WW-ASME Presents: Microsoft Inclusive Tech Lab Tour (In-Person & Online)

Join the Western Washington section of ASME on Friday April 3, 2026, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm PST for a tour of the Microsoft Inclusive Tech Lab in Redmond, WA. This is a hybrid tour of the Inclusive Tech Lab, with a tour focus on human to machine interface for people with limited hand dexterity and impaired touch sensitivity.
Since its opening in 2017, the Microsoft Inclusive Tech Lab has provided an accessible space dedicated to designing, testing, and incubating technology for, with, and by people with disabilities. It fosters collaboration between engineers and the disability community to create accessible products like the Xbox Adaptive Controller and Adaptive Accessories.

Key highlights of the Inclusive Tech Lab:

- Purpose: The lab functions as an "embassy" for the disability community, ensuring products are built with, not just for, them.

- Focus Areas: It covers inclusive modern life, education, and gaming, featuring spaces like a demo classroom and a "work and play" area.

- Design Philosophy: Guided by the principle that solving for the most extreme disability scenarios benefits everyone, the lab pushes the boundaries of accessible innovation.

- Impact: Since 2017, it has hosted thousands of visitors and acted as a catalyst for accessible hardware and software, including Surface Adaptive Kits and Windows accessibility features.

- Environment: The facility is designed to be fully accessible and serves as a hub for collaborative workshops and design sprints.

Details:

• Cost: Free
• In-person and online attendance options are available.
• For the in-person attendance option, please meet up at the Inclusive Tech Lab’s entrance 5 to 10 minutes prior to start of tour.
• Tour begins at 3:00 pm PST sharp.

Event Registration:

• To register for the tour, please select “In-Person” or “Online” tickets on Eventbrite. Then send the required attendee information to the WW-ASME contact email listed below.
• Microsoft requires the first and last names of all attendees. Additionally, if you will be parking on the Microsoft campus to attend the tour, your vehicle information is required too. After reserving a ticket, please send the following information to [email protected]. "Your First & Last Name: | Car Color: | Car Make & Model: | Car License Plate Number:"
• If “Online” attendance is selected, an email will be sent to your provided email address with a Microsoft Teams meeting link, meeting ID, and passcode for you to attend the tour online.

Directions and Parking:

The Inclusive Tech Lab is located in Microsoft Building 86 on the Microsoft North Campus in Redmond, Washington: 4909 156th Ave NE, Redmond, WA

For your convenience, we kindly ask that you adhere to the instructions on this invitation and arrive no earlier than 5-10 minutes before your scheduled tour.

Once you park, please make your way to the Lab’s outside entrance on the west side of Building 86, just north of Café 86. Look for the yellow awning and stick figures on the windows. Accessible parking is available directly in front of the Lab, as well as in nearby spots.

Here is an aerial view of Building 86, nearby buildings, and parking areas. Walking paths from the parking areas are highlighted in red and the entrance to the lab is clearly marked.

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