Alycia Anderson was honored to participate in the E.W. Scripps EDI Symposium, discussing critical barriers faced by employees with visible disabilities in the workplace. She joined disability advocates like Rebecca Alexander, Maysoon Zayid, and Andraea LaVant, emphasizing the need for authentic representation in media to advance inclusivity. The event underlined the importance of inclusivity and equitable opportunities in diverse environments.
Alycia Anderson speaks about how intersectionality and disability are crucial to embracing equity. She addresses the challenges disabled individuals face while highlighting the importance of understanding disability through multiple lenses. With a call to action for greater inclusion, Alycia’s perspective emphasizes that true equity means giving voice and agency to those who are often marginalized. The event provides valuable insights into overcoming barriers to disability inclusion.
In this episode of “Pushing Forward with Alycia“ Alycia welcomes Carli Ross, an adaptive physical education leader and the founder of Carli B Yoga, to share the transformative work she is doing to advocate with adaptive yoga and adaptive physical education and create a world if inclusion for everyone. Carli Ross’s dedication to inclusivity and … read more… Episode 8 – Embracing Inclusivity | Adaptive Yoga + A.P.E. with Carli Ross
In Episode 8 of the “Pushing Forward with Alycia” podcast, Alycia Anderson shares her journey as a keynote speaker, advocating for disability inclusion and representation in workplaces. Inviting Carli Ross on the podcast to share her perspectives on Adaptive Physical Education (A.P.E.). Alycia emphasizes the power of personal stories in breaking barriers and promoting diversity. She reflects on the impact of sharing her own experiences to inspire change and empower others.
Alycia Anderson was the keynote speaker at the Rhythm and Moves event, delivering her presentation “Disabling Ableism: The Modern Pathway to Inclusion” to physical education instructors. Rhythm and Moves is a program focused on physical and music education for schools. This event offered an opportunity for Alycia to directly impact students through advocacy and inclusion efforts, aligning with her mission to promote disability awareness and inclusive education.
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
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. As a woman of color and a staunch … read more… Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 7 – Intersectionality | Christina Rodriguez
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
Reflecting on Disability Pride Month, Alycia Anderson highlights her journey of growth and the impact of disability advocacy. Through live events, articles, and the launch of her podcast, she has focused on amplifying disabled perspectives. The month has been a time of pride and introspection, reminding us of the importance of pushing through fear and embracing self-growth for collective progress.
Alycia Anderson delivered a powerful keynote at Blue Shield of California’s inaugural Disability Inclusion Alliance (DIA) Employee Resource Group event. Hosted at their Oakland headquarters, the event emphasized the importance of fostering inclusivity in the workplace. Alycia’s keynote, “Getting to the Heart of Disabling Ableism,” challenged biases and inspired attendees to reflect on ways to actively combat ableism in both professional and personal spaces.
