The things I remember most as a disabled person are rarely complicated. They are the moments when someone chooses:– Curiosity over assumptions.– Access over excuses.– Support over discomfort. The words that linger are straightforward:– “Yes, we are accessible.”– “What are your accommodation needs?”– “You’re hired.”– “I believe you.”– “You are valuable here.” Having navigated spaces, … read more… Things Disabled People Would Love to Hear
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.
The Alycia Anderson Company, LLC proudly announces its certification as a Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) through Disability:IN. This milestone reflects a deep commitment to turning inclusion into action through consulting, speaking, and systems-level change. As a Disability-Owned and Women-Owned Small Business, accessibility and equity are not theoretical values, but the foundation of how we lead, partner, and create impact.
Accessibility isn’t a ramp.It’s not a checkbox.And it’s not “extra.” It’s the difference between being able to fully participate or being quietly left out. Real accessibility looks like:– Being included from the beginning– Moving through spaces without friction– Having dignity, choice, and flexibility built in, not asked for And here’s what people forget 👇Accessibility doesn’t … read more… Accessibility: The Difference Between Included and Left Behind
