Debra Ruh

CEO and Executive Chair

Ruh Global IMPACT

United States

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Delivering real IMPACT for your Inclusion Programs. We do disability Inclusion. Ruh Global IMPACT, a social enterprise whose cause is the Inclusion of People with Disabilities since 2013 we have brought disability inclusion to mainstream conversations. Our team has implemented inclusion branding, marketing, inclusive design, accessibility strategies, innovative & engaging built environments, systems, and smart cities for clients all over the world.  We provide a unique set of Disability Inclusion and Accessibility solutions with a first-hand approach to every project
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About me

Debra Ruh is the visionary CEO behind Ruh Global IMPACT, a leading global disability inclusion Think Tank, and Billion Strong, the pioneering Identity and Pride Organization for Persons with Disabilities. With a career spanning decades, [Your Name] has been a tireless advocate for disability inclusion, working to make the world more accessible and equitable.

Under Debra's leadership, Ruh Global IMPACT has become a catalyst for inclusive policies and practices worldwide. They collaborate with governments, corporations, and NGOs to drive innovative solutions for disability inclusion. Billion Strong, founded by Ruh Global IMPACT, empowers individuals with disabilities by making them more discoverable to employers, educators, and society at large while celebrating their unique experiences.

As the leader of both organizations, Debra embodies a deep commitment to reshaping perceptions of disability. Debra identifies as a member of the community of persons with lived experiences with disabilities. She is Neurodiverse, mother of a daughter with Down syndrome and her late husband lives with TBI and Dementia.

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Areas of Activity

Employment

Supported EmploymentVocational TrainingTransition models from sheltered workshopsEntrepreneurship and micro-financeMatchmakingHigher education to prepare for the labour marketInclusive Arts

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

3D PrintingArtificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Big Data SolutionsDigital LibraryGaming SolutionsInternet of ThingsRobotics and Automated MachinerySocial Media

Other Areas of Activity

EducationAccessibility

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Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 6 March 2025

16:20 - 16:40

Billion Strong Rising: Thriving in Impossible Times

Format:In-personLocation:Fireside ChatTrack:Livestreamed