Title:Adaptive Fitness and Nutrition with Nikki Walsh Subtitle:Empowering Wheelchair Users to Achieve Their Fitness Goals 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 … read more… Episode 21 Transcript
In “Alycia’s Year of Yes,” Alycia reflects on her transformative journey, embracing opportunities and pushing boundaries. This year was about stepping out of her comfort zone to seize every possibility for growth. By embracing challenges, she encourages others to say “yes” to change, growth, and impactful experiences. This journey is about empowerment, creating inclusivity, and fostering a spirit of resilience and determination.
Purple Tuesday highlights the importance of improving the shopping experience for disabled consumers. It’s a call for businesses to prioritize accessibility, from store designs to user-friendly websites and products that cater to the needs of people with disabilities. Purple Tuesday advocates for equal shopping experiences, ensuring that every consumer feels valued and included. Businesses are encouraged to adopt inclusive practices, making accessibility a standard practice rather than an afterthought.
This week Brian McComak joins Alycia Anderson on her podcast, Pushing Forward with Alycia, to talk about disability in the workplace and finding a place of belonging in DEI. He is the CEO of Hummingbird Humanity, an expert in DEI, HR culture change and employee experience, and an openly gay man with a disability. Brian shares his experiences with mental health, depression, anxiety and the challenges of living with HIV, emphasizing the need to break free from outdated stigmas surrounding HIV, and how ultimately learning to live with his disabilities has enriched his ability to help corporations create workplace environments where all humans thrive.
Transcript of episode 20 of “Pushing Forward with Alycia,” Alycia Anderson talks with Brian McComak, founder of Hummingbird Humanity. They discuss the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, mental health awareness, and fostering environments where people can thrive. McComak, a gay man and person living with disabilities, shares his experiences advocating for more human-centered workplaces. He emphasizes the significance of considering employees’ unique needs when crafting well-being programs.
Alycia Anderson shares how to radiate confidence and authenticity, drawing parallels between self-expression and the bold, captivating presence on Victoria’s Secret stage. She emphasizes empowerment through embracing one’s unique qualities, fostering self-love, and using fashion as a tool for self-expression.
Target’s Adaptive Costume line brings inclusivity to Halloween, offering accessible options for individuals with disabilities. This initiative celebrates accessibility, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the fun of dressing up without barriers. Alycia Anderson shares her personal experience with this line, expressing gratitude to Target for their commitment to inclusivity and the joy it brings to the community.
Celebrating three years of The Alycia Anderson Company, Alycia reflects on challenges, victories, and the ongoing mission to widen pathways for individuals with disabilities. Through keynotes, trainings, and advocacy, the company has made strides in promoting disability inclusion and accessibility in workplaces. Alycia expresses gratitude for the support that fuels their success and looks forward to continued growth in their fourth year.
Alycia Anderson had the honor of speaking at Comcast’s October NDEAM Speaker Series, highlighting the importance of accessibility and inclusivity. Inspired by Comcast and NBCUniversal’s commitment to empowering people with disabilities, Alycia spoke about creating solutions that foster independence and full societal participation. She expressed gratitude for being part of this vital conversation and thanked Joel Moffatt and Lori Samuels for their leadership in disability advocacy.
Alycia and Marty share some astounding numbers that look at the barriers faced by people with disabilities in the workplace, and they emphasize the transformative potential of disability inclusion in diversity and inclusion programs, urging companies to recognize the untapped potential of the 80% of unemployed disabled individuals. Alycia’s stories reveal the transformational power of embracing diversity, advocating for inclusion, and turning disability into corporate assets. In honoring National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Alycia inspires change and pushes forward towards a more inclusive and accessible future.
