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Episode 8 Transcript


Published: Thursday August 10, 2023
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Title:Embracing Inclusivity: Adaptive Yoga + A.P.E. with Carli Ross Subtitle:Discover the transformative power of adaptive yoga and inclusive Physical Education Episode Transcript: Alycia Anderson: Welcome to Pushing Forward with Alycia a podcast that gives disability a voice. Each week we will explore topics like confidence, ambition, resilience and finding success against all odds. We are creating … read more… Episode 8 Transcript

Rhythm and Moves Event


Published: Wednesday August 9, 2023
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Yesterday I was invited to be the keynote speaker at the Rhythm and Moves event where I delivered my speech, Disabling Ableism: The Modern Pathway to Inclusion, to a group of physical education instructors from the #BayArea in #California. Rhythm and Moves, Inc is a physical education and music education program for public and private schools! This engagement … read more… Rhythm and Moves Event

IIDA – Hiring For Diversity


Published: Wednesday August 9, 2023
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IIDA EDI Hiring For Diversity event To kick off my advocacy work in August, I traveled to the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Southern California Chapter’s – IIDA EDI Hiring For Diversity event hosted in the heart of Los Angeles. This event was an incredible chance for members of IIDA and their guests to connect, … read more… IIDA – Hiring For Diversity

Episode 7 Transcript


Published: Thursday August 3, 2023
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Title:Intersectionality | Christina Rodriguez Subtitle:Christina Rodriguez on Intersectionality, Higher Education, and Empowerment Episode Transcript: Alycia Anderson: Welcome to Pushing Forward with Alycia, a podcast that gives disability a voice. Each week, we will explore topics like confidence, ambition, resilience and finding success against all odds. We are creating a collective community that believes that all … read more… Episode 7 Transcript

Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 7 – Intersectionality | Christina Rodriguez


Published: Thursday August 3, 2023
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Subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast player: Welcome to this inspiring episode Of “Pushing Forward with Alycia.” Our guest today is the dynamic Christina Rodriguez, founder of Latinas with Masters, an empowering network advancing the conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Christina talks about intersectionality, women empowerment, race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. … read more… Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 7 – Intersectionality | Christina Rodriguez

Disability Pride Month in Reflection


Published: Saturday July 29, 2023
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As we wind down the clock on #DisabilityPrideMonth2023 I’m filled with a multitude of emotions: exhaustion, amazement, and definitely pride!  It is approaching two years since I devoted my efforts to running The Alycia Anderson Company full time, and today I am filled with some senses of accomplishment, although I know that I am far from finished … read more… Disability Pride Month in Reflection

Blue Shield of CA’s “Disability Inclusion Alliance” (DIA) – Inaugural Signature Event


Published: Friday July 28, 2023
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Having the opportunity to speak at the Blue Shield of California’s inaugural signature event for their Disability Inclusion Alliance (DIA) Employee Resource Group (ERG) at their headquarters in Oakland, California was amazing!  The feeling of warmth and belonging at this event was exuded by their tremendous leadership and staff.  The meeting was opened by their … read more… Blue Shield of CA’s “Disability Inclusion Alliance” (DIA) – Inaugural Signature Event

My keynote at Etsy!


Published: Thursday July 27, 2023
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Thank you Etsy for inviting me to deliver my Disabling Ableism keynote speech today in celebration of #DisabilityPrideMonth! The impressive DEI & advocacy work being implemented by Beth Wiesendanger (she/her/hers) and the entire team at Etsy is stellar!🙌🏼👏🏼 The experience start to finish, up to our moment together today has been so amazing! I am so grateful for the opportunity! … read more… My keynote at Etsy!

Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 6 – Invisible Disability | Joze Piranian


Published: Thursday July 27, 2023
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Subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast player: Disability Pride Month In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, we wind down Disability Pride Month by featuring inspirational Joze Piranian – a global speaker, trainer, and coach, and personal friend of Alycia’s. Joze champions inclusion and resilience, overcoming personal obstacles to become an acclaimed public … read more… Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 6 – Invisible Disability | Joze Piranian

Episode 6 | Transcript


Published: Thursday July 27, 2023
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Title:Invisible Disability | Joze Piranian Subtitle:Championing Inclusion and Resilience with Joze Piranian: An Episode of Transformation Episode Transcript: Joze Paranian Alycia Anderson: Welcome to Pushing Forward with Alycia, a podcast that gives disability a voice. Each week we will explore topics like confidence, ambition, resilience and finding success against all odds. We are creating a … read more… Episode 6 | Transcript