Through a Different Lens: Redesigning Inclusion with Matthew Cicanese

About this episode

Matthew Cicanese discusses neurodiversity inclusion and accessible technology, sharing insights from his experiences as a Deafblind and neurodivergent professional.

In this episode, we’re joined by Matthew Cicanese: Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, National Geographic Explorer, and a leading voice in neurodiversity inclusion and accessible technology. Matthew brings a rare blend of global fieldwork, corporate training experience, and lived insight as a Deafblind and neurodivergent professional to help organizations rethink how they communicate, design, and innovate. Having trained over 3,000 employees across 16 industries, Matthew shares practical, evidence-b...

People in this episode

Host: Dalene Allen

Guest: Matthew Cicanese

Topics covered

• inclusion
• neurodiversity
• accessible technology
• corporate training
• communication
• innovation

Keywords

• neurodiversity
• inclusion
• accessible technology
• corporate training
• communication
• innovation
• Deafblind
• Matthew Cicanese

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Forbes, National Geographic

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