Zip archive available of free Microsoft training on accessible development

Now available at

http://empowermentzone.com/ms_acc_train.zip
If this archive is downloaded and unzipped, it creates a directory tree that includes the file ReadMe.txt in the top directory. The content of that file is pasted below my name.
Note that this archive is huge -- about 270 megabytes of videos, source code samples, and documents, covering accessibility standards APIs, and practices. I have tested the integrity of the archive after downloading it from the above URL. Microsoft intends this to be a free educational resource that facilitates development of more accessible applications. Feel free to publicize and share (with appropriate attribution to Microsoft). 

Jamal

[Content of ReadMe.txt]
This distribution is a repackaged version of an ISO CD image from Microsoft containing traning materials for accessible application development, located at http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/f/4/1f4c1601-64a5-459e-9e56-d492ad46011f/tools_training_cd.iso
All the original files are included in an alternate, zip archive format that is easier for many to unpackage. To browse the training materials, open the file Start_Training.htm in this directory.
Besides this ReadMe.txt file, a subdirectory called Other was added. It contains other accessibility guides and research studies from microsoft.com. Each .doc, .pdf, or .ppt file also has a .txt version included, as converted by Microsoft Word, Adobe Reader, or Microsoft PowerPoint, respectively. If both .doc and .pdf versions of a file were available, then the .doc one was chosen. If possible, printer-friendly versions of .htm files were chosen when HTML was the only source format. The about 60 document titles in the Other subdirectory are listed below. 


Accessibility - A Guide for Businesses and Organizations

Accessibility - A Guide for Government Organizations

Accessibility guide for educators

Accessibility in Internet Explorer 7

Accessibility in Internet Explorer 8

Accessibility in Office 2003

Accessibility in Office 2007

Accessibility in Windows 7

Accessibility in Windows Vista

Accessibility Transitioning to Windows 7

Accessibility Tutorials for Windows Vista
Accessible Technology in Computing - Examining Awareness, Use, and Future Potential 

Accessible_Web_Development_Presentation

Assistive Technology Decision Tree

Computing Guide for Boomers

Developing an Accessible Technology Plan

Engineering for Accessibility

Games for Everyone - Testing for Accessibility.pptx

Games for Everyone - Testing for Accessibility
Gov 2.0 - Promoting Inclusive, Open, and Transparent Government through Technology 

Guide for Individuals with Dexterity and Mobility Impairments

Guide for Individuals with Hearing Impairments

Guide for Individuals with Language and Communication Impairments

Guide for Individuals with Learning Impairments

Guide for Individuals with Vision Impairments

Identifying the Right Assistive Technology

Microsoft Active Accessibility Version 2.0

Microsoft Dynamics GP Accessibility for people with disabilities

Microsoft Web Accessibility Handbook

Official Guidelines for User Interface Developers and Designers
Step by Step Tutorials for Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Accessibility Options
Step by Step Tutorials for Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Accessibility Options 

Step by Step Tutorials for Microsoft Outlook 2002 Accessibility Options

Step by Step Tutorials for Microsoft Windows 2000 Accessibility Options

Step by Step Tutorials for Microsoft Windows XP Accessibility Options

Step by Step Tutorials for Microsoft Word 2002 Accessibility Options
The Business Value of Integrating Accessible Technology into Business Organizations
The Market for Accessible Technology - The Wide Range of Abilities and Its Impact on Computer Use 

Understanding Accessible Technology

Windows Automation API - 1_Overview

Windows Automation API - 2_Microsoft Active Accessibility

Windows Automation API - 3_Common Infrastructure

Windows Automation API - 4_IAccessibleEx Interface

Windows Automation API - 5_UI Automation (part 1 of 5) Client Interfaces

Windows Automation API - 5_UI Automation (part 2 of 5) Provider Interfaces
Windows Automation API - 5_UI Automation (part 3 of 5) Custom Properties Control Patterns and Events
Windows Automation API - 5_UI Automation (part 4 of 5) Common Interfaces and Definitions for Clients and Providers 

Windows Automation API - 5_UI Automation (part 5 of 5) Control Types
Windows Automation API - 6_UI Automation in Managed API (part 1 of 2) Clients
Windows Automation API - 6_UI Automation in Managed API (part 2 of 2) Providers
Windows Automation API - 7_Microsoft Active Accessibility to UI Automation Proxy
Windows Automation API - 8_UI Automation to Microsoft Active Accessibility Bridge
Windows Automation API - 9_UI Automation for W3C Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) Specifications 

Windows Automation API - X_Revisions

Windows User Experience Interaction Guidelines

Writing Accessible Web Applications

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