Title:From Waitress to Workplace Warrior : Alycia’s NDEAM Story Subtitle:Reflecting on NDEAM: Marty turns the tables and interviews Alycia 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 … read more… Episode 19 Transcript
Alycia Anderson delivered an empowering keynote for Siemens’ National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) event, where she shared her journey and advocacy for disability inclusion. Through her speech, Alycia emphasized the importance of accessibility, the role of diverse leadership, and the transformative impact of inclusive practices in workplaces. Her inspiring words highlighted the value of recognizing disabilities as strengths and fostering a culture of acceptance and opportunity.
Alycia Anderson delivered a virtual keynote for Motive’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month Speaker Series, highlighting the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace. Her presentation, Disabling Ableism in the Workplace, emphasized creating an environment where all individuals, including those with disabilities, can thrive. Motive, a tech company, is committed to improving safety and productivity, and this keynote is a step towards fostering a more inclusive work culture.
Dani Izzie, a powerhouse woman who is also a quadriplegic, shares how she navigated the complexities of motherhood with unwavering determination, inspiring us all. Her remarkable journey, has been turned into a poignant documentary, Dani’s Twins, and it defies the misconceptions surrounding disability and parenthood. Dani champions inclusivity in the disability consumer marketplace through her pioneering venture, Access Social, a company that she has created to provide her digital marketing expertise to the world.
In this episode of Pushing Forward, Dani Izzie shares her journey as a mother, entrepreneur, and disability advocate. Living with a spinal cord injury, she navigates life as a wheelchair user and a mother of twins. Dani discusses her documentary, Dani’s Twins, her advocacy for disabled parents, and the importance of representation in media and marketing for the disability community, emphasizing the need for inclusive and accessible business practices.
Alycia Anderson discusses diversity, equity, and inclusion at the NAA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awareness Week event. Highlighting the importance of creating accessible spaces, she underscores how DEI efforts, when inclusive of disabilities, can foster innovation and opportunity for everyone. Her focus on breaking barriers and reshaping workplace culture demonstrates the transformative potential of disability inclusion.
Welcome to Pushing Forward with Alycia, where we embrace the power of resilience, ambition, and conquering adversity. Our community believes in the boundless potential within every individual. Today, Marty, Alycia’s also disabled husband and road warrior, joins the podcast to share the challenges when traveling on an airplane. Travel, for them, often requires sacrificing a … read more… Episode 17 – Flight for Equality: Disabled Travelers Unite
Title:Flight for Equality: Disabled Travelers Unite Subtitle:Overcoming challenges in the skies together 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 things … read more… Episode 17 Transcript
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The concept of NDEAM was created to raise awareness of the systemic challenges that people with disabilities face in gaining employment. The belief that people with disabilities are somehow less than, unworthy, and/or a burden on society is unfortunately a prominent one. Society’s attitudes about people with disabilities make awareness months, such as NDEAM, overtly necessary.
In this member spotlight, Meredith Sadoulet sits down with Alycia Anderson for a candid fireside chat. Their conversation delves into the power of DEIA initiatives, the journey toward inclusive spaces, and the value of sharing personal experiences. Meredith offers insights into how fostering diverse perspectives can drive meaningful change, particularly in leadership roles. This discussion highlights the critical role that inclusivity plays in shaping the future.
