Contributor’s Corner

Contributor’s Corner is a space for allies and advocates to share their voices, experiences and insights on disability inclusion. It highlights diverse perspectives, empowering individuals to discuss the challenges and triumphs related to disability advocacy. Through these stories, contributors aim to inspire change, raise awareness, and foster inclusivity in all areas of life. The Alycia Anderson Company encourages open dialogue to help break down barriers and build a more accessible world.

  • Featured image for “What the Disability Voting Bloc Actually Needs from American Democracy” showing a diverse group of disabled voters in front of a ballot box, including a blonde wheelchair user wearing an “I Voted” sticker, a Black woman casting a ballot, a blind man holding a white cane, a person signing, and another person holding a sign that says “Our Votes. Our Future.” The background includes a faint U.S. Capitol silhouette, patriotic red, white, blue brush strokes, and the series label “Disability & Democracy.”

    What the Disability Voting Bloc Actually Needs from American Democracy

    Disabled Americans are not a political afterthought—they are one of the most powerful and misunderstood voting blocs in the country. This second installment in the Disability & Democracy series examines what the disability community actually needs from American democracy: accessible voting, protected civil rights, strengthened Medicaid and community-based services, accurate data, political recognition, and a…

  • Editorial-style featured image for an article about the disability voting bloc in America. A diverse group of disabled adults stands and sits confidently in front of the U.S. Capitol building at dusk, including wheelchair users and a blind woman holding a white cane. Large bold text reads: “America’s Largest Untapped Swing Vote.” Additional text says: “The disability community is ready. Are we listening?” Statistics displayed on the image highlight more than 41 million eligible disabled voters, 17% of the U.S. electorate, 20–22 million expected ballots cast in 2026, and more than 7 million disabled voters in battleground states. The image uses dark blue and purple tones to convey urgency, political influence, and collective power.

    America’s Largest Untapped Swing Vote Is the Disability Community

    More than 40 million disabled Americans are eligible to vote, making the disability community one of the largest — and least recognized — political constituencies in the United States. As economic uncertainty grows and debates around Medicare, Social Security, and accessibility intensify, disabled voters may become a decisive force in the 2026 midterms. This article…

  • alycia on stage giving a keynote speech at SETworks

    Moving Inclusion Forward: A Q&A with Alycia Anderson – SETWorks Interview

    An interview at SETWorks Disability advocate and keynote speaker: Alycia Anderson shares her journey, lessons from leadership, and what it takes to make inclusion real, not just aspirational. When it comes to inclusion, most organizations have the right intentions. But as globally recognized TEDx keynote speaker, disability advocate, and inclusion superwoman Alycia Anderson points out, intention doesn’t always translate…