In her Mother’s Day reflection, Alycia Anderson pays tribute to her mother’s unwavering love and support. She recounts how her mom shaped her resilience, independence, and confidence as a woman with a disability. Alycia highlights the importance of maternal influence in her journey, expressing deep gratitude for the lessons in strength, courage, and unconditional love that continue to inspire her advocacy work.
Alycia Anderson, disabled motivational keynote speaker, chooses AMPLIFY as her motto for 2023. She’s focused on the power of community and the role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in fostering growth. She shares her experiences in driving inclusive change, emphasizing how uniting underrepresented voices is key to breaking barriers. This word highlights the importance of being proactive and courageous in promoting DEIA in all aspects of her life.
2022 was the year of “#RISE” for me. At the start of each year, I commit to a theme, which is “THE” Goal of my year. It’s a single word that keeps me on track with my daily, weekly, monthly goal setting. It is how I determine wins and where I can do better. It’s a word … read more… 2022 the year of “#RISE”
Can anyone say #Accessibility features!? Well done #Subaru for doing what you say and saying what you do! This is the most #Accessible car and #Inclusive car buying experience, I have EVER experienced! Like ever! ✅ Adaptive #Tech (ease of use game changer!) ✅ Adaptive driving tools (wow incredible) ✅ Adaptive hatchback settings (literally life changing!) ✅ Rebate for my hand control installation (never happens!) … read more… #Accessibility features!
Last month was epic for my new found company’s journey into inclusion. On top of registering an official trademark for Disabling Ableism the Modern Pathway to Inclusion, I had the distinct honor to deliver five speeches to organizations that are promoting the allyship of disability inclusion in our world. It started with a speech to … read more… An Amazing April
Hi friends & colleagues, new and those who are always there consistently! Thank you! Lots of new faces recently so Im wanting to introduce or reintroduce myself and business. I’m Alycia, a TEDx motivational speaker, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility corporate consultant and the founder & CEO of The Alycia Anderson Company, LLC. Back in the … read more… A hello and reintroduction to me and my business!
I was asked in an interview once: What is one song that always puts you in a good mood? “Roar”: by Katy Perry. The lyrics…”I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, Dancing through the fire, ‘Cause I am a champion, and you’re gonna hear me roar.” Tigers are a symbol of bravery, strength, … read more… “You’re going to hear me roar!”
The last few years I have chosen a word of the year. This word helps me visualize my professional goals and guides me daily, motivating me and holding me accountable throughout the year. 2019 was YES – The goal: Challenge myself to say yes to any and all new opportunities that came my way. Result … read more… #RiseUp2022
Today I sit in reflection of this past year and I’m filled with gratitude and I’m compelled to sincerely thank you. Thank you to those who have invited me to share my story and have provided a stage to make a positive impact towards a better and more inclusive tomorrow. Thank for every message of … read more… Happy New Year!
I was asked in an interview recently, “how did I learn to love my disability?” Truly it is just who I am. Just like everyone else here. I did not have a say in what form of life I would be given on this Earth, and just like everyone else here, I had to discover … read more… My disability is who I am.
