Tag: DisablingAbleism

“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.

#Ableism is a prejudice that leads to a discrimination against people with disabilities. It is based on the belief that “typical abilities” are superior. It shows up in pity, exclusion, stigmas, neglect, stereotyping, bias, language, microaggressions and lack of accessibility to the resources and opportunities for people with disabilities. Ableism perpetuates the marginalization of individuals with disabilities and … read more… Disabling Ableism

Accessibility in the workplace


Published: Tuesday April 11, 2023
heading of image says did you know alycia on stage with slide that says 98 percent of worlds top websites are not fully accessible

Accessibility in the workplace creates an environment where employees with disabilities can access and participate. This includes things such as physical accessibility, providing accessible entrances, restrooms, and workstations, as well as technological accessibility, providing assistive technology and accessible digital content. Accessibility at work is not only a legal requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act … read more… Accessibility in the workplace

This Wheelchair Barbie is FINALLY getting representation!


Published: Sunday April 9, 2023
this Barbie is finally getting representation image of alycia lifting arms up in wheelchair behind logo of Barbie

This Wheelchair Barbie is FINALLY getting the long overdue representation she deserves! ID: Alycia in wheelchair with hands in air in font of Barbie logo th heading that reads this Barbie is finally getting representation!

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, the underwear/shapewear brand, by Kim Kardashian launched an adaptive collection as part of their Fits Everybody line and then released a campaign including models with disabilities wearing the underwear. A huge advancement in inclusive mindset and long overdue. This week Candace Owens’ comments on the advertisement saying how ridiculous this inclusivity thing is, and … read more… SKIMS Launches Adaptive Line Leads to Ableism & Advocacy Uproar

DEI + Accessibility as a Strategies


Published: Thursday March 9, 2023
Cartoon of disabled woman holding a clipboard that says without DEI + Accessibility you have exclusion.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) are strategies that promote representation & participation of everyone no matter our background. No matter where we come from, and no matter what intersections make up who each of us are individually (age, race, culture, disability & ability, genders, religions, and sexual orientations…all of it). Accessibility ensures that participation is … read more… DEI + Accessibility as a Strategies

International Women’s Day (IWD) – Disabled Women, Ableism and Sexism


Published: Wednesday March 8, 2023
Cartoon of woman in a wheelchair with flowers behind her hugging herself.

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day we celebrate and acknowledge the women’s rights movement and highlight the inequities that still exist for women around the globe. In honoring the efforts of all women from around the globe who have been pushing forward the movement, this year’s theme is #EmbracingEquity. Approximately 300 million women around … read more… International Women’s Day (IWD) – Disabled Women, Ableism and Sexism

Celebrating International Women’s Day with Western Asset Management 


Published: Wednesday March 8, 2023
ID: Alycia sitting in studio wearing purple giving speech "Intersectionality and Embracing Equity Through the Lens of Disability"

Thank you Western Asset Management for inviting me to be a part of your celebration of #InternationalWomensDay and for showing up with a commitment to #EmbraceEquity not only for women but also the many intersections of identity we encompass including disability! ID: Alycia sitting in studio wearing purple giving speech “Intersectionality and Embracing Equity Through the Lens of Disability”

CAHPERD 2023 State Conference!


Published: Thursday February 9, 2023
ID: Alycia wearing all black sitting in wheelchair with dark blue marketing announcement of CAHPERD 2023 conference that says be sure to attend. Alycia session on disabling ableism.

I’m thrilled to be invited as a keynote speaker at CAHPERD 2023 State Conference! This is a full circle moment for me! My undergraduate degree is in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Adapted Physical Education so to say I’m excited to spend time “creating connections and building bridges” together with the California Association for Health, … read more… CAHPERD 2023 State Conference!

A picture worth a million words!


Published: Wednesday February 8, 2023
ID: Mama Cax proudly strutting down catwalks on her prosthetic leg with vibrant sun and moon and nature behind her.

Can you say a picture is worth a million words! WOW! In honor of Black History Month, Google’s Doodle recognizes Haitian American model and disability rights advocate Mama Cax. This is absolutely stunning imagery, depicting the diversity of identity and the many layers of intersectionality within the human experience. Mama Cax was a model and … read more… A picture worth a million words!