Creative Tech NZ
Disabled People Inspire Me...
At Creative Tech New Zealand, we create a space for online creativity. Glen McMillan, the owner of this organisation, is himself disabled. Creative Tech New Zealand welcomes people with disabilities. We welcome the opportunities Creative Tech and AI offers to people in the disabled community. Let's use AI to do good in this world. Please share your ideas or creations that may benefit society. Share you ideas on our facebook click button below
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Glen McMillan, the creative force behind this initiative, brings a unique perspective to his work. Having acquired his disabilities due to a childhood accident, Glen leverages his lived experiences to provide valuable insights into disability-related information. His focus is not on limitations but on abilities, believing that others can learn and grow from his journey.
Glen's Creative Vault offers a rich collection of downloadable content, including e-books, flipbooks, audiobooks, training manuals, educational materials, photography, and much more. Our vault is a treasure trove of both fiction and nonfiction works designed to inspire and educate.
Explore our self-help books to learn effective strategies for fostering a fairer, more inclusive society. Glen's Creative Vault is your go-to source for empowering content that helps bridge understanding and support within the disability community.
Creative technology and artificial intelligence (AI)
Creative technology and artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to profoundly enhance the lives of people with disabilities by fostering independence, improving accessibility, and enabling creative expression.
Accessibility and Mobility: AI-driven assistive devices like speech-to-text software, smart prosthetics, and navigation tools can empower individuals with disabilities. For instance, apps leveraging AI can provide real-time audio descriptions of environments, aiding visually impaired users. Wheelchair users can benefit from smart wheelchairs equipped with sensors for safer navigation.
Communication: AI-powered tools like voice recognition and eye-tracking systems enable non-verbal individuals to communicate effectively. These technologies break down communication barriers, providing a voice to those who previously lacked one.
Education and Employment: Creative tech opens up educational and professional opportunities. AI can personalize learning experiences for students with disabilities by adapting content to their needs. In the workplace, AI tools can support employees with disabilities, such as automated transcription services for hearing-impaired workers or ergonomic AI systems for individuals with mobility challenges.
Creative Expression: AI empowers individuals to explore artistic pursuits like writing, music, or visual arts. Tools such as AI-generated music or text-to-image software can help users bring their creative ideas to life, regardless of physical limitations.
Daily Living: AI-enabled home automation systems provide greater independence in daily tasks. Smart assistants can control lights, appliances, and security systems with voice commands, making homes more accessible.
Community and Inclusion: Virtual reality and augmented reality foster social inclusion by creating immersive experiences that bridge physical barriers, enabling participation in activities otherwise inaccessible.
By embracing creative tech and AI, society can ensure that individuals with disabilities are not only included but celebrated for their unique contributions, enabling a future that is truly equitable and inclusive.