Alycia Anderson and her husband Marty discuss the empowering significance of Disability Pride Month, reflecting on the ADA. They highlight how embracing disability as a core part of one’s identity challenges ableism, promotes inclusivity, and encourages understanding. Through this episode, they advocate for greater visibility, acceptance, and dismantling societal limitations imposed on disabled individuals.
In Episode 2 of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Alycia Anderson tackles the issue of ableism, a persistent barrier in society. Through personal insights and examples, she explores how ableism affects various aspects of life, including healthcare, education, and employment. Alycia passionately discusses her mission to create a more accessible world for everyone, emphasizing the importance of challenging societal norms and making a real difference through action.
In this episode, Alycia Anderson discusses the deep impact of ableism on her life and advocacy journey. She reflects on personal experiences, from early medical challenges to exclusion in social and professional settings. Alycia emphasizes the importance of “disabling ableism” to foster inclusion and equity for all, encouraging listeners to challenge societal biases and create a more accessible world for people with disabilities.
Welcome to Pushing Forward with Alycia! In today’s episode, meet Alycia Anderson, a fierce disability advocate and TedX speaker who is on a mission to empower change by disabling ableism. Alycia’s Journey to Disabling Ableism Prepare to be inspired as Alycia shares her personal story of resilience and overcoming the countless obstacles she has faced … read more… Episode 1 – Meet Alycia Anderson | Disability Advocate
Alycia Anderson’s podcast trailer introduces the Pushing Forward with Alycia podcast, designed to inspire, educate, and amplify disability advocacy. Through meaningful conversations, Alycia showcases transformative stories that shed light on inclusion, accessibility, and the power of shared experiences. Each episode is a step toward change, building a more equitable world for people living with disabilities.
In this inaugural episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson shares her personal journey with disability, the challenges she has faced, and her work advocating for disability inclusion. She highlights the power of resilience and the importance of creating more inclusive spaces for people with disabilities. Through this podcast, Alycia aims to inspire and empower others to overcome obstacles and achieve success.
Alycia Anderson expresses gratitude for the opportunity to speak at Manulife, sharing insights on disability inclusion and advocacy. She discusses the importance of creating accessible workplaces and driving systemic change for those with disabilities. Alycia’s presentation highlighted key strategies to foster an inclusive work culture, emphasizing the need for actionable solutions in DEI initiatives.
My weekly episodic podcast is an empowering journey, that challenges societal norms and advocates for inclusivity through a disability lens. I’ll share my experiences as a CEO who has lived my entire life from a wheelchair.
Alycia Anderson delivered an impactful keynote at the Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Conference, where she emphasized disability inclusion, advocacy, and empowerment. Drawing on her experience, she inspired attendees to embrace diversity in their personal and professional lives. Her speech focused on overcoming challenges, promoting accessibility, and ensuring equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Alycia’s words resonated with participants and paved the way for positive change.
“Intersectionality, Ableism, and Breaking the Glass Ceiling,” Alycia Anderson dives into the challenges of ableism and intersectionality. She highlights how systemic barriers prevent people with disabilities, particularly those from marginalized groups, from achieving equality in the workplace. The conversation emphasizes the importance of representation, equal opportunity, and breaking down the glass ceiling that limits career advancement for people with disabilities, advocating for true inclusivity.
