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.

"Just because I don't see it doesn't mean it can't happen." - Andraéa LaVant

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

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