In the latest episode of “Pushing Forward with Alycia,” Alycia Anderson talks with Angelea Yoder, a Nashville-based photographer who lives with VACTERL. Angelea shares her journey and the inspiration behind her project “Let Them Stare,” which aims to highlight diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry. Through her work, she seeks to empower individuals with disabilities and challenge perceptions. Angelea and Alycia discuss the importance of representation and the impact of art in fostering inclusion.

Alycia Anderson discusses accessibility in short-term rentals with Adam Norko and Lorraine Woodard from Becoming rentABLE on this week’s episode of “Pushing Forward with Alycia.” They highlight the struggles disabled travelers face and the importance of accessible accommodations. Lorraine shares her inspiration from personal experiences and the need for standardized accessibility features. Success stories underline the positive impact of accessible travel options, emphasizing the industry’s role in creating inclusive and welcoming environments.

Alycia Anderson discusses challenges disabled travelers face finding accessible lodging. She introduces Becoming rentABLE, speaking with founder Lorraine Woodward and hospitality expert Adam Norko. They cover the importance of accessibility features, share success stories, and emphasize the need for industry-wide standards. Lorraine shares her personal inspiration, and Adam provides industry insights, highlighting common barriers and evolving solutions in short-term rentals.

In episode 55 of “Pushing Forward with Alycia,” Dhaval Patel, the founder and CEO of Lotus discusses his mission to develop technology optimized for disability, inspired by his personal experience with limited mobility. He explains how Lotus, a smart ring that controls home devices without apps or rewiring, makes spaces accessible. Emphasizing human-centered design, Patel shares the iterative development process and the product’s positive reception. The episode highlights the importance of inclusive technology and its broader benefits.

Dhaval Patel, founder of Lotus, discusses his commitment to accessible technology on “Pushing Forward with Alycia.” Inspired by personal mobility challenges, he developed Lotus, a smart ring for controlling home devices without apps or rewiring. Through human-centered design and extensive research, Lotus was created to meet the needs of people with disabilities. The product has received significant accolades and highlights the broader benefits of accessible design for everyone.