Personal Stories

An Amazing April


Published: Thursday May 5, 2022

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

“You’re going to hear me roar!”


Published: Tuesday February 1, 2022

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

#RiseUp2022


Published: Saturday January 1, 2022

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

Happy New Year!


Published: Friday December 31, 2021

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

My disability is who I am.


Published: Friday December 3, 2021
alycia sitting on steps smiling and looking at her wheelchair

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 First Story Video


Published: Monday November 15, 2021
alycia looking up at the buildings on the streets of denver

“Advocating for each other is where inclusion starts.”  Here is a piece of “My Story.” A labor of love project dreamt up by my husband to help share my story with you.  Thanks to Colorfool Films a group of filmmakers who “believe stories change the world by telling stories in an authentic, cinematic and compassionate way to drive the biggest … read more

My first speaking award! ♥️


Published: Friday November 5, 2021
alycia holding her appreciation trophy from accessibility plus 2021

My first speaking award! ♥️ Thank you so much Accessibility.com for this cute surprise!! Thank you for all the work you do to open up opportunities for all of us because without accessibility there is no inclusion.

Labor Day and Employment for People with Disabilities


Published: Monday September 6, 2021
alycia in the new mobility magazine spread with the title finding a job

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 … read more

“Magic is believing in yourself”


Published: Friday September 3, 2021
alycia holding her phone wearing a shirt that says making magic happen

“Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Believe in yourself and all possibilities ahead of you …do that! Have an amazing day ♥️

My disability has elevated my life.


Published: Saturday August 28, 2021
alycia pushing up a hill in work out clothes with her hands on her wheels

My disability has elevated my life. It empowers me to look at life in different ways and to be proficient in ways I would not be without it.  What empowers you and elevates you in your life? Please share! Let’s inspire each other! Film credit: colorfoolfilms.comSponsor @boxwheelchairs