“Everything you’ve ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear.” George Addair A very good friend of mine has been reminding me of this all year. POWERFUL. In this I have made very deliberate and intentional choices to push through my many fears to uncover what might be on other side and it’s … read more… COMING SOON: Disabling Ableism
That’s a wrap! I had an amazing opportunity to partner with the team at Colorfool Films to shoot a short documentary film on my story and mission! This a group of filmmakers who “believe stories change the world by telling stories in an authentic, cinematic and compassionate way to drive the biggest possible impact.” YES … read more… That’s a wrap!
On the last day of #DisabilityPrideMonth I’m so PROUD to be me. I’m grateful for the journey and extremely hopeful for our future. I’m thankful for literally everything, every moment, every challenge overcome, every hardship, every beautiful opportunity I have been blessed with in this life to share #Possible. “Together we can. Together we should. Together we will. … read more… Disability Pride Month
Today marks the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act from which I have been granted my wings to fly freely along side 61 million others in United States living with a disability in this life. 26% (1 in 4) adults in the United States have some type of disability. #ADA one … read more… Happy 31st BDay ADA!
“Alycia, you can. Alycia, you should. Alycia, you will in this life. If you can imagine it, anything is possible. Now start believing and conquer the world for yourself and a tiny bit for me.” Love, Papa This speech is my gift to you Papa. I hope you’re smiling down from heaven with pride, and … read more… If you can imagine it, anything is possible.
“Inclusion …Imagine Possible!” Art by Peter Busciglio (my Papa)♥️Speech by Alycia Anderson (me) ☺️ Next week is go time! Competition Theme: Fathers. The men who shaped us!! Speaker Slam LA #Inclusion#Imagine#Possible
I am so proud to announce that I am competing at Speaker Slam: The Online Speaking Competition. The theme of the event is Fathers: The Men Who Shape Us! My Father, my Papa challenged me to be brave. He guided me in seeing clearly the endless possibilities we are offered as we overcome life’s biggest … read more… I am competing at Speaker Slam!
I was asked the other day in an interview “Alycia how do you stay grounded with all that you have going on.” Easy, I strap weights on my wrists, turn up the tunes and I “PUSH” hard straight up as many hills as I can possibly find for an hour at least. Equaling a clear … read more… Exercise therapy!
Every human being hopes to leave a positive mark on the world, no matter how big or small. In sharing my story, I am called to help broaden the lens in which we see and believe through. Providing a peek for those that are curious about how it is to live a life like mine, … read more… Love-Overcomes-Virtually-Everything
Fun to share the imagery created from my session two weeks ago when I spoke at ASU ShapingEDU Winter Games Event! A great visual of some key components of my “The Heart of Inclusion” talk! Art by Graphic Recording Studio
