Phase I Scholars had the opportunity to visit Microsoft. The day was filled with many activities. First, we met with Microsoft employees who talked about the different technology that they use during their work day. We also were introduced to two employees that have disabilities, one with low level vision and one who is blind. We had the chance to play with assistive technologies, including the Kinect. We created a robot dog designed to help people who are blind. The field trip gave us a better understanding of how people with disabilities can be successful in the technology industry.