Ruh Global Impact: Recent Episodes
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Jacob, a person with a learning disability acquired at birth, leverages his unique information-processing style to help neurodiverse and disabled job seekers navigate the job market.
Paul shares insights on leadership, inclusion, and the power of empowering billions of people with disabilities. Dive into Paul's journey, his work with the Kilimanjaro Blind Trust, and support for the Valuable 500. Discover how courageous companies and organizations can transform society and create a more inclusive, sustainable world by adopting a net positive mindset, as outlined in Paul's book, "Net Positive".
Alisha Bee Forrester Scott and Debra Ruh discuss the importance of staying close and working together to be servant leaders.
Debra Ruh and LaMondre Pough discuss the importance of identity and empowerment for persons with disabilities. They also introduce Billion Strong officially as a 501 C3.
We speak with Estela Lugo, a leader in the disability rights movement. Estela shares her story of how she became an advocate for persons with disabilities and how she is working to empower them. We also discuss the importance of collaboration and how we can all work together to create a more inclusive world.
Learn about the importance of creating inclusive workplaces, how to make sure initiatives are successful, and how to join the Billion Strong global community.
Debra Ruh interviews Cam Beaudoin, founder, and CEO of cambeaudoin.com. Cam is a speaker on disability inclusion and accessibility and hosts a weekly LinkedIn Live show every Friday called "Normalize It! The Business of Disability Inclusion and Accessibility".
Debra Ruh sits down with Kendra Kroll, CEO of Undercover Solutions and creator of PortaPocket. The two discuss Kendra's journey in the special events industry and how she developed her innovative product that promotes inclusivity and empowerment for all.
Debra Ruh sits down with Kendra Kroll, CEO of Undercover Solutions and creator of PortaPocket. The two discuss Kendra's journey in the special events industry and how she developed her innovative product that promotes inclusivity and empowerment for all.
In this episode of Human Potential At Work, host Debra Ruh speaks with Andy Garrett, a leader in the field of disability inclusion, about his own experiences with disability and his work at the global pharmaceutical company GSK. They discuss GSK's commitment to inclusion and how the company is working to create a more accessible and inclusive environment for its employees and customers. Andy shares his thoughts on the importance of bringing the voices and experiences of people with disabilities to the forefront and discusses some of the initiatives he is leading at GSK.
Debra interviews Dipesh and Den from Enable India. After two years of success, Project Discovery goes international with its latest Discovery Awards to be announced later this year. The international challenge will conclude with two grassroots winners presenting their stories to an international audience at the Zero Project Conference, Vienna, in 2023.
Dan Bena, 500 words or less, true stories of purpose, passion, & life lessons. In this episode, Debra Interviews Dan Bena, Award-winning Purpose, ESG, and CSR Executive (former PepsiCo), Coach & Mentor. They go over Dan´s career, and his new book 500 words or less available here: https://www.danbena.com/, and they also dive deep into the […]
In this episode, Debra interviews Sara Smolley, the co-founder of Voiceitt, a company whose vision is to empower people with disabilities with accessible voice technology that helps them connect with others and live more independently. The ensemble is a community initiative to collect voice recordings so we can improve Voiceitt’s accessible speech recognition technology. In […]
In this episode, Debra interviews Axel Leblois about the M-Enabling Summit 2022, the 10th anniversary of this great event. This year the topic of the summit is “Digital Inclusion: Strategies for Equal Opportunities.” The event will have some incredible speakers and great surprises for everyone. To register go to m-enabling.com This episode was […]
In this episode, Debra interviews Jodie Greer a holistic disability inclusion consultant enabling organizations that care about enabling their staff, their customers and their business. They talk about the world of disability advocacy and consultancy and what being #PeopleSmart means. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh […]
An advocate for disability rights and inclusion, Puneet Singh Singhal shares his transformative experiences participating in YOUNGA. This annual event gathers young global changemakers to discuss critical global issues. From exploring the intersectionality of disability, climate change, and mental health, to the need for inclusive practices in environmental policies, Puneet highlights the eye-opening discussions that […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI), and specific language models like ChatGPT, can open new doors of communication and independence for individuals with disabilities. Harnessing the power of AI, these models can convert complex information into more understandable formats and simplify everyday communication, thereby becoming an integral part of assistive technology. In this comprehensive study, Nabil Eid examines […]
Since the rollout of ChatGPT by OpenAI in November 2022, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has been making noise all over the internet. Big companies are competing with each other in releasing new AI Tools. Different predictions are being made on how it will impact our lives. Have you ever wondered how this would affect the […]
Ruh Global Impact, a leading disability inclusion consulting firm, announces the passing of Judith Heumann, a tireless advocate and pioneer for disability rights. Heumann passed away on March 8, 2023, at 74. Heumann was a well-known figure in the disability rights community, having devoted her life to advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. […]
Are you ready to join the movement towards a more sustainable, equitable future? In this powerful video, the United Nations presents their Global Goals for Sustainable Development, a comprehensive plan to end extreme poverty, fight injustice and inequality, and protect our planet from the effects of climate change. The goals include ensuring access to quality […]
In this episode, Debra interviews Charlotte DalesCEO and one of the co-founders of Inclusively an inclusion platform that empowers employers with accommodations insights, access, training, and support they need to attract and retain previously untapped talent. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in the embedded […]
In this episode, Debra interviews Carol Van Den Hende an entrepreneurial, inspiring leader who unlocks the optimism and opportunity of the future through my creative hats in global business and in the community. They talk about her role on Mars, her new book, and everything in between. This episode was recorded live on […]
In this episode, Debra interviews Eric Jorgensen, creator of True North Disability Planning, an organization that helps families and professionals navigate the maze of benefits, resources, and services available to those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. You can learn more about his efforts at his website: https://truenorthdisabilityplanning.com/ This episode was recorded live on […]
In this episode, Debra interviews Graeme Moffat and Kate Nash from Purple Space, the world’s only professional development hub for disability network leaders; they dive deep into the new book Purple Space and what Employee Resource Groups can do to keep the momentum going. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and […]
In this episode, Debra interviews Tiffany Yu, CEO & founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride, and the founder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter. They go over Tiffany´s story and what Diversability is doing for the community of people with disabilities. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, […]
This article is for all the people with disabilities who have dreams. For everyone who fears that they will never be who they want to be and be wherever they want to be because of society’s limitations.…I started seeing stories of success about persons with disabilities on the internet. It felt liberating, it gave me […]
In this episode, Debra interviews Neil Charles Milliken, VP and Global Head of Accessibility for Atos; they go over the role a division like Neil’s has in such a large organization, the nuances around accessibility, and how it helps everyone not just people with disabilities. Remember that Neil Milliken, Debra Ruh, and Antonio Santos also […]
In this episode, Debra interviews Arslan Abtahi M.D., who is at the intersection of science, technology, sustainability, entertainment, and social entrepreneurship. In this episode, they dive deep into the environment around people and how smart cities can help remove barriers for all. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on […]
In this episode, Debra interviews Tamyah Jordan, a visually impaired model and advocate. They dive into her experience in the modeling industry and how anyone can pursue their dream. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in the embedded version below. Transcript for Episode #326
In this episode, Debra interviews Denise Reed Lamoreaux, Director of Equity & Belonging at Zillow, a tech real-estate marketplace company; in this conversation, they go over what is needed in this role and how she is helping make Zillow a better, more inclusive company overall. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned […]
In this episode, Debra is joined by Richard Streitz, who first started working with accessibility, universal design concepts, and processes 30 years ago while as a Walt Disney Imagineer. He is now one of the world´s experts in Smart Cities and Metaverse, incorporating those concepts into those emerging conversations. In this conversation, they explore the […]
In this article, Nabil Eid reflects on the metaverse and how it may affect how we know education today.
In this episode, Dr. LaMondre Pough joined Debra to go over the mission of Billion Strong and how this new organization connects people with disabilities to each other in the community. It is connecting people with companies, governments, and other non-profit organizations that all work in support of people with disabilities or in support of […]
In today´s episode Debra Interviews Rupert Roniger Chief Executive Officer at LIGHT FOR THE WORLD an organization whose goal is to improve health systems in the poorest regions of the world, enable education for all, and amplify the voices of people with disabilities in the workplace and beyond. This conversation is all about everyone can […]
Patti Ashley joins Debra Ruh again to talk about the realities of grief and its relation to love; complicated grief is not easy. Debra shares a lot about her experience with the loss of her husband in a robust conversation that will help anyone that has dealt or is dealing with grief from losing a […]
In today´s episode, Debra interviews Dave Dame a seasoned technology executive who is passionate about designing and developing hardware and software for users of all abilities. And they go over the state of accessibility and diversity, and inclusion in a fascinating conversation. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on […]
After three years of research on AKTION T4, the most extensive systematic genocide of the disabled in human history, Dr. Azadeh Abbaszadeh, with her team, decided to build a memorial in the central part of the capital, located in the largest park of Tehran. In human history, Hitler’s genocide project, AKTION T4, is the most […]
In this episode, Debra is joined by Tiffany Eickhoff, a Paraprofessional at the Special School District of St. Louis County; they discuss Tiffany’s lived experiences with disabilities and provide recommendations, What people with disabilities that are really struggling to get accepted in school and in college, or even be included in the workforce in meaningful […]
In this episode, Debra is joined by Doug Foresta, self-described as a doorman turned therapist turned podcaster, who joins Debra Ruh again to go over one of the most relevant topics in recent years, Trauma, PTSD, and its myriad implications in the lives of everyone. The world seems to be more and more filled with […]
Today’s guest is Shari Foos and she is the creator of the narrative, thenarrativemethod.org they dive into the social justice aspect of teaching empathy to doctors, making doctors aware of the person and the whole person, and not to just see people as their diagnosis. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned […]
In this article, Nabil Eid reflects on the metaverse and how to develop an inclusive environment
In this article, Rosemary Musachio explores the Metaverse and it´s implications on PWD.
John Mallett, America’s Mortgage Coach, joins the program for a second time and goes over some of the crucial facts surrounding homeownership and the steps necessary to get there. Millennials are the largest demographic group buying homes, even if we all believe it is impossible. If you are looking for more information, find John on […]
Living at home with someone with a disability is no easy task. Not only are you concerned with your loved one’s medical status, but you’re also concerned with making sure your home is accessible… Read the full article at Billion Strong. About the Author: Billion Strong is an identity and empowerment organization designed to bring […]
If you are running a website for your business or organization, you want to reach as wide an audience as possible. Statistics show that at least 48 million Americans live with some degree of hearing loss… Read the full article at Billion Strong. About the Author: Justin Bennett is an author and the creator of […]
In this special episode published on May 20th, 2022, to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Debra interviews John Samuel, co-founder of ablr, a Disability Inclusion, and Digital Accessibility company; they go over the personal story of John and the importance of making accessibility available across the board for Inclusion of the community of people […]
In today´s episode, Debra interviews Funmi Lawal, founder and inventor of CLIP-KNIX, the fantastic company that creates adaptive front fastening underwear; they go through the difficulties in setting up a business as a person with a disability and how we can support them. Please visit: https://www.clip-knix.biz/ This episode was recorded live on Facebook, […]
In today´s episode, Debra talks to Gareth Director at Ab11y.com and The Readability Group, and Ex-Head of UX Design and Accessibility at the BBC. They go over the importance of making Accessibility a sustainable component of business and the tools that Gareth and his teams are creating to advance accessibility. This episode was […]
In today´s episode, Debra interviews Hilton Supra, Vice-Chair of Ztudium; they explore the power of technology in empowering people worldwide to create positive change. With fascinating points around the metaverse, blockchain, and other emerging technologies, this is a must-hear conversation for anyone interested in the intersection between social good and the future of technology. […]
Description: In today´s episode, Debra talks to Beatriz Gonzalez, Head of Accessibility & Digital Inclusion Central Europe at Atos, and they go in-depth into the reality of incorporating accessibility in big organizations and some of the best practices that we should apply when working on accessibility. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, […]
In today´s episode, Debra features Martine Kalaw from Martine Kalaw Enterprises, a boutique firm that supports human resources professionals to gain confidence in driving diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workspaces. They explore the principles that make this work a reality and about her book The ABCs of Diversity, a Manager’s Guide to Diversity Equity […]
This episode features an interview with Okezue Bell, a junior in high school who is working on projects including neuroengineering research, developing prosthetics and engaging in genetics research. Okezue’s interview will give you faith and hope in the emerging workforce! This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh […]
If your child has a learning disability and is struggling in school, he or she may feel alienated from peers, confused or angry at the inability to grasp what seem to be simple topics. According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America, 2.3 million students are diagnosed with learning disabilities… Read the full article at […]
This episode features an interview with Aidan Healy, CEO at Lexxic , as he reveals why senior leaders should care about neurodiversity. Discover examples of positive adjustments for those with neurodifferences, and how organizations can engage line managers. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in […]
In this article, Nabil Eid reflects on the plight that people with disabilities go through on the midst of the war on Ukraine. Continue Reading War on Ukraine: In the Outbreak of Wars Crisis, Persons with Disabilities Are Often Forgotten
This article aims to analyze and discuss the various barriers that pose a hindrance to Disability Inclusion. The article examines the conceptual framework of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) using several views like charity model, medical model, social model, human rights model, and interactional model… Many persons with disabilities are excluded from societal participation, particularly in… Continue Reading Disability Inclusion Barriers
In this episode you’ll hear from Larry Guterman, co-founder of SonicCloud, as he provides an overview of SonicCloud and how it helps personalize sound for people with all degrees of hearing loss. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in the embedded version below. Transcript… Continue Reading #307: SonicCloud Personalizing the Power of Personalized Sound
This episode is hosted by LaMondre Pough, CEO of Billion Strong, and features a conversation with Morten Bonde, author of the book “Sentenced to Blindness Now What?” as he discusses his journey of being diagnosed with an incurable eye disease that is causing him to go blind. Morten shares tips for how to successfully navigate… Continue Reading #306: How to Change Views and Attitudes about Challenges
In this episode, LaMondre Pough who hosts today’s episode, has a very candid conversation with Alexander Chaverri Carvajal on the nuances of long-term care; they explore the current global state of long-term care and also take a look at what could be the future. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and… Continue Reading #305: A deep dive into long-term care with Alexander Chaverri Carvajal.
This episode features an interview with Kelly Lovell, Founder & CEO of BridgingTheGap Ventures, as she discusses the work that she is doing helping bridge opportunity gaps for young people and preparing them for the future. Discover why the world needs the contributions of young people more than ever, and why corporations are having difficulty… Continue Reading #304: Youth Innovation and Preparing the Next Generation For the Future of Work
One of the common misconceptions about us people with visual disabilities is that we do not care about how we look. That fashion is not important to us because we can not see ourselves. I am blind, and it matters how I present myself to the public. I care about fashion just like many other… Continue Reading Fashion and Blindness
Billion Strong CEO LaMondre Pough returns to the program to discuss his own career journey as well as the connection between disability inclusion and black history month. Discover the importance of celebrating and affirming all forms of diversity. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in… Continue Reading #303: Disability Inclusion and Black History Month: A Conversation with Billion Strong CEO LaMondre Pough
Dr. Sassi is the Founder & CEO of MentorNations, a youth-led digital skills and entrepreneurship movement that enabled tens of thousands of young people to code across twelve countries. In this episode, she outlines how she came to her current work, as well as the work she does as Chief Penguin of Student & Entrepreneur… Continue Reading #302: Creating a Youth-Led Digital Skills Movement
In this episode, we go through how the world has changed and what that means for being inclusive and what inclusion could look like in the future, or how the future could look like if we were inclusive. Continue Reading #3DVU Inclusion in the modern world. Episode 11 Season 2
Craig Spence, Chief Brand and Communications Officer for the International Paralympic Committee, joins the program to discuss “We the 15,” which plans to initiate change over the next decade by bringing together the biggest coalition ever of international organizations from the world of sports, human rights, policy, communications, business, arts and entertainment. This… Continue Reading #301: We the 15 A Movement for an Inclusive World
Rockville, Virginia (February 11, 2022) – Ruh Global IMPACT is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Azadeh Abbaszadehas Project Executive Director of Research. Dr. Azadeh Abbaszadeh is a Researcher, Innovator, Keynote Speaker, and Influencer in supporting the community of People with Disabilities, particularly the Down Syndrome Community. Her reputation, expertise, and dedication to supporting… Continue Reading Dr. Azadeh Abbaszadeh Fallah being designated as a Project Executive Director of Research at Ruh Global IMPACT
This episode features a conversation with Sarah Kovac, accessibility editor for Reviewed, part of the USA Today network. Sarah discusses her own background and how she came to her current position, Sarah reveals the types of products that are reviewed, and how the community has come together to support each other. Sarah also shares about… Continue Reading #300: Reviewed’s New Accessibility Section- with Editor Sarah Kovac
Kathy Martinez, CEO of Disability Rights Advocates, joins the program to discuss her journey of becoming involved in the disability rights movement and the intersection of diversity dimensions. Kathy also discusses how she intends to expand influence by collaborating with individuals in the legal social justice movement. This episode was recorded live on… Continue Reading #299: Expanding Impact in the Disability Rights Movement: A Conversation with Kathy Martinez
Judge Ginger Lerner- Wren discusses how she came to preside over America’s first mental health court and the historical criminalization of people with mental health disorders and neurocognitive disabilities. Discover the international recognition that the court has received, and the need to integrate innovative approaches and technologies into the justice system. This episode… Continue Reading #298: A Court of Refuge: Judge Lerner-Wren on Presiding Over America’s First Mental Health Court
Debra Ruh authored five articles for Forbes Council Business in 2021: Articles all bout how organizations can successfully reach the community of people with disabilities and the new trends and opportunities that arise in this area. Continue Reading Debra Ruh – Top 5 Articles for Forbes in 2021
Irene Sarpato, Disability ERG Founder and Chair, as well as Billion Strong Foundation Advisor, joins the program to discuss the power of storytelling to change the narrative around disability and reveals Adidas’ commitment to ensuring that sports and fitness opportunities are available to all individuals. Irene also discusses why she decided to become an advisor… Continue Reading #297: Supporting Disability Inclusion through Employee Resource Groups
Di Patterson, Founder of Success in Aging Center, and Mary Barnett, Founder and CEO of Another Brilliant Idea, Inc, join the program to discuss how to help seniors overcome the hopelessness that they may sometimes feel and the need to help older individuals break out of isolation. They also reveal the details about the Success… Continue Reading #296: Supporting Positive Aging
Dr. Dravon James joins the program to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion and how to become “creatively curious.” Dr. James reveals why men often have an easier time pursuing success than women, and the importance of your attitude in achieving success. Dr. James also shares what leaders need to think about at this… Continue Reading #295: Diversity, Inclusion and Becoming Creatively Curious
Nic Novicki, actor, director and stand-up comedian, joins the program to discuss why he has decided to become a global advisor for Billion Strong, as well as the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Nic reveals why he started the film challenge, which gives filmmakers—with and without disabilities—the opportunity to collaborate to tell unique stories that showcase… Continue Reading #294: Showcasing Disability in Film and Media
Ali Ingersoll, Executive Board Member of Alliance of Disability Advocates of North Carolina (ADANC), joins the program to discuss her journey, which includes becoming a disability advocate after a shallow water diving accident left her in a wheelchair in her late 20’s. Ali reveals why she decided to become a board member of Billion Strong,… Continue Reading #293: Adapting, Overcoming and Thriving- With Ali Ingersoll
Author Joti Gata-Aura joins the program to discuss her journey towards self-love and acceptance of vitiligo, a disease that causes loss of skin color in patches. Joti reveals her coping strategies and shares tips and techniques about how she transformed her life by supporting and inspiring others and becoming confident and strong in the skin… Continue Reading #292: Being Strong in the Skin You Are In: One Woman’s Vitiligo Skin Journey
John Mallett, America’s Mortgage Coach, joins the program to share his journey of how he got into the work that he does, and the importance of equity when it comes to being able to purchase a home. Discover how virtually anyone can buy a home, regardless of their background or circumstances. This episode… Continue Reading #291: Creating Equity in Home Ownership
In this article, Rosemary Musachio explores the importance of the bill and stresses the importance for the senate to pass this project. Continue Reading Caregiving for Persons with Disabilities at the Hands of The Senate
This episode features an interview with Neil Milliken, global head of accessibility and inclusion at Atos, and Mark Wilcock, Global Accessibility Academy & Accessibility Knowledge Lead at Atos as they discuss how apprenticeship programs are helping Atos quickly bring in new and more diverse talent with the in-demand accessible technology skills they need. … Continue Reading #290: Creating a Global Apprenticeship Program
Colleen Miller, Executive Director of the disAbility Law Center of Virginia, joins the program to discuss the work that her organization does to advance independence, choice and self-determination; protect legal, human and civil rights; and eliminate abuse, neglect and discrimination of people with disabilities through zealous and uncompromising legal advocacy and representation. This… Continue Reading #289: Protecting the Rights of People with Disabilities
Crosby Cromwell, Chief Partnerships Officer for the Valuable 500, and Stephane Leblois, Director of Partnerships at the Valuable 500, join the program to outline the mission and vision of their organization, and the efforts that the Valuable 500 is making to ensure that disability is on the global business agenda. Discover the Valuable 500 campaign… Continue Reading #288: The Valuable 500- Putting Disability on the Business Leadership Agenda
Ruth Glendinning, Founder of Future Story Lab, a platform identifying & activating sense making tools for the unfolding future, joins the program. Ruth shares her journey of becoming passionate about inclusion and accessibility, and how being married to her late husband, who had a form of muscular dystrophy, activated that passion. She also shares the… Continue Reading #287: “Slow Tech” and Creating Human-Scale Businesses
Dr. Kristen Allott and Natasha Duarte return to the program to discuss the importance of taking care of your body and your brain and share tips and insights for self-care. Kristen and Natasha also share their thoughts about the “great resignation” and how to help individuals process trauma and the support they need to return… Continue Reading #286: Self-Care and the Great Resignation- Supporting People in the Workplace
3DVU is back with shorter episodes filled with interesting content, every episode will be less than 30 minutes, in this episode we tackle the questions: What is inclusion? And why does it matter? Continue Reading #3DVU Inclusion: what it is and why it matters Episode 10 Season 2
Danise Olague, Senior Program Manager, Accessibility and Product Inclusion for Yahoo, joins the program to discuss her career journey and adjusting to having gradual vision loss. Discover the business case for accessibility and inclusion, and why Yahoo is embedding accessibility throughout their company. Danise also shares her thoughts about what companies will need to do… Continue Reading #285: Accessibility at Yahoo
If you follow any one of us on social media or #RuhGlobal or even @Debraruh. You've probably heard about something that we've been working on. That's called Billion Strong. And we really wanted to dedicate this episode to walk you through what is Billion Strong and what, what it's addressing, and why we are creating this organization.
