Alycia Anderson emceed PRIDE Industries’ 60th Anniversary Diamond Gala, honoring ADA architect Congressman Tony Coelho with a Lifetime Achievement Award. After weeks of preparation, the evening became deeply personal as Alycia reflected on her friendship with Tony and the freedoms the ADA made possible. Surrounded by leaders, advocates, and community members, the celebration highlighted PRIDE’s legacy of disability inclusion and a powerful reminder of leadership rooted in service.
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.
From one keynote to a global movement, thats what we have done! Five years ago, we took a leap of faith. A dream, a message, and a mission plus an massive belief that disability inclusion can change the workplace. Today we celebrate five incredible years of The Alycia Anderson Company, LLC a journey that’s part … read more… Celebrating 5 years of The Alycia Anderson Company, LLC
Progress isn’t a sprint to extremes; it’s a steady roll down the middle. In this invitation, I share how choosing curiosity over certainty, and connection over conflict, opens room for every body to belong. Let’s meet in the compassionate center—where accountability, accessibility, and conversation move us forward together. Bring your story, your questions, your willingness to listen. That’s where momentum lives—and where we change workplaces, communities, and culture for good.
Before the luncheon, The Arc Caddo-Bossier gave me a full tour of their programs—and it changed the way I’ll talk about this work moving forward. Frost Industries: At Frost, I watched people learning skills, earning paychecks, and building confidence through meaningful work. You can feel the pride on the floor—steady hands, focused faces, teammates looking … read more… A Day Inside The Arc Caddo-Bossier: Work, Horses, and the Power of Belonging
Walking into the KTAL newsroom felt like stepping onto a live wire—in the best way. Cameras humming, producers zipping by with quiet purpose, the glow of the studio lights bouncing off that iconic NBC 6 set. I was there to help spotlight The Arc Caddo-Bossier’s Leadership Luncheon and the power of disability inclusion in Shreveport-Bossier. … read more… Making the News in Shreveport: A Day at KTAL NBC 6
I’m thrilled to introduce my newest keynote, OWN It: Embrace, Elevate & Empower. This isn’t just a keynote — it’s a movement designed to transform how teams lead, connect, and thrive. Rooted in my own journey as a woman, wheelchair user, and advocate, OWN It is about breaking barriers and showing leaders and organizations how … read more… Breaking Barriers, Building Leaders: Meet OWN It! My newest keynote announced!
Rolling back through Washington two weeks before the ADA’s 35th birthday, Marty and I felt history under our wheels. From the Stone of Hope to the Capitol Crawl steps and the South Lawn where President Bush signed the landmark bill, every monument echoed belief, belonging, and becoming. Meeting ADA author Tony Coelho and invoking Judy Heumann’s charge to dismantle barriers reminded us the movement lives on—and so does our responsibility.
Tomorrow—July 26, 2025—marks thirty‑five years since President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Earlier this month I rolled the length of the National Mall, tracing smooth marble paths that did not exist for wheelchair users a generation ago. At every monument I felt the pulse of history: soldiers who fought abroad, suffragists who marched at home, protesters who locked … read more… Transforming Possibility: Celebrating Disability Pride & the 35th Anniversary of the ADA
