Tag: Disability

Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 5 – Disability, Inclusion & Healthcare | Ryann Mason

Published: Thursday July 20, 2023
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In today’s transformative episode of “Pushing Forward with Alycia“ Alycia welcomes Ryann Mason, a prominent Disability, Inclusion & Healthcare Nurse, advocate, and social media influencer. Ryann’s compelling journey with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), her dedication to the healthcare field, and her passion for advocacy reveal her story of resilience, adaptability, and unwavering determination. Ryann shares an … read more… Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 5 – Disability, Inclusion & Healthcare | Ryann Mason

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.

SKIMS Launches Adaptive Line Leads to Ableism & Advocacy Uproar

Published: Thursday March 30, 2023
ID: Three disabled models wearing nude color underwear sitting on a couch in a Skims ad.

SKIMS’ adaptive line launch ignited a conversation about inclusivity in fashion, but it also sparked controversy due to comments questioning the validity of adaptive clothing. Alycia Anderson highlights the importance of representing disabled people in mainstream media and how the inclusion of adaptive clothing challenges ableism and promotes innovation. Advocating for allyship, she emphasizes how such products benefit society as a whole, not just disabled individuals.

Employment is a basic human right.

Published: Monday October 31, 2022
ID: Alycia wearing all black with a bun in hair smiling pushing her wheelchair up a ramped hill.

Employment is a basic human right. Accessibility is a basic human right. Earning a Livelihood is a basic human right. Inclusion is a basic human right. And because of Ableism somehow it’s been acceptable through milenia to not offer basic human rights to those with Disabilities (invisible or visible) in the Workplace. This is an uphill battle and there is so much room to … read more… Employment is a basic human right.

Griffis Residential: Accessibility Beyond Compliance

Published: Thursday July 21, 2022
alycia out front of grifis residential thirty one hundred property waiving her hand up to the signage

Today I shared time and space with Griffis Residential DEI council, executives, investors and amazing team in Boulder, CO. Thank you for inviting me to share my message of #DisablingAbleism and for taking a deep dive in the conversation of disability inclusion in the workplace, in multifamily, in rental housing, in accessibility and and beyond! Today we paved further … read more… Griffis Residential: Accessibility Beyond Compliance

Real People, Real Stories Podcast

Published: Monday December 20, 2021
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Thanks so much to the AMAZING team TPGi for inviting me to be a guest on the Real People, Real Stories Podcast. I’m proud of our conversation! You are doing really important work in #Accessibility! #Grateful Check out the conversation and learn more about ableism here: https://lnkd.in/eC75fkGU

Emceeing the AccessibilityPlus Virtual Conference!

Published: Tuesday October 12, 2021
alycia behind her desk holding a rainbow cup and smiling

Another day in the speaking office and LOVING it!! Join us October 12-14 for three days of virtual learning and engagement as industry leaders in accessibility and advocacy like legendary Judith Heumann, Caroline Casey, and more come together to talk about how and why businesses should empower #Accessibility. Day 1: Unlock the Potential of Assistive Technology … read more… Emceeing the AccessibilityPlus Virtual Conference!

My disability has elevated my life.

Published: Saturday August 28, 2021
alycia pushing up a hill in work out clothes with her hands on her wheels

My disability has elevated my life. It empowers me to look at life in different ways and to be proficient in ways I would not be without it.  What empowers you and elevates you in your life? Please share! Let’s inspire each other! Film credit: colorfoolfilms.comSponsor @boxwheelchairs