Pushing Forward with Alycia: Transforming Community with Warren ‘Wawa’ Snipe

In this inspiring episode of ‘Pushing Forward with Alycia,’ we explore the journey of Warren ‘Wawa’ Snipe, an award-winning deaf hip hop artist, actor, and accessibility pioneer. Wawa shares his path from discovering sign language in college to performing at the Super Bowl and advocating for accessibility. We learn about ‘WAWABILITY,’ an upcoming event celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which Wawa envisions as a transformative celebration of community, advocacy, and joy. Join us for an uplifting conversation filled with resilience, ambition, and the power of collective support, featuring ASL interpretation by Mandy David.

A Quote from Wawa

“ Be unapologetic for who you are. Whether you were born with a disability or it happened and hit later in life, you are not alone. ” ~ Warren “Wawa” Snipe

What Shaped Our Dialogue

🌟 A Call to Show Some Love
✨ The Spirit of Transformation
🎉 A Celebration of the ADA
🤝 Finding Community and Purpose
🚀 The Beginning of a Journey
😊 Joyful Inclusion: Honoring Life
🌈 From Dreams to Reality
💪 The Power of Perseverance
❤️ Finding Acceptance
🧏‍♂️ A Journey into Deaf Culture
🔥 Success Requires Bold Action
🦸‍♀️ The Superpower of Inclusivity
♿ Why Accessibility Matters for Everyone

Episode Flow & Milestones

00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia
00:25 Meet Warren Wawa Snipe: Hip Hop Artist and Accessibility Pioneer
02:29 Wawa’s Journey: From Dance to Advocacy
05:43 The Birth of WAWABILITY
09:52 Celebrating Disability and Community
14:44 The Future of Accessibility
20:40 Discovering Rights and Resources
21:05 Transformation and Empowerment
22:27 Pitching Sponsorship and Support
25:25 The Importance of Accessibility
29:39 Personal Stories and Family History
34:51 Final Thoughts and Inspirational Messages

Join WAWABILITY 2025: Where Disability Culture and Celebration Unite!

WAWABILITY 2025, created and hosted by Warren “Wawa” Snipe, is happening⁠ ⁠⁠July 11th & 12th, 2025⁠⁠⁠ in Washington, DC.

This vibrant event will bring together changemakers, artists, advocates, and allies to amplify the power and presence of disability pride. Experience inspiring performances, inclusive conversations, and opportunities to elevate the disability community in meaningful ways.

Be There In Person or Virtually!
Whether you’re local to DC or joining from afar, WAWABILITY 2025 offers both in-person and virtual attendance options so everyone can be part of the movement.

Support as a Corporate Sponsor
WAWABILITY 2025 is seeking corporate sponsors.⁠ ⁠⁠Align your brand with this groundbreaking event and help make an impact on a global scale.
Let’s come together to celebrate, support, and push the boundaries of what disability inclusion looks like.

Learn more and register today at⁠ ⁠⁠https://wawability2025.com⁠⁠⁠
I’ll see you at WAWABILITY 2025!

Connect with Warren “Wawa” Snipe:

⁠⁠⁠Wawa’s LinkedIn Profile⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-wawa-snipe)⁠
Wawa’s Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/wawasworld1/)
⁠⁠⁠Wawa’s World⁠⁠⁠ (https://diphopwawa.com/)
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wawa’s Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/wsnipe/)

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