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In this episode you’ll hear from Michelle Wlazlo, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer for JCPenney, as she discusses their Thereabouts brand, a new inclusive line of kids apparel that celebrates the diversity of shapes, sizes, styles, and abilities. You’ll also hear about the efforts that JCPenney has made to create clothing that is… Continue Reading #284: JCPenney’s Fully Inclusive Clothing Lines
Gregg Vanderheiden, Professor and Director of the Trace R&D Center and Richard Streitz, COO of Ruh Global Impact join the program to discuss Morphic, a technology that makes computers easier and more accessible to use. Discover the unique features behind this powerful program and why it is so crucial to ensure that computers are accessible… Continue Reading #283: Making Computers Simpler and More Efficient for Everyone
Jewel Okwechime global environmental leader and expert in change management strategies for oil and gas companies, joins the program to discuss her career journey and why she chose to become a global advisor and country partner for Billion Strong. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or… Continue Reading #282: Jewel Okwechime, Billion Strong Global Advisor and Country Partner
Emily Golden, Master Certified Coach, Speaker and Career Performance Expert, returns to the program to discuss her own journey of overcoming learning difficulties, as well as anxiety and depression, and how that journey informs the work that she does today. Discover the importance of normalizing challenges and how organizations can incorporate coaching into their workforce.… Continue Reading #281: The Power of Coaching- Finding Your “Golden Self”
Kate Nash, Founder and Chief Executive of PurpleSpace, returns to the program to discuss the mission and vision of her organization and discuss details about #PurpleLightUp, a global movement that celebrates and draws attention to the economic contribution of the 386 million disabled employees around the world. This episode was recorded live on… Continue Reading #280: Celebrating and Empowering Employees with Disabilities
“Disability, Ability, and Identity for Global Unity”… Together We Can. Rockville, Virginia (August 14/9, 2021) – Billion Strong, a Global Nonprofit Organization, is proud to announce its founding by Ruh Global IMPACT As a comprehensive, Multi-Faceted Inclusion Strategy and Consulting Firm, Ruh Global IMPACT recognized that implementing inclusion and disability identity strategies is complex, so… Continue Reading Ruh Global IMPACT is Proud to Establish the Global Initiative-Billion Strong Organization.
Kate Nicholson, President & Founder, National Pain Advocacy Center, joins the program to discuss equity issues as they relate to pain management. Discover the connection between pain and disability, and the vulnerable populations that are adversely affected by pain. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or… Continue Reading #278: Advancing Health and Human Rights for People in Pain
Contemporary expressionist painter Amadea Bailey discusses her career journey, and how she came to be a full-time artist after turning 50. Amadea reveals her artistic process and how meditation helps her to create. Discover the connection between spirituality and creativity. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh… Continue Reading #277: Unlocking Human Potential Through the Power of Art
In this episode, Debra is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss the challenges that people are facing in this “new normal” phase of the pandemic. Discover what we need to do to be compassionate with ourselves, and how to consistently engage in self-care. This episode was recorded live on Facebook,… Continue Reading #276: Life in the “New Normal”- Cultivating Compassion and Resilience
This special episode of Human Potential at Work features a panel of experts discussing the issue of bullying of Asian Americans and what companies can do to be inclusive towards the AAPI community with disabilities. You’ll also learn about SCADA, the Southern California Asian Deaf Association, why it was formed, and how it has benefited… Continue Reading #275: Inclusion of AAPI Individuals with Disabilities and Debunking the Model Minority Myth
Elaine Katz, Senior Vice President of Grants and Communications for the Kessler Foundation, joins the program to discuss how her organization drives positive change for people with disabilities. Discover how the Kessler Foundation conducts groundbreaking rehabilitation and disability employment research and fund innovative initiatives to provide access to job opportunities. This episode was… Continue Reading #274: The Kessler Foundation: Driving Positive Change for People with Disabilities
Hyungsoo Kim joins the program to discuss his journey of creating the Bradley Timepeace, which features raised hour markers that allow you to feel the time by touch. Guided by the conviction that everyone has a right to time, Kim collaborated with designers and persons with vision impairments to create a watch that everyone—sighted or… Continue Reading #273: Designing a Watch That Works for Everyone
A few months ago, I attended a webinar by Joe Devon, Founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). It has been 9 years since he started GAAD. You’d think businesses, schools, and even governments would have made their websites accessible. However, Mr. Devon presented some sober statistics, including 98.1% of homepages have at least one… Continue Reading The State of Accessibility in Major Corporations
Meghan McLean, Senior Vice President, Sports, for the Special Olympics joins the program to discuss the history of the Special Olympics, and share details about the upcoming 2022 games. Discover the various events happening at the games and the preparation that goes into making sure that the games are a success. This episode… Continue Reading #272: The Special Olympics- Creating an Inclusion Revolution through the Power of Sports
In this episode, Debra Ruh is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss Billion Strong, an identity and empowerment organization designed to bring the billions of voices of persons with disabilities together. Discover the mission and vision of Billion Strong and how to get involved. This episode was recorded live on… Continue Reading #271: Changing the Narrative About Disability
We can´t go back to normal! I recently had a conversation with a friend about COVID-19; the USA seems to be returning to pre-pandemic times, and the numbers back that up, so it makes sense that things would go back to normal. However, we decided to keep looking at the declining numbers on the map… Continue Reading We can´t go back to normal! Let´s talk about social enterprises.
Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. joins the program to discuss her journey of becoming paralyzed after a tree fell down on her. She discusses her subsequent efforts to create a home that was accessible and reveals how she and her husband are on a personal mission to influence those associated with the housing industry, government policymakers, and… Continue Reading #270: Creating Accessible Living Spaces
Maria Scazzero joins the program to discuss how organizations can support individuals who face mental health challenges and shares her own journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Discover how to overcome stigma and how individuals diagnosed with mental illness can find support and live their truth. This episode… Continue Reading #269: Mental Health in the Workplace- Showing Up Authentically, Supporting Workers
Huawei will continue to be its steely resolve to move forward, no matter what, even when faced with harsh U.S. measures against its product sales and technologies. The Chinese telecom giant Huawei Technologies supply chain remains under attack from the United States over unsubstantiated allegations and calls on Washington to reconsider its trade restrictions that… Continue Reading The U.S. sanctions hit Huawei: hurt suppliers and global consumers
In my previous article, I discussed the barriers and challenges of obtaining quality education for students with disabilities in the Philippines which you can read here: https://www.ruhglobal.com/barriers-and-challenges-of-obtaining-quality-education-for-students-with-disabilities-in-the-philippines/ Many persons with disabilities are willing to go through hardships for our passion and because we want a better life. In a developing country, you often hear people… Continue Reading Employment for Persons with Disabilities in the Philippines
Psychologist, author and coach Dr. Patti Ashley returns to the program, along with her daughter Elizabeth Herman, to discuss the importance of celebrating diversity and difference, and how to support our children in noticing their feelings and engaging in self-care. Discover how to activate your curiosity and creativity This episode was recorded live… Continue Reading #268: Taking Care of Our Emotions
BBC Reporter and Senior Producer Paul Carter joins the program to discuss his career journey, and the work he does on Click, the BBC’s flagship technology program broadcast around the world each week, 52 weeks a year. Discover how technology can change society, and the world. This episode was recorded live on Facebook,… Continue Reading #267: Technology, Diversity, and Accessibility: With BBC Producer Paul Carter
Together, we can solve the world’s biggest problems; together, we can work to end the extreme poverty of women and girls with disabilities; change begins with, and through us, is this possible? We know that one person cannot change the world on their own. But when we work together, utilizing the full force of our… Continue Reading Make Equality A Reality: Ending Extreme Poverty For Women With Disabilities
Disability Inclusion Consultant, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Founder and CEO of The Resource Key, Jourdan Saunders, joins the program to discuss how to create inclusive branding. She also discusses the importance of advocating for social media platforms to be more accessible and inclusive. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and… Continue Reading #266: Creating Inclusive Branding
Matthew Ney, Founder of Kakana, joins the program to discuss how he launched Kakana, an accessible fitness platform focused on people with disabilities and advancing the future of adaptive fitness and health., and closing the product gap between the fitness industry and people with disabilities This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned… Continue Reading #265: Advancing the Future of Adaptive Fitness and Health
Executive coach, author, speaker and consultant Drew Aversa joins the program to discuss his own journey with disability, including having a career ending injury while working as a firefighter. Drew shares his thoughts about bridging the gap between the physical health disability community and the mental health disability community, as well the need to honor… Continue Reading #264:Bridging the Gap Between the Physical and Mental Health Disability Communities
In this day and age, everyone has been reliant in the use of internet. Shopping clothes, ordering food, doing work, communicating with loved ones, buying grocery supplies, paying bills–you name it, we can do it all online. It has even become more essential in our lives when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. We were able to… Continue Reading Web Accessibility and its Importance
Andy Imparato, Tho Vinh Banh and Eric Harris from the Disability Rights California (DRC), join the program to discuss the history of their organization as well as their individual career journeys. Discover the importance of leveraging lawyers in terms of advancing the disability rights movement, and the need to embrace intersectionality. This episode… Continue Reading #263: Advancing and Strengthening the Rights and Opportunities of People with Disabilities
Disability is a multi-dimensional development and human rights issue, and many people with disabilities are consistently left out of development gains. Excluding people with disabilities from social and economic activities has negative consequences not only on the individuals concerned but also on their families and community. Discriminatory attitudes limit their full participation in society and… Continue Reading Disability in the Arab Countries: Time to Promote Identity Awareness
Bestselling author and human rights advocate Tara Moss joins the program to discuss her latest book, an internationally bestselling crime novel, The War Widow, and her unique process of developing the characters in that story. Discover the importance of being sensitive to accurate representations of diverse characters in stories. Tara also shares her own journey… Continue Reading #262: Representation Matters: Moving Beyond Stereotypes in Fiction and Life
Traveling on an airplane with a wheelchair is incredibly inaccessible and impossible for the millions of people around the world who use a wheelchair. Many do not even fly because of bad experiences and stories they have heard from others. Wheelchairs get damaged constantly and even sent to the wrong airport and airlines spend millions… Continue Reading #261: Creating Accessible Air Travel
As there appears to be a paucity of literature on the disability identity development of people with disabilities, there seems to be a lack of understanding of identity development. The concept of disability identity has been receiving increased attention in recent literature, much of which has come from scholars in the humanities and has been… Continue Reading Disability Identity and the Need for Global Unity
Debra Ruh is joined by LaMondre Pough, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ruh Global Impact, as they discuss the power of creating a global community to celebrate and empower people in the disability community. You’ll hear about Billion Strong, a global community that is combining the efforts of people all over the world, and changing the… Continue Reading #260: Creating a Global Community for Disability Inclusion
Emily Golden, Master Certified Coach, Speaker and Career Performance Expert, joins the program to discuss her own disability journey, as well as raising a son with Tourette syndrome. Emily also talks about her new book “The New Golden Rule” and how you can close the gap between where you are and where you want to… Continue Reading #259: The New Golden Rule: How to Achieve Your Goals By Treating Yourself Better
Dr. Kristen Allott and Natasha Duarte join the program to discuss the connection between what we eat and our overall functioning. Discover the connection between food and mental health, and how to eat more mindfully. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in the embedded version… Continue Reading #258: Optimizing Your Brain and Body
Today, we want to do something a little bit different. In a time where we've seen such unprecedented change happening and people are really uncertain right now. So every so often you just have to take a moment just to look at the positive, the good stuff that's happening, because believe me, even though we don't hear much about it, there's a lot of good stuff going on right now.
