Unlocking innovation through disability inclusion, with Microsoft’s Hector Minto

When Hector Minto joined Microsoft seven years ago, he knew it was time to bring disability inclusion into the mainstream. In this episode, Microsoft’s Lead Technology Evangelist on accessibility tells me why “this is not a niche topic anymore” and why companies need to get ahead of regulation and build accessible products.Hector drives and measures the education and adoption of Microsoft accessibility features and assistive technologies across the company’s customers and partners. Before joining Microsoft, he spent over two decades in the field of assistive technology and accessibility.Some of the topics we cover in the conversation:How inclusion has driven innovation and healthy competition within MicrosoftHow Microsoft assesses the impact of disability inclusionWhy companies should exceed expectations when creating accessible experiencesThe challenge of building more inclusive AIIf you're enjoying the podcast, be sure to hit the ‘Follow’ button to be notified of future episodes and please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover the show.If you liked this episode, check out my conversation with Maura Horton, founder of accessible clothing brand MagnaReady: https://link.chtbl.com/madeforuspodcast---Learn more about MicrosoftDisability Answer Desk: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/disability-answer-deskX: https://twitter.com/MSFTEnableFollow Hector Minto on X: https://twitter.com/hminto---Connect with Made For UsShow notes and transcripts: https://made-for-us.captivate.fm/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madeforuspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeforuspodcast/