Windows 95 was a game-changer for accessibility—Microsoft started taking it seriously with built-in tools that helped more people use computers without extra software. Dropping in August ‘95, it came with features like StickyKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys baked right in—stuff we take for granted now, but back then, it meant users with motor impairments could finally navigate without needing both hands or a steady grip. As updates rolled out (like Windows 95 OSR2 in '96), support improved slightly, but the real magic was just giving people options. It wasn’t flashy, but it laid the groundwork for future accessibility in every version of Windows after that. If you grew up with it, you probably didn’t even notice—but for folks who needed it, it was a lifeline.