Matthew Cicanese - Wired Wonderful
From Get Off The Bench Podcast by Kerryn Vaughan
March 27, 2026 · 1h 14m · Episode 266
About this episode
Matthew Cicanese discusses his work in Neurodiversity Inclusion and Accessible Technology, sharing insights from his experiences as a Deafblind and neurodivergent professional.
Matthew Cicanese (He/Him) is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, corporate trainer, and consultant recognized for advancing Neurodiversity Inclusion and Accessible Technology across higher education, government, and industry. As a National Geographic Explorer and Canon photography educator, he combines global fieldwork with practical, evidence‑based approaches that help teams communicate more clearly, design accessible processes, and adopt AI responsibly. Matthew has trained 3,000+ employees in 16 industries and developed ethical AI solutions for higher education institutions, streamlining operations and improving service delivery. An award‑winning wildlife photography artist, his large‑format macro and wildlife images have been featured by National Geographic and exhibited internationally. Matthew's lived experience as a Deafblind and neurodivergent professional informs every engagement, translating perspective and research into tools any team can use. Social: Website: https://mattcicanese.com/ Website: (Speaking/Consulting): https://cicanese.org/ LinkedIn: Matthew Cicanese Portfolio (Fine Art): https://cicanese.art/ Turn Brain Clutter into Action (Youtube) Enjoy the visual here on…
People in this episode
Host: Kerryn Vaughan
Guest: Matthew Cicanese
Topics covered
- Neurodiversity Inclusion
- Accessible Technology
- Wildlife Photography
- AI in Education
- Corporate Training
Keywords
- Neurodiversity
- Accessible Technology
- Wildlife Photography
- AI Solutions
- Corporate Training
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Forbes, National Geographic, Canon, Cicanese
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