We celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month by digging into the remarkable life of Dustin Giannelli. His story embodies the strength of the human spirit and illustrates how resilience, innovation, and an unwavering spirit can overcome any obstacle.
In Episode 11, Alycia Anderson explores the dynamic intersections of disability, identity, and inclusion. Drawing from personal experiences, she highlights the significance of authentic representation and self-identification in disability advocacy. The conversation touches on critical issues such as accessibility in the workplace and the need for comprehensive DEIA strategies.
Alycia Anderson speaks with Beth Wiesendanger from Etsy in a discussion about disability inclusion in DEI efforts. They explore Etsy’s initiatives to support accessibility and inclusion for disabled employees and customers. The conversation highlights the importance of making DEI strategies inclusive for everyone, including those with disabilities. Beth emphasizes the role of empathy and understanding in crafting effective, long-lasting change in corporate DEI efforts.
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.
Recently I spoke virtually to a group of disabled women (my peers / my sisters) at the Boundless Babe Society that was created to help women with disabilities all over the world learn to level up in life. Being among others that look like me and understand me because they too are living the challenges … read more… Give Disability a Voice
#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 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
Language is POWERFUL! And YES, it definitely matters. Language is a fundamental part of our human connection and it shapes the way we think, perceive and interact with the world around us and others. The words we use to communicate and, and the way we use them, can have a profound impact on our relationships, … read more… “Can I say 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”
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!
