Creative Tech NZ
Creative Tech NZ explores how creative technology, assistive technology, AI and accessible design can improve the lives of disabled people, with a special focus on disabled children, families, whānau, educators and communities.
Technology, Creativity and Inclusion
Technology is changing the world, but it must not leave disabled people behind. Creative Tech NZ has been created to share ideas, tools, stories and resources that show how technology can support communication, learning, creativity, play, independence and participation.
This website is not only about new devices or digital trends. It is about real people and real outcomes. The right technology can help a disabled child communicate, a student access learning, a family discover new support, or a teacher create a more inclusive classroom.
Built From Lived Experience
Creative Tech NZ has been developed by Glen McMillan, a disabled disability advocate and CEO of Children with Disability NZ. The website is shaped by lived experience, disability advocacy, accessibility work and a belief that disabled people should be included in the design of the technology, services and systems that affect their lives.
Our focus is practical inclusion. We are interested in technology that helps people participate more fully in everyday life, whether that is at home, at school, online, in play, through creativity or within the wider community.
AI and Accessibility
Explore how AI can support communication, learning, literacy, creativity and independence.
Learn MoreAssistive Technology
Learn about tools, devices and software that help disabled people access everyday life.
Learn MoreCreative Technology for Disabled Children
Discover how creative tools can help disabled children tell stories, make music, learn and play.
Learn MoreInclusive Education Technology
Explore technology that helps schools create more accessible and inclusive learning environments.
Learn MoreSensory Technology
Learn about sensory rooms, interactive tools, virtual reality and sensory-friendly technology.
Learn MoreAccessible Gaming
Explore adaptive controllers, inclusive gaming and digital play for disabled children.
Learn MoreSuccess Stories
Read real stories from families, teachers and disabled people using technology to improve lives.
Learn MoreSubmit a Story
Share how creative technology, assistive technology or accessible design has made a difference.
Submit StoryTechnology Should Include Everyone
Creative Tech NZ believes technology should be accessible, creative and shaped by the people it is intended to support. When disabled people and disabled children are included from the beginning, technology can become a powerful tool for learning, communication, creativity, independence and belonging.
Technology, Accessibility and the New Zealand Election 2026
Technology has the power to remove barriers and create opportunities for disabled people. Decisions made by government influence funding for assistive technology, digital accessibility, inclusive education, employment and innovation. Our Elections 2026 resource explores the disability policies that could shape New Zealand's technological future.
AI, Accessibility and Innovation
Explore how government policy could influence artificial intelligence, accessibility, digital inclusion and emerging technologies for disabled New Zealanders.
Explore Digital InclusionInclusive Education
Learn about disability policy, technology in education, learning support and opportunities for disabled children and students.
View Education IssuesTechnology, Employment and Independence
Discover how disability policy affects employment, assistive technology, income support, innovation and independent living.
Learn MoreElection News
Stay informed about disability policy announcements, election developments and technology-related accessibility initiatives throughout the 2026 campaign.
Latest Election NewsExplore our independent Elections 2026 Disability Hub for political party policies, disability legislation, community perspectives, accessibility issues and election news affecting disabled New Zealanders.
Explore the Elections 2026 Disability Hub