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Alycia Anderson

Award-winning TEDx speaker, disability advocate, and DEI educator Alycia Anderson empowers organizations to embrace accessibility and foster human connection in their DEI efforts for a more inclusive world.

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Thank you Alycia for speaking to Siemens employees across the globe. Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring others to share theirs on the call. Let’s continue to advocate for inclusion of everyone.

Nichelle Grant

Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Siemens

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Why you should book Alycia Anderson for your next event

Her authentic storytelling resonates deeply, inspiring audiences and opening minds to new possibilities through her captivating journey as a lifelong wheelchair user, executive, and entrepreneur.
Alycia's ability to deliver profound lived expertise in DEI & Accessibility through her powerful insights, helps organizations drive meaningful change and develop truly inclusive environments.
A proven track record of success with top brands like Siemens and NBC ensures impactful presentations tailored to diverse industries, ensuring a memorable and powerful experience for your event.

Alycia’s authenticity and charisma naturally draw others to her, and she naturally connects with them to
inspire, mentor, champion and support. She reframes everyday obstacles, opening minds to a world of possibilities—“And that's how she rolls!”

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Keynote by Alycia Anderson: The Heart of Inclusion

Ableism is deeply embedded in our education systems, workplaces, and broader society, often going unnoticed yet significantly impacting the inclusion, accessibility, equity, and belonging of individuals with disabilities. Alycia Anderson's speech explores how ableism perpetuates the belief that conventional abilities are superior, leading to the exclusion of disabled perspectives in various sectors.

By challenging ourselves to understand and empathize with the experiences of those with disabilities, we can begin to dismantle ableism and celebrate diverse abilities. Alycia's journey from education to founding her own business demonstrates the importance of accessibility in fostering innovation and inclusion. Prioritizing accessibility in all aspects of life is essential to achieving true inclusion, as it opens the door to appreciating and valuing every form of human experience.

Takeaways:

Omnipresence of Ableism: Ableism is ingrained in every facet of society, from education to the workplace, often going unnoticed yet profoundly affecting inclusion.

Challenging Conventional Beliefs: Ableism perpetuates the belief that traditional abilities are superior, leading to the exclusion of disabled perspectives in DE&I conversations.

Empathy and Understanding: Shifting perceptions through empathy and understanding is crucial to dismantling ableism and celebrating diverse abilities.

Accessibility Fosters Innovation: Prioritizing accessibility in education and the workforce drives innovation and generates positive outcomes for institutions and organizations.

True Inclusion Requires Accessibility: Accessibility is the gateway to inclusion, allowing us to appreciate and value all forms of human experience, ultimately leading to a more inclusive society.

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Keynote by Alycia Anderson: Intersectionality & Embracing Equity Through the Lens of Disability

Alycia Anderson's award-winning speech on intersectionality intricately explores the dimensions of disability, emphasizing the importance of self-identification and representation in the workplace. She positions disability inclusion as a gateway to embracing one's full identity, drawing from her experiences and those of notable figures to highlight the diverse tapestry of disability.

Alycia challenges prevailing perceptions by framing disability as a collective strength, advocating for its strategic integration in professional settings. Her speech clarifies the nuanced differences between equity and equality, emphasizing the need for true equity in the workplace. Alycia's compelling delivery, which earned her recognition in 2022, empowers individuals and organizations to foster inclusion and create thriving environments.

Emphasizing Representation: Alycia highlights the critical role of self-identification and representation in the workplace, showcasing how disability inclusion enriches organizational culture.

Intersectionality in Identity: She presents disability as a key aspect of one's overarching identity, advocating for its acceptance as a gateway to embracing all facets of identity.

Strategic Integration: Alycia challenges conventional views by framing disability as a collective asset, encouraging its strategic integration in professional settings.

Equity vs. Equality: Her speech clarifies the nuanced differences between equity and equality, stressing the importance of fostering true equity in the workplace.

Award-Winning Advocacy: Recognized in 2022 for her impactful delivery, Alycia's speech empowers individuals and organizations to champion inclusion and create environments where everyone can thrive.

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Keynote by Alycia Anderson: Disabling Ableism: The Modern Pathway to Inclusion

A comprehensive microlearning journey designed to address the barriers to inclusion in the workplace. This facilitated live training features five video components that focus on the key topics of ableism, accessibility, inclusive language, and the importance of recognizing and combating microaggressions on the path to inclusion. The program is tailored for various audiences, including but not limited to leadership teams, HR, DE&I staff, or even new hires.

This program easily crosses over from the challenges of workplace disability inclusion to the foundational work of educators, retailers and a multitude of service professionals acting as a conduit to opening conversations about disability inclusion, increasing employee engagement, and fostering a culture of belonging and allyship.