And so today on this episode of 3DVU, what we want to do is pause. And just inject some good stuff into the atmosphere. Continue Reading #3DVU Good News in times of COVID Episode 8 Season 2
Mohammed Yousuf, Director, Office of Infrastructure, Safety and Asset Innovation, and Founder and President of the EquallyAble Foundation, joins the program to discuss his career journey and why representation matters. He also discusses his book Ascending Adversity, in which he discusses his story of being a polio survivor dealing with disability and discrimination. … Continue Reading #257: Ascending Adversity- With Mohammed Yousuf
People with disabilities face challenges in the labor markets. There is a substantial gap between integrating people with disabilities into the labor force and their actual participation levels. Labor force disparities for people with disabilities also vary from one type of disability to another, resulting in some groups showing higher or lower participation rates than… Continue Reading Disability Employment Gap Among Women and Girls with Disabilities
In this episode we go over the impact that women have had in our lives and our perspectives around the fight for gender equality and what we can do to really get there. Continue Reading #3DVU The impact of women in our lives. Episode 7 Season 2
Lauren Presutti, LLMSW, psychotherapist and founder of River Oaks Psychology, joins the program to discuss the intersection of mental health and disability. Lauren discusses her own journey as a person with a disability, and the stereotypes and challenges she faced along the way. Discover the difference between the medical model of disability vs. the social… Continue Reading #256: The Intersection of Mental Health and Disability Inclusion
We try to move past the conversations that we've been having for years because we think that's, that's enough, we've solved that problem, but we haven't. Real practical experience and data show that we are have not made as much progress as we think. In this episode, we explore that reality and what we can do. Continue Reading #3DVU Far Away from Real Inclusion! Episode 6 Season 2
In this episode Debra is joined by David Perez, CFO of Ruh Global Impact, as David shares his journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, and how he came to be involved with advocating for people with disabilities. David reveals some of the startling data about the unemployment rates of people with… Continue Reading #255: From Intent to Impact- Moving the Needle on Disability Inclusion
This episode features an interview with Kisiah Timmons, Principal Product Designer at Verizon Media, as she discusses the importance of disability inclusion in the workplace, particularly in the tech industry. Kisiah provides an overview of Verizon Media, and shares her journey for joining the accessibility team, and what it’s been like working at Verizon Media… Continue Reading #254: Disability Inclusion at Verizon Media
In March 2020, the world stood still because of COVID-19. In today´s episode, we take a look back at a year living with COVID-19, what we have learned and how the world has changed forever. Continue Reading #3DVU 1 Year of COVID-19. Episode 5 Season 2
Who are Richard, David, and LaMondre? The title of this show was born from topics being analyzed from three distinct perspectives. In this episode, we decided to explore where we come from and what has made our views unique. Continue Reading #3DVU Who are we? Episode 4 Season 2
Maya Zuckerman, speaker, writer and Chief Operating Officer at LUMAN, joins the program to discuss the work that LUMAN does to help unleash the human potential to create. Discover the work that LUMAN does to help create future-ready cultures, as well as creating leaders capable of thriving in times of transformation. Maya also shares her… Continue Reading #253: Building the Future and Supporting Human Potential
Let us be honest — Climate Change is Scary. This means we have to start preparing as much, and as soon, as possible. We have a choice to make. We can become resigned to the scary reality, we can ignore it entirely and get caught off-guard when it is too late, or we can prepare for the future. Continue Reading To Save our Planet we need to be Inclusive
Debra Ruh is joined by LaMondre Pough, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ruh Global Impact, as they discuss the importance of recognizing the value and worth of every individual, with all of their attributes. Discover the environmental barriers that create challenges for persons with disabilities, and how we can design a world that works for everyone.… Continue Reading #252: Honoring the Whole Person and Removing Environmental Barriers to Inclusion
In this episode, Debra and her producer, Doug Foresta discuss the disruption that has happened over the past year, and how we can benefit from “creative disruption.” Debra shares an example of how 2020 caused her to think differently about celebrating the holidays. Discover how to adapt to change and use it as a catalyst… Continue Reading #251: Adapting and Innovating in 2021
Many different things go into identifying how we think about ourselves and how we think others think about ourselves. In this episode, our hosts explore the complex topic of identity and how it shapes your reality in terms of external and internal perception. Continue Reading #3DVU Identity. Episode 3 Season 3
Inclusion is widely talked about in business, government, social and economic debates; however, it is a term that is seldom defined. In this episode, we discuss what it is and what it means, and what we lose by not understanding. Continue Reading #3DVU What is Inclusion? Episode 2 Season 2
Globally, more than 1 billion people – roughly 15 percent of the world’s population live with some form of disability, they may be at particular risk of serious illness or death from COVID-19 infection. Continue Reading Call on Governments to ensure that PwD are not left behind in COVID-19 Vaccinations
There are a lot of articles around the web that you can read about persons with disabilities living a meaningful and happy life which I think is important. We need to spread as much awareness as possible. Continue Reading Disability and Financial Costs
Intimacy Expert Allana Pratt returns to the program to discuss how to navigate our relationship with ourselves and others during these disruptive times. Discover the important of compassion and curiosity. and how to frame challenges as an invitation for growth. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh… Continue Reading #250: Deepening our Connection with Ourselves and Others
On January 6, a group of domestic terrorists attacked the United States Capitol in an effort to interrupt the democratic process. In this episode, We analyze the different aspects of this event and the consequences that come from it. Continue Reading #3DVU Capitol Attack. Episode 1 Season 2
In this episode, Debra Ruh is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss the topic of being resilient during times of adversity. Discover the difference between resilience and being “positive” and how to find joy even in times of sorrow. Debra also shares her own personal journey of navigating difficult times during the… Continue Reading #249: Finding Resilience in Difficult Times
Psychologist, author and coach Dr. Patti Ashley returns to the program, along with her daughter Elizabeth Herman, who is a school psychologist and parent coach, to discuss how to stay grounded in tumultuous times. They discuss the trauma of the recent events in Washington DC and the dangers of “toxic positivity.” This episode… Continue Reading #248: Staying Grounded and Living Authentically in the New Year
Close to one billion people, 15% of the global population, live with some form of disability. Aging, chronic health issues, and mental health disorders are significant factors contributing to disability worldwide. Thus, it is now critical to address these far-reaching global disability issues proactively together. Continue Reading Intersectionality of Sustainability and Disability
Vernon Sankey and Katey Lockwood return to the program to share their thoughts about how to find peace in turbulent times, and how we can come together to create positive change. Vernon and Katey discuss how to make sure that you are putting your energy into activities that uplift yourself and humanity. This… Continue Reading #247: How to Navigate Peacefully Through Disruption
In this episode you’ll hear from Iyaana Johson, also know as “Isis” as she discusses her business “Waist Beads by Isis”, which was inspired by Black people, Black resilience and Black culture, and aims to bring the beauty of waist beads to the diaspora. Isis also discusses why she has chosen to major in political… Continue Reading #246: A Young Entrepreneur’s Journey of Creativity and Inclusion
2020 has been to say the least an extraordinary year. An extra ordinary year. And we wanted to take some time to reflect and talk about some of the most important events of the year, how we coped and what we gained. Continue Reading #3DVU 2020 a year of Contrasts. Episode 18
LaMondre Pough, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ruh Global IMPACT, joins the program to discuss his show, 3DVU, a podcast about relevant topics, addressed from three completely different perspectives. LaMondre also discusses his journey towards treating Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and an exciting new treatment that holds promise for halting and possibly even reversing symptoms. … Continue Reading #245: Changing the World- With LaMondre Pough, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ruh Global Impact
James Emmett, Founder and CEO of James Emmett & Company, joins the program to discuss the work that his organization has done with Walgreens to develop a more inclusive workforce, particularly for individuals with intellectual disabilities. James also shares his thoughts about how to close the “great divide”, that is, helping diverse talent connect with… Continue Reading #244: Closing the Gap- Connecting People with Disabilities to Employers
Today we are going to talk about the vaccines, how they came about, and actually look at why people are fearful of taking these vaccines. And so guys. What's the deal with this? Are you going to take the vaccine when it first comes out? Let's talk about it. Continue Reading #3DVU Understanding the vaccine. Episode 17
The integrity of information, news, and the transmission of that data has dramatically changed in the last couple of years. In this episode, we discuss how we engage and react to this information. Continue Reading #3DVU The Integrity of Information. Episode 16
Mary Dolan, Executive Director of the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee, joins the program to discuss the history and purpose of the Committee. Discover the work that the organization is doing to educate and cultivate future leaders to uphold and expand FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt’s principles of equality, opportunity, dignity, and perseverance. This episode… Continue Reading #243: FDR and Disability Inclusion: Lessons from the 32nd U.S. President
The COVID-19 pandemic has put the world upside down, with more people working from home than ever before, internet companies are being forced to adjust the way their services work in order to accommodate this growing demand. In this episode, we discuss the Future of Work and what we can do to be prepared. Continue Reading #3DVU The Future of Work and COVID-19. Episode 15
With the holiday season upon us, many decide not to get together with the family to prevent the curves from spiking. In this episode, we discuss the Second Wave of COVID, and how do we deal with COVID fatigue? And more importantly, what can we do to slow it down? Continue Reading #3DVU COVID-19 Second Wave. Episode 14
Sarah Stites, author, and communications specialist joins the program to discuss the Emili Aregak Center and the work they do to promote the inclusion and flourishing of youth with disabilities and their families in Gyumri through therapy, socialization, training and labor market integration. Sarah also discusses the Aregak Bakery & Cafe, Armenia’s first cafe to… Continue Reading #242: Support Disability Inclusion in Armenia
Robert Scoble, blogger, technical evangelist, and author, joins the program to discuss technology trends and how tech will shape our lives in the future. Discover how emerging technologies can be used to assist with memory issues, as well as mental illness, as well as some of the challenges that future technologies will bring. … Continue Reading #241: Tech Blogger and Evangelist Robert Scoble on the Future of Tech
The 2020 United States presidential elections were filled with divisiveness, divisiveness born from suppressed ideas and philosophies that have been sitting idle for many years. In this episode we discuss how we can approach those conversations and start the healing process the world needs. Continue Reading #3DVU A return to decency. Episode 13
The 2020 United States presidential elections were filled with divisiveness, divisiveness born from suppressed ideas and philosophies that have been sitting idle for many years. In this episode we discuss how we can approach those conversations and start the healing process the world needs. Continue Reading #3DVU Healing after the 2020 US Elections. Episode 12
Rory Cooper, PhD, founder, and senior researcher at the University of Pittsburgh Human Engineering Research Labs (HERL) and a world-renowned expert in wheeled mobility and the pioneer in wheelchair selection and configuration, joins the program. Dr. Cooper discusses that efforts that are underway to increase the independence of people with spinal cord injury or disease… Continue Reading #240: Using Cutting-Edge Technology to Increase Mobility
I never imagined much of the world would be telecommuting due to a pandemic. Today obtaining a telework position is almost the norm compared to twenty years ago when I looked for very scarce work-at-home opportunities. Recent data published by Global Workplace analytics and Iometrics shows that 97% of the people have worked from home… Continue Reading The Ladies of Ruh Global Working From Home
In this episode, Debra is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss what companies and organizations need to consider as more of their employees are working remotely. Debra shares what she’s learned as a business owner and someone who has been on the forefront of using technology for good. This episode… Continue Reading #239: The New World of Work- Accessibility in a Virtual World
According to the World Health Organization director General the lack of leadership from global powers has prolonged the coronavirus pandemic, in this episode, we explore what leadership is, what a leader looks like, and where to start a change. Continue Reading #3DVU Leadership Crisis. Episode 11
The year 2020 has been an unprecedented year in many aspects, one of the main areas of concern we have seen across the globe is the loss of trust and confidence in governments across the globe. In this episode, we explore this complicated issue. Continue Reading #3DVU Political Unrest in 2020. Episode 10
This episode features an interview with Dr. Christopher Lee, Managing Director at the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) and Sam Evans, Certification Manager at IAAP, as they discuss the history of their organization and the work that they do to define, promote and improve the accessibility profession. Discover some of the certifications that are… Continue Reading #238: Defining, Promoting and Improving the Accessibility Professional Globally
Intimacy Expert and global media personality Allana Pratt joins the program to discuss how improving our relationship with ourselves will help us improve our relationship with others. Allana reveals the heart of intimacy, and how we can keep our heart open, and stay connected to ourselves and others. This episode was recorded live… Continue Reading #237: Improving Your Relationship with Yourself and Others
There are a lot of fears and negative assumptions around people that have vision loss or are blind. These societal fears and assumptions can cause exclusion for people with visual loss like myself. October is Blindness Awareness Month and according to the World Health Organization, globally there are 285 million people with vision loss and that number… Continue Reading Living with Blindness
English The Innocent: Exhibits happiness, goodness, optimism, safety, romance, and youth. Example brands include: Coca-Cola, Nintendo Wii, Dove The Everyman: Seeks connections and belonging; is recognized as supportive, faithful and down-to-earth. Example brands include: IKEA, Home Depot, eBay The Hero: On a mission to make the world a better place, the Hero is courageous, bold, inspirational. Example brands include: Nike,… Continue Reading Archetypes/Arquetipos
Len Harac, publisher of Exceptional Parent Magazine, joins the program to discuss his publication, which provides practical advice, emotional support, and the most up-to-date educational information for families of children and adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Len discusses why they decided to make the magazine available in a digital format only, and the… Continue Reading #236: Exceptional Parent Magazine: An Award Winning Publication For Persons with Disabilities and their Families
The Sustainable Development Goals are 17 goals set forth by the United Nations and its member states, in this episode, we explore where they come from, what they mean for each one of us, and what we can do to help. Continue Reading #3DVU What are the SDGs? Episode 9
Psychologist, author and coach Dr. Patti Ashley returns to the program, along with her daughter Elizabeth Herman, who is a school psychologist and parent coach, as they discuss some of the challenges that parents have faced with sending their children back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss the struggle that mothers have… Continue Reading #235: Parenting During a Pandemic
Climate Change is one of the biggest problems of the 21st century, in this episode, we discuss the political aspects of Climate Change as well as some positive examples of what we can do to make it better. Continue Reading #3DVU Climate Change and its effects. Episode 8
In this special episode of Human Potential at Work, Debra Ruh is joined by LaMondre Pough, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ruh Global Impact as they discuss the topic of discrimination. Discover the impact of discrimination both on individuals and on society as a whole, as well as the various forms of discrimination. LaMondre also shares… Continue Reading #234: Understanding, Acknowledging and Overcoming Discrimination: With Lamondre Pough and Debra Ruh
Small business is traditionally known as the engine of most economies, particularly here in the US we know that small business really makes up the majority, um, of all of our economic throughput. I'll put it that way. Here's the thing though, since the world has changed due to COVID-19 this global pandemic, small businesses in particular have been dramatically impacted. In this episode we discuss the realities of COVID-19 and Small businesses around the world. Continue Reading #3DVU Chadwick Boseman and the impact of Representation. Episode 7
Tim Sutton, veteran law enforcement officer, disability advocate and trainer, and founder of A Better Understanding, joins the program to discuss his experience working with individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Tim shares some of the current laws regarding silver alerts, and safety tips for persons with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and their caregivers. … Continue Reading #233: Caring for Persons with Dementia and Alzheimer’s- Safety Tips from a Law Enforcement Officer
On September 18, America’s light dimmed as we lost a great leader and champion in equal rights. After a long battle with cancer, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at 87. She was happily married for 56 years and is survived by a daughter, a son, and four grandchildren. The second woman appointed… Continue Reading Ginsburg: May Her Legacy Live On
Gavin Neate, founder and CEO of Neatebox, joins the program to share his journey of how he came to found his company, and shares his vision for being part of a movement that encourages a more inclusive society. Discover how Neatebox provides smart solutions that help persons with disabilities with both communications and mobility. … Continue Reading #232: Neatebox- Providing Smart Solutions for a More Inclusive Society
“Our moral responsibility is not to stop the future, but to shape it…to channel our destiny in humane directions and to ease the trauma of transition.” – Alvin Toffler Economic Inequality. Economic inequality has been at the center of political, economic, and sociological conversations for centuries. In 1912 the Italian statistician Corrado Gini developed a… Continue Reading We need to talk about Universal Basic Income, Temporary Basic Income, Economic Inequality, and COVID-19.
Small business is traditionally known as the engine of most economies, particularly here in the US we know that small business really makes up the majority, um, of all of our economic throughput. I'll put it that way. Here's the thing though, since the world has changed due to COVID-19 this global pandemic, small businesses in particular have been dramatically impacted. In this episode we discuss the realities of COVID-19 and Small businesses around the world. Continue Reading #3DVU Small Businesses and COVID-19. Episode 6
Huawei has been committed to “Bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world”. It is a leading global provider of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services. Huawei has and will… Continue Reading Huawei RURALSTAR: An innovation for improving the economics of rural connectivity in Africa
Access to quality education is the basic right of every individual. However, it’s not the case for a lot of people. Some of them have to fight hard just to get the education that they deserve. These are the marginalized people of our society and persons with disabilities are included in this group. In this… Continue Reading BARRIERS AND CHALLENGES OF OBTAINING QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES
When COVID-19 hit and the world changed, what we noticed was that it was no longer work life balance, but more like a work life collision because the lines were completely blurred. In this episode we discuss the ramifications of this new reality. Continue Reading #3DVU Work life balance/collision. Episode 5
Vernon Sankey and Katey Lockwood join the program to discuss powerful concepts that can help you find peace even in midst of challenging times. Discover how to live a more fulfilled and enlightened life, and how to let go of thoughts and ideas that keep you from fully enjoying the present moment. This… Continue Reading #231: Finding Peace in Turbulent Times
Now more than ever, digital skills are important to how populations prepare for the economy of the future, and while efforts are underway to mobilize the masses in meeting the challenges of the information technology elsewhere, most African countries are still dormant in this respect. Although there is a lot of excitement around the digital… Continue Reading Digitruck Huawei for bridging the digital divide and reduces rural inequality
In my previous blog, I talked about the changes and silver linings that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought into our lives. We need the positive things that we can hold onto in these tough times. Most of us didn’t always see it this way when we all stayed home to stay safe. It took us… Continue Reading COVID-19 – JOURNEY TO EMBRACING THE NEW NORMAL
COVID-19 has brought many challenges for countries across the globe, but it has also created an opportunity for cooperation, for countries to get on the same page and work together towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Continue Reading #3DVU SDGs and COVID-19. Episode 4
Actor and producer Andy Arias joins the program to share his amazing journey, which includes being born prematurely and weighing less than a pound at birth. Andy reveals how growing up in foster care with a disability shaped the person that he is today, and how he overcame challenges in his life. Discover the importance… Continue Reading #230: Disability Inclusion in Entertainment- Shifting the Paradigm
Amidst the rapid change that's happening, throughout, not only the United States, but really throughout the world. There's something else that's emerging as well. And that's diversity in politics. In this episode we discuss the many benefits that Diversity, a conversation sparked from the presumptive democratic nominee for president Joe Biden, choosing Kamala Harris as his running mate. Continue Reading #3DVU Diversity and Inclusion in Politics. Episode 3
Kristine Biagiotti-Bridges joins the program to discuss how being a working mom and raising a daughter with a disability has impacted her work life. She also reveals how Dell is supporting the parents of persons with disabilities and their allies. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh… Continue Reading #229: How Dell Supports Disability Inclusion
The US government recently announced an imminent ban towards TikTok and We chat two of the biggest Chinese applications in the world. In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of the Privacy concerns raised by Social Media and the internet and how ethics plays a big part in making sure that data is used to benefit everyone. Continue Reading #3DVU TikTok Banning, Privacy, and Ethics. Episode 2
In this episode, Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact, is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss the need to be kind to ourselves and others, especially during an election year and the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how we can appreciate and tolerate differences, even if we don’t always… Continue Reading #228: Being Kind to Ourselves and Others
“Americans are punitive by nature. However, we are also compassionate, and equality is built into our foundation. So, it is not surprising that incarcerating certain groups of individuals has caused a heated debate about whether our practices are just, effective, and humane”. Sadly, the United States is #1 when it comes to incarcerating our citizens.… Continue Reading Prison reform, inmates with disabilities, covid-19, and safety for all
The COVID-19 Pandemic caught the world by surprise, since March 2020 things have changed drastically and that has forced each and everyone to adjust to the "new normal". In this episode, we discuss the personal, regional, and national realities of COVID-19 and Social Isolation. Continue Reading #3DVU COVID-19 Social Isolation and Its Ramifications. Episode 1
A few months ago in Challenges of Non-verbal Patients and Communication Solutions, I recounted my experience during a recent hospital stay where communication barriers made it a nightmare. I wrote how having a caregiver or friend there would have alleviated those problems. They would have helped care for me and showed nurses how to do… Continue Reading Federal Intervention to Protect Patients with Disabilities
Dr. Patti Ashley joins the program to discuss how she became involved in exploring grief and the healing process, including losing her father to a sudden heart attack when she was eleven years old. Discover the stages of grief, and how to navigate sadness. Dr. Ashley also debunks some common misconceptions that people have about… Continue Reading #227: How to Heal From Grief and Loss
COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of struggles all over the world. I wrote about this in my previous article, Impact Of COVID-19 On Persons With Disabilities In ASEAN Countries. My article speaks to my experiences as a woman that is legally blind living in the Philippines. I also wrote about some of my fellow… Continue Reading COVID-19: CHANGES AND SILVER LININGS
The technological revolution is transforming our lives at breakneck speed, dramatically altering the ways in which we work, learn, and even live together. Alongside the increasingly sophisticated use of big data, AI is undergoing exponential growth and finding new applications in an ever-increasing number of sectors, including security, the environment, research and education, health, culture,… Continue Reading Inclusion and Ethics in Artificial Intelligence
Greg Hammer, MD, Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, joins the program to discuss his new book “GAIN Without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals” and offers a path towards personal resilience. Discover the 4 step process towards happiness and increased resilience. www.GregHammerMD.com This episode was recorded live on Facebook,… Continue Reading #226: A 4-Step Process Towards Increasing Your Resilience
James Partridge, Founder/Director of Face Equality International and Founder and Chief Executive of Changing Faces, a British charity supporting and representing children, young people, and adults who have disfigurements to the face, hands, or body, joins the program. James discusses his own story of having 40% burns to his face, upper body, arms, and hands… Continue Reading #225: Fighting for Face Equity
When the World Health Organization declared the COVID19 as a pandemic; it felt like the world had taken a halt in most countries. We all felt the impact and were sent home to stay safe. The COVID19 pandemic has brought great uncertainties into our lives. My name is Jasmin and I live in the Philippines. … Continue Reading Impact of COVID-19 on Persons with Disabilities in ASEAN Countries
Karen Peltz Strauss, former Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) deputy bureau chief of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, joins the program to share her journey of advocating for the full implementation of the 21st Century Communication and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, and the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution program. Discover how the FCC’s Disability Rights… Continue Reading #224: The FCC and Disability Rights- Ensuring Accessible Communications
Don Watson, Vice President Global Workplace and Enterprise Services at Merck and Nora Vele, Executive Director of Compliance and Diversity & Inclusion for Merck, join the program to discuss the work that Merck is doing to incorporate business disability inclusion on a global basis. They also share their thoughts about Merck being named Employer of… Continue Reading #223: How Merck Incorporates Global Disability Inclusion into Their Business
Darryl Adams, Assistive Technology Program Manager at Intel, joins the program to discuss how he connects his passion for assistive technology innovation with Intel’s disability inclusion efforts to help others reach their full potential, regardless of ability. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in the… Continue Reading #222: Disability Inclusion-How Intel is Making a Difference
“Experts on China are reading the tea leaves that a ban on TikTok is imminent as the United States puts pressure on Chinese companies”. It is sad to watch some top officials in the government of The United States continues to attack Chinese companies. As I write this article, COVID-19 pandemic is raging in the… Continue Reading First, they came for Huawei – now TikTok and other Chinese apps are at risk in the USA – is this retaliation? Is this a tech war?
