Neil Milliken
@neilmilliken.bsky.social
VP of #accessibility ( #a11y) at Atos, lover of good #UX
#Neurodivergent #ADHD #Dyslexic
Co-founder of @AXSChat.bsky.social
Keen amateur gardener & nature photographer.
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#Neurodivergent #ADHD #Dyslexic
Co-founder of @AXSChat.bsky.social
Keen amateur gardener & nature photographer.
Social networking should be sociable - feel free to engage.
Views = personal.
This week we delve into how public toilets influence access to public spaces and the need for inclusive design rooted in real user experiences. Gail Ramster discusses the UK's toilet map research, stigma hindering investment, & simple solutions for dignity. #InclusiveDesign buff.ly/XVF1EH8 #AXSChat
Why Accessible Toilets Decide Where We Go And Who Gets To Belong - AXSChat Podcast
Need a quick test for whether a city is truly inclusive? Follow the signs to its toilets. We sit down with Gail Ramster from the Royal College of Art’s Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design to unpack how…
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November 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This week we delve into how public toilets influence access to public spaces and the need for inclusive design rooted in real user experiences. Gail Ramster discusses the UK's toilet map research, stigma hindering investment, & simple solutions for dignity. #InclusiveDesign buff.ly/XVF1EH8 #AXSChat
When the sun does come out it’s great to take a moment and enjoy the autumn colours in the garden.
November 2, 2025 at 8:55 AM
When the sun does come out it’s great to take a moment and enjoy the autumn colours in the garden.
Really interesting conversation with @ginabhawalkar.bsky.social about the recent Wave report on #Accessibility platforms www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...
Inside Forrester’s Wave: How Accessibility Platforms Stack Up - AXSChat Podcast
The tools that power accessibility are changing fast, but not always in the ways you’d expect. We sit down with Forrester analyst Gina Bhwalkar to unpack the new Wave on digital accessibility platform...
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October 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Really interesting conversation with @ginabhawalkar.bsky.social about the recent Wave report on #Accessibility platforms www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...
So many people find themselves prescribed antidepressants at some stage in their lives. This study in the Lancet is really insightful and allows people to compare the side effects of different medications. #AXSChat www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The effects of antidepressants on cardiometabolic and other physiological parameters: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
We found strong evidence that antidepressants differ markedly in their physiological
effects, particularly for cardiometabolic parameters. Treatment guidelines should
be updated to reflect differences...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
So many people find themselves prescribed antidepressants at some stage in their lives. This study in the Lancet is really insightful and allows people to compare the side effects of different medications. #AXSChat www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The depth of colour on the leaves of this Acer “Okagami” is truly stunning.
October 13, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The depth of colour on the leaves of this Acer “Okagami” is truly stunning.
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Just released! I had an insightful conversation with @debraruh.bsky.social & Marc Haunschild on #AXSChat.
We discussed:
-The impact of the European Accessibility Act
-AI & accessibility misconceptions
-Collaboration for digital inclusion
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...
We discussed:
-The impact of the European Accessibility Act
-AI & accessibility misconceptions
-Collaboration for digital inclusion
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...
September 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Just released! I had an insightful conversation with @debraruh.bsky.social & Marc Haunschild on #AXSChat.
We discussed:
-The impact of the European Accessibility Act
-AI & accessibility misconceptions
-Collaboration for digital inclusion
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...
We discussed:
-The impact of the European Accessibility Act
-AI & accessibility misconceptions
-Collaboration for digital inclusion
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...
Can AI truly solve human loneliness? As tech rushes forward, we're seeing both promising innovations & concerning consequences. The real question isn't whether AI can replace human connection, but how we preserve what makes us human in an AI-powered world.#AIEthics
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Are We Losing Ourselves to Artificial Intelligence? - AXSChat Podcast
The fascinating yet troubling relationship between artificial intelligence and human connection takes center stage in this thought-provoking discussion. Debra, Neil, and Antonio dive deep into the par...
