Title:Barrier-Free Design | Maegan Blau Subtitle:Elevating Spaces Through Barrier-Free Design: A Conversation with Maegan Blau 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 … read more… Episode 9 Transcript
Alycia Anderson joined the RIMScast Podcast to discuss the importance of including disability in DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) initiatives. In this episode, Alycia emphasizes the value of disability awareness, extending the conversation from her article, 8 Ways to Include Disability in DEI Efforts. She explores how risk management professionals and business leaders can foster a more inclusive environment by integrating disability into their DEI strategies.
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
