Tag: Accessibility

Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 7 – Intersectionality | Christina Rodriguez


Published: Thursday August 3, 2023
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Welcome to this inspiring episode Of “Pushing Forward with Alycia.” Our guest today is the dynamic Christina Rodriguez, founder of Latinas with Masters, an empowering network advancing the conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Christina talks about intersectionality, women empowerment, race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. As a woman of color and a staunch … read more… Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 7 – Intersectionality | Christina Rodriguez

Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 6 – Invisible Disability | Joze Piranian


Published: Thursday July 27, 2023
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Disability Pride Month In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, we wind down Disability Pride Month by featuring inspirational Joze Piranian – a global speaker, trainer, and coach, and personal friend of Alycia’s. Joze champions inclusion and resilience, overcoming personal obstacles to become an acclaimed public speaker. With his captivating story and valuable insights … read more… Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 6 – Invisible Disability | Joze Piranian

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.

Keynote Speaker at Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Conference


Published: Sunday June 11, 2023
Alycia wearing all black popping a wheelie in her wheelchair in an advertisement for Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Conference on June 8th.

Alycia Anderson delivered an impactful keynote at the Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Conference, where she emphasized disability inclusion, advocacy, and empowerment. Drawing on her experience, she inspired attendees to embrace diversity in their personal and professional lives. Her speech focused on overcoming challenges, promoting accessibility, and ensuring equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Alycia’s words resonated with participants and paved the way for positive change.

Intersectionality, Ableism, and Breaking the Glass Ceiling


Published: Thursday June 1, 2023
Alycia sitting on a picnic bench wearing a yellow jacket and black pants with her wheelchair next to her.

“Intersectionality, Ableism, and Breaking the Glass Ceiling,” Alycia Anderson dives into the challenges of ableism and intersectionality. She highlights how systemic barriers prevent people with disabilities, particularly those from marginalized groups, from achieving equality in the workplace. The conversation emphasizes the importance of representation, equal opportunity, and breaking down the glass ceiling that limits career advancement for people with disabilities, advocating for true inclusivity.

2022 EBRG Program of the Year

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Alycia Anderson’s keynote speech “Intersectionality through the Lens of Disability” was awarded Sodexo’s EBRG Program of the Year Award for 2022. It highlighted her advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion. She discussed intersectionality and the importance of breaking down barriers for individuals with disabilities, particularly in the workplace. Alycia emphasized the need for inclusivity to drive real change, inspiring attendees with her personal story and powerful message on advancing disability rights and representation in corporate environments.

Give Disability a Voice


Published: Monday May 15, 2023
alycia sitting at a table outside with a cup of coffee and her wheelchair next to her she is wearing white with her hair down

Alycia Anderson emphasizes the importance of giving disability a voice to promote inclusivity and equality. She discusses how amplifying disabled voices, advocating for policy change, and educating others can help break down barriers and create more inclusive spaces. By listening to and supporting people with disabilities, society can move toward understanding and equality.

Mothers Day


Published: Sunday May 14, 2023
ID: Alycia and her mom in a wedding pushing her wheelchair down a rocky road carrying flowers

In her Mother’s Day reflection, Alycia Anderson pays tribute to her mother’s unwavering love and support. She recounts how her mom shaped her resilience, independence, and confidence as a woman with a disability. Alycia highlights the importance of maternal influence in her journey, expressing deep gratitude for the lessons in strength, courage, and unconditional love that continue to inspire her advocacy work.

“Accessibility is Human”


Published: Wednesday May 10, 2023
ID: Catarina wearing red with glasses and smiling. Brian wearing blue and smiling. Alycia wearing white with glasses smiling. On a shared webinar screen with.

A great conversation about “Accessibility is Human” and how promoting the idea that accessibility is not just a technical issue, but a matter of human rights and inclusivity. Happy to be a part of this conversation and partner with Hummingbird Humanity and honored to share space with and learn from Catarina Rivera, MSEd, MPH, CPACC & Brian McComak, MSM, LGBTQ ❤️ … read more… “Accessibility is Human”

Disabling Ableism


Published: Wednesday May 3, 2023
Alycia wearing pink sitting in wheelchair holding black picture frame that says disabling ableism the modern pathway to inclusion.

Alycia Anderson dives into the fight against ableism, exploring how we can dismantle societal barriers and challenge misconceptions about disability. In this piece, she advocates for shifting the narrative surrounding disabilities, promoting inclusivity and equality for all. Alycia emphasizes the power of collective action in reshaping mindsets and creating a more accessible world where everyone can thrive.