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September 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Can AI truly solve human loneliness? As tech rushes forward, we're seeing both promising innovations & concerning consequences. The real question isn't whether AI can replace human connection, but how we preserve what makes us human in an AI-powered world.#AIEthics
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Celebrate the WAD Fifth Anniversary with IAAP EU & EDF!
22 Sep: interactive workshop on WAD beyond WCAG (limited seats).
23 Sep: full-day event with best practices, panels & live Q&A.
Free registration: https://f.mtr.cool/jfzitpkuiv
#WAD #DigitalAccessibility
22 Sep: interactive workshop on WAD beyond WCAG (limited seats).
23 Sep: full-day event with best practices, panels & live Q&A.
Free registration: https://f.mtr.cool/jfzitpkuiv
#WAD #DigitalAccessibility
September 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Celebrate the WAD Fifth Anniversary with IAAP EU & EDF!
22 Sep: interactive workshop on WAD beyond WCAG (limited seats).
23 Sep: full-day event with best practices, panels & live Q&A.
Free registration: https://f.mtr.cool/jfzitpkuiv
#WAD #DigitalAccessibility
22 Sep: interactive workshop on WAD beyond WCAG (limited seats).
23 Sep: full-day event with best practices, panels & live Q&A.
Free registration: https://f.mtr.cool/jfzitpkuiv
#WAD #DigitalAccessibility
AI Training needs to reward different things if we want to avoid hallucinations techcrunch.com/2025/09/07/a...
Are bad incentives to blame for AI hallucinations? | TechCrunch
A new research paper from OpenAI asks why large language models like GPT-5 and chatbots like ChatGPT still hallucinate and whether anything can be done to reduce those hallucinations.
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September 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
AI Training needs to reward different things if we want to avoid hallucinations techcrunch.com/2025/09/07/a...
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On my new blog on @hackernoon.com we virtually travelled to Singapore.
Moonlake Lee's Journey with ADHD and the Role of Technology.
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@judgewren.bsky.social @andydrc.bsky.social @debraruh.bsky.social
Moonlake Lee's Journey with ADHD and the Role of Technology.
hackernoon.com/moonlake-lee...
@judgewren.bsky.social @andydrc.bsky.social @debraruh.bsky.social
Moonlake Lee's Journey with ADHD and the Role of Technology | HackerNoon
AXSchat interview with Moonlake Lee on ADHD, neurodiversity, and entrepreneurship—insights for tech and startup communities.
hackernoon.com
September 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
On my new blog on @hackernoon.com we virtually travelled to Singapore.
Moonlake Lee's Journey with ADHD and the Role of Technology.
hackernoon.com/moonlake-lee...
@judgewren.bsky.social @andydrc.bsky.social @debraruh.bsky.social
Moonlake Lee's Journey with ADHD and the Role of Technology.
hackernoon.com/moonlake-lee...
@judgewren.bsky.social @andydrc.bsky.social @debraruh.bsky.social
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Twice as many people worldwide die from suicide as from homicide. On World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re revisiting this Guide on how to help your loved ones back from the brink #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
How to talk to a suicidal friend | Psyche Guides
Twice as many people worldwide die from suicide as from homicide. Here’s how to help your loved ones back from the brink
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September 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Twice as many people worldwide die from suicide as from homicide. On World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re revisiting this Guide on how to help your loved ones back from the brink #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Great to see this interview being picked up by other channels hackernoon.com/moonlake-lee... #AXSChat
Moonlake Lee's Journey with ADHD and the Role of Technology | HackerNoon
AXSchat interview with Moonlake Lee on ADHD, neurodiversity, and entrepreneurship—insights for tech and startup communities.
hackernoon.com
September 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Great to see this interview being picked up by other channels hackernoon.com/moonlake-lee... #AXSChat
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My article on @hackernoon.com featuring our interview with @scopicengineer.bsky.social.
Why Digital Accessibility Starts Within.