Governments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have rapidly reacted to contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19). With all necessary caution at this stage of the pandemic, contagion seems limited so far, and the public health consequences less severe than expected. However, the pandemic is already causing dramatic economic and social consequences, in particular… Continue Reading Hear our voices: people with disabilities during the covid19 outbreak in the middle east and north Africa.
We are in the golden age of innovations, an era in which digital technology is transforming the underpinnings of human existence, transforming lives within the community of disability and the elderly. This revolution is impacting every industry, including the one you may have never considered: accessible and adaptive technology. From Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning… Continue Reading Voice assistants and smart home technologies transform the lives of people with disabilities and the elderly.
Lily Bond, Senior Director of Marketing at 3Play Media, joins the program to discuss how her company uses a three-step captioning and transcription process that leverages technology and human editing to provide a uniquely high-quality, cost-effective captioning solution. Discover the importance of quality captioning, both from an accessibility and marketing perspective. This episode… Continue Reading #221: Creating Accessible and Engaging Videos
Technology must work for everyone and must represent the requirements and needs of us of all. Women are half of the world’s population, and as such, they need to be an integral part of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aims. Goal 5 is to achieve gender equality and empower women and girls. It is important that… Continue Reading Women in the Digital Era: Inclusion, Equality, Leadership.
James Sinclair, Chief Executive at EnterpriseAlumni, joins the program to discuss how companies and organizations can expand their talent pool through hiring alumni talent. EnterpriseAlumni is the market-leading Alumni & Retiree Management Platform for the large enterprise enabling rapid acceleration of recruiting and sales programs. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned… Continue Reading #220: Expanding Your Talent Pool with Alumni Talent
Dr. Johannes Drooghaag joins the program to discuss the connection between accessibility and cybersecurity and what we need to think about when designing technology. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in the embedded version below. Transcript for Episode #219
Amena EL-Saie, CEO & Co-founder at Helm Consulting in Egypt, shares her story of how she came to co-found Helm, and why it was important to her that the organization be self-sustainable vs. a charity or nonprofit. Discover the reforms that need to happen when it comes to inclusion, and how Helm is partnering with… Continue Reading #218: Working for Business Disability Inclusion in Egypt and Beyond
On July 26, 2020 the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) celebrates its 30th anniversary. As all of you should know, the ADA entitles persons with disabilities (PwDs) equal access to every aspect of American society, thus prohibiting discrimination. The ADA has opened doors to PwDs regarding education, employment, recreation, transportation, and all other public places. The… Continue Reading Crip Camp: The Nucleus of The ADA
In this episode, you’ll hear from Tim Sutton, and the work that he is doing to promote peaceful interactions between individuals with disabilities and first responders, including law enforcement. Tim describes the challenges that can arise when first responders are interacting with persons with disabilities, and why training on various behaviors is essential for public… Continue Reading #217: A Better Understanding- Promoting Peaceful Interactions with First Responders
In this episode, Debra is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss what companies and organizations need to consider as more of their employees are working remotely. Debra shares what she’s learned a business owner and someone who has been on the forefront of using technology for good. This episode was… Continue Reading #216: A Conversation About Virtual Work, Accessibility and Tech for Good- Part One
LaMondre Pough, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ruh Global IMPACT, joins the program to discuss his thoughts about disability accessibility, racism in the United States, and how we privilege certain lives over others. LaMondre and Debra also discuss how discrimination is built into various systems and what needs to happen to create positive change. … Continue Reading #215: A Conversation About Racism, Accessibility, and the Value of Human Life
Mike Paciello, Founding Partner of The Paciello Group joins this episode of HPAW. Mike has been in the accessibility business since the mid-80’s, both as a usability and accessibility engineer. In 2006, along with his friend and colleague Jim Tobias, he was appointed co-chair to the United States Federal Access Board’s Telecommunications and Electronic and… Continue Reading #214: A Conversation with Mike Paciello, Founding Partner of The Paciello Group
Betsy Beaumon, the CEO of Benetech, joins the program to discuss the work that her organization does to bridge the gap between the social sector and Silicon Valley by working closely with both communities to identify needs and software solutions that can drive positive social change. Discover accessibility initiatives in the education sector including Bookshare… Continue Reading #213: Using Software for Social Good
Rebecca Foster, Principal Lecturer for Adapted Physical Education at the University of Worcester, joins the program to discuss the work that she has done creating an inclusive approach to PE and sports. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in the embedded version below. Transcript… Continue Reading #212: An Inclusive Approach to Physical Education and Sports
Since 2001, I have been supporting corporations that are helping to solve some of the world’s largest problems including disability inclusion, Tech4All, Tech4Good, Digital Inclusion and Climate Change. In 2019, I visited Huawei to learn more about their efforts to support the United Nations (UN), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As an American, I was impressed… Continue Reading Openness, Competition, and Collaboration – Stronger Together
Over a month ago, I became ill, throwing up all through the night. Paramedics came in the morning wearing masks, which is the standard procedure nowadays to protect against COVID-19. Luckily, my caregiver was there to tell them I could understand and showed them the information sheet on my door. They brought the information sheet… Continue Reading Challenges of Non-Verbal Patients and Communication Solutions
In this episode, Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact, is joined by her producer Doug Foresta, as they discuss how to thrive in times of uncertainty. They discuss the financial, emotional and physical toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on the population, and how we can shape a better future together. … Continue Reading #211: Thriving in Uncertain Times
In this episode, Marcie Roth, Executive Director and CEO at the World Institute on Disability, discusses the importance of making sure that vulnerable populations are protected during times of crisis, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover why civil rights protections need to be maintained even during a disaster. This episode was recorded live… Continue Reading #210: Ensuring that Vulnerable Populations are Protected in Times of Crisis
Brian McCourt joins the program to discuss his journey of founding The Able Channel. Discover how the Able Channel is delivering inspiration, information, and innovation through highly relevant and highly produced video content for families meeting the challenges of disability and lifelong health concerns. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and… Continue Reading #209: A Conversation with Brian McCourt, Founder of The Able Channel
Over the past 30 years, the semiconductor industry has been at the heart of technological advances that have generated enormous benefits for the US economy, US defense capabilities, and consumers and enterprises around the world. It has also created benefits for China, whose technology industry has been able to use foreign semiconductor components to develop… Continue Reading Semiconductor Industry and the Global Supply Chain: Let’s work together to assure Digital Inclusion across the World
Elly Chapple joins the program to discuss the lessons she’s learned from her greatest teacher; her daughter, Ella. Discover the work that Elly is doing to “flip the narrative” on inclusion. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in the embedded version below. Transcript for… Continue Reading #208: Flipping the Narrative on Inclusion
This episode features an interview with Ilene Zeitzer. Ilene retired from the U.S. government after 29 years of service. Prior to her retirement, she was the Social Security Administration’s Special Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner for Disability & Income Security Programs and the Agency’s expert on international disability programs and rehabilitation issues. Ilene discusses considerations… Continue Reading #207: Inclusion in the age of COVID-19
In this episode, Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact, is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss the importance of highlighting diverse voices in panel discussions, keynotes, and other platforms. Discover what we can do to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard and why diversity benefits everyone. This episode was… Continue Reading #206: Highlighting Diverse Voices
Christine Hemphill, co-founder and Managing Director of Open Inclusion, joins the program to discuss her own journey towards getting to where she is in her career, and the importance of companies ensuring that their products are accessible to everyone, including persons with disabilities. Christine also shares her thoughts on the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic… Continue Reading #205: Creating an Inclusive Customer Experience
Deb Dagit, President of Deb Dagit Diversity, joins the program to share her own diversity story and how she came to found her own company, and discusses the lessons that she’s learned along the way. Deb also reveals what she is most grateful for during the COVID-19 pandemic, and discusses steps that employers can take… Continue Reading #204: Why Disability Inclusion Matters More Then Ever- With Deb Dagit
Education can help move people out of poverty and give all of us, especially children, the chance for a better life. Education can also change the lives of adults that did not have access to education earlier in their lives or need to retrain for a new career. Another wonderful benefit of education is the… Continue Reading Education for All – How Corporations can add Value to the Efforts
Adam Barrett from Access Social joins the program to discuss the work that his organization does to that people have digital accessibility. Discover the increasing importance of accessibility as more people work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in the… Continue Reading #203: The Importance of Accessibility In Our Virtual World
Chris Law, President of Accessibility Track Consulting, joins the program to discuss the accessibility challenges that companies will be facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the steps that are needed to create real access for all. Discover the difficulties and opportunities that will arise as more employees work from home and how accessibility benefits everyone,… Continue Reading #202: Creating Digital Accessibility for All
Andy Imparato, Executive Director of Disability Rights California, joins the program to discuss his journey as a disability activist. Andy shares his thoughts about focusing on interdependence vs. independence, and the kind of leadership that is needed to take the disability rights movement to the next level. Andy also shares the work that he is… Continue Reading #201: Andy Imparato, Executive Director of Disability Rights California, on the Future of Disability Inclusion
In this episode, Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact, is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss how to have a collaborative relationship with your customers. Discover do’s and don’ts when it comes to relationship building, and how to partner with your customers in order to achieve positive outcomes. This… Continue Reading #200: Transactional vs. Collaborative Relationships with Doug Foresta
Corporations are working to reduce their carbon footprints in their operations and to implement climate change measures throughout their global footprint. Many forward thinking corporations are letting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) guide and inform these sustainability efforts including setting climate change targets to cut their carbon emissions and to support zero deforestation. Leading corporations are… Continue Reading Exploring Corporations that are having Social Impact and Climate Action: Huawei
Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact, is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss how people and corporations can help change the world. Discover what you can do to make a difference, and the commitment that we need from organizations to create global change. This episode was recorded live on… Continue Reading #199: Can We Change The World? with Doug Foresta
How Corporations can show leadership and help during these changing times!!! I am proud to write and speak about the inclusion needs of my community, persons with disabilities, in all aspects of society. Climate Action and the UN Sustainable Development Goals are also part of my passion along with Tech4All, Tech4Good, and Digital Inclusion to… Continue Reading Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Climate Change, and Disability Inclusion
Al Etmanski, community organizer, social entrepreneur and author, joins the program to discuss his journey and story of being a parent activist and the evolution of his work. Discover the power of disability, and how to survive and thrive in a complex and uncertain world. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned… Continue Reading #198: The Power of Disability- With Al Etmanski
Deborah Davis joins the program to discuss the ways in which she is helping to push the boundaries of inclusive travel, design and living. She also discusses how her company helps empower persons with disabilities through authentic photo modeling. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or… Continue Reading #197: Pushing the Boundaries of Inclusive Lifestyle, Travel and Business
Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact, is joined by Doug Foresta, producer of Human Potential at Work, as they discuss a recent incident where Amtrak was initially going to charge $25,000 for two individuals who were wheelchair users to ride on their train. The event was ultimately resolved, but Debra and Doug discuss what… Continue Reading #196: Inclusion Branding- Lessons From Amtrak
Mr. Ichiro Kabasawa, Executive Director of the Nippon Foundation, joins the program to discuss the work that the foundation does to further social change and innovation. He discusses the various ways in which the Nippon Foundation is supporting disabled people to live dignified, fulfilling lives in which their latent talents and possibilities can fully develop.… Continue Reading #195: Ichiro Kabasawa
Martyn Sibley, CEO of Disability Horizons, discusses the bottom line impact that disability inclusion has on businesses and brands. He reveals how brands can start on their journey towards inclusion, and addresses some of the fears that keep them from getting started. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on… Continue Reading #194: The Business Benefits of Disability Inclusion
In the summer of 2019, Huawei invited me to attend Huawei Connect 2019 in Shanghai. One of my professional colleagues told me that I should shy away from Huawei since they were a Chinese corporation. I was surprised by the comment and responded, China has over 1.4+ billion people and that includes over 83 million… Continue Reading Digital Inclusion for Rural Communities in the United States and around the World
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America (January 9, 2020) Ruh Global IMPACT, a disability inclusion consulting firm, announced today the promotion of David Pérez to Chief Financial Officer. Pérez will ensure profitability and growth through planning, strategy, and execution of the business’s financial operations. “David has been an integral part of our current growth, and… Continue Reading Ruh Global IMPACT promotes David Pérez to Chief Financial Officer.
