Every year on December 3rd we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year, we are excited to share how AI is a powerful tool for empowerment, accessibility and independence and to share the results of a new collaborative study with EY exploring the impact of Microsoft 365 Copilot for neurodiverse people and people with disabilities in the workplace.
Globally, 1 in 5 people identify as neurodivergent (1)an umbrella term that refers to variations in how the brain processes information. Neurodiversity includes conditions such as autism, ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and Tourette syndrome. With 53% of Gen Z identifying as neurodivergent, a trend expected to intensify with Generation Alpha, reaching up to 70% or more, we need technologies to support and reinforce this. Additionally, we need technologies to support and empower this workforce (2).
The study reveals insight into how AI-powered tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot are transforming the experiences of neurodiverse people in the workplace.