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@debraruh.bsky.social @neilmilliken.bsky.social @axschat.bsky.social
Why Digital Accessibility Starts Within.
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@debraruh.bsky.social @neilmilliken.bsky.social @axschat.bsky.social
Why Digital Accessibility Starts Within: Lessons from Crystal Preston-Watson | HackerNoon
Crystal Preston-Watson shares her journey into accessibility, the importance of internal digital accessibility, early education, and AI's role in inclusive tech
hackernoon.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
My article on @hackernoon.com featuring our interview with @scopicengineer.bsky.social.
Why Digital Accessibility Starts Within.
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@debraruh.bsky.social @neilmilliken.bsky.social @axschat.bsky.social
Why Digital Accessibility Starts Within.
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@debraruh.bsky.social @neilmilliken.bsky.social @axschat.bsky.social
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Coming Friday, across Africa, young people with disabilities are pushing past barriers to enter the digital world — and thrive in it, reshaping what inclusion looks like.
featuring @akwyz.com @neilmilliken.bsky.social @debraruh.bsky.social @irenembari-kirika.bsky.social
featuring @akwyz.com @neilmilliken.bsky.social @debraruh.bsky.social @irenembari-kirika.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Coming Friday, across Africa, young people with disabilities are pushing past barriers to enter the digital world — and thrive in it, reshaping what inclusion looks like.
featuring @akwyz.com @neilmilliken.bsky.social @debraruh.bsky.social @irenembari-kirika.bsky.social
featuring @akwyz.com @neilmilliken.bsky.social @debraruh.bsky.social @irenembari-kirika.bsky.social
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From Frustration to Delight: Real Accessibility Wins in Everyday Products www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo... via @akwyz of @EvidenLive on @Thinkers360 #DigitalTransformation #DiversityandInclusion #FutureofWork
From Frustration to Delight: Real Accessibility Wins in Everyday Products - AXSChat Podcast
When we're constantly fighting for baseline accessibility compliance, it's easy to miss the quiet victories happening around us. In this candid conversation, returning guest Steve Tyler shares…
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August 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
From Frustration to Delight: Real Accessibility Wins in Everyday Products www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo... via @akwyz of @EvidenLive on @Thinkers360 #DigitalTransformation #DiversityandInclusion #FutureofWork
From casino dealer to accessibility champion, Julia's journey shows how learning languages (both human and code) opens doors to digital inclusion. Her story proves that diverse backgrounds lead to innovative approaches in tech. Listen now!
#AXSChat
#accessibility
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#AXSChat
#accessibility
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Accessibility Journey: From Casino Dealer to Code Champion - AXSChat Podcast
Julia Undeutsch's path to becoming an accessibility specialist defies conventional career trajectories. From studying musicology and Japanese while working as a poker dealer to becoming a passionate a...
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August 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
From casino dealer to accessibility champion, Julia's journey shows how learning languages (both human and code) opens doors to digital inclusion. Her story proves that diverse backgrounds lead to innovative approaches in tech. Listen now!
#AXSChat
#accessibility
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#AXSChat
#accessibility
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#FF @jasmineeharris.bsky.social @angelamswinca.bsky.social @icarszoey.bsky.social @mgmpoppop.bsky.social @habengirma.bsky.social @mariatown.bsky.social @colinkillick.bsky.social @elenahung.bsky.social @neilmilliken.bsky.social @akwyz.com @sfdirewolf.bsky.social @disabilityrightsca.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Students from 29 countries learning how to lead diverse teams—this is how we prepare tomorrow's executives. The most successful businesses know inclusion isn't just nice—it's necessary for innovation and growth. What skills do you wish you'd learned in school?
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Can Business Schools Bridge the Corporate Inclusion Gap?
