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A powerful conversation on culture, belonging, and why inclusion starts with how we see each other
Alycia Anderson introduces an episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia focused on “glass children,” siblings of disabled kids who often advocate naturally while sometimes feeling invisible, and interviews Meghan Connolly Haupt, founder of Inclusive Saratoga. Meghan shares how her 13-year-old daughter’s question sparked Meghan to use her 30-year social impact marketing background to help businesses and communities improve disability inclusion. They discuss how “separate but equal” still limits shared experiences, how loneliness and separation affect disabled people daily, and why barriers are often cultural as much as physical. Meghan explains an empathy-plus-creativity approach, offers low-cost accessibility fixes, and outlines the business case and closes with “relentless forward progress.”
Quotes from Meghan
It’s about just being together and giving everybody the same experience.
~ Meghan Connolly Haupt
The biggest indicators of success in life are creativity and empathy.
~ Meghan Connolly Haupt
The Heart of this Episode
💖 A Heartfelt Journey
➕ The Simple Equation for Disability Inclusion
💼 Business Case for Inclusivity
✨ The Power of Small Actions
🚫 Perfection Is Killing Progress
🔮 Accessibility Will Be So Normal It’ll Shock People
🎭 Hidden Guilt of Being the One Who Gets to Go
🧠 Glass Children: A Hidden Strength
🚧 The Real Barrier Isn’t the Ramp, It’s Culture
🚀 Relentless Forward Progress
Navigating the Conversation
00:00 Podcast Welcome
00:31 Meet Meghan and Glass Children
02:12 Why Can’t We Ski Together
04:47 Separation and Loneliness
07:07 Barriers and Inclusion Equation
09:34 Business Case for Accessibility
14:17 Small Fixes Big Impact
16:01 Seatbelt Story Culture Shift
20:54 Inclusion Friendship and Glass Kids
29:33 Culture Over Curb Cuts
32:15 Connect with Inclusive Saratoga
34:05 Relentless Forward Progress
34:50 Closing Thanks and Sign Off
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