Debra Ruh

CEO and Executive Chair of BOD

Ruh Global IMPACT and Billion Strong

United States

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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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Inclusive Education

Technical and Vocational Education and TrainingDigital LearningEducation in EmergenciesFormal EducationLifelong LearningNon-Formal EducationPre-School and Early Childhood Intervention

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Big Data SolutionsDigital LibraryGaming SolutionsInternet of ThingsMobile Services and Smartphone AppsRobotics and Automated MachinerySocial MediaTranslation/Conversation Tools

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AccessibilityEmploymentIndependent Living and Political Participation

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Thursday, 22 February 2024

16:20 - 16:40

Billion Strong Unites: Amplifying Voices for Inclusive Change

Format:Live streamTrack:Location: Fireside Chat - First floor
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