As we begin the new year and new decade, Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact, reflects on the past year, and shares what she is most excited about for the coming year. She also shares her thoughts about some of the potential challenges for 2020 and beyond and how we can address them. … Continue Reading #193: New Years Message from Debra Ruh – Challenges and Opportunities in 2020
Dave Steele, award-winning poet, author, public speaker, singer, and advocate for the blind, joins the program to share his story and journey. He also reads some of his poetry on-air! Don’t miss this moving special holiday episode. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in the… Continue Reading #192: Meet Dave Steele, The Blind Poet
Crystal C. Rivera, Program Officer for Special Projects at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s Office of Financial Empowerment, joins the program to discuss the importance of financial empowerment for persons with disabilities. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in the embedded version… Continue Reading #191: Financial Empowerment for Persons with Disabilities
Until 7 years ago, my then 80-year-old mother provided for my personal care needs for most of my life, except when friends accompanied me on trips. She bathed, dressed, groomed, and fed me. Additionally, she did all of the household chores. Continue Reading Caregiving from All Sides
This episode features an interview with Rosemary Musachio, Chief Accessibility Officer at Ruh Global Impact, and LaMondre Pough, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ruh Global Impact, as they share their personal and professional perspective on caregiving. You’ll hear powerful stories from LaMondre and Rosemary about their good and not-so-good experiences with caregivers and some of the… Continue Reading #190: Caregiving- Stories, Challenges and Opportunities
In this special episode, Debra Ruh is interviewed by her producer, Doug Foresta, as she discusses the importance of including the community of persons with disabilities in the conversation about artificial intelligence. Discover some of the ways in which A.I. will impact job development, the economy, and even the criminal justice system. This… Continue Reading #189: A.I. and Accessibility
Rebecca Palpant Shimkets, former Sr. Associate Director for the Carter Center, returns to the program to discuss the work that she is doing around reducing the stigma of mental illness particularly for cancer survivors, and addresses myths and misconceptions about cancer survivorship. Discover some of the unique challenges that cancer survivors face when it comes… Continue Reading #188: Reducing Mental Health Stigma for Cancer Survivors
Debra is joined by Tim Danks, Vice-President of Risk Management and Partner Relations at Huawei Technologies. Discover the challenges and opportunities that come along with emerging 5G technologies, how Huawei is creating a global supply chain, and the need to work collaboratively and cooperatively on developing standards for critical infrastructure. This is the… Continue Reading #187 C: Huawei Technologies bringing the benefits of technology to everyone. Part-3
Debra is joined by Tim Danks, Vice-President of Risk Management and Partner Relations at Huawei Technologies. Discover the challenges and opportunities that come along with emerging 5G technologies, how Huawei is creating a global supply chain, and the need to work collaboratively and cooperatively on developing standards for critical infrastructure. This is the… Continue Reading #187 B: Huawei Technologies bringing the benefits of technology to everyone. Part-2
Debra is joined by Tim Danks, Vice-President of Risk Management and Partner Relations at Huawei Technologies. Discover the challenges and opportunities that come along with emerging 5G technologies, how Huawei is creating a global supply chain, and the need to work collaboratively and cooperatively on developing standards for critical infrastructure. This is the… Continue Reading #187 A: Huawei Technologies bringing the benefits of technology to everyone. Part-1
This episode features an interview with Margaux Joffe, an award-winning producer and Associate Director of Accessibility & Inclusion at Verizon Media, a Global Media Company with brands such as Yahoo, AOL, Tumblr Huffpost, TechCrunch and MAKERS. Margaux discusses the Kaleidoscope Society, a community that she founded for women with ADHD. This episode was… Continue Reading #186: The Kaleidoscope Society – An Empowering Community for and by Women with ADHD
Jonathan Thurston, Head of Accessibility, Director of Product Management at Pearson, joins the program to discuss the work that Pearson has done to create accessible education resources. Discover industry trends, as well as challenges and opportunities when it comes to creating content and finding partners. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned… Continue Reading #185: Creating Accessible Education Resources
Kunal Mahajan, Vice President, Leveraged Finance / Financial Sponsors at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, joins the program. As a child growing up, Kunal began stuttering at the age of six and continued to stutter throughout his life. In this episode, Kunal shares his journey of spending much of his life feeling insecure about his stutter… Continue Reading #184: Overcoming Insecurity, Embracing Ourselves and Finding Acceptance
Nick Corby, Director at Equal International, joins the program to discuss his experience co-creating the Disability Consultant’s Group, and what led him to create the group. Nick shares his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing those doing disability inclusion work, and the benefits of creating a community of practice. This episode was… Continue Reading #183: Creating a Community of Practice
This episode features an interview with Dr. Gregg Vanderheiden, Professor in the School of Information Studies (iSchool) at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Director of the Trace Research & Development Center at the University of Maryland. Dr. Vanderheiden is the principal investigator of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Information Technology Access, and… Continue Reading #182: Making Technology Accessible and Easier To Use
I had the pleasure to interview Tanya Sheckley of UP ACADEMY located in San Mateo, CA on my Show – Human Potential at Work. UP ACADEMY is an elementary lab school for the inclusion of students with physical disabilities. Tanya’s passion for starting the school was her amazing daughter Eliza Sheckley. Eliza was born with… Continue Reading Time to Educate and Employ Persons with Disabilities
This episode features an interview with Shaholly Ayers , Model, Activist, Brand Ambassador for Global Disability Inclusion, and Meg O’Connell ,CEO and Founder, Global Disability Inclusion. Shaholly shares her story of breaking into the modeling industry as a person with a visible disability, and the work that she is doing to change the way that… Continue Reading #181: Changing The Way Society Perceives Disability
Today, we face an enormous wave of innovation, across many areas that are changing the way we live, work, play and communicate. Everything from Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, TECH4ALL, TECH4GOOD, AI4GOOD, Social Media, The Digital Economy and Currencies, Wearables, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and The “Gig” Economy are impacting our lives in unprecedented ways. … Continue Reading Huawei Connect 2019 / TECH4ALL, TECH4GOOD, & Digital Inclusion
This episode features an interview with Caroline Casey. Caroline is the founder of The Valuable 500, BINC, Kanchi and the O2 Ability Awards, and is also an international speaker and adventurer. A social entrepreneur, Caroline set up The Aisling Foundation (known today as Kanchi) in 2000, with the aim of changing the way people think… Continue Reading #180: A Global Movement Putting Disability On The Business Leadership Agenda
This episode features an interview with Samanta Bullock, Activist, Ambassador, Model & Influencer. Dedicated to inclusivity and with a background in fashion, Samanta is actively seeking to improve the presence of minorities in the media, with personal projects and collaborative campaigns geared towards raising awareness. Sam has been a paraplegic wheelchair user since 1992, after… Continue Reading #179: Empowerment, Fashion, and Inclusivity – with Samanta Bullock
This episode features an interview with Karen Tamley, Commissioner for the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) under the Mayor of Chicago. Discover the ways in which we can use technology and data to make cities more inclusive and accessible to all. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed… Continue Reading #178: Smart Cities – Using Data and Technology to Make Cities More Inclusive and Efficient
In this episode, Debra Ruh is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss the connection between climate change, climate action, and disability inclusion. Discover the connection between climate action and inclusion, and the important role that we all need to play in creating positive change. This episode was recorded live on… Continue Reading #177: Climate Change and Inclusion
In the second part of this two-part series, Debra continues the conversation with Doug Foresta about the impact of technological and social disruption. They discuss trends as well as what organizations can do to stay ahead of the curve. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or… Continue Reading #176: The Impact of Disruption – Part Two
This episode features an interview with Ileana Rodriguez. Ileana was born and raised in Matanzas, Cuba where she was diagnosed at the age of 13 with a malformation of the spine that left her paralyzed from the waist down. In the year 2000 she moved to United States with her family looking for better medical… Continue Reading #175: Meet Architect, Accessibility Specialist and Paralympian, Ileana Rodriguez
This episode features Garrison Redd. Garrison is a motivational speaker, model, fashion designer, entrepreneur, and an advocate for equal rights. Growing up, he excelled scholastically and athletically, scoring in the top 3 percentile in school and playing various sports. In his senior year in high school, Garrison was shot in the back and suffered spinal… Continue Reading #174: Disabling Limitations – The Garrison Redd Project
In the first part of a 2-part conversation, Debra is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss the impact of disruption on the conversation about accessibility. Discover some of the positives and negatives of disruption and how companies are adapting to change. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and… Continue Reading #173: The Impact of Disruption- Part One
Alexander Hauerslev Jensen, CCO of Be My Eyes, joins the program. Be My Eyes is a free mobile app designed to bring sight to the blind and visually impaired. With the press of a button, the app establishes a live video connection between blind and visually impaired users and sighted volunteers and company representatives. With… Continue Reading #172: Be My Eyes- An App That is Bringing Sight To People Who are Blind and Visually Impaired
Jeff Wissel, Co-Lead of the Fidelity Office of Customer Accessibility at Fidelity Investments, joins the program to discuss the impact that Fidelity Enable Employee Resource Group has had for helping employees with disabilities to find their inner voice. He also shares takeaways and lessons learned from his experiences so far. This episode was… Continue Reading #171: Finding Your Inner Voice – The Power of Employee Resource Groups
This episode features an interview with Frances West, an internationally recognized thought leader, keynote speaker, strategy advisor and women-in-technology executive. Discover what it takes to integrate technology and humanity. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in the embedded version below. To get the book… Continue Reading #170: Human-Centric Technology, with Frances West
Neil Milliken, Global Head of Accessibility for Atos, and co-founder of AXSChat, joins the program to discuss the social and economic cost of failing to make products and services accessible to persons with disabilities. He also reveals why we should treat a lack of accessibility like pollution, and what that would mean for companies. … Continue Reading #169: Why We Should Treat Accessibility Like Pollution
Ruh Global Impact COO Richard Streitz joins the program to discuss the successful efforts to delay CA bill AB1395, a bill regarding the collection of information from smart speaker devices. There was concern that the bill would potentially have a negative impact on people with disabilities and that further study was needed before potentially passing… Continue Reading #168: Making a Legislative Impact- with Ruh Global Impact COO Richard J. Streitz
Debra is joined by her producer Doug Foresta as they discuss virtual relationships, and the pros and cons of connecting with others online. Listen in as Doug and Debra share their thoughts on whether virtual relationships are “real”. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in… Continue Reading #167: Virtual Relationships- Are they Real?
The world has around 1.3 billion people with disabilities (PwDs). In other words, one out of five persons has some type of disability. Like everybody else, we want and need to earn and spend money. In fact, according to Global Economics Disability Report, we, along with our family and friends, spend around $8 billion a… Continue Reading Businesses Reaching Out to Persons with Disabilities by Rosemary Musachio
Steve McEvoy has lived with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy and learning disabilities since birth, and currently works as a consultant helping persons with and without disabilities. In this episode, Steve shares his conviction that economic empowerment, proactive support, a solid professional network and education are the four tools people with disabilities need to secure benefits-eligible… Continue Reading #166: The Power of People with Disabilities to Increase Profits and Brand Presence
Speaker, Educator, and Disability Inclusion Advocate, Edmund Asiedu, joins the program, to discuss disability inclusion in higher education. Edmund is the Assistant Director of Career Services for Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in the embedded version below.… Continue Reading #165: Disability Inclusion in Higher Education
In this episode, Debra and Doug Foresta, producer of Human Potential at Work, discuss trends in mental health, and challenges that arise both in and out of the workplace. They also share their thoughts about what employers can do to encourage mental wellness and some of the biggest challenges and opportunities that technology poses to… Continue Reading #164: Technology and Mental Health
Sarah P. Hancock, psychiatric recovery consultant, certified rehabilitation counselor, podcaster and author, joins the program to discuss her own mental health journey, and the work she does today helping others to move beyond stigmatizing labels and achieve recovery. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in… Continue Reading #163: Disable The Label – Overcoming Stigma and Barriers in Mental Health
When two persons take the big leap into matrimony, they vow to love each other for better or worse, in sickness or health. Those vows may be more powerful when one or both marriage partners have disabilities. Although their disabilities can present additional challenges to a marriage, they can enrich it greatly as well. According… Continue Reading Love Concurs Challenges by Rosemary Musachio
Deb Russell, founder of Deb Russell, Inc, joins the program to discuss a model that bridges the gap between disability and business, and how to create a win for everyone involved. Discover how to create productive partnerships between business and the disability communities. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed… Continue Reading #162: Bridging The Gap Between Disability and Business
Garry Turner joins the program to discuss his journey of being bullied when he was younger, and how that helped him develop more empathy for himself and others. He reveals the power of vulnerability and explores what it means to be truly human. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed… Continue Reading #161: The Journey From Reactivity To Awakened Humans
Tanya Sheckley joins the program to share her powerful story of how her daughter Eliza inspired her to found UP Academy, a progressive elementary lab school in San Mateo, California. The school will have a mix of students with and without disabilities, and encourages students’ sense of wonder and curiousity by focusing on their academic,… Continue Reading #160: UP Academy- Rethinking Inclusion Education
Jason Swenk joins the program to discuss the connection between ADHD and creativity, and the mindset shift that we need to make when it comes to how schools respond to students with ADHD. He also talks about the power of social media and his journey of growing his own multi-million dollar agency, and the work… Continue Reading #159: ADHD and Creativity
Today, May 16, we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). As the name suggests, GAAD highlights all that is and should be accessible. By promoting these ideals through innovations and legal action, the public will continue to open their minds further to what we, individuals with disabilities need to strive in society. Accessibility through Technology During this… Continue Reading Celebrating GAAD With Innovation and Legal Clout by Rosemary Musachio
Peter Torres Fremlin joins the program to discuss the work that he does internationally on disability rights, as well his interest in languages, equality, and culture. Peter also reveals why having a disability makes him great at his job. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or… Continue Reading #158: Advancing Disability Inclusion in the Global Business Conversation
Detective Sergeant Shelton Newsham joins the program to discuss the innovative work that they are doing in the UK around cybercrime prevention. He has over 17 Years’ experience in law enforcement and is currently a manager at the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Cyber Crime Unit. Shelton works alongside UK Government agencies, international law enforcement and… Continue Reading #157: Preventing Young People From Getting Involved in Cyber Crime
Sarah Todd Hammer joins the program to discuss her journey, which includes becoming paralyzed from the neck-down at age 8 due to a rare neuroimmune disorder called Transverse Myelitis that damages the spinal cord. Since that time, Sarah has recovered the ability to walk and partial use of her arms and hands, and has gone… Continue Reading #156: My Life, My Hope- With Sarah Todd Hammer
Susan Scott-Parker, CEO and Founder of Business Disability International, joins the program to discuss the pioneering work that she has done, including the creation of a benchmark that measures corporate performance on disability as it affects an entire business. Discover the “Valuable 500”, the global movement putting disability on the business leadership agenda … Continue Reading #155: Meet Susan Scott-Parker, CEO and Founder of Business Disability International
This episode features an interview with Brandon Farbstein. Diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism at the age of 2, Brandon stands at 3’9” – making his life’s journey full of adversity, strength, and impact. after feeling invisible and without a purpose for the first 15 years of his life, he discovered his calling on… Continue Reading #154: Ten Feet Tall- An Interview with Empowerment Speaker and Gen Z Activitist Brandon Farbstein
This episode features an interview with David James Boyd & Chad Kessler, co-creators of the play Stepchild, along with producer Kori Rushton and associate producer Shelly Guy. About the play: Inspired by the classic tale of Cinderella, “Stepchild” tells the story of Orella, a deaf girl coming of age during the Italian Renaissance.… Continue Reading #153: Stepchild, A New Musical With a Deaf Heroine
Rob Neuhauser, EVP and Global Head of Seimens People and Leadership, joins the program to discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with leading 5 generations in their workforce, and the work that they have done around unconscious bias. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or… Continue Reading #152: Five Generations at Work in Siemens
Kirk Adams, American Foundation for the Blind’s President and CEO, joins the program to discuss how they are expanding possibilities for people with vision loss. He reveals the shift away from a medical model of serving people who are blind and vision impaired, and how their efforts fit into the larger conversation about inclusion in… Continue Reading #151: American Foundation for the Blind- Expanding Possibilities for People with Vision Loss
Stephane Leblois, Manager of Program Innovations at The Arc’s national office and Jonathan Lucus, Managing Director of The Arc@Work at The Arc of the United States, join the program to discuss how they support disability inclusion in the workforce. They reveal both national and global efforts, and what inclusive employment looks like. This… Continue Reading #150: How The Arc Supports Disability Inclusion and Inclusive Workplaces
John Macko, Director of the Center on Employment, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, joins the program to discuss the value that persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing bring to the workplace, and how the National Technical Institute prepares their students for the jobs of tomorrow, and connects students to employers. This episode… Continue Reading #149: Tapping The Valuable Labor Pool of Persons Who Are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Ignar Rip joins the program to discuss how to help people with dementia to live their lives to the fullest. He also reveals the role that music can play in retrieving memories and why playing music is especially important with early onset dementia. More Information About Ignar and his work at: Ignar.rip@gmail.com Early… Continue Reading #148: When Dementia Comes Knocking On Your Door, Turn On The Music
Debra is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss the issue of representation- who should represent the disability community and other communities? Do you have to be a member of a community to speak for that community? And how can we lend our platform to others so that they can share their stories?… Continue Reading #147: The Problem of Representation
Ketan Kapoor B, TEDx Speaker and Co-Founder & Principal Consultant at Career At Top Consultancy Services, joins the program to discuss the work that he does connecting talent to meaningful work. This episode was recorded live on Facebook, captioned and streamed on facebook www.facebook.com/debraruh or in the embedded version below. To… Continue Reading #146: Facilitating The Journey of Humans to Human Resources
Silicon Valley has served as a beacon of technological innovation for decades. In the area of diversity, however, they have historically struggled. Making an effort to include individuals with disabilities at all levels of a company has the potential to drive business strategy further into the future, and create a society that is more cognizant and appreciative of one another’s differences. Continue Reading 3 Ways Inclusion Drives Technology Strategy
Dr. Blanck is University Professor at Syracuse University, which is the highest faculty rank granted to eight prior individuals in the history of the University. He is Chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University. Dr. Blanck joins the program to discuss the benefits of universal design for all, the non-monolothic… Continue Reading #145: How Technology Can Help Uplift Humanity
This episode features an interview with Kip Henderson, a 2018 VSA Emerging Young Artist, Victoria Dugger, first prize recipient for the 2016 VSA Emerging Young Artist and Betty Siegel, Director of VSA & Accessibility at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Kip and Victoria discuss how their experiences have influenced their work… Continue Reading #144: Interview With The Kennedy Center’s VSA Emerging Young Artist Prize Winners
This episode features an interview with MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Fighter Garrett Holeve and his father Mitch Holeve, as they discuss Garrett’s battle to be allowed to compete as an athlete with Down Syndrome. Discover the work they are doing to help people of all abilities to be healthier and more fit. … Continue Reading #143: Garrett’s Fight- Interview with MMA Athlete Garrett Holeve
Brendan Roach, Senior Disability Consultant at Business Disability Forum, joins the program to discuss global disability accessibiliity and how he is working with business and government in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to improve business disability confidence. Discover the need for creating a global framework when it comes to disability inclusion. This… Continue Reading #142: Creating A Global Framework for Disability Inclusion
Medical marijuana is legal in 30 states, including Ohio. The constituents and lawmakers of these states have seen the light. They’ve read the facts, seen results, or experienced the effects of the beneficial drug to legalize it. Now how do we convince the rest of the country to follow suit so all persons who have… Continue Reading The Need for Medical Marijuana Nationwide
In this episode, you’ll hear from Minda Dentler, as she shares her inspiring story of becoming the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship. Minda shares tips for developing the proper mindset for success, and how to set goals, get past fear and conquer your own “personal Ironman.” This… Continue Reading #141: The First Female Wheelchair Athlete to Complete the Ironman World Championship
Judy Heumann, internationally recognized leader in the disability community, joins the program to discuss her journey of advocating for accessibility for disabled persons and the need to broaden the conversation towards a human rights model that ensures that all people are able to access the help they need to reach their full human potential. … Continue Reading #140: Broadening The Conversation Around Disability Accessibility
Al Levin joins the program to discuss the need to have open conversations about depression, and how to overcome stigma. Al shares his own journey of recovering from major depressive disorder and how he helps others, including hosting his own podcast, The Depression Files. Discover the changes that need to happen in order to ensure… Continue Reading #139: Overcoming the Stigma of Depression
Lori Golden from Ernst & Young joins the program to discuss the importance of recognizing mental health needs in the workplace and shares takeaways from the company’s initiatives. Discover what organizations and individuals can do to help all people fully participate and contribute to making our world a better place. This episode… Continue Reading #138: Interview with Lori Golden, Ernst & Young’s Abilities Strategy Leader
Josh Blue, comedian and winner of "Last Comic Standing" joins the program to discuss how he got started in comedy, his thoughts on "inspirational porn" and advice to others with disabilities about how to live your best life. Josh shares practical tips with his trademark sense of humor- you will not want to miss this episode! Continue Reading #137: Comedian Josh Blue on Breaking Down the Stereotypes of Persons with Disabilities
Kate Nash, CEO and creator of PurpleSpace joins the program to discuss the #PurpleLightUp campaign in celebration of the International Day of Disabled Persons. Discover how you can participate in this unified global call to action. You can learn more about what we are doing in the United States for #PurpleLightUp by reading my… Continue Reading #136: #PurpleLightUp- Celebrating International Day of Disabled Persons with Kate Nash
In pondering the many things we have to be thankful for this year, here are seven people, living and dead, who enriched our understanding of people with disabilities and made the world a better place. Some you know. Some you don’t. Continue Reading Happy Thanksgiving- Celebrating the Contributions of Seven Individuals With Disabilities
Doug Foresta, therapist and producer of Human Potential at Work, joins the program to discuss the 3 biggest obstacles that keep us from living our full potential. He also shares tips about how to tap into the power of your brain to calm anxiety and relieve stress. To get the book “Inclusion Branding” visit https://amzn.to/2GKV0sj Transcript… Continue Reading #135: Mental Health and Human Potential
David Perez, Chief Global Strategist for Ruh Global Communications, joins the program to discuss progress towards disability inclusion in Latin America, and what the rest of the world can learn from efforts in the region. Discover the connection between corporate accessibility initiatives and higher revenues, as well as how to build community and create positive change.… Continue Reading #134: Disability Opportunities In Latin America
Janice Valentine, founder of #HackAccessDublin, joins the program to discuss her event which brings together engineers, developers, designers, urban innovators, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in innovation, with the objective of making Dublin inclusive to people of all abilities by hacking the obstacles to access. To get the book “Inclusion Branding” visit https://amzn.to/2GKV0sj Transcript for episode 133.