What does it take to lead effectively in today's diverse business landscape? Giselle Marcus, Vice Dean at Olin Business School at Washington University in St.…
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August 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Students from 29 countries learning how to lead diverse teams—this is how we prepare tomorrow's executives. The most successful businesses know inclusion isn't just nice—it's necessary for innovation and growth. What skills do you wish you'd learned in school?
vimeo.com/1109026292?s... #AXSChat
vimeo.com/1109026292?s... #AXSChat
From a side project to helping tens of thousands daily - Nagish is revolutionizing how deaf people communicate. Their thoughtful approach to tech design shows that accessibility can be both innovative and respectful.
#AXSChat #accessibility
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#AXSChat #accessibility
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What if deaf people could have truly private phone calls? - AXSChat Podcast
Communication is everything, but what if you couldn't make a private phone call? Tomer Aharoni, CEO and co-founder of Nagish, joins AXSChat to reveal how his team is revolutionizing accessibility for ...
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August 6, 2025 at 5:50 AM
From a side project to helping tens of thousands daily - Nagish is revolutionizing how deaf people communicate. Their thoughtful approach to tech design shows that accessibility can be both innovative and respectful.
#AXSChat #accessibility
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#AXSChat #accessibility
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Our national evaluation of the impact of home improvement services found that for every £1 spent on reducing the risk of falls, the NHS saves £1.10 on average. Making homes accessible not only improves people's lives but also takes the strain off of primary and secondary care services.
Better homes, better lives: The role of home improvement services in boosting the nation’s health and wellbeing
This report summarises the findings of an evaluation that demonstrates how increased provision of comprehensive home improvement services can enable a healthier population, strengthen the resilience…
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August 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Our national evaluation of the impact of home improvement services found that for every £1 spent on reducing the risk of falls, the NHS saves £1.10 on average. Making homes accessible not only improves people's lives but also takes the strain off of primary and secondary care services.
On surviving www.linkedin.com/posts/neilmi...
Late to the party. | Neil Milliken
Late to the party.
So it’s the last day of #DisabilityPrideMonth and I am only now getting around to posting. Better late than never, as they say. But why am I so last minute in acknowledging the “C...
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August 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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#FF @icarszoey.bsky.social @mariatown.bsky.social @jasmineeharris.bsky.social @xoulwing.bsky.social @angelamswinca.bsky.social @habengirma.bsky.social @neilmilliken.bsky.social @rylinrodgers.bsky.social @mgmpoppop.bsky.social @christinamills.bsky.social @claudiasf.bsky.social @akwyz.com
August 1, 2025 at 12:21 PM
If you like #history and are interested in the intersection of ancient societies and disability you’ll enjoy the latest #AXSChat podcast axschat.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...
Rediscovering Disability in Ancient Rome: The Cambridge School Classics Project - AXSChat Podcast
When was the last time your history book mentioned Julius Caesar's seizures or Hannibal's missing eye? The erasure of disability from our historical narratives isn't accidental—it reveals our modern d...
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July 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
If you like #history and are interested in the intersection of ancient societies and disability you’ll enjoy the latest #AXSChat podcast axschat.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...
What if fitness was built to meet you exactly where you are? Second Skin Society is bringing people with & without disabilities together through movement. Exercise shouldn't be about hating our bodies—it's about appreciating what they can do. #InclusiveFitness
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The Body You Have is the Only One That Matters - AXSChat Podcast
What if fitness was designed to meet you exactly where you are, instead of demanding that you change to fit into someone else's idea of exercise? That's the revolutionary concept behind Second Skin…
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July 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
What if fitness was built to meet you exactly where you are? Second Skin Society is bringing people with & without disabilities together through movement. Exercise shouldn't be about hating our bodies—it's about appreciating what they can do. #InclusiveFitness
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It’s been a wonderful few days of hiking in the stunningly beautiful Dolomite Mountains. Honestly I can’t recommend visiting this place highly enough. #Travel #Mountains #Meadow #Dolomites
July 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It’s been a wonderful few days of hiking in the stunningly beautiful Dolomite Mountains. Honestly I can’t recommend visiting this place highly enough. #Travel #Mountains #Meadow #Dolomites