Alycia features Mindy Scheier, founder of Runway of Dreams and Gamut Management. Inspired by her son’s challenges, Mindy transitioned from a fashion designer to an advocate for inclusive fashion. Her mission led to collaborations with brands like Tommy Hilfiger, promoting adaptive fashion and emphasizing clothing’s role in fostering confidence and personal identity.
Dani Izzie, a powerhouse woman who is also a quadriplegic, shares how she navigated the complexities of motherhood with unwavering determination, inspiring us all. Her remarkable journey, has been turned into a poignant documentary, Dani’s Twins, and it defies the misconceptions surrounding disability and parenthood. Dani champions inclusivity in the disability consumer marketplace through her pioneering venture, Access Social, a company that she has created to provide her digital marketing expertise to the world.
By Marsten Anderson The Alycia Anderson Company Staff In the Modern World Destinations around the globe are becoming ever more accessible and the need for traveling by air for many has increased in frequency and necessity. Making your way through airports, security checkpoints, terminals, to your gates and eventually on to the plane can be daunting for … read more… Challenges of Navigating Airline Travel in a Wheelchair
In this episode of “Pushing Forward with Alycia,” Beth Wiesendanger, Senior Manager of DEI at Etsy, shares her journey as a double amputee and disability advocate. She emphasizes the importance of inclusive spaces, disability representation, and intersectionality. Learn practical strategies to enhance accessibility and break down barriers in society while creating a more inclusive world for disabled voices.
Alycia Anderson opens Disability Pride Month with a powerful episode on the Pushing Forward with Alycia podcast. She shares insights on the importance of visibility, inclusion, and celebrating the disability community. Through interviews and personal reflections, the episode highlights the diverse experiences of disabled individuals, emphasizing the need for acceptance and accessibility in all aspects of life, including workplaces and public spaces.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Disability inclusion is critical for a just and accessible society. It involves removing barriers—physical, social, and attitudinal—that hinder participation in key areas like education, work, and services. Emphasizing positive attitudes, promoting diversity, and ensuring the voice of disabled individuals in decisions are vital steps in building inclusive environments. These efforts dismantle ableism, create innovation, and foster a resilient, equitable community.
