Chicago Camps Podcast

Overview of the Inclusive Tech Lab:The lab is located on Microsoft's campus and serves as a space to engage with the disability community.The lab has hosted over 16,000 visitors and focuses on including people with disabilities in the design process.The facility includes a sensory room designed to meet the needs of the neurodiverse community.The lab's primary goal is to involve the disabled community directly in the design process to create more inclusive technology.It emphasizes the principle of "nothing about us without us," ensuring that designs are made with input from those who will use them.Most Impactful Project – Xbox Adaptive Controller:The adaptive controller, introduced with a prominent Super Bowl ad in 2019, began as a project to include veterans who were gamers.The design addressed the limitations of the traditional Xbox controller, which required the use of two hands and dexterity.The project was driven by the need to support veterans' mental health and social integration.The adaptive controller