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.
Alycia Anderson’s keynote speech “Intersectionality through the Lens of Disability” was awarded Sodexo’s EBRG Program of the Year Award for 2022. It highlighted her advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion. She discussed intersectionality and the importance of breaking down barriers for individuals with disabilities, particularly in the workplace. Alycia emphasized the need for inclusivity to drive real change, inspiring attendees with her personal story and powerful message on advancing disability rights and representation in corporate environments.
In this episode, Alycia Anderson shares her journey of growth and transformation, focusing on her own experiences and ambitions. Reflecting on her work in advocating for disability inclusion and the challenges she has overcome, Alycia discusses the importance of embracing personal empowerment. Through candid conversations and valuable insights, listeners can gain a deeper understanding of the power of pushing forward and making impactful changes in life.
Alycia Anderson explores how intersectionality and ableism impact those with multiple marginalized identities in the workplace and society. Highlighting the need for inclusive spaces, she addresses the barriers disabled individuals face due to systemic ableism and the glass ceilings that still exist. This conversation emphasizes breaking down biases, fostering accessibility, and recognizing disability as a vital part of one’s identity for a more equitable world.
In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2023, Alycia Anderson reflects on the transformative power of accessibility. She discusses how accessibility extends beyond physical elements, becoming a mindset that fosters equity and innovation. Highlighting both structural and digital accessibility, Alycia emphasizes the role of inclusion in breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for all, underscoring the importance of both tangible and intangible changes in society.
Alycia Anderson emphasizes the importance of giving disability a voice to promote inclusivity and equality. She discusses how amplifying disabled voices, advocating for policy change, and educating others can help break down barriers and create more inclusive spaces. By listening to and supporting people with disabilities, society can move toward understanding and equality.
In her Mother’s Day reflection, Alycia Anderson pays tribute to her mother’s unwavering love and support. She recounts how her mom shaped her resilience, independence, and confidence as a woman with a disability. Alycia highlights the importance of maternal influence in her journey, expressing deep gratitude for the lessons in strength, courage, and unconditional love that continue to inspire her advocacy work.
