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My Exclusive Interview With Monsido


Published: Friday January 14, 2022
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Exclusive Interview With Accessibility Advocate and Inclusion Champion Alycia Anderson As we kick off 2022, digital and web accessibility continues to be a hot-button issue, especially amongst those in the accessibility community. And while, we at Monsido talk a lot about the “how-to’s” of improving your website accessibility – we wanted to shine a spotlight … read more… My Exclusive Interview With Monsido

Club 21 Learning and Resource Center


Published: Tuesday January 11, 2022
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I’m excited to share, I will be delivering a speech for Club 21 Learning and Resource Center on January 28th, 2022! Club 21 provides the educational tools and resources that enable individuals with Down Syndrome to be fully included. Their goal is for every individual with Down Syndrome to have independence, access, and belonging.  We … read more… Club 21 Learning and Resource Center

Chico State News Today


Published: Monday December 27, 2021
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5 QUESTIONS WITH ALUMNA AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER ALYCIA ANDERSON NEESA SONOQUIE DECEMBER 22, 2021 Alycia Anderson (Physical Education, ’05) is a tennis player, cyclist, and identical twin. She also was born with sacral agenesis, a congenital disability affecting her spine, and has used a wheelchair all her life. After a successful career in technology sales, … read more… Chico State News Today

Equal Entry – Accessibility Activists Interview


Published: Wednesday December 8, 2021
alycia waving next to her quote ableism to me stands at the core of all accessibility barriers and leads to accessibility being an afterthought to the development of all products services goods and infrastructure in our world

Alycia Anderson  is an accomplished TEDx motivational speaker, published writer, corporate inclusion consultant, and founder of The Alycia Anderson Company. Alycia’s authenticity and charisma draw others to her and she naturally connects them to inspire, mentor and support. Alycia holds a European Masters Degree in Adapted Physical Activity emphasizing the benefits, practices, and principles of inclusion. … read more… Equal Entry – Accessibility Activists Interview

Trilogy Residential Management


Published: Sunday December 5, 2021
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I’m excited to share that I will be delivering my Disabling Ableism: The Modern Pathway to Inclusion speech to Trilogy Residential Management virtually on December 6, 2021 followed by a live Question & Answer session.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities


Published: Friday December 3, 2021
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Honored to have my friends at Grace Hill choose to feature my message of “Disabling Ableism: The Modern Pathway to Inclusion” today in recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. “Harvard Business Review defines ableism as ‘a discrimination or social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior.’ It is … read more… International Day of Persons with Disabilities

When the dots of the past align with the present.


Published: Tuesday November 9, 2021
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I got to speak at California State University Chico my undergraduate alma mater today! Where the dots of my past fully aligned with my present. It’s the people, places and experiences that shape us and guide us. This was an absolute full circle day for me! This was a lovely day ♥️

Women Future Conference – Speaking on Overcoming Adversity


Published: Monday November 1, 2021
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The #WomenFutureConference is a five-day virtual event for ambitious women in business happening virtually November 1-5. I am thrilled to be speaking about Overcoming Adversity. “You are the Hero of Your Story.” This conference is for women in all stages of their careers and life to learn, network, and be inspired. Other session topics include #MentalHealth and financial wellness, #ImposterSyndrome#WorkLifeBalance, #Mentorship, #Workplace#Diversity, … read more… Women Future Conference – Speaking on Overcoming Adversity

Abercrombie & Fitch


Published: Friday October 22, 2021
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I’m excited to share that I will be delivering my Disabling Ableism: The Modern Pathway to Inclusion speech to Abercrombie & Fitch at their Inclusive and Diversity Month Event virtually on October 26, 2021 followed by a live Question & Answer session.