Practical AI with Derek Crager
About this episode
Derek Crager discusses the accessibility of AI for the neurodiverse community and its potential to empower individuals with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
In this episode, Jethro interviews Derek "DC" Crager, a passionate advocate for making artificial intelligence accessible, especially for the neurodiverse community. DC shares his personal experiences as an autistic individual and discusses how AI can empower people with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia to enhance their skills and independence. The conversation explores the unique challenges neurodiverse individuals face, the importance of supportive AI interfaces, and how technology can provide cognitive equity and a patient, understanding companion. DC also explains his work with Practical AI and AI for Autistics, offering insights into building inclusive tools and communities that help neurodiverse people thrive in education and employment. The episode highlights the transformative potential of AI as both a mentor and a bridge for communication, learning, and self-advocacy. Neurodiverse vs. neurotypical AI gives “us” someone to talk to Voice interface to be a patient anthropomorphic voice Speak with ourselves Those of us with ADHD are either at 50,000 feet or deep in the weeds Cognitive Equity is what AI enables for people with disabilities to have a voice when they didn’t before…
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