Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast1 Aug 2024

Welcome National Disability Influencer, Andraéa LaVant

Welcome Andraéa LaVant In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson sits down with Andraéa LaVant, a renowned disability inclusion expert and CEO of LaVant Consulting. Andraéa shares her journey from being diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy to becoming a leading voice in disability advocacy. Discover her work in the acclaimed documentary Crip Camp and her efforts to create a more inclusive and accessible world. Key Moments: Andraéa's journey with spinal muscular atrophy and how it shaped her life and career. The significance of representation and intersectionality in disability advocacy. Insights into the making of Crip Camp and its impact on the disability rights movement. Andraéa's experience at the Oscars and ongoing work with the Academy Awards. How LaVant Consulting is bridging gaps in disability inclusion across various sectors. Quote: "Just because I don't see it doesn't mean it can't happen." - Andraéa LaVant Moments: 0:00 - Introduction and Today's Topic 0:30 - Meet Andraéa LaVant: Disability Inclusion Expert 1:40 - Andraéa's Early Life and Diagnosis with Spinal Muscular Atrophy 2:32 - Overcoming Barriers in Adulthood 4:17 - Navigating Career and Advocacy in Washington, D.C. 5:43 - From Nonprofit Work to Leading LaVant Consulting 7:23 - The Power of Representation and Intersectionality 8:18 - Crip Camp: A Documentary Making Waves 9:26 - Andraéa's Experience at the Oscars 10:43 - Collaborating with the Academy Awards on Accessibility 11:33 - Transforming the Future of Disability Inclusion 12:18 - Join the Movement: Supporting Disability Advocacy 13:43 - Alycia's Reflections and Personal Story 14:36 - Future Goals and Call to Action 16:30 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts Follow Andraéa LaVant: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | LaVant Consulting Connect with Alycia: Instagram | LinkedIn | Book Alycia for Speaking | Book Alycia to Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism | Alycia’s DEI Micro Learning Video Series | Feedback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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