Guy Lawrence 13th May 2025

Windows 11 accessibility features

We recently introduced our partners Thriiver, a leading provider of assistive technology, training, and workplace coaching. They are evangelists for making technology more accessible for those who face additional challenges whether that’s through neurodiversity, disabilities or any other factor that can make technology harder to use.

The great majority of us in the workplace will use Microsoft packages and their latest operating system, Windows 11, comes with a host of new and improved accessibility features which can be a gamechanger for anyone. These optional enhancements can make documents easier to read, improve input accuracy, and you can even have documents read out to you!

Our friends at Thriiver have provided a suite of fun video shorts to introduce Windows 11 accessibility features. Explore them below…

Magnifier

Visually impaired staff will love this tool to zoom in and move around any part of the screen easily.

Colour Filters

Colours and colour contrasts can be a challenge for people with colour blindness, dyslexia, ADHD, or epilepsy. Here’s how Windows 11 can help.

Sticky Keys

Holding keys down simultaneously isn’t possible or easy for everyone including those with various conditions that affect arm and finger movements, including repetitive strain injury (RSI). Here’s the solution.

Mono Audio

Users can choose how they hear audio from their computer with this function that combines left and right stereo audio into a single channel. This can be helpful for people with hearing impairment, ADHD, or Autism Spectrum Condition.

Narrator

Windows 11 built in screen reader ensures that the blind and visually impaired can hear what’s on their screen. Plus, it’s completely customisable as the video explains. Users can choose how they hear audio from their computer with this function that combines left and right stereo audio into a single channel. This can be helpful for people with hearing impairment, ADHD, or Autism Spectrum Condition.

Upgrade to Windows 11 now

If you aren’t already running Windows 11 on your machines, now is the time to upgrade and gain access to all these new resources. You also benefit from built in AI, enhanced security features (including malware protections), regular bug fixes and new features for a smooth ongoing user experience.

Book a call with advisor from Converge Technology Solution to discuss your options, including a range of money-saving refurbished machines. Please include ‘Windows 11’ in the comments section.

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