In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Alycia Anderson sits down with Eric Harris—former wheelchair basketball star turned disability rights advocate. Eric shares his journey from early medical challenges to excelling in adaptive sports, law school, and statewide policy work. Together, they explore homelessness, healthcare, education, and why disabled voices must lead decision-making. His message is clear: storytelling and authentic collaboration drive meaningful, lasting change.
In Episode 119: Pushing Forward with Eric Harris: From the Court to Capitol, Alycia Anderson welcomes wheelchair basketball champion, attorney and disability rights advocate Eric Harris. Eric’s journey from national titles on the court to policy influence in California demonstrates resilience, leadership, and purpose. They discuss his adaptive sports beginnings, legal career, advocacy roles, systemic challenges, and his belief that those most impacted must be at the decision-making table to create meaningful change.
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I had the honor of delivering my Heart of Inclusion keynote for Uber—a deeply personal milestone in my advocacy journey. From a lifelong wheelchair user to international speaker, corporate leader, and disability business owner, I’ve devoted my life to breaking down barriers of ableism. Today reflects the ongoing pursuit of progress and the power of sharing our stories to move inclusion forward.
In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson chats with Sean Larkin — a neurodivergent advocate, musician, and passionate inclusion champion. Sean opens up about his late-identified diagnosis, discovering community through Employee Network Groups, and embracing neurodiversity as part of his identity. He describes how music (particularly his hand-pan work) became therapeutic, and shares a powerful message: “When you show up … one or two people not judging can change lives.”
In this episode, neurodivergent advocate and musician Sean Larkin opens up about his late-identified autism and ADHD — once masked, now embraced as part of his identity. He reflects on childhood struggles, mental-health challenges and masking, then describes finding community through workplace disability networks, discovering purpose through advocacy, and using music (especially hand-pan) as healing and expression. His story becomes a compelling example of resilience, self-acceptance, and turning pain into power.
Konecranes’ Disability Inclusion Day Coffee and Culture webinar was a powerful celebration of IDPWD and the company’s commitment to building an inclusive, human-centered culture. Through open conversation about disability, allyship, accessibility, and innovation, the team demonstrated a genuine dedication to learning and growth. This event, shaped through thoughtful collaboration with Konecranes’ leadership, reflects the organization’s ongoing efforts to strengthen diversity, belonging, and inclusive workplace practices worldwide.
I am proud to share my recent feature in Enspire Magazine, a powerful recognition as I celebrate five years of The Alycia Anderson Company. This article adds to a growing collection of publications highlighting my mission to advance disability inclusion across corporate, educational, and community spaces. As I look ahead to 2026, I am energized by the momentum we are building toward a truly disability forward decade.
In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson interviews adaptive-fashion pioneer Marilyn “Mari” Anderson — founder of Bee Human Design and Mad Drool. They trace her journey from small-town roots to starting an inclusive apparel line, highlighting how empathy, creativity, and honest feedback shape accessible fashion. Mari describes how Mad Drool’s stylish bandanas combine function and dignity, and teases an upcoming collaboration with Alycia: a future where fashion meets accessibility.
In this episode, Alycia talks with adaptive fashion designer and entrepreneur Marilyn Anderson, founder of Bee Human Design and Mad Drool. Marilyn shares how losing her corporate role pushed her to finally launch her own inclusive brand, rooted in empathy, collaboration, and years of adaptive design experience. Together, they explore fit sessions over Zoom, drool-friendly fashion bandanas, pet companions, and why truly inclusive design always starts with deeply listening to disabled people.
“We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For.” That was the theme at the recent Montana Youth Transition Conference and it became our rallying cry. I was honored to keynote this remarkable gathering of disabled youth, families, educators and service providers. One standout moment: a courageous Deaf student joined me on stage to sign and share her story—powerful proof that representation matters. Transitions mean far more than logistics—they’re about identity, belonging, and the chance to thrive.
