About me! From the time I can remember my father always encouraged hard work, disability or not. He would say on repeat “through hard work one finds value and purpose in themselves. This is an especially important thing for anyone facing a lifetime of adversity.” So, I have always worked. This was way before inclusion […]
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COMING SOON: Disabling Ableism
“Everything you’ve ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear.” George Addair A very good friend of mine has been reminding me of this all year. POWERFUL. In this I have made very deliberate and intentional choices to push through my many fears to uncover what might be on other side and it’s […]
AccessibilityPlus Virtual Event!
I will be MC’ing the AccessibilityPlus virtual event showcasing strategies on how to make your business more accessible. I cant think of a better way to take action during Disability Employment Awareness Month in October than attending this conference! Check out the event details and speaker lineup! AccessibilityPlus a virtual event showcasing how to make […]
#DONCON
I was invited to speak at #DonCon this weekend on inclusion and accessibility rights. The theory of inclusion of people with disabilities is not possible without access so this is a VERY important conversation . This is an event put on by our youth. High school and college leaders and change-makers! #DONCON Mission: “In the age of […]
That’s a wrap!
That’s a wrap! I had an amazing opportunity to partner with the team at Colorfool Films to shoot a short documentary film on my story and mission! This a group of filmmakers who “believe stories change the world by telling stories in an authentic, cinematic and compassionate way to drive the biggest possible impact.” YES […]
Disability Pride Month
On the last day of #DisabilityPrideMonth I’m so PROUD to be me. I’m grateful for the journey and extremely hopeful for our future. I’m thankful for literally everything, every moment, every challenge overcome, every hardship, every beautiful opportunity I have been blessed with in this life to share #Possible. “Together we can. Together we should. Together we will. […]
Happy 31st BDay ADA!
Today marks the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act from which I have been granted my wings to fly freely along side 61 million others in United States living with a disability in this life. 26% (1 in 4) adults in the United States have some type of disability. #ADA one […]
Colorado Rising: Education Conference & Trade Show
Today was a great day.! I got to speak LIVE at Colorado Rising: Education Conference & Trade Show. Grateful to how well received I felt! So happy I get to do this in my lifetime. ♥️
If you can imagine it, anything is possible.
“Alycia, you can. Alycia, you should. Alycia, you will in this life. If you can imagine it, anything is possible. Now start believing and conquer the world for yourself and a tiny bit for me.” Love, Papa This speech is my gift to you Papa. I hope you’re smiling down from heaven with pride, and […]
My busiest week yet!
I had the pleasure of being a guest keynote speaker during Legend Managements Summer All Hands Meeting. I shared my story and inspired all to embrace diversity with an inclusive approach. This speech tops off speech #4, my busiest week yet on this dream of a journey I’m on. The magnitude of responsibility and opportunity […]