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Kicking Off Disability Pride Month on the Pushing Forward with Alycia Podcast!


Published: Thursday July 6, 2023

Alycia Anderson opens Disability Pride Month with a powerful episode on the Pushing Forward with Alycia podcast. She shares insights on the importance of visibility, inclusion, and celebrating the disability community. Through interviews and personal reflections, the episode highlights the diverse experiences of disabled individuals, emphasizing the need for acceptance and accessibility in all aspects of life, including workplaces and public spaces.

Pushing Forward with Alycia Podcast has Officially Launched!


Published: Thursday July 6, 2023
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This podcast is a passion project of mine that has come to fruition through many long hours in collaboration with esteemed members of the disability community, my hardworking creative team and a lot of my own personal growth in pushing through fear and stepping up to being the changemaker I want to be.

Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 3 – Disability Pride Month | Embracing Identity


Published: Thursday July 6, 2023
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In this episode, Alycia Anderson and her husband Marty explore the empowering nature of Disability Pride Month. They reflect on the Americans with Disabilities Act, discussing how celebrating disability pride can dismantle ableism and foster a more inclusive society. By embracing disability as a core part of one’s identity, they challenge the limitations often imposed on disabled individuals, promoting visibility, acceptance, and understanding.

Episode 3 Transcript


Published: Thursday July 6, 2023
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Alycia Anderson and her husband Marty discuss the empowering significance of Disability Pride Month, reflecting on the ADA. They highlight how embracing disability as a core part of one’s identity challenges ableism, promotes inclusivity, and encourages understanding. Through this episode, they advocate for greater visibility, acceptance, and dismantling societal limitations imposed on disabled individuals.

Episode 2 – Disabling Ableism | Hello TEDx


Published: Thursday June 29, 2023
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In Episode 2 of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Alycia Anderson tackles the issue of ableism, a persistent barrier in society. Through personal insights and examples, she explores how ableism affects various aspects of life, including healthcare, education, and employment. Alycia passionately discusses her mission to create a more accessible world for everyone, emphasizing the importance of challenging societal norms and making a real difference through action.

Episode 2 Transcript


Published: Thursday June 29, 2023
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In this episode, Alycia Anderson discusses the deep impact of ableism on her life and advocacy journey. She reflects on personal experiences, from early medical challenges to exclusion in social and professional settings. Alycia emphasizes the importance of “disabling ableism” to foster inclusion and equity for all, encouraging listeners to challenge societal biases and create a more accessible world for people with disabilities.

Episode 1 – Meet Alycia Anderson | Disability Advocate


Published: Thursday June 29, 2023
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Welcome to Pushing Forward with Alycia! In today’s episode, meet Alycia Anderson, a fierce disability advocate and TedX speaker who is on a mission to empower change by disabling ableism. Alycia’s Journey to Disabling Ableism Prepare to be inspired as Alycia shares her personal story of resilience and overcoming the countless obstacles she has faced … read more… Episode 1 – Meet Alycia Anderson | Disability Advocate

Episode 1 Transcript


Published: Thursday June 29, 2023
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In this inaugural episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson shares her personal journey with disability, the challenges she has faced, and her work advocating for disability inclusion. She highlights the power of resilience and the importance of creating more inclusive spaces for people with disabilities. Through this podcast, Alycia aims to inspire and empower others to overcome obstacles and achieve success.

Podcast Trailer


Published: Thursday June 29, 2023
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Alycia Anderson’s podcast trailer introduces the Pushing Forward with Alycia podcast, designed to inspire, educate, and amplify disability advocacy. Through meaningful conversations, Alycia showcases transformative stories that shed light on inclusion, accessibility, and the power of shared experiences. Each episode is a step toward change, building a more equitable world for people living with disabilities.

Pushing Forward with Alycia Podcast Trailer


Published: Thursday June 22, 2023
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My weekly episodic podcast is an empowering journey, that challenges societal norms and advocates for inclusivity through a disability lens. I’ll share my experiences as a CEO who has lived my entire life from a wheelchair.