I am a disabled activist and researcher born in Egypt, who lived through many barriers and deprivations that face disabled people in accessing basic services. At my segregated boarding school for blind students in Egypt, I gained many Continue Reading This is my story, let’s start
Our guest this week is Julian John, Managing Director of Delsion, a people and development consultancy that focuses on supporting organizations around learning, development and inclusion. Julian discusses how companies can manage people as individuals, uncover employee’s strengths and meet their individual needs. Discover a five step approach to inclusion and learn how to gain traction within an organization. … Continue Reading #132: Making Wales a Leading Nation for Disability Inclusion in the Workplace
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Recently Sian Tesni, Senior Education Advisor at CBM, and I had the fantastic opportunity to meet with deaf leaders in Vietnam. We met with dynamic leaders, Ling from Hanoi and Huong from Ho Chi Minh City. Continue Reading Meeting deaf leaders from Vietnam
This week´s guest host was Doug Foresta. Jaya Jaya Myra, author & wellness lifestyle expert, joins the program to discuss the importance of purpose for improving health outcomes. She discusses how discovering and living her own meaning and purpose helped her face a health crisis of her own, and shares tools and techniques to help… Continue Reading #131: The Power of Purpose and Happiness for Improving Outcomes In Success and Health
That’s how it is with purple, a hue that communicates royalty, majesty, and power.
And that is what brings us to the #PurpleLightUp movement, a global call to action that demands that the voices of all people around the world be heard, specifically people with disabilities and their inclusion in the workforce. Continue Reading #PurpleLightUp
On Saturday –fittingly World Cerebral Palsy Day -- the wildly popular athletic apparel giant offered a new message, a giant milestone in the global brand's movement for inclusion; Be Like Justin.
But who is Justin? Continue Reading Be Like Justin
Sumaria Latif joins the program to discuss the work that Herbal Essences is doing to creating interactive and accessible packaging design. Sumaria is a Special Consultant for Inclusive Design at Procter & Gamble, and she is helping to identify opportunities where Herbal Essences (and P&G as a whole) can transform products, packaging, and services to touch the… Continue Reading #130: Herbal Essences – Interactive and Accessible Packaging Design
Dr. Chris Law, President, and owner of Accessibility Track, joins the program to discuss his work helping to lead developments in the field of organization-wide approaches to accessibility. He reveals what he calls the frontier of accessibility- which is getting decision makers to incorporate the needs of persons with disability in their design thinking. To… Continue Reading #129: The Frontier of Accessibility- With Dr. Chris Law
Gagan Chhabra, ABD, joins the program to discuss his own journey of growing up with a vision impairment, and how he was able to step outside of the preconceived notions of what was possible for his life. He also discusses what the research says about the challenges that youth with disabilities face, even in more… Continue Reading #128: Helping Youth With Disabilities Find Their Voice
Josh Christianson from the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology joins the program to discuss the work that the organization is doing to foster collaboration and action around accessible technology in the workplace. Discover how accessible technology benefits people of all abilities and how technology can impact the retention of persons with disabilities in the workplace. … Continue Reading #127: Fostering Collaboration and Action Around Accessible Technology
We are very proud of our team fantastic team of Hosts and Leaders of #AXSchat: Antonio Santos, Neil Milliken and our very own Debra Ruh of course with the help of the amazing #AXSchat community. Have won the award for Best Digital Campaign in the European Digital Mindset Awards. Continue Reading Sara Ruh Featured on Runway of Dreams. NYC Fashion Week.
Seth Rosenzweig, CEO of Team Impact, joins the program to discuss the work that they are doing to provide support for children diagnosed with a life-threatening or chronic illness and their families. Team IMPACT brings together two of Seth’s passion areas; improving the quality of life for children battling serious and chronic illness and transforming and… Continue Reading #126: Promoting Empathy and Empowering Future Leaders
Therapist Nicole Amesbury joins the program to discuss the impact that technology and social media have on our mental health. Discover the pros and cons of technology and what we need need to be mindful of when it comes using technology in a responsible and positive manner. To get the book “Inclusion Branding” visit https://amzn.to/2GKV0sj… Continue Reading #125: Cyberpsychology and Digital Mental Health- With Therapist Nicole Amesbury
Catalina Devandas joins the program to discuss her unique role as the first UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities. Discover the international perspective on disability inclusion and how disability inclusion work ties into the United Nation’s SDG’s (Sustainable Development Goals). To get the book “Inclusion Branding” visit https://amzn.to/2GKV0sj Transcript for episode… Continue Reading #124: Catalina Devandas- the first UN Special Rapporteur On the Rights of Persons With Disabilities
Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, Executive Producer of the documentary “End Game” on Netflix, joins the program to discuss the need for additional education and policychanges around end-of-life issues. She discusses why so often, people aren’t dying in ways that match their goals and values, and what physicians can do to help patients make informed decisions. … Continue Reading #123: Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, Executive Producer of End Game on Netflix
Mike Gifford, Founder and President of OpenConcept Consulting Inc, joins the program to discuss the work he has been doing in the area of web accessibility and the importance of that work. Discover how Mike was able to tackle issues of web accessibility through a powerful software tool and how assistive technology will actually… Continue Reading #122: Mike Gifford- Digital Inclusion and The Future of Work
Dr. Nasser Siabi joins the program to discuss his journey of empowering persons with disabilities. For his work, he has been awarded an OBE in 2010 for his contribution in helping over 250,000 disabled people transition from education into work and received the lifetime achievement award from the National Diversity Awards in 2015. To… Continue Reading #121: Dr. Nasser Siabi- A Global Leader In Tackling Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities
Amanda Blackwell, founder and President of the Board at Digna International, describes her amazing journey of moving to Guatemala as a speech therapist without being able to speak Spanish, and going on to found Digna, which now serves as a model of excellence and generator of social transformation in the area of inclusion of… Continue Reading #120: Promoting Disability Employment in Guatemala
Diane Lightfoot, CEO of Business Disability Forum, joins the program to discuss the work that her organization does to empower persons with disabilities. She also discusses the problem of the disability pay gap and the work that is being done to ensure that meaningful employment is available to all. To get the book “Inclusion Branding”… Continue Reading #119: Business Disability Forum- With Diane Lightfoot
Christian Perera, Accessibility Consultant, UK Digital Team at McDonald’s Corporation joins the program to discuss his journey from having a spinal cord injury to becoming an accessibility consultant. Christian discusses some of the obstacles that he encountered along the way and how he overcome them. To get the book “Inclusion Branding” visit https://amzn.to/2GKV0sj Transcript for episode… Continue Reading #118: From Spinal Cord Injury to Supporting McDonald’s To Ensure Access For All
Mindy Scheier, fashion designer and founder of Runway of Dreams, shares her story. Mindy’s son was born with Rigid Spine Muscular Dystrophy, causing clothing challenges due to muscle weakness and his inability to dress himself. After spending years in the fashion industry, Mindy decided there was an opportunity to meld her worlds together. Runway of Dreams aims to be… Continue Reading #117: Fashion Designer and Mother of a Child with Disabilities Changes the Fashion Industry
Kannan Srinivasan, Director of Human Resources at Flextronics Technologies, discusses the work that they are doing to include persons of all abilities in their workforce. Kannan discusses what has worked best for them, and how they were able to make inclusive hiring a mainstream practice in their organization. To get the book “Inclusion Branding” visit https://amzn.to/2GKV0sj Transcript… Continue Reading #116: Innovation From India- Flex- Building Intelligent Products for a Connected World
Megan Morrone, Producer & Host at TWiT.tv, discusses women’s voices in technology, and the importance of considering multiple perspectives. She also shares the ways in which social media and technology can be used to increase accessibility and be a platform for diverse voices. To support our program, visit https://www.patreon.com/HPAW To get the book “Inclusion Branding” visit https://amzn.to/2GKV0sj Transcript… Continue Reading #115: Women’s Voices In Technology
Yves Veulliet, Global Disability & Inclusion Program Manager at IBM discusses why IBM is leading The Global Conversation on Disability Inclusion via the ILO GBDN. (ILO Global Business and Disability Network) To support our program, visit https://www.patreon.com/HPAW To get the book “Inclusion Branding” visit https://amzn.to/2GKV0sj Transcript for episode 114
Byron Reese, CEO and publisher of the technology research company Gigaom and author of The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity, joins the program to discuss how technological advancements will impact everyone, including persons with disabilities. Byron looks at the historical impact of technology and reveals why he is bullish on… Continue Reading #113: The Fourth Age- Technology and The Future of Humanity
Betty Siegel, The Kennedy Center’s Director of VSA and Accessibility, joins the program to discuss the importance of equity in the arts and arts based careers. Discover how The Kennedy Center is ensuring that every voice is lifted up and heard and learn more about their innovative internship programs. To support our program, visit https://www.patreon.com/HPAW To… Continue Reading #112: Equity in Arts
Gary Sheinbaum, Chief Executive Officer, Tommy Hilfiger Americas, joins the program to discuss the Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive line and how the brand is supporting and empowering persons with disabilities. The line includes the essential fashion pieces like shirts, pants, shorts, dresses, and jackets — but Tommy Adaptive clothes are easier to put on. Modifications such… Continue Reading #111: Tommy Hilfiger’s Innovative and Inclusive Clothing Line
LaMondré Pough joins the program to discuss the disruption that is occurring when it comes to disability inclusion. Discover some of the trends and technological shifts that are occurring and the impact that they will have on people of all abilities. To support our program, visit https://www.patreon.com/HPAW To get the book “Inclusion Branding” visit https://amzn.to/2GKV0sj Transcript for… Continue Reading #110: Disability Inclusion Disruption
What is inclusion branding and why is it important for corporations? In this special episode, Debra is joined by her producer Doug Foresta as she discusses takeaways from her new book “Inclusion Branding” and how corporations can create inclusive marketing that creates a high return on investment. Discover how to create communities, engage influencers and… Continue Reading #109: Inclusion Branding
The IoT is what we can call the next step in the evolution of wireless networks, the progress that has been made from closed networks to enterprise IT networks to the internet has been faster than anticipated and it is expected that by the year 2020 nearly 50 billion things will comprise the IoT, creating a $1.7 trillion market. Continue Reading IoT in the household: An opportunity for development.
The questions spiral down to ever-increasing depths of unfounded possibilities and settles into a full rolling boil of panic. Blood pressure rises. Heart rate soars. All this physical and mental reaction occurs before the dog even makes his way over for morning scratches. This is how the day may start for a person living with an anxiety disorder. Continue Reading Living Afraid: Impacts of Anxiety and UDL with WCAG Solutions
How do we fully value the social good that people do in the world? Debra is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, in a conversation about being paid well for social good and why we should invest in work that empowers and uplifts others and the payoff for making those investments. They explore how to… Continue Reading #108: The Value of Social Capital
Stephen J Wampler and his wife join the program to discuss the creation of “Camp Wamp”, which encourages teamwork, empowers kids with physical disabilities to experience the great outdoors, and creates memories that last a lifetime. Episode Transcript
Guest: Christopher Johnson, Rob Price Date: April 27, 2018 Guest Company: Atos [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone this is Debra ruh and we are recording on Good Friday so happy Good Friday to everyone. I have two guests joining us from the UK… Continue Reading #105: Inclusion in a Digital Society
Guest: Steven AJ Cox Date: March 28, 2018 Guest Company: Fujitsu [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone. This is Debra Ruh and you’re watching or listening to Human Potential at Work. Today, I am being joined by Steven Cox, who’s today is in… Continue Reading Transcript #101: Enabling Greater Workforce Inclusion and Diversity
Jeff Mayerson joins the program to discuss the creation of the Wolves Basketball Academy, which provides a friendly and fun environment for children with special needs to learn the fundamentals of basketball as well as play on a team. Discover the benefits and importance of ensuring that sports are truly accessible to all. Episode Transcript
Guest: Jeff Mayerson Date: May 2, 2018 Guest Title: Wolves Basketball Academy Sorry! This Transcript is Currently Being Created! Check Back Soon!
Internet, new opportunities for citizenship and participation for Children and Youth. By David Pérez and Manfred Chinchilla According to UNESCO Citizenship can be defined as the status of having the right to participate in and to be represented in politics, it can also be defined as a collection of rights and obligations that give a… Continue Reading Internet: Citizenship Opportunities for Children and Youth.
http://traffic.libsyn.com/humanpotential/HPAWE105.mp3 Digital transformation consultant Christopher Joynson, Atos and Rob Price, COO for Worldline UK&I, join the program to discuss the importance of inclusion in a digital society. They share their thoughts about the “digital divide”, the cost of that divide, and how technology can be used to add value to companies and people. Episode… Continue Reading #105: Inclusion in a Digital Society
Guest: Christina Block Date: March 14, 2018 Guest Title: Prison Minister [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello Everyone. This is Debra Ruh and you’re watching or listening to Human Potential At Work. Today, I have Doug Foresta, our producer joining us again who has an amazing voice and I also have Christina Block. She… Continue Reading #99: Prison Reform- How It Impacts Vulnerable Populations (Including Persons With Disabilities)
Guest: Lou Orslene Date: March 7, 2018 Guest Title: Co-Director Guest Company: Job Accommodation Network (JAN) [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone, this is Debra Ruh and you’re watching or listening to Human Potential at Work. And I have… Continue Reading Transcript #98: Increasing the Employability of Persons with Disabilities
Guest: Nipun Malhotra Date: February 21, 2018 Guest Title: CEO and Founder Guest Company: Nipun Foundation [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone, this is Debra Ruh, and you’re listening to or watching Human Potential at Work. Today our guest is… Continue Reading Transcript #96: Disability Inclusion and Accessibility in India
Guest: John Little Date: April 11, 2018 [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone. This is Debra Ruh and you’re watching or listening to Human Potential at work. Today I have a good friend of mine, John little, and he is joining us from Australia. So, I’m recording this later than usual because John just… Continue Reading Transcript #103: Entrepreneurs With Disabilities
Guest: Ian Kremer Date: April 18, 2018 [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello everybody. This is Debra Ruh, and you’re watching or listening to Human Potential at work. Today’s guest is somebody I stalked on Twitter because I love his content. And so I started noticing, I started retweeting and… Continue Reading Transcript #104: Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease
Ian Kremer, Executive Director of Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease, joins the program to discuss some of the potential causes, progression and treatment options for those affected by Alzheimer’s. He also shares the some of the most exciting investments in research that are currently underway. Episode Transcript
John Little has been a business builder, entrepreneur, mentor, facilitator and motivator for the last 30 years. On today’s episode, he shares his conviction about ensuring equal access to opportunities for persons with disabilities. John also reveals that he is was able to achieve success not in spite of his disability, but because of it,… Continue Reading #103: Entrepreneurs With Disabilities
Steven AJ Cox, Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador at Fujitsu, joins the program to discuss how he has been able to help embed a more inclusive culture and how technological advances in automation and artificial intelligence impact the modern workforce. Episode Transcript
Guest: Steven AJ Cox Date: March 28, 2018 Guest Title: Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion Ambassador Guest Company: Fujitsu Sorry! This Transcript is Currently Being Created! Check Back Soon!
Suzanne Colbert from the Australian Network on Disability joins the program to discuss the efforts that they are engaging in to increase disability and inclusion access in Australia. Suzanne also shares her thoughts about what needs to happen in order to ensure the inclusion and retention of persons with disabilities in all businesses. Episode… Continue Reading #102: Increasing Disability and inclusion Access in Australia
Guest: Suzanne Colbert Date: April 4, 2018 Guest Title: CEO Guest Company: Australian Network on Disability [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone. This is Debra Ruh and you’re watching or listening to Human Performance… Human Potential at Work even though it is about… Continue Reading Transcript #102: Increasing Disability and inclusion Access in Australia
Vint Cerf, Internet Pioneer, and Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist for Google, joins the program for this special 100th edition of Human Potential at Work. Vint discusses how he came to co-create the architecture of the internet and shares his thoughts about the current state of technology and the internet including machine learning, how technology… Continue Reading #100: Making the Internet More Useful and Accessible
Guest: Vint Cerf Date: March 22, 2017 Guest Title: American Internet Pioneer [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone, this is Debra Ruh and you’re watching or listening to Human Potential At Work. Today is our 100thepisode. I’m so excited I can’t talk. And I’m also so excited… Continue Reading Transcript #100: Making the Internet More Useful and Accessible
In this episode, Debra is joined by Doug Foresta, producer of Human Potential at Work, and Christina Block, who does prison ministry work. Discover the need for prison reform, why persons with disabilities can end up in the prison system, and what needs to happen in order to help bring out the full human potential of ex-offenders. … Continue Reading #99: Prison Reform- How It Impacts Vulnerable Populations (Including Persons With Disabilities)
Guest: Christina Block Guest Title: Prison Ministry Outreach Date: March 14, 2018 Guest Company: Ruh Global Communications Sorry! This Transcript is Currently Being Created! Check Back Soon!
