Opening the Room: Why These Moments Matter Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum.An opening keynote slot (my favorite)A room full of advocates and allies. Honestly… a perfect event. Last Friday, I had the honor of opening the DDNC 2026 Developmental Disability and Neurodiversity Conference, hosted by Special Care Services. And from the moment I rolled in, … read more… Opening Keynote at DDNC 2026: A Disability & Neurodiversity Speaker on Turning Inclusion into Action
As Women’s History Month closes, I reflect on being featured in the California Department of Insurance’s “Our Stories, Our Impact” series and serving as the inaugural disability-owned business representative on the Insurance Diversity Task Force. Through AB 1140, we are advancing real economic inclusion. This work is about more than visibility. It is about access, opportunity, and ensuring disability-owned businesses are recognized as vital contributors to a powerful and evolving industry.
During Women’s History Month, Alycia Anderson traveled to Tulane University in New Orleans to deliver her keynote OWN IT: Embrace, Elevate & Empower. Hosted by several Tulane affinity and accessibility groups, the event sparked meaningful conversations about leadership, disability inclusion, and the power of human connection. Through storytelling, humor, and lived experience, Alycia challenged the community to own their stories, elevate their voices, and empower others to create a more inclusive world.
Alycia Anderson emceed PRIDE Industries’ 60th Anniversary Diamond Gala, honoring ADA architect Congressman Tony Coelho with a Lifetime Achievement Award. After weeks of preparation, the evening became deeply personal as Alycia reflected on her friendship with Tony and the freedoms the ADA made possible. Surrounded by leaders, advocates, and community members, the celebration highlighted PRIDE’s legacy of disability inclusion and a powerful reminder of leadership rooted in service.
Being named to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO—100 list of America’s Top Small Businesses for 2025 is an incredible honor for The Alycia Anderson Company. What began as curiosity about supplier diversity through my appointment to the California Insurance Diversity Task Force became a powerful learning journey—working with my local SBDC, pursuing certification, and ultimately becoming a Women-Owned and Disability-Owned certified business committed to advancing inclusive leadership.
At the Disability Leadership Summit, Alycia Anderson joined global leaders advancing disability inclusion in the workplace. Sharing her OWN IT framework, Alycia explored how disabled professionals are shaping the future of work through leadership, storytelling, and innovation. The summit highlighted the growing influence of disability leaders driving accessibility, inclusive workplace culture, and stronger organizations across industries.
Alycia Anderson returns to her roots in the multifamily housing industry, delivering back-to-back keynote speeches for the Nevada State Apartment Association’s first DE&I initiative events in Reno and Las Vegas. Through her signature keynote, The Heart of Inclusion, she inspired housing leaders to rethink accessibility, leadership, and belonging. This powerful two-day engagement highlights the business case and human impact of disability inclusion in multifamily.
On February 6, 2026, I returned to my alma mater, California State University, Chico, to moderate a Student Disability Panel at the Northern California Neurodiversity and Disability Symposium. The conversation centered on lived experience, leadership, and belonging, highlighting both apparent and nonapparent disabilities. Watching student panelists step into their voices and advocacy on stage was a powerful, full circle moment.
The Future of Disability Advocacy Is Already Here The future of disability advocacy is bold, curious, and already asking the right questions. This week, I had the privilege of witnessing that future firsthand. Returning to Presentation High School For the second year in a row, I was honored to return to Presentation High School in … read more… The Heart Of Inclusion At Presentation High School
Kicking off 2026 with Special Olympics Virginia felt like the perfect intersection of advocacy, adaptive fitness, and community. From coast-to-coast travel to powerful moments on stage, this experience reminded me why inclusion matters most when lived out loud. This is a behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to show up, build belonging, and empower disabled voices through movement, sport, and story.
