Alycia Anderson hasn’t always had a stage, but she’s always had her voice. From a young age, Anderson (Physical Education, ’05), has asserted herself by speaking up and living her core belief: she deserves to be included, just like everyone else. Now she is included and is a distinguished alumna, motivational speaker, and CEO living out her dreams.
Disability advocate Alycia Anderson, known for her TEDx talks, will speak at the University of Lynchburg as part of the Rosel Schewel Lecture series on March 20. Despite being born with sacral agenesis, she pursued education and became a motivational speaker, podcast host, and CEO. Anderson’s focus is on disability inclusion and workplace diversity, aiming to inspire others with her personal story. The lecture, funded by an endowment, aims to address biases and promote diversity.
Inclusive hiring, crucial for high-volume recruitment, aims to attract diverse candidates. Strategies include reviewing biases, inclusive job postings, accommodation provision, accessible processes, diverse sourcing, bias training, and fostering an inclusive workplace. Alycia Anderson emphasizes the need for intentional inclusivity and ongoing evaluation of hiring success.
Many people may not know that July is Disability Pride Month, a commemorative celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law in 1990. That same year, Boston held the nation’s first Disability Pride Day. Since then, there have been regular celebrations across the country, from Los Angeles and San Francisco to New York City.
“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 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 the multifamily industry, we have all heard of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We have policies in place for it. It is referenced, stated, and explained in our training courses,onboarding materials, and development plans. And we all understand we have a social and legal responsibility to uphold the ADA in our business. However, … read more… Beyond Compliance: Accessibility in Multifamily
THE CORPORATE HOUSING PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION (CHPA) IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THE 2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE: ALYCIA ANDERSON. Published on Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 by Hannah Derleth Indianapolis, Ind., July 26, 2022: The Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) is excited to announce the opening keynote speaker for the 2023 Annual Conference: Alycia Anderson. Alycia is … read more… CHPA ANNOUNCES THE OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THE 2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Today we’d like to introduce you to Alycia Anderson. Hi Alycia, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.My story started at birth, as all of ours do. Yet, unlike most, I was born with a disability called sacral agenesis, which has led me to live my life in a wheelchair. I was also … read more… Voyage Phoenix Magazine: Inspiring Conversations with Alycia Anderson
“The opportunity in multifamily to pave the paths forward to inclusion is there every day.” Thank you Greater Nashville Apartment Association – GNAA Magazine for this feature! Full article link below. Page 15! ?? MANAGEMENT Q&A with Alycia Anderson Who are you and what do you do? I am a TEDx speaker, founder and CEO … read more… GNAA Magazine Feature!
