United States Disability Chamber of Commerce

The Alycia Anderson Company, LLC

Global Keynote Speaker | Disability Advocate | Accessibility Strategist | Empowering Workplaces | Podcast Host - Pushing Forward with Alycia

Award-winning TEDx Speaker

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!”

Alycia Anderson is an internationally acclaimed disabled TEDx motivational speaker, disability advocate, and corporate educator, adaptive product consultant specializing in inclusion 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 inclusive 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 200 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.

Signature Keynotes:

  • The Heart of Inclusion
    Explores allyship and dismantling ableism through her personal story of living with Sacral Agenesis. Combines lived experience with legislation like the ADA to teach actionable inclusion steps.

  • Own It: Elevate, Embrace & Empower
    Inspiring mindset-focused keynote where Alycia empowers listeners to own their identities, reframe societal labels as strengths, and develop resilience and self-advocacy strategies.

  • Disabling Ableism: The Modern Pathway to Inclusion
    A deeper dive into practical strategies against ableism—covering key civil rights laws, accessibility, microaggressions, and collective allyship toward true inclusion.

  • Intersectionality Through the Lens of Disability
    Promotes understanding of equity vs. equality by highlighting how disability intersects with race, gender, and other identities. Uses examples like Frida Kahlo and Maya Angelou to illustrate the power of representation.

Curriculum Based Trainings

(Offered in virtual or in-person formats, with options for live facilitation or self-paced learning.)

  • Disability Inclusive Leadership Workshop
    A dynamic, instructor-led session designed to help leadership teams integrate disability inclusion into organizational culture and strategy. Emphasizes leader buy‑in, accessible practices, and leveraging disabled individuals’ talents for innovation and brand strength.

  • Company-wide Disabling Ableism Guided Learning Experiences
    This workshop—a companion to her TEDx talk—dives into actionable strategies for identifying and dismantling ableism, covering disability law (e.g. ADA), accessibility, microaggressions, and inclusive culture development. Includes a five-part downloadable video series with reinforcement tools, each module focusing on disability, ableism, accessibility, microaggressions, and inclusion. Perfect for teams seeking ongoing, accessible training.

Professional Consulting Services

  • Adaptive Product Consulting
    Specialized advice on inclusive product design, ideas, techniques and insights to help teams build services and interfaces that are usable by all—including those with disabilities.

  • Corporate Leadership Consulting on Disability Inclusion
    Strategic executive-level consulting focused on: planning accessible environments and inclusive cultures that value disabled talent, testing alignment with disability rights laws and universal design practices, and unlocking paths to organizational innovation and brand benefits of disability inclusion.

  • Personalized Consulting Services
    From high-impact consults to ask questions, brainstorm strategies, and gain insights on personal development, advocacy, or launching inclusion initiatives to more comprehensive conversations covering tailored guidance, action planning, and coaching aligned to your goals—ideal for changemakers, leaders, or entrepreneurs seeking individualized support.

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