Participants will gain new perspectives on innovation and the benefits of accessibility, learning essential skills to dismantle ableism and promote true inclusion. The series includes five video modules interwoven into a facilitated live presentation by Alycia Anderson, and as applicable is supplemented with PDF takeaways and digital copies of video contents to provide lasting practical tips and resources on disability inclusion, allyship, and the importance of language in fostering an inclusive environment within organizations.

Focus on Key Topics: The training covers essential areas like ableism, accessibility, inclusive language, and microaggressions to promote a modern pathway to inclusion.

Targeted for Broad Audiences: Designed for leadership teams, HR, DE&I staff, new hires, and more, ensuring that the lessons resonate across various organizational levels.

Comprehensive Learning Approach: The series includes five video modules and live facilitation by Alycia Anderson, offering a mix of theoretical and practical knowledge.

Promotes a Culture of Belonging: The training aims to increase employee engagement, foster a sense of belonging, and promote visibility and allyship within the workplace.

Practical Takeaways: Participants may receive video assets and PDFs with actionable tips, resources, and principles on disability inclusion, making it easy to implement what they've learned in this program into their daily work or potentially repurposed in their organizational learning management systems for licensed periods of time (negotiated at time of contract).

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Customer Reviews

Nichelle Grant Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Siemens

Thank you for presenting to our EBRG at Sodexo. Your story and your energy were captivating and has been talked about greatly since! It means the world to me and my team to hear from someone so inspiring. It was a great presentation! And, while I focus on supporting my team and those in our organization, I felt motivated to do more after your talk.<br>Keep being amazing! I know you are changing lives and minds!

David Goergen Director of Point of Purchase, Sodexo

SCTEM loved having you speak Alycia, it was the most fantastic way to end our conference with you rounding out and bringing home our thoughts for this topic perfectly! Our attendees left feeling energized to follow up on things they have been wondering how to address! Very impactful and meaningful!

Teresa Athan Executive Director, SCTEM

Absolutely incredible! It’s been over an hour and people are still talking about how moving your presentation was. In the hallways, in their meetings, you nailed it!

Tricia Juanitas Art Director, FleishmanHillard

Seriously! Such an inspirational session today. Alycia has a true gift at getting her message across with such grace and power!

Christi Dobbins Senior Director of Product Management, Grace Hill

The inspiring Alycia kicked off by saying this topic is uncomfortable, but there are worse consequences when we don’t talk to the person about their experiences. We must give individuals the chance to be seen.

Rebecca Plumb CEO, StudioPlumb

Alycia’s heartfelt message helped me understand how important and transformative the work we do at Trip Hazard is. While we always use ADA as our North Star, to see the actual impact drives home how important the work we do is!<br>As I have known Alycia for quite a while, the bravery and courage to tell the story behind who she is, is both inspiring and something EVERYONE needs to know!<br>Well done – thanks for making me see with different eyes, how much courage and strength you bring to the world!

Adrianne Bauer Sales, Trip Hazard

I just adore Alycia, always have! We met years ago in the Bay Area through work. I was introduced by Regina, Alycia’s twin, and IMMEDIATELY felt connected to Alycia’s qualities that are beautiful gifts to both she and her sister – heart, hustle, kindness, depth, caring, and fun. Beyond those, Alycia has a bold spirit of love, compassion and truth.<br>I have always been inspired by Alycia’s openness, positive attitude and drive. She is a natural motivator and friend. I am so thrilled to see Alycia’s path evolve beyond typical professional success, to making a difference in people’s lives and behavior. What a blessing to witness this dynamic woman’s open, humble and passionate journey.

Christina Treadaway Executive Vice President, FPI Management

Alycia Anderson

Award-winning TEDx Speaker

Alycia Anderson is an internationally acclaimed disabled TEDx motivational speaker, disability advocate, and corporate educator specializing in diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and accessibility. With a rich background as a former VP of a SaaS technology company and founder/CEO of The Alycia Anderson Company, LLC, she leverages her expertise to help organizations build inclusive workplaces. Alycia’s journey as a lifelong wheelchair user, podcast host of “Pushing Forward with Alycia,” and DEI leader inspires audiences on stages globally .

Alycia holds a European Master’s Degree in Adapted Physical Activity, focusing on the benefits and principles of inclusion. She was appointed to the Insurance Diversity Task Force by the California Department of Insurance in 2024 and has received prestigious accolades, including the 2022 Employee Business Resource Group Program of the Year and the 2024 Distinguishing Alumni Award from California State University, Chico.

A dynamic and charismatic speaker, Alycia has captivated audiences at top organizations such as TEDx, Victoria's Secret, and NBC. She has been featured in prominent media outlets like the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune. Alycia's authentic storytelling and ability to connect with audiences make her a sought-after speaker who empowers others to embrace diversity and create a more inclusive world.