Lou Orslene, Co-Director of the Job Accommodation Network, joins the program to discuss some of the various myths about accommodations, and the power of reasonable accommodations to help unleash the human potential of all people, including those with disabilities. Episode Transcript
By Rosemary Musachio When I first learned that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) might be weakened, I was mortified. I thought, “Oh no, would customer service representatives, business executives, professors, and everyone else who serve the public still regard, or try to regard, persons with disabilities (PWD) as equal? Would braille numbers be removed… Continue Reading Why Weaken the ADA by Rosemary Musachio
Guest: Jose Manolo Alvarez Date: February 28, 2018 Guest Title: Coder and Programmer, Founder of Manolo Net Guest Company: Manolo Net [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone. This is Debra Ruh and you’re listening to Human Potential at Work or watching us on Facebook live. Today, my… Continue Reading Transcript #97: Education and Empowerment for People Who Are Blind in Puerto Rico- One Man’s Journey
José M Alvarez joins the program to discuss the efforts that he is making to create programs that make technology more accessible for persons with disabilities. José also shares how he empowers his students by teaching them coding skills and how he has created software and apps that can teach skills in an accessible way. … Continue Reading #97: Education and Empowerment for People Who Are Blind in Puerto Rico- One Man’s Journey
Nipun Malhotra joins the program from India to discuss his journey of being diagnosed with a disability called arthrogryposis, which caused the muscles in the arms and legs to be underdeveloped. Nipun shares how he decided to sit up for his rights in 2012, starting the Nipman Foundation that works in the area of health and advocacy for… Continue Reading #96: Disability Inclusion and Accessibility in India
I am one of the 74% of people with disabilities that have an invisible disability[1]. But I wasn’t even aware that I had a disability until I was filling out paperwork for a state identification card at the DMV. One of the last questions on the form read: “Do you have a disability? A disability… Continue Reading Inivisible Disabilities
Guest: Joyce Bender Guest Title: Consultant, Speaker, & Podcaster Date: February 14th, 2018 Guest Company: Bender Consulting Services / Disability Matters Podcast [Intro music] Debra: Hello everyone. This is Debra Ruh and you are listening to or watching Human Potential At… Continue Reading Transcript #95: Disability Inclusion Employment Services That Work
Joyce Bender from Bender Consulting Services discusses the efforts that she has made in providing employers with reliable talent, as well as giving well-trained individuals with disabilities the chance to display their abilities and enhance their lives through solid careers. Joyce also shares how she is using her program “Disability Matters” to document the history of… Continue Reading #95: Disability Inclusion Employment Services That Work
Written by Rosemary Musachio, Chief Accessibility Officer (CAO) at Ruh Global Communications Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to travel. In fact, I expressed this desire in a line from the first poem I wrote: “If I was a bird, I’d fly to every country I could find”. Although I’ve always been… Continue Reading Traveling in a Wheelchair Ups and Downs
Guest: Kate Nicholson Guest Title: Civil Rights Attorney, Speaker, Writer Date: February 7th, 2018 Guest Company: ADA [Intro music] Debra: Hello, everyone. Good morning. Good day. This is Debra Ruh, and you are watching or listening to Human Potential at Work. I’m really… Continue Reading Transcript #94: “Opioids Helped Me Work Again”- Lessons From An ADA Attorney
TEDx speaker and ADA attorney Kate Nicholson discusses her journey with chronic pain, and how opioid treatment helped her in her healing process. Kate discusses how, on the right dose of pain medicine, she drafted the current regulations under the ADA, coordinated with the White House and supervised thousands of cases by hundreds of attorneys… Continue Reading #94: “Opioids Helped Me Work Again”- Lessons From An ADA Attorney
This episode features a 3-way conversation with Debra, her producer Doug Foresta, and Paige Mayer from Eturi as they discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise from parenting in the digital age. Paige discusses the benefits of Eturi’s parental control app “Our Pact” which allows users to locate their children and block screen time on mobile… Continue Reading #93: Parenting In The Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities
Guest: Paige Mayer Guest Title: Director of Communications & Customer Success at Eturi Corp. Date: January 31, 2018 Guest Company: Eturi [Intro music] Debra: Hello everyone, this is Debra Ruh and you’re listening to “Human Potential At Work.” I’m excited to have Paige… Continue Reading Transcript #93: Parenting In The Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities
Family Nurse Practitioner and podcaster Cindy Kennedy joins the program to discuss her journey of living with chronic Lyme Disease and the challenges that she had to overcome in getting diagnosed and finding the appropriate treatment. Cindy shares tips for diagnosis and treatment, and shares advise for those who may be experiencing disabling symptoms… Continue Reading #92: Living With Lyme Disease
Guest: Cindy Kennedy Guest Title: Family Nurse Practitioner and Podcaster Date: January 24th, 2018 [Intro music] Debra: Hello everyone. This is Debra Ruh and you’re listening to or watching Human Potential at Work. We talk a lot about inclusion of people with disabilities on the program. One thing… Continue Reading Transcript #92: Living With Lyme Disease
Guest: Ryan Eder Guest Title: CEO Date: January 12, 2018 Guest Company: IncludeFitness [Intro music] Debra: Hello everyone. This is Debra Ruh, and you are listening to “Human Potential At Work”, or you might be watching us on Facebook Live, which… Continue Reading Transcript #91: Fitness for Everyone- Making Health and Wellness Accessible For Persons Of All Abilities
Ryan Eder, Founder and CEO of IncludeFitness™, shares the work that his company is doing digitizing physical medicine, rehabilitation and wellness to achieve better outcomes at lower costs. Episode Transcript
Guest: Murteza Khan Guest Company: Bangladesh Business and Disability Network Date: January 11, 2017 [Intro Music] Debra: Hello Everyone, this is Debra Ruh and you’re listening to Human Potential at work. I have a guest, I have a tiny bit of a cold so I apologize up front… Continue Reading Transcript #90: B2B Disability Inclusion Efforts and Progress in Bangladesh
Murteza Khan from the Bangladesh Business and Disability Network discusses the efforts the organization is making in bringing together employers who are committed to developing a more disability inclusive workforce in Bangladesh. Episode Transcript
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: HPAW Producer Date: January 3, 2018 Guest Company: Stand out and be heard [Intro Music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone. Welcome to Human Potential at Work. Today, I am going to be talking to my producer and mentor, Doug Foresta and… Continue Reading Transcript #89: Gratitude and A Look Back At 2017
Debra is joined by Doug Foresta, producer of Human Potential at Work, as they reflect on what they are most grateful for over the past year. Doug and Debra also discuss the evolution of the show, and where they see the program heading over the next year. Discover some of the biggest takeaways from the… Continue Reading #89: Gratitude and A Look Back At 2017
Claudia Guardiola from Movimiento Congruencia joins the program to discuss the initiatives that they are taking to help increase disability inclusion in Mexico, and to make sure that people with disabilities are included in the conversation. Discover how they are sharing best practices with other countries and which companies are leading the way when it comes to… Continue Reading #88: B2B Disability Inclusion Efforts and Progress in Mexico
Guest: Claudia Guardiola Martínez Guest Title: Manager of Movement Congruence, Inclusive Labor of people with disabilities Date: December 27, 2017 Guest Company: Movimiento Congruencia [Intro Music] Debra: Hello, everyone. Felix Navidad, and merry Christmas. Happy new year. Happy holidays. You are listening to Human Potential At Work, and I’m really, really excited to have my guest… Continue Reading Transcript #88: B2B Disability Inclusion Efforts and Progress in Mexico
Teresa Shea Booher, David Bray and Layli Suel join the program to discuss why we need positive change agents across organizations and sectors. Discover why change that matters is done not by any one person, but by change agents who are willing to step out across sectors and to demonstrate a way to move forward and… Continue Reading #87: Why We Need Positive #changeagents Across Organizations and Sectors
Guest: Layli Suel, Shea Booher, David Bray Date: December 20, 2017 [Intro Music] Debra Ruh: Hello, everyone. This is Debra Ruh, and you’re listening or watching Human Potential At Work. We’re going to continue a conversation that we started last week with David Bray, who is part of the People-Centered… Continue Reading Transcript #87: Why We Need Positive #changeagents Across Organizations and Sectors
Written by Eng. Nabil Eid. Strategic Disability Inclusion ICT Accessibility consulting services & solutions Middle East and North Africa. Today, 54 per cent of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 66 per cent by 2050. Projections show that urbanization combined with the overall growth of the… Continue Reading Smart city means building an inclusive society for all.
Guest: David Bray and Mei Lin Fung Guest Title: David Bray – Executive Director / Mei Lin Fung – Co Founder Date: December 13, 2017 Guest Company: People Centered Internet [Intro Music] Debra Ruh: Hello, everyone. This is Debra Ruh, and you’re watching or listening to Human Potential At… Continue Reading Transcript #86: Putting Humanity At the Center of the Internet
David Bray and Mei Lin Fung from People Centered Internet join the program to discuss how the internet can be used for social good and the efforts they are making to help billions of new users connect to the internet. Discover a broader definition of accessibility and the importance of how the internet can… Continue Reading #86: Putting Humanity At the Center of the Internet
Guest: Richard Schatzberg Guest Title: Chief Commercial Officer Date: December 6, 2017 Guest Company: NeST Technologies [Intro Music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone, and welcome to Human Potential At Work. I’m excited today about my guest, because he’s been a friend of mine for a really… Continue Reading Transcript #85: Uniting The Disability Community
Richard Schatzberg, Advisory Board Chair for Ruh Global, discusses his thoughts about the need to unite the disability community, and the role that social media can play in doing so. Richard also shares why he thinks it is crucial to make the business case for engaging the disability community, and gives some examples of brands… Continue Reading #85: Uniting The Disability Community
Guest: Cerina Vincent Guest Title: Actress and Writer Date: November 29, 2017 [Intro Music] Debra Ruh: Hello, this is Debra Ruh and you’re listening to Human Potential at Work. I’m really excited to have our guest today. I feel like I’ve known her … I know my family… Continue Reading Transcript #84: Disney Channel Star Cerina Vincent – Defining Success, Raising Alzheimer’s Awareness
Cerina Vincent, who stars on the #1 most watched Disney Channel comedy series “Stuck In The Middle” joins the program to discuss the evolution of her career, and the importance of finding a personal definition of success. Cerina also shares her experience of being cast in the film “Broken Memories” a romantic drama centering around… Continue Reading #84: Disney Channel Star Cerina Vincent – Defining Success, Raising Alzheimer’s Awareness
Healthcare is a topic that has been in discussion a lot lately in our political climate. Whether you are on one side or another of the debate, we all can agree that healthcare is something we all wish to have easy and affordable access to. Paying attention to our health is vital to our personal… Continue Reading The Need for more Inclusive Health Care
Roy Andersen joins the program to discuss the importance of inclusion in education and how to remove the blocks that keep students from learning. Roy shares his own experiences of struggling as a young student and what it taught him about how education needs to change. Roy explains his perspective on what intelligence is, how children… Continue Reading #83: Inclusion in Education- How and Why The Education System Needs To Change
Guest: Roy Andersen Date: November 22, 2017 [Intro music] Debra: Hello everyone, this is Debra Ruh and you are listening to, or viewing, Human Potential at Work. Today I have a good friend that I’ve… Continue Reading Transcript #83: Inclusion in Education- How and Why The Education System Needs To Change
Written by Rosemary Musachio, Chief Accessibility Officer (CAO) at Ruh Global Communications A few months ago, the local news program did a piece on a man with a disability getting married to a woman without a disability. Why is that news, I thought. Thousands of couples marry each day, yet their nuptials aren’t featured on… Continue Reading Disability and Romance – Quite An Interlude
Guest: Jamey Edwards Guest Title: Chief Executive Officer Date: November 15, 2017 Guest Company: Cloudbreak Health [Intro music] Debra: Hello everyone. You’re listening to or watching Human Potential At Work. Today I have a guest on that I just think that the work he’s doing is very important and I think you’re… Continue Reading Transcript #82: Humanizing Healthcare
Jamey Edwards, CEO of Cloudbreak Health, shares the work he’s been doing to humanize and fix the healthcare system in the US. Discover how Cloudbreak is providing innovative solutions that allow for greater ease of access for patients, better communication between providers, and empowerment of patients, providers and hospitals. Episode Transcript
Guest: August de los Reyes Guest Title: Head of Design and Research on Accessibility and Transformation Date: November 1, 2017 Guest Company: Pinterest [Intro music] Debra: Hello, everyone. This is Debra Ruh. Welcome to Human Potential at Work. I’m very excited about our guest tonight. I did a little bit… Continue Reading Transcript #80: Pinterest’s Head of Design and Research on Accessibility and Transformation
August de los Reyes, head of design and research at Pinterest, discusses accessibility through better design, and why he left his position as the lead designer of XBox to work at Pinterest. August discusses the ways in which Pinterest empowers its users, and shares real world examples and stories that illustrate the transformative power of… Continue Reading #80: Pinterest’s Head of Design and Research on Accessibility and Transformation
Leadership coach and speaker Kelly Meerbott joins the program to discuss how she helps her clients grow and become the best version of themselves. Kelly also shares the practices that she uses for her own personal growth and discusses her work with Ken’s Krew, an organization that helps persons with disabilities to successfully enter the… Continue Reading #81: Realizing Your Full Human Potential
Guest: Kelly Meerbott Guest Title: Leadership Coach & Speaker Date: November 8, 2017 Guest Company: YOU: Loud & Clear [Intro music] Debra: Hello everyone, this is Debra Rue and you are watching or listening to Human Potential At Work. Today I am really excited to bring on Kelly Meerbott. Kelly and I haven’t known… Continue Reading Transcript #81: Realizing Your Full Human Potential
Written by Rosemary Musachio The media always has had a tremendous impact on molding public view about persons with disabilities (PWD). Until twenty years ago, the media portrayed us as helpless, heroic, or mean. It did not show us as people who held jobs, were in romantic relationships, or raised families. These portrayals are based… Continue Reading The Media Shines Brighter Spotlight on Persons with Disabilities
Guest: Alastair Somerville Guest Title: Sensory Design Consultant Date: October 25, 2017 Guest Company: Sensory UX Debra: Hello, everyone. This is Debra Ruh. You’re watching or listening to Human Potential At Work. My guest today is somebody that I’ve known about his work for a long time and I first learned… Continue Reading Transcript #79: Empowering People Through Inclusive Design
Sensory design consultant and workshop facilitator Alastair Somerville, joins the program to discuss how inclusive design benefits everyone, not only persons with disabilities. Alastair shares his thoughts about how to improve design and make it more responsive for all, as shares stories from his own design projects. Episode Transcript
Guest: Suhail Al-almaee Guest Title: Executive Director of Projects Sector Date: October 19, 2017 Guest Company: Tatweer Education Holding Co. Debra: Hello. This is Debra Ruh, and you’re listening to Human Potential at Work. Today, I am pleased to be in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, and we’re going to be talking about what Saudi… Continue Reading Transcript #78: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia- Heading towards being a World Class Leader in Disability Inclusion
In this special episode, recorded live in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Debra speaks with Engineer Suhail Al-Almaee as he discusses the efforts that his country is making to become a world-class leader in disability inclusion. Episode Transcript
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: Producer of Human Potential at Work with Debra Ruh Date: October 11, 2017 Guest Company: Stand Out and Be Heard [Intro Music] Debra: Hello everyone. This is Debra Ruh and you’re listening to Human Potential at Work. Today, I have my good friend and my producer,… Continue Reading Transcript #77: Should We Work with “Bad” Brands?
Doug and Debra discuss the idea of working with “bad” brands who may have corporate practices that others have disagreed with, but are now tackling social change and social good initiatives, and the pros and cons of doing so. Episode Transcript
http://traffic.libsyn.com/humanpotential/HPAWE69.mp3 John Kemp, President and CEO of The Viscardi Center, discusses how he has was able to flourish despite being born with a disability and losing his mother at a young age. John shares how his father was able to help him become more resilient, and discusses what needs to change when it comes to… Continue Reading #69: Educating, Employing and Empowering Persons With Disabilities
Dick Traum, founder of Achilles International, shares his inspirational story of becoming the first above the knee amputee to complete the New York City Marathon, and how running and completing marathons can be an empowering experience. He also shares how Achilles has developed specialized programs for children, teens, adults and veterans. Episode Transcript
Guest: Dick Traum Guest Title: Founder Date: October 4, 2017 Guest Company: Achilles International [Intro Music] Debra: Hello, everyone. This is Debra Ruh, and you are watching or listening to Human Potential at Work. My guest today has such an amazing legacy. I think you’re going to be as excited about this… Continue Reading Transcript #76: How Achilles International Empowers Persons With Disabilities
By David Pérez Rueda “In the year 2000, 189 countries came together to face the future.”[1] This phrase references the Millenium Summit where civil society, advocates, and state representatives came together to produce a set of goals that could help the world overcome perennial problems such as famines, droughts, wars, plagues, and poverty. The most… Continue Reading Sustainable Development Goals a Golden Opportunity for Inclusion and Accessibility in Developing Countries.
Patrick J Romzek, LifeChanger Executive Consultant, and Kelly Jones, Talent Acquisition Leader for Cisco Systems, discuss the employment challenges that face people with disabilities and the work that Cisco is doing to employ, empower and transform the lives of persons with disabilities. They also their innovative LifeChanger program and the positive results they are achieving. … Continue Reading #75: How Cisco Empowers Persons with Disabilities
Guest: Kelly Jones & Patrick Romzek Guest Title: Talent Acquisition Leader, LifeChanger Executive Consultant Date: September 27, 2017 Guest Company: Cisco [Intro Music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone, welcome to Human Potential at Work. I’m Debbie Ruh, your host and I’m really excited about having the guests today. We have Patrick Romzek… Continue Reading Transcript #75: How Cisco Empowers Persons with Disabilities
David Banes returns to the program to discuss how technological disruption can benefit persons with disabilities. David discusses his thoughts about dealing with the pros and cons of disruption. David also shares case examples of technological disruption and what we can learn from them. Episode Transcript
Guest: David Banes Guest Title: Director of David Banes Access and Inclusion Services Date: September 21st, 2017 Guest Company: David Banes Access and Inclusion Services Debra: Hello, everyone. This is Debra Ruh, and you’re listening to Human Potential at Work. David Banes, who has… Continue Reading Transcript #74: How Disruption Can Benefit Persons With Disabilities
Debra and Doug Foresta discuss grief and gratitude and how the two can coexist. Discover how to navigate the stages of grief, and how to incorporate gratitude into your life even during tough times. Episode Transcript
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: Producer Date: September 13, 2017 Guest Company: Stand Out & Be Heard [Intro music] Debra: Hello, everyone. This is Debra Ruh, and you’re listening to Human Potential at Work. Today, I have Doug Foresta joining the program, again, and today we’re… Continue Reading Transcript: #73: Grief and Gratitude
Guest: Kevin Ruh Guest Title: Chief Marketing Officer Date: September 7, 2017 Guest Company: Ruh Global Communications [Intro music] Debra: Hello, everyone. This is Debra Ruh, and you’re listening to Human Potential at Work. My guest today is Kevin Ruh, and Kevin is the Chief… Continue Reading Transcript #72: A Sibling’s Perspective on Disability and Human Potential
Kevin Ruh, Chief Marketing Office for Ruh Global Communications, discusses what it was like to grow up with a sibling with a disability. Kevin shares his reflections on what he has learned along the way and how his experiences have shaped his point of view about human potential. He also shares tips for listeners about… Continue Reading #72: A Sibling’s Perspective on Disability and Human Potential
Debra and her producer, Doug Foresta, discuss the challenges and potential upside of aging, and the connection to human potential. Will a growing population of older people be able to create positive social change? Debra also shares tips for positive aging. Episode Transcript
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: Producer Date: August 30, 2017 Guest Company: Stand Out & Be Heard [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello, everyone. This is Debra Ruh. You’re listening to Human Potential At Work. Today I have Doug Foresta joining me on the program. We are… Continue Reading Transcript #71: Aging and Human Potential
Vlad Stevens, HR Director at Charles River Community Health, discusses the importance of including a diverse population in the workforce, and the work that he has done as an HR professional with international brands, including Staples and Walgreens. Vlad discusses what needs to happen to achieve real diversity both in the US and abroad. … Continue Reading #70: Creating A Diverse Workforce
Guest: Vlad Stevens Guest Title: HR Director Date: August 23, 2017 Guest Company: Charles River Community Health [Intro music] Debra: Hello, everyone. This is Debra Ruh and hopefully you’re following us on Facebook. Welcome to Human Potential at Work. I always love all my guests, you… Continue Reading Transcript #70: Creating A Diverse Workforce
Guest: John Kemp Guest Title: President and CEO Date: August 23rd, 2017 Guest Company: The Viscardi Center [Intro Music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone. This is Debra Ruh, and you are watching or listening to Human Potential at Work. Very excited to… Continue Reading Transcript #69: Educating, Employing and Empowering Persons With Disabilities
Guest: Rosemary Musachio Guest Tile: Chief Accessibility Officer Date: November 2, 2016 Guest Company: Ruh Global Communications [Intro Music] Debra: Hello, everyone, this is Debra Ruh. You are listening to Human Potential at… Continue Reading Transcript #28: Unlocking Our Gifts and Talents
Social marketing strategist Ted Rubin joins Debra for a discussion about the difference between “ROI” (Return on Investment) and “RonR” (Return on Relationship), as well as how social media can be used to have authentic conversations. Episode Transcript
Guest: Ted Rubin Guest Title: SocialMarketing Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Acting CMO of Brand Innovators, Co-Founder of the recently launched PrevailingPath Date: August 9th, 2017 Guest Company: Brand Innovators and PrevailingPatch [Intro Music] Debra Ruh: Hello, everyone. You’re listening to Human Potential at Work. I’m excited about the guest today. I’ve been a fan of his… Continue Reading Transcript #68: Return on Relationship
Guest: Lolly Daskal Guest Title: Best Selling Author, Leadership Coach, Keynote, CEO and Founder Date: August 2nd, 2017 Guest Company: Learn From Within [Intro Music] Debra: Hello everyone. This is Debra Ruh, and you’re listening to “Human Potential at Work” or watching us live on Facebook. Today I have somebody that’s been… Continue Reading Transcript #67: The Leadership Gap
Bestselling author and speaker Lolly Daskal joins the program to discuss her new book “The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You And Your Greatness.” Lolly talks about the importance of discovering who we are, and the 7 archetypes that leaders need to embrace in order to be truly great. Episode Transcript
By David Pérez Rueda Every time you find an article explaining why brands and corporations should be tapping into the market of people with disabilities (PWD) you encounter the argument that this market influences over a trillion dollars in disposable income. I know the number is shocking, but I am going to explain where this… Continue Reading Disability influences a trillion Dollars in Disposable Income?
