Disability rights advocate Jessica Lopez joins Alycia Anderson to talk accessible education, chronic illness, corporate accessibility, SEO, inclusive hiring, and the power of asking, “Why not me?”

Host Alycia Anderson welcomes Jessica Lopez, a disability rights advocate, keynote speaker, marketing strategist, and digital accessibility consultant working at the intersection of inclusive marketing, brand strategy, disability inclusion, accessible technology, and corporate accessibility. A recent Arizona State University graduate and Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholar, Jessica brings lived experience, business insight, and bold advocacy to conversations about accessible education, disability pride, inclusive hiring, digital accessibility, SEO, workplace inclusion, and why building accessibility from the start creates stronger brands, better customer experiences, and measurable business impact. 

Jessica shares her lived experience as a woman born without hands and feet, a hearing aid user, and someone who later developed a chronic illness that changed the course of her education. From growing up in performing arts school, riding horses through adaptive recreation, and learning confidence on stage, to navigating inaccessible education systems and eventually graduating after gaining access to online learning, Jessica’s story is a powerful reminder that disabled people are not limited by their bodies, but by systems that fail to adapt.

In this episode, Alycia and Jessica explore disability pride, accessible education, corporate inclusion, digital accessibility, inclusive marketing, career confidence, the ROI of accessibility, and what happens when companies stop assuming and start asking disabled people what they need.

Unforgettable Quotes from Jessica Lopez

My body was not the reason why I wasn’t able to do the things that I was hoping to do. It was really a result of a systemic barrier.

~ Jessica Lopez

I don’t feel like I’m missing anything. All of my limbs are the way they are.

~ Jessica Lopez

Confidence, Access, Advocacy, and “Why Not Me?”: The Big Takeaways from Jessica Lopez

Where to Listen: Jessica Lopez’s Most Powerful Moments

Connect with Jessica Lopez

Jessica Lopez is helping organizations think bigger about disability inclusion, digital accessibility, inclusive marketing, and the power of building access from the start. To learn more about Jessica’s advocacy, speaking, consulting, and work at the intersection of accessibility, brand strategy, and disability rights, connect with her through the links below.

Connect with Alycia:
Feedback | Instagram | LinkedIn

Book Alycia for Speaking | Book Alycia to Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism | Buy Alycia’s DEI Micro Learning Video Series

Stay tuned for more inspiring conversations on Pushing Forward with Alycia. Open hearts, clear paths. Let’s go.