Category: Blog

Bringing the Voice of Disability to the Insurance Diversity Task Force

Published: Tuesday June 25, 2024
alycia with all of the insurance diversity task force members at the quarterly meeting in oakland

Alycia, appointed by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, is the first Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprise Representative on California’s Insurance Diversity Task Force. Congratulating re-elected Chair Mark Morales and new Vice-Chair Vikita Poindexter, Alycia aims to enhance equity and diversity in California’s insurance market. She looks forward to contributing to the strategic plan and the California Insurance Diversity Survey, promoting opportunities for underrepresented communities.

California Department of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s Insurance Diversity Task Force

Published: Wednesday June 12, 2024
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I’m excited to announce my appointment to the California Department of Insurance as the first member of the Insurance Diversity Task Force representing Persons with Disabilities Enterprise Business (PDBE). This role, conferred by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, aims to ensure the voices of people with disabilities are represented in the insurance industry, promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility to create a more inclusive industry for all.

Embracing Disability Inclusive Leadership

Published: Thursday April 4, 2024
disabled workers and able bodied workers standing side by side cartoon with heading why is disability inclusive leadership important to your organization

Disability Inclusive Leadership integrates individuals with disabilities into organizations, recognizing their unique abilities and perspectives as valuable assets. Alycia, a wheelchair user, advocates for disability inclusion based on her 25-year corporate career. She recently delivered a workshop on the topic at Blue Shield of California, highlighting the company’s commitment to fostering disability inclusion. Such initiatives promote innovation, brand equity, and better serve the needs of the disabled community while enriching the companies they work for.

Distinguished Alumna, Motivational Speaker, and CEO Alycia Anderson

Published: Monday March 4, 2024
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Alycia Anderson hasn’t always had a stage, but she’s always had her voice. From a young age, Anderson (Physical Education, ’05), has asserted herself by speaking up and living her core belief: she deserves to be included, just like everyone else. Now she is included and is a distinguished alumna, motivational speaker, and CEO living out her dreams.

Prioritizing disability inclusion in DEI strategies is absolutely crucial in 2024

Published: Friday January 12, 2024
Image of blue book laying on a table that says DEI Strategy with ability symbols above it such as a wheelchair, a woman and a man in varying colors

In 2024, prioritizing disability inclusion in DEI strategies is crucial for fostering truly equitable workplaces. Addressing systemic barriers and embedding accessibility into workplace culture leads to diverse environments where all individuals can thrive. Disability inclusion should not be an afterthought but a central focus in all diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. It’s essential for organizations to implement actionable plans that elevate access and opportunity for disabled people.

Thank you 2023! Happy New Year 2024!

Published: Friday December 29, 2023
ID: Alycia wearing all black and a beanie with the rose. Sitting on a deck in Lake Tahoe looking over the sunset.

Alycia Anderson expresses heartfelt gratitude for the successes and growth of 2023, reflecting on transformative moments and a future filled with promise. She emphasizes the importance of inclusion, representation, and community in achieving progress and welcomes 2024 with renewed purpose.

#PurpleTuesday

Published: Tuesday November 7, 2023
alycia checking out at a cashier wearing a rainbow halloween costume

Purple Tuesday highlights the importance of improving the shopping experience for disabled consumers. It’s a call for businesses to prioritize accessibility, from store designs to user-friendly websites and products that cater to the needs of people with disabilities. Purple Tuesday advocates for equal shopping experiences, ensuring that every consumer feels valued and included. Businesses are encouraged to adopt inclusive practices, making accessibility a standard practice rather than an afterthought.

Target’s Adaptive Costume line!

Published: Tuesday October 31, 2023
Alycia sitting in wheelchair wearing rainbow cloud costume and Daisy flower crown from Targets adaptive costume line pointing at their red logo.

Target’s Adaptive Costume line brings inclusivity to Halloween, offering accessible options for individuals with disabilities. This initiative celebrates accessibility, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the fun of dressing up without barriers. Alycia Anderson shares her personal experience with this line, expressing gratitude to Target for their commitment to inclusivity and the joy it brings to the community.

Challenges of Navigating Airline Travel in a Wheelchair

Published: Tuesday October 3, 2023
Alycia Anderson getting a full body search from TSA agent

By Marsten Anderson The Alycia Anderson Company Staff In the Modern World Destinations around the globe are becoming ever more accessible and the need for traveling by air for many has increased in frequency and necessity.  Making your way through airports, security checkpoints, terminals, to your gates and eventually on to the plane can be daunting for … read more… Challenges of Navigating Airline Travel in a Wheelchair

Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Published: Monday October 2, 2023
Alycia sitting in her wheelchair in front of green cactus, wearing a jean jacket and black pants and boots holding a sign that says The Heart of Inclusion.

Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month #NDEAM! Disability is a unique opportunity to showcase extraordinary abilities and redefine what it means to be awesome in the workplace. Empower yourselves and your employees with my microlearning series, Disabling Ableism. The modern pathway to inclusion.