Neil Milliken

Founder of Thrival Holdings & @axschat | Former VP @Atos | @Valuable500 #Dyslexic & #ADHD | #FRSA | I❤️Inclusive Tech & Great #UX | My tweets = personal.

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

@AndyDRC @JudgeWren @joanne_sansome @AkwyZ @CarolineBinc @debraruh @EleshaJD @nicaprincessa @LexStepp @pplwillbefree @emony21 @YEP4Rights @KerisWithaK @Rylin_Rodgers @JessicAccess @V_a_nessa_Ramos @nikasoonshiong @FarinhaShe74765 @Jeharrislaw @katherinewolf @victorpineda Happy Friday all

[Andy Imparato @AndyDRC]

#FF @JudgeWren @joanne_sansome @AkwyZ @NeilMilliken @CarolineBinc @debraruh @EleshaJD @nicaprincessa @LexStepp @pplwillbefree @emony21 @YEP4Rights @KerisWithaK @Rylin_Rodgers @JessicAccess @V_a_nessa_Ramos @nikasoonshiong @FarinhaShe74765 @Jeharrislaw @katherinewolf @victorpineda

[Debra Ruh @debraruh]

Twelve years. Over 500 episodes. Week after week. 💛

I’m so proud to be part of @AXSChat and to share this journey with my dear friends and co-hosts, @NeilMilliken and @AkwyZ.

And I’m thrilled to share that AXSChat has just been recognized on Goodpods as:
#8 in the Top 100 Future of Work (All-Time) chart.

What an honor.

But what means the most to me is the impact.

What started as conversations has become something much more—a living archive of voices, ideas, and insights from across our global disability community.

Think about the collective knowledge captured in those 500+ episodes…
The lived experiences. The innovation. Hard conversations. The moments of truth, challenge, and hope.

We’ve had the privilege of learning from so many brilliant guests—leaders, advocates, technologists, creators—each one contributing to a body of knowledge that continues to grow and guide us.

And we’re still going. Still learning. Still listening. Still amplifying.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey—our guests, our audience, and our community. You are the reason AXSChat continues to matter.

With gratitude and pride 💛

#WeAreBillionStrong #AIEthics #AXSChat #AIInclusion #AI4Good #DisabilityPowerIndex

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

Just made it to #TechSharePro in time for the panel “How the EAA is being implemented” chaired by Lui Asquith with Susanna Laurin Abi James Hanneke van Rooijen &. Malin Rygg “Lots of differences between sectors & organisations in knowledge competencies & attitudes” #AXSChat

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

@vickyfoxcroft Thank you for standing up for what is right.

[AXSChat @AXSChat]

The latest #AXSChat podcast "Advancing Digital Solutions for Disability Inclusion” is out now
Reminder that the chats are now taking place on Bluesky.

https://t.co/wvfbQwTNJt

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

@MarshaCollier @jeffsheehan @X @GregOrtbach Ditto Marsha I spend less time on social media since the change from twitter to X - @AkwyZ @debraruh and I have still been running #AXSChat but sadly the engagement we are getting is way less here than it used to be and even though BlueSky is smaller the engagement is higher.

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

@Scobleizer @Dagnum_PI I know that he bought the company as a plaything but these changes really are just further enshittification of the platform.

[Anna Mʻ ㊙️ 🍉 @Unuhinuii]

@NeilMilliken also *mean* what you say. too often it’s safer to try to hide one’s disabilities while applying. never leads to open support #acschat

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

A6 People are often unaware of their prejudices training can help but in many cases storytelling by impacted individuals is highly effective. Stories make it personal and relatable #AXSChat

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

A5 Don’t rely on people to seek out information on #CyberSecurity & #DigitalSkills make information available at the places where they are likely to be anyway. A good example was digital skills training in partnership with the UK post office. #AXSChat

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

A4 Start by ensuring applicants know that you welcome people with disabilities & they can request accommodations both for the interview process and when they successfully land the job. #AXSChat

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

A3 People with disabilities are constantly forced to innovate just to get around barriers in day to day living. They can bring this problem solving mindset to work and deliver an innovation premium for their employers. #AXSChat

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

A2 People need to know how to protect themselves online, the disability community especially as they rely on digital services for day to day living for accessibility purposes. Often the community has less money so the impact of being scammed is even greater. #AXSChat

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

A1 a good example of inclusive recruitment in the #CyberSecurity sector is the UK intelligence community where GCHQ actively encourages Neurodivergent candidates. #AXSChat

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

Hi Folks - scheduling my posts as I am in a different time zone for the next few weeks and #AXSChat takes place in the wee small hours of the morning.

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

A3 With a rapidly aging global population corporations need to think about how age & disabilities go hand in hand for their workforce & customer base. Companies need to keep hold of their talent & #accessibility helps. Design shouldn't be the preserve of the young only. #AXSChat

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

Glad to see @Forbes writing about the European #accessibility act - surprised to see myself quoted https://t.co/465NiljAom
#AXSChat #a11y

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

A5 progress necessitates compromise and cancel culture is uncompromising. Even though we may not like a point of view unless it is extreme we should understand that disagreement and debate can be healthy thus try to persuade rather than cancel as that polarises further. #AXSChat

[Neil Milliken @NeilMilliken]

A6 Whilst it can be alluring to focus on the needs of a specific group fragmentation weakens our community. I prefer to have us all united under one big umbrella than lots of fragmented organisations fighting for relevance and funding. #AXSChat