disability inclusion strategy at the intersection of art & technology

ARTXV 

executive summary

ARTXV is a neurodivergent-led collective operating at the intersection of digital art, Web3, and disability inclusion. The organization was created to counter structural exclusion within the traditional art industry and create accessible economic and creative pathways.

Delivered a broader strategic inclusion model that has measurable social and economic empowerment outcomes.

the challenge

  • 87% of art venues globally exclude disabled people
  • Disabled adults experience significantly higher loneliness
  • Digital exclusion disproportionately affects disabled communities
  • Disabled artists face systemic employment barriers

my role

advisor & inclusion strategy

strategic model

ARTXV operates under the Social Model of Disability :

Removing societal barriers rather than “fixing” individuals.

Strategic implementation included:

1. Community Infrastructure

  • NFT ticket artwork for NFT.London (first for disability inclusion)
  • Times Square digital display
  • Google Arts & Culture collaboration
 

2. Economic Enablement via Web3

  • NFT ticket artwork for NFT.London (first for disability inclusion)
  • Times Square digital display
  • Google Arts & Culture collaboration

 

3. Mentorship & Skill Transfer

  • 100% of surveyed artists reported empowerment
  • 75% secured additional opportunities post-involvement
  • 7 internships delivered
 
4. Corporate Advisory

  • Consulted Fortune 500s on disability 
  • Corporate talks
 

measurable impact

  • 100% reported support during pandemic
  • 100% reported empowerment
  • 3/4 secured further opportunities
  • Global visibility across Forbes, The Big Issue, academic publications
 

strategic significance

ARTXV demonstrates:

  • Inclusion-led ecosystem design
  • Disability-positive digital infrastructure
  • Creative economic enablement
  • Corporate advisory credibility
 
 
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LIANNA ADAMS

human-centred AI strategist · digital dignity advocate

Lianna Adams helps individuals and organisations preserve human agency, creativity, and dignity in the age of AI. Speaker at WEF Davos, COP28, and TEDx. Host of the Wirex Podcast and The Human Strata.

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