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Welcome National Disability Influencer, Andraéa LaVant
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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
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