Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast5 Sep 2024

Bonjour! Alycia and Marty's 2024 Paris Paralympic Adventure

Episode Summary: In this special episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast, host Alycia Anderson, joined by her husband Marty Anderson, takes listeners on an exciting journey as they explore the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Alycia and Marty share their experiences on watching live at this monumental event, highlighting their passion for adaptive sports and the critical importance of accessibility in travel. This episode underscores their commitment to disability advocacy and their adventurous spirit in navigating the beautiful yet challenging city of Paris. As a former wheelchair tennis player for Team USA, Marty brings unique insights into the Paralympic Games. Together, they discuss their packed itinerary, including events like wheelchair tennis at Roland Garros and para-equestrian at the historic Palace of Versailles. This episode also delves into the significance of the Paralympic Games and how they foster inclusion and challenge societal perceptions of disability. Key Moments: - Marty’s Dream Come True: Experiencing the Paralympics as a spectator. - Adaptive Sports Advocacy: Marty shares insights on Adaptive Athletics Association. - Overcoming Accessibility Challenges: Navigating Paris as a disabled couple. - The Paralympic Games Explained: Alycia breaks down the importance of the event. - Upcoming Adventures: Alycia’s exciting plans for New York Fashion Week. Quote: "Never give up on your dreams because they still can come true." – Marty Anderson Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:35 - The Paris Paralympics: How Alycia and Marty decided to attend 5:00 - Marty’s journey in wheelchair tennis and Paralympic aspirations 9:25 - Exploring Paris as a disabled couple 12:10 - Paralympic events at historic venues: Roland Garros and Versailles 18:20 - The significance of the Paralympics in promoting inclusion 22:45 - Adaptive Athletics Association and grassroots sports advocacy 28:00 - Wrapping up with Alycia’s upcoming participation in New York Fashion Week Links & Resources: Adaptive Athletics Association - Explore grassroots adaptive sports and connect with other athletes. Visit the website. 2024 Paris Paralympic Games - Learn more about the Paralympic Games and the schedule of events. Official Website. Runway of Dreams - Discover how adaptive fashion is being celebrated at New York Fashion Week. Learn More. Roland Garros - The iconic French Open venue hosting Paralympic wheelchair tennis. Explore Roland Garros. Connect with Alycia: Instagram | YouTube | 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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