Cindy’s signature speech
Talking Tech: From Transformative to Terrible
A reflective journey through education, employment and technology
Join Cindy on a reflective journey through mainstream education, employment and self‑employment. This keynote explores how personal background, technology and organisational attitudes can either unlock potential or create unnecessary barriers – and what we can do to improve inclusion.
Topics covered
The session weaves personal narrative with practical insight. Themes can be tailored to your organisation, but typically include:
- Cindy’s parents’ medical and educational battles.
- Cindy’s personal characteristics, background and their impact on her professional life.
- Mainstream education through school, university and continuing professional development.
- Anecdotes of terrifying or terrified CEOs and wider attitudinal barriers.
- Technological battles and solutions from the days before computers through today’s digital age and artificial intelligence.
- Demonstrations of assistive technology Cindy has used over the years, including her first mobile phone from the 1990s.
Objectives and outcomes
This keynote will enable attendees to:
- Understand the potential impact of personal background on our opportunities and choices.
- Reflect on how technology may be enabling or disabling in the workplace.
- Consider how the COVID‑19 pandemic led to both enabling and disabling practices.
- Reflect on their organisation’s position along the journey towards inclusion.
- Explore realistic next steps towards disability equality within their workplace.
Format, length and delivery options
Events can be customised between 1 and 3 hours, depending on your objectives and audience. Cindy works with you to design a session that fits your needs.
Delivery options:
- In person – ideal for live demonstrations of assistive technology and interactive Q&A.
- Virtual – accessible online sessions with appropriate adjustments to materials and format.
In‑person events particularly benefit from the opportunity for attendees to handle and try out assistive technology where appropriate. All sessions are designed to be accessible and inclusive.