Tag: Advocate

Episode 12 – Twin Sisters, Forever Advocates ❤️❤️


Published: Thursday September 7, 2023
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Welcome back to Pushing Forward with Alycia Where heartfelt stories of resilience and unity take center stage. In this very personal episode, Alycia Anderson invites her identical, able-bodied twin sister, Regina Weinstein, to share their extraordinary bond. An Unbreakable Twin Bond A Lifelong Journey of Togetherness Dive deep into the stories of two sisters who … read more… Episode 12 – Twin Sisters, Forever Advocates ❤️❤️

Episode 11 Transcript


Published: Thursday August 31, 2023
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Title:The Essence of Empathy | Michael Tennant Subtitle:The Essence of Empathy and Inclusivity with Michael Tennant Transcript: Alycia Anderson: Welcome to Pushing Forward with Alycia, a podcast that gives disability a voice. Each week we will explore topics like confidence, ambition, resilience and finding success against all odd. We are creating a collective community that … read more… Episode 11 Transcript

Episode 11 – The Essence of Empathy | Michael Tennant


Published: Thursday August 31, 2023
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Exploring The Power of Empathy with Michael Tennant Step into the realm of empathy and inclusivity with another thought-provoking episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia. In Episode 11, Alycia Anderson delves deep into the world of empathy, advocacy, and inclusivity alongside the dynamic Michael Tennant, a visionary entrepreneur, author, and creator of Curiosity Lab. Micael … read more… Episode 11 – The Essence of Empathy | Michael Tennant

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.

Thank you so much Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Conference for inviting me to be a #KeynoteSpeaker and share my “Heart of Inclusion” message. What an incredible experience! The feeling of community and comorotery was infectious and I’m taking that energy with me! What a gift. Thank you!  What is the Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Conference? The WDDC is the … read more… Keynote Speaker at Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Conference

Mothers Day


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

This is my mom, Marsha. She is the most beautiful woman ever. I may be biased but I’m pretty sure she is. She was pregnant in this photo with my brother Nicholas. Regina (my twin) and I were just 5 years old. Shortly after “Nick” was born she was diagnosed with leukemia and one year … read more… Mothers Day

Oh yeah! National Disability Employment Awareness Month(NDEAM)! 


Published: Monday October 3, 2022
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Oh yeah! It’s October and that means it’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month(NDEAM)!  October is a month to raise awareness of the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities that can be carried on throughout the year! It’s a month to educate and empower employers and employees about the need for … read more… Oh yeah! National Disability Employment Awareness Month(NDEAM)! 

I’m Speaking at APARTMENTALIZE!


Published: Saturday June 18, 2022
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I hope you can join my session “Disabling Ableism® The Modern Pathway to Inclusion in the Workplace” at NAA on June 22nd in San Diego! See you there!