“We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For.” That was the theme at the recent Montana Youth Transition Conference and it became our rallying cry. I was honored to keynote this remarkable gathering of disabled youth, families, educators and service providers. One standout moment: a courageous Deaf student joined me on stage to sign and share her story—powerful proof that representation matters. Transitions mean far more than logistics—they’re about identity, belonging, and the chance to thrive.
On November 13, 2025, I had the honor of speaking virtually to Union Pacific’s EASE ERG — their employee-resource group for people with disabilities, illness or disease — about disability inclusion and accessibility. That invitation felt deeply symbolic: here was a historic railroad company inviting new momentum around inclusion. Their energy, engagement, and commitment to build a culture where everyone is valued reminded me that the wheels of progress are turning again.
Alycia Anderson celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) with HDR, highlighting “The Heart of Inclusion.” Through collaboration, accessibility, and courageous conversations, Alycia and HDR demonstrate how organizations can go beyond representation to create workplaces where everyone belongs. This partnership exemplifies authentic disability inclusion—showing that when empathy meets action, meaningful change happens across communities and corporate culture alike.
At the 2025 Insurance Diversity Summit in Los Angeles, I was honored to represent the California Insurance Diversity Task Force and deliver my keynote, The Heart of Inclusion. Reflecting on supplier diversity, leadership representation, and accessibility, I felt inspired by Commissioner Ricardo Lara and our shared mission. This summit reminded me that disability inclusion isn’t a side note—it’s central to reimagining resilience and shaping a more equitable future for all.
A Trusted Partner and a Familiar Face This month, I had the absolute honor of speaking for Legend Management Group during their All Hands event in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The event was led by my longtime friend and colleague, Karen Trueman, Director of Talent Development & Brand Reputation. Intentional NDEAM … read more… Speaking for Legend Management Group: Full Circle Moments of Partnership and Purpose
Standing ovations. My TWIN. Pretty in pink. New friends. Sisterhood reunited. Energy forward.Yep, that sums up last week at the EmpowHER Multifamily Conference in Austin… and honestly, I’m still buzzing. We came for an event and left as an energized women’s empowerment movement. Rooms don’t just “get” electric women make them electric. From hallway conversations … read more… Standing Ovations, Sisterhood, and Pretty in Pink: EmpowHER Austin Recap
Opening PNWEF in Portland was an honor and a charge. In my Heart of Inclusion keynote, we moved inclusion from concept to daily habit—co-creating over helping, accessibility by design, and measurable outcomes. The forum’s magic is community: self-advocates, employers, students, providers, and partners learning together. Thank you to organizers and APSE leaders whose tireless work built space where belonging grows into equitable hiring, accessible onboarding, and real career progression forward.
Shreveport, you showed up. At The Arc Caddo-Bossier’s Leadership Luncheon at LSUS, I delivered my signature keynote, The Heart of Inclusion. The room brimmed with civic leaders, sponsors, and The Arc’s dedicated staff, united around accessibility, equity, and vision. We heard stories of transformation, honored individuals, and committed together to inclusive change. That standing ovation wasn’t just for me — it was for a future we believe in.
Alycia Anderson is an everyday adventurer on wheels, TEDx motivational speaker, disability advocate, and unapologetic optimist is rewriting the script on what true inclusion means and how it’s lived out in practice. Recently featured by About Insider, Alycia is using her platform to inspire, educate, and equip leaders to embed disability, inclusion, and accessibility into … read more… Alycia Anderson Is Redefining What Inclusion Looks Like Across Stages, Boardrooms, and Global Workplaces
Verna Magazine’s new feature traces “Pushing Forward with Alycia” from a living‑room pilot to a global, 100‑episode movement. The article celebrates 45 listening hours, 80 guests, and listeners in 1,350 cities across 70 countries, while spotlighting Alycia’s mission to turn empathy into action—ramps, captions, and equitable workplaces. Episode 100 arrives July 31, closing Disability Pride Month with a joyful call to keep rolling forward together.
