Trailblazing through the Disability and Advocacy World

Trailblazing through the Disability and Advocacy World  Debra Ruh is a visionary advocate, thought leader, and technologist driving global accessibility and inclusion. With a career spanning decades, she champions the rights of people with disabilities. As CEO of Ruh Global Impact and Executive Chair of Billion Strong, she leads initiatives for accessibility, diversity, and inclusion, particularly in disability advocacy. Her journey began with personal experiences as a mother to a daughter with Down syndrome, propelling her into becoming an internationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant. She identifies as a person with neurodiversity, ADHD and her late husband, Edward, lived with a TBI and Dementia. Debra's extensive background in finance paved the way for her in 2000 founding of TecAccess, a tech company advancing digital inclusion with over 90% of the team being technologists with disabilities. Her passion for realizing human potential led to the 2013 creation of Ruh Global IMPACT, a think tank driving disability inclusion strategy worldwide. She's authored three books, including "Inclusion Branding, and spearheadsa popular program, "Human Potential at Work". Her influence extends to the United Nations, International Labor Organization, and Forbes councils, showcasing her impactful global advocacy. Recognized for her digital presence, Debra co-founded AXSChat and is a LinkedIn Creator. Her contributions have earned her awards, ambassadorships, and accolades as a transformative force in disability inclusion and accessibility.