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.
Marty and I closed out the year traveling to Kansas City for my keynote at SETWorks, a SaaS company building AI-powered tools with disability inclusion at the core. What unfolded was more than a speaking engagement. It was a full-circle moment sparked by relationships, challenged by travel realities, grounded in partnership, and fueled by the belief that inclusion works best when it is built in, not added later.
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I had the honor of delivering my Heart of Inclusion keynote for Uber—a deeply personal milestone in my advocacy journey. From a lifelong wheelchair user to international speaker, corporate leader, and disability business owner, I’ve devoted my life to breaking down barriers of ableism. Today reflects the ongoing pursuit of progress and the power of sharing our stories to move inclusion forward.
Konecranes’ Disability Inclusion Day Coffee and Culture webinar was a powerful celebration of IDPWD and the company’s commitment to building an inclusive, human-centered culture. Through open conversation about disability, allyship, accessibility, and innovation, the team demonstrated a genuine dedication to learning and growth. This event, shaped through thoughtful collaboration with Konecranes’ leadership, reflects the organization’s ongoing efforts to strengthen diversity, belonging, and inclusive workplace practices worldwide.
“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.
