In Episode 65 of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Jess Gregory, a poet and advocate with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), shares her journey from medical gaslighting to empowerment. Through her poetry, particularly in Burns Unit, she channels frustration into advocacy, offering hope and healing. Jess discusses challenges with misdiagnosis, the importance of disability-informed therapy, and advice for both patients and medical professionals. Her story inspires others facing similar struggles with chronic illness.

Cassidy Huff, a disability advocate, began her journey accidentally by going viral on social media at 18. Born with a rare form of dwarfism, Cassidy has had over 40 surgeries. She uses her platform to share her experiences, educate others, and advocate for disability rights. Recently, she co-founded “Disabled Voters for Harris” to amplify disabled voices in politics, and she continues to advocate through content creation, public speaking, and her podcast.

In Episode 64 of Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast, Alycia Anderson interviews Cassidy Huff, a disability rights advocate diagnosed with congenital scoliosis and Goldenhar syndrome. Cassidy’s viral social media moment propelled her into advocacy, where she uses her platform to challenge stereotypes and promote inclusion. With over 40 surgeries behind her, Cassidy shares her journey, insights on changing perceptions of disability, and her vision for a more inclusive future.

In Episode 63 of “Pushing Forward with Alycia,” hosts Alycia and Marty Anderson share their experiences attending the 2024 Paris Paralympics. They discuss enjoying events like wheelchair tennis at Roland Garros and para-equestrian at Versailles while navigating accessibility challenges in Paris. Marty reflects on his lifelong dream of attending the Paralympics and their dedication to disability advocacy through their nonprofit, Adaptive Athletics Association. They also announce Alycia’s upcoming participation in New York Fashion Week.

In this episode of “Pushing Forward with Alycia,” host Alycia Anderson and her husband Marty recount their experience at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. They discuss attending wheelchair tennis at Roland Garros, para-equestrian events at Versailles, and overcoming accessibility challenges in Paris. Marty shares insights as a former Team USA wheelchair tennis player, while Alycia emphasizes their commitment to disability advocacy and their upcoming participation in New York Fashion Week.

In this episode of “Pushing Forward with Alycia,”
Dana Mathewson, the top-ranked American wheelchair tennis player, shares her journey from being diagnosed with transverse myelitis at age 10 to becoming a Paralympic athlete. Overcoming the challenges of using a wheelchair, she found empowerment in sports, especially tennis. Dana is a Wimbledon champion, two-time Parapan American Games gold medalist, and the first American woman in wheelchair tennis to win a Grand Slam title. She’s now preparing for the 2024 Paris Paralympics.