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Jessica Rafuse @JessicAccess

Lawyer, Former Judge, PwD, a11y, Tech Watcher, Aussie Lover, Coffee Snob, Wine Taster ♿️

Joined May 2013
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Jessica Rafuse@JessicAccess
14 Feb 2023
Accessibility is my love language. Register for the Ability Summit to celebrate Valentine's Day! aka.ms/Ability 💝💞❤️♿️#disability #inclusion #a11y #accessibility #microsoft #ValentinesDay

MSFT Accessibility
@MSFTEnable
14 Feb 2023
Roses are red Violets are blue Our website is updated It's just waiting for you! (I might not be a poet but check out #AbilitySummit's updated website!) ➡️ msft.it/60125rgEr.
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MSFT Accessibility
@MSFTEnable
18 Mar 2025
Just announced at #AbilitySummit: the Xbox Adaptive Joystick is a singular controller that helps make gaming more accessible, however you play. Made to meet the needs of players with limited mobility. msft.it/6015qnatv #Xbox #AccessibleTechnology
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Happy #DisabilityPride month! On this #ADA anniversary learn about the partnership we are working with to accelerate accessibility with #technology, policy, and the latest in #AI #innovation
Microsoft On the Issues
@MSFTIssues
26 Jul 2024
Celebrating #DisabilityPrideMonth & #ADA, @Microsoft is closing the disability divide with: 🤝 Accessible voting 💰 Fair wages 🌍 Global inclusion 💡 Improved communication msft.it/6018lkSt2
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Extend the reach of your #nonprofit with accessibility! Pro tip: leverage the power of #AI to achieve more! linkedin.com/pulse/three-tip… #GAAD #accessibility #a11y #disability #inclusion #Azure #Microsoft

Three tips to expand your nonprofit’s reach with accessibility

There are over 1 billion people in the world with disabilities. For nonprofits to reach all members of your community, organizations must be accessible to people with disabilities.

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Super excited to join our friends in Nairobi, Keyna for #InclusiveAfrica2024 from 14 - 16th. Check out the full agenda including my presentations on accessible #AI and #Neurodiversity hiring at inclusiveafrica.org/. Virtual attendance is free. #a11y @Microsoft
Join me at Inclusive Africa Conference. Location Radisson Blu Hotel Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya on May 14-16, 2024. Speaker Jessica Rafuse, director Microsoft United States. Register now www.inclusiveAfrica.org. image of jessica white woman with blonde hair smiling.

ALT Join me at Inclusive Africa Conference. Location Radisson Blu Hotel Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya on May 14-16, 2024. Speaker Jessica Rafuse, director Microsoft United States. Register now www.inclusiveAfrica.org. image of jessica white woman with blonde hair smiling.

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Jenny Lay-Flurrie@jennylayfluffy
7 Mar 2024
“We decided to put a stake in the ground and put our voice behind a key message.. Accessibility is a fundamental right” #AbilitySummit
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We are live at #AbilitySummit! Join us now at aka.ms/AbilitySummit @jennylayfluffy @MicrosoftLife #a11y #Disability #tech
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#AbilitySummit is today! But first… coffee! Join us at aka.ms/AbilitySummit @MicrosoftLife @jennylayfluffy
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Dona Sarkar
@donasarkar
6 Mar 2024
Friends! Please get registered for our annual #AbilitySummit that takes place on March 7th! This year, our head of Accessible GTM @JessicAccess is co-hosting with @jennylayfluffy AND there are some great tech sessions including: 👨🏾‍🦼My friend @PatricioTrials will be talking about adaptive mountain biking and taking a headmouse to navigate Microsoft Copilot 👀 Microsoft Azure AI for Accessibility use cases with @amandaksilver 🧠 A whole segment devoted to how to build for Neurodiversity Join here: aka.ms/AbilitySummit
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Thrilled to finally share I will be co-hosting #AbilitySummit with the incredible @jennylayfluffy ! Join us to explore the latest in accessible tech, the power of AI, & celebrate disabled talent. Only 2 days left! Register at aka.ms/AbilitySummit #AbilitySummit #AI #Microsoft
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MSFT Accessibility
@MSFTEnable
18 Jan 2024
Join us on March 7th for the free digital event where you can explore new accessible technology, learn from leaders, and build a more equitable future. #AbilitySummit registration is now OPEN!

Ability Summit Registration

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Come work with us @Microsoft! #NowHiring Accessibility NGO Program Manager to help bridge the disability divide with non-governmental organizations and non-profits who focus on #disability and #accessibility . Check it out! jobs.careers.microsoft.com/g…
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MSFT Accessibility
@MSFTEnable
26 Jul 2023
Today we celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Microsoft is committed to engaging with the disability community & advocating for policies advancing accessibility as a fundamental right to help bridge the disability divide. msft.it/6013ghj19

Disability Policy: a bridge across the disability divide - Microsoft Accessibility Blog

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Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! What will you do today to accelerate accessibility? Celebrate people with disabilities, inclusive tech, and community are all appropriate answers. #a11y #GAAD #inclusion #disability
Jenny Lay-Flurrie@jennylayfluffy
18 May 2023
Its Global Accessibility Awareness Day! #Accessibility is a fundamental right and part of @Microsoft’s DNA. Today, we're proud to launch new programs and technologies in AI, Office, Gaming, Skilling and partnerships: blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-i… #GAAD #GAAD2023
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Happy 48th Birthday Microsoft! Blow out the candle and wish for a more accessible future!
Microsoft
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4 Apr 2023
Microsoft was founded on April 4, 1975. We’re celebrating our 48th year in style. 🤘 #NewProfilePic
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Be My Eyes
@BeMyEyes
20 Mar 2023
Turn Be My Eyes' Virtual Volunteer into your personal gardener! 🪴 #OpenAI #GPT4
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Replying to @AlaskaAir
@AlaskaAir you broke my #wheelchair again. My wheelchair is independence, dignity, and livelihood. @PeteButtigieg #accessibility is a fundamental right. How do we stop the airlines from violating our rights?#DisabilityRights
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@allwheelsup what’s next? How are we going to keep our mobility devices in the cabin?
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@emily_ladau @maayanziv enough is enough right?!
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Jenny Lay-Flurrie@jennylayfluffy
7 Mar 2023
#AbilitySummit will now start at 10am PST Wednesday to respect services to honour Judy Heumann. This is 2 hours later than previously published. For more info and registration, check out the site! See you there. abilitysummit.eventcore.com/
Ability Summit March 8th 2023

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