Microsoft - Disability Answers Desk

Microsoft - Disability Answers Desk

Problem

a customer has a problem with either Windows or a Microsoft Office product relating to use with their Access Technology product


Resolution

Provided below are details for the Microsoft Disability Answers Desk which is a free service provided by Microsoft for clients with disabilities. The service is aimed primarily at domestic end users . For customers in an organisation or business an Enterprise Disability Answers Desk is available too.

Contact by phone:  0800 026 0584
Web:  Disability Answers Desk answer bot



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As of Auguest 2025 the stated opereating times of the Disability Answers desk operate between 5am to 9pm US (Pacific Standard Time) which is UTC minus eight hours.

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