talk on Monday at 10:30am about Microsoft Office 365 innovations. Usability studies will be held on Thursday from 5-9pm and Friday from 5-9pm in Wekiwa 10 for Windows Narrator, Windows Braille, Microsoft Teams, and OneNote on Windows 10. On Saturday, Jenny Lay-Flurrie will give a talk on stage at 9:20am about equal access to technology at Microsoft.

1. Microsoft at the National Federation of the Blind Convention 2017
Visit us at the Microsoft Accessibility booth!
Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday Noon to 1:45 p.m. and 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.
Friday Noon to 1:45 p.m.
Schedule of Speakers and Usability Studies
Monday, July 10
Microsoft Office 365- Reinventing “Everyday” Productivity
Who: Sasha Sproch, Megan Lawrence, Apurv Suman
What: This session covers progress made over the last year, the latest innovations, and a first look at
what’s coming in the future.
When: 10:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: Wekiwa 6, Level 2
Thursday, July 13
What: Usability studies
When: 45-minute session, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., walk-ins welcome
Where: Wekiwa 10, Level 2
Windows Narrator: Experience with a screen reader is required; some experience with Narrator is
preferred.
Windows Braille: Participants should be experienced braille users who use a refreshable braille display.
Friday, July 14
What: Usability studies
When: 30- or 45-minute session, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., walk-ins welcome
Where: Wekiwa 10, Level 2
Microsoft Teams: Experience with a screen reader is needed. Familiarity with communication apps
(such as Slack) is a plus, but not required. 30-minutee sessions.
OneNote on Windows 10: Study will include a mixture of task-based usability and interviews. 45-
minute sessions.
Saturday, July 15, at the General Session
Who: Jenny Lay-Flurrie
What: The Future of Equal Access to Technology: A Commitment to the Journey at Microsoft
When: 9:20 a.m. on stage
Where: Sebastian Ballroom