Guest: Richard Streitz Guest Title: Chief Operations Officer Date: July 26, 2017 Guest Company: Ruh Global Communications Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: Producer of Human Potential at Work with Debra Ruh Guest Company: Stand Out and Be Heard [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone this… Continue Reading Transcript #66: Aging in Place
Debra is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, and Richard Streitz, COO of Ruh Global Communications, as they discuss the increasing number of people who are aging in place in their homes, and the connection to the disability conversation. Discover how technology is changing the way that people age, and how other cultures and countries are… Continue Reading #66: Aging in Place
By David Pérez Rueda On the year 2011, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) published a study titled “People with Disabilities in Latin America: From legal recognition to real inequality.” In this document, the author Maria Fernanda Stang shows how even though People With Disabilities in Latin America are being included… Continue Reading People with Disabilities in Latin America
Guest: LaMondré Pough Guest Title: CEO and Founder Date: July 19, 2017 Guest Company: LaMondré Pough Unlimited [Intro Music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone, this is Debra Ruh and you’re listening to Human Potential at Work or watching us ’cause we are live on FaceBook. I’m really excited, I’m always excited about our shows,… Continue Reading #65: Thriving and Succeeding With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
LaMondre Pough shares his story of living with spinal muscular atrophy and succeeding and thriving despite doctors saying that he would not live to be 5 years old. Lamondre shares advice and inspiration for overcoming obstacles and living life to the fullest. Epsiode Transcript
David Pérez, Chief Global Strategist at Ruh Global Communications, discusses his perspective on disability and inclusion growing up in Costa Rica. David also shares his experience of being diagnosed with ADHD and how he has been able to thrive and earn a masters degree in diplomacy. Episode Transcript
Guest: David Perez Guest Title: Chief Global Strategist Date: June 12, 2017 Guest Company: Ruh Global Communications [Intro Music] Debra: Hi everyone, this is Debra Ruh and you’re listening to Human Potential at Work. Today, I’m really excited to invite David Perez joining us from Costa Rica. David is a new member of… Continue Reading Transcript #64: Inclusion in Central and Latin America
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: Producer of HPAW Date: June 28, 2017 Guest Company: Stand up and be heard [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello, everyone. This is Debra Ruh and you are listening to “Human Potential at Work.” Today, I’m really excited to have one of my new friends, Malcolm… Continue Reading Transcript #63: How Uber is Supporting Diversity and Inclusion
Malcom Glenn, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Uber, joins the program to discuss the efforts that Uber is making in terms of diversity and disability inclusion. Malcom discusses diversity and inclusion both in terms of the culture of Uber and their hiring practices, as well as the ways in which they are working on making their platform… Continue Reading #63: How Uber is Supporting Diversity and Inclusion
Written by Sarah Lee Blogger, Writer, & Systems Administrator at Ruh Global Communications Facebook and other social sites are ubiquitous in today’s society. They bleed over from business into personal and then back again. This can be really great, but of course there are some disadvantages to constant social streaming. The internet has always been… Continue Reading Calling-Out the “Call Out”
Guest: Stefan Tromel Guest Title: Senior Disability Specialist Date: June 7, 2017 Guest Company: International Labour Organization (ILO) [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello everybody. Welcome to Human Potential At Work. I’m really… Continue Reading Transcript #59: Promoting Disability Inclusion Globally
Guest: Tony Coelho Guest Title: Primary Sponsor of ADA and Current Board of Director of the Epilepsy Foundation Date: June 21, 2017 Guest Company: The Epilepsy Foundation [Intro music] Debra Ruh: This is Debra Ruh and you are listening to, or watching Human Potential at… Continue Reading Transcript #61: Breaking Down Barriers in the Disability Community
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: Producer of HPAW Date: June 14, 2017 Guest Company: Stand up and be heard [Intro music] Debra Ruh: This is Debra Ruh and you are listening to, or watching Human Potential at Work. Today, I am going to be interviewed by… Continue Reading Transcript #60: Having a Global B2B Inclusion Conversation
Guest: Karen Curry Parker Guest Title: Author, Coach and Human Design Specialist Date: May 31, 2017 Guest Company: Joyful Mission [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello. This is Debra Ruh, and you’re listening to Human Potential at Work. Today, I have a guest that I’ve been trying to have on for a… Continue Reading Transcript #58: Finding True Peace
Debra and Doug discuss takeaways and lessons from the event Promoting Disability Inclusion Globally, which took place in Washington DC on June 20th, 2017. Debra shares which brands and corporations attended the event, and why corporations are interested in the global conversation about disability inclusion. Debra also shares what surprised her the most about the… Continue Reading #62: Why Major Corporations Are Supporting Global Disability Inclusion
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: Producer of HPAW Date: June 28, 2017 Guest Company: Stand up and be heard [Intro Music] Debra Ruh: Hello. This is Debra Ruh and you’re listening to, or watching, The Human Potential at Work. Today I have my producer and… Continue Reading Transcript #62: Why Major Corporations Are Supporting Global Disability Inclusion
Tony Coelho, former US Representative and primary sponsor of the ADA, returns to the program to discuss his story of how he overcame the stigma associated with having epilepsy and how he has been able to positively impact millions of lives through his work. Tony also discusses how the disability community can continue to grow and… Continue Reading #61: Breaking Down Barriers in The Disability Community
Debra is joined by her podcast producer, Doug Foresta, and discusses the upcoming event, Promoting Disability Inclusion Globally, which takes place on June 20th, 2017 in Washington DC and the importance of having global conversations about disability inclusion. Discover the topics and speakers at the event, and why the time is right for a global business-to-business conversation. … Continue Reading #60: Having a Global B2B Inclusion Conversation
Guest: Rebecca Palpant Shimkets Guest Title: Associate Director Date: May 24, 2017 Guest Company: The Carter Center [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello, this is Debra Ruh and you’re listening to Human Potential At Work. Very important topic today. We’re going to talk about mental health awareness. May… Continue Reading Transcript #57: The Carter Center and Mental Health
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: Producer of Human Potential at Work Date: May 17, 2017 Guest Company: Stand Up & Be Heard [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello everyone, this is Debra Ruh, and you’re listening to Human Potential at Work. Today I have Doug Foresta joining me again on… Continue Reading Transcript #56: Disability and Human Rights
Stefan Tromel, Senior Disability Specialist of the International Labour Organization (ILO) joins the program to discuss how the ILO promotes equality of opportunity and treatment for persons with disabilities in the world of work. Stefan also shares about the upcoming event “Promoting Disability Inclusion Globally” on June 20th in Washington DC. Episode Transcript
Karen Curry, author, coach and Human Design Specialist, joins the program to discuss her journey from struggling with bankruptcy and repossession to creating a successful business. Karen shares her thoughts on what it takes to overcome challenges, both external and internal and how to find true peace. Episode Transcript
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? This special episode features an interview with Rebecca Palpant Shimkets, associate director for the Carter Center’s Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Rebecca shares her thoughts about overcoming the stigma around talking about mental health and efforts that the Carter Center is taking to create accurate… Continue Reading #57: The Carter Center and Mental Health
Debra and Doug Foresta discuss the connection between disability rights and human rights, and how we can strengthen both. Discover what is possible when we view people through the lens of potential vs. weaknesses. Episode Transcripts
By Rosemary Musachio On May 18 Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) will be celebrated once again. GAAD is the sixth annual effort to tell the world that access to digital technology (e.g. Internet, mobile, software) is vital to persons with disabilities. If digital technology isn’t accessible, many of us can’t work, shop, bank, or socialize. According… Continue Reading Celebrating Global Accessibility Day through Brands
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: How To Get Unstuck and Live Your Full Potential Date: May 03, 2017 Guest Company: Stand Out & Be Heard [Intro music] Debra Ruh: Hello everybody. You are listening to Human Potential At Work and I have Doug Foresta joining me again… Continue Reading Transcript #54: How To Get Unstuck and Live Your Full Potential
David Banes, founder of David Banes Access and Inclusion, discusses how technology is impacting persons with disabilities and some of the opportunities and challenges that remain when it comes to creating assistive technologies. Discover a big shift that is occurring with- mainstream technologies and the implications for the disability community. Episode Transcript
David Banes, founder of David Banes Access and Inclusion, discusses how technology is impacting persons with disabilities and some of the opportunities and challenges that remain when it comes to creating assistive technologies. Discover a big shift that is occurring with- mainstream technologies and the implications for the disability community. Episode Transcript
By Rosemary Musachio, CPACC, Chief Accessibility Officer Notice the acronym after my name. CPACC stands for Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies. I recently discovered that I had earned this title after I took the certification exam in January. I’m excited and honored to be among the few so far to be recognized as an… Continue Reading Much More Than Just an Accessibility Acronym
Doug and Debra discuss the most common thinking patterns that keep us stuck, and how to overcome them. Discover tips for moving past “stuckness” and living your full potential. Episode Transcript
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: Producer of Human Potential at Work with Debra Ruh Date: April 25, 2017 Guest Company: Stand Out and Be Heard [Intro music] Debra: Welcome to Human Potential at Work. We’re doing this on Facebook Live and we’re also going to take the recording and… Continue Reading Transcript #53: Aging and Disability
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: Producer of Human Potential at Work with Debra Ruh Date: April 19, 2017 Guest Company: Stand Out and Be Heard [Intro music] Debra: This is Debra Ruh and you are listening to Human Potential at Work and we are broadcasting this over Facebook Live. I… Continue Reading Transcript #52: Brand Lessons from United Air
Guest: Sandy Carter Guest Title: Chairman of the Board Date: March 25, 2017 Guest Company: Girls In Tech [Intro music] Debra: Hello this is Debra Ruh and you are listening to Human Potential at Work. Today my guest is somebody that I’ve been a fan of her… Continue Reading Transcript #51: What Companies Need to Know About Diversity and Technology
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: Producer of Human Potential at Work with Debra Ruh Date: April 5, 2017 Guest Company: Stand Out and Be Heard [Intro music] Debra: Hello this is Debra Ruh and you’re listening to Human Potential at work. Today we’re going to talk about brands. We’re going… Continue Reading Transcript #50: How Brands Can Increase Loyalty and Engagement
Debra and Doug discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with aging and disability and the often overlooked issues that come with both. Discover the gifts of aging and how brands can better engage the aging and disability community. Episode Transcript
Episode Flyer for #52: Brand Lessons from United Air Doug and Debra discuss mistakes that brands make, including the recent incident with United Airlines and what brands can learn from this event. Debra shares her perspective on how brands can make a deep and lasting connection with the community of persons with disabilities. Discover how… Continue Reading #52: Brand Lessons From United Air
Sandy Carter, Vice President of Amazon Web Services, is considered one of the leading pioneers in the digital business revolution. She was formerly the worldwide General Manager of Ecosystem Development and Social Business at IBM. In this episode, Sandy and I discuss how technology can empower women. Discover why diversity matters when it comes to… Continue Reading #51: What Companies Need to Know About Diversity and Technology
Doug and Debra shares their reflections on how brands can maximize their efforts in communicating their stories to customers in order to increase loyalty and engagement. Debra discusses what brands get right and wrong when it comes to speaking to persons with disabilities and takeaways for brands about how they can maximize their efforts. Episode Transcript
Guest: Ekaterina Walter Guest Title: Co-Founder & CMO of Branderati, Author, Consultant Date: March 25, 2017 Guest Company: Intel [Intro music] Debra: Hello, this is Debra Ruh and you are listening to Human Potential at Work. I’m excited about our guest today. I have been a fan of her work for many, many years.… Continue Reading Transcript #49: Humanizing Your Brand Through Storytelling
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: Producer (Human Potential at Work) Date: March 22, 2017 Guest Company: Stand Out and Be Heard [Intro Music] Debra: Hello, this is Debra Ruh and you are listening to Human Potential at Work. Today I’m proud to bring Doug Foresta back on the program. I do… Continue Reading Transcript #48: Cutting Ourselves Some Slack
This episode features an interview with Ekaterina Walter, a globally-recognized business and marketing innovator, international speaker, an author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller “Think Like Zuck” and co-author of “The Power of Visual Storytelling”. Ekaterina discusses the importance of brand storytelling for increased profitability and social impact, and how organizations can humanize their brand through storytelling. Episode Transcript… Continue Reading #49: Humanizing Your Brand Through Storytelling
By Rosemary Musachio Believe in the old adage that nothing compares to the real thing? How about the virtual real thing? That’s virtual reality (VR), the technological phenomenon of the 21st century. VR allows users to perceive real-life experiences through simulated events and objects. The simulations are controlled by body movements, switches, and levers. By… Continue Reading Virtual Reality Opens Doors but Not Wide Enough
Debra and Doug discuss a recent viral video and the response to it, and the connection to “cutting ourselves some slack.” Debra shares her perspective and advice on how to have more compassion for ourselves and others and what to do when things don’t go as planned. Episode Transcript
Guest: David Carroll & Avery Davis-Roberts Guest Title: Director and Associate Director (respectively) of the Carter Center’s Democracy Program Date: March 14, 2017 Guest Company: Carter Center [Intro Music] Debra: This is Debra Ruh and you are listening to Human Potential at Work. Today I am very excited about my guests.… Continue Reading Transcript #47: How Strengthening Democracy Helps Unleash Human Potential
This episode features David Carroll, Director of Democracy at the Carter Center, and Avery Davis-Roberts who manages the Center’s Democratic Election Standards Project. David and Avery discuss why strengthening democracy matters, some of the biggest challenges when it comes to building democracy and the connection between democracy and human potential. Episode Transcript
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: Producer of Human Potential at Work Date: March 08, 2017 Guest Company: Ruh Global Communications [Intro Music] Debra: Hello this is Debra Ruh and you are listening to Human Potential At Work. Today I have one of my favorite guests, which is why I have him on all the time, Doug Foresta. Doug is… Continue Reading Transcript #46: Taking Care of Ourselves
In this episode Doug and Debra discuss the importance of taking care of ourselves, tips on how to do that, and the connection to human potential. Discover a simple but powerful exercise for changing your mental state from negative to positive, and also how to notice when you are going into a “flight or fight”… Continue Reading #46: Taking Care of Ourselves
By Rosemary Musachio Although I’ve been communicating with a manual communication board with letters and words since I was eight, speech therapists have been trying to help me use electronic augmentative assistive communication (AAC) devices. I had never been thrilled with the idea until recently. Back in the 1980’s, AAC devices had robotic sounding voices… Continue Reading Learning to Use an Augmentative Communication Device
Guest: Doug Foresta Guest Title: Producer of Human Potential at Work Date: March 01, 2017 Guest Company: Ruh Global Communications [Intro Music] Debra: Hello this is Debra Ruh and you’re listening to Human Potential at Work. Today I’m joined again by my friend and colleague Doug Foresta and we’re going to talk about how social… Continue Reading Transcript #45: How Social Media Can Be Used for Social Good
Doug Foresta, producer of Human Potential at Work, joins Debra for a conversation about the benefits of social media, and how social media can be used for great social good. Debra shares why and when she first came online, and the first social media platforms that she used. Discover how to choose the right social… Continue Reading #45: How Social Media Can Be Used for Social Good
Debra discusses her recent experiences trying to get counseling for her daughter, Sara, and the lessons about labels and fear. Debra and Doug Foresta (the show’s producer) explore how labels get in the way, and how we begin to overcome fears and limiting beliefs.
On January 19, 2017, the United States Access Board issued a final rule to make Section 508 Refresh official. The landmark regulatory update will become effective March 20, 2017. Therefore, until the latter date, federally created information and communication technology (ICT) still has to comply with Section 508. Federal agencies and contractors will be required… Continue Reading At last, The Refresh of Section 508 by Debra Ruh and Rosemary Musachio
Several years ago I asked my mom’s gynecologist if she could give me a routine pelvic examination. She said she would have to put me under anesthesia to perform the exam because my cerebral palsy would not allow my body to hold still. Although her reply was cordial, it made me feel demeaned, as if… Continue Reading Women with Disabilities: Healthcare Barriers
Debra Ruh and Doug Foresta discuss the positives and negatives of technology, and how we can effectively navigate technology and social media. Doug and Debra discuss how we can use technology to the fullest, but also unplug and make sure to connect to a deeper, calmer place within ourselves.
Michael Schwartz, President of Trailhead Productions, LLC, discusses how he continues to make films despite losing his vision. Michael discusses the lessons for all of us about the dangers of labeling others and making assumptions about what others are capable of.
Paul Smyth, Head of IT Accessibility at Barclays Bank, discusses the importance of digital and technological accessibility. Paul discusses the business advantages of accessibility, beyond mere compliance, and how Barclays is building their accessibility efforts into their brand.
Jennie Mustafa Julock, AKA “The Audacity Coach” joins the program to talk about her new book “Hilda” and shares tips for how to overcome the negative beliefs that keep us stuck from reaching our full human potential. Discover how to develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself and what to do when you feel stuck… Continue Reading #40: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
Disability rights advocate Stephane Leblois joins Debra and producer Doug Foresta as they discuss the difference in attitude towards persons with disabilities between the Boomer, Gen X and Millennial generations, and what still needs to change in terms of social attitudes.
Jenny Lay–Flurrie, the Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft, discusses how Microsoft creates a culture of accessibility. Jenny shares her own journey of accessibility as someone who has hearing loss and how she uses technology in her personal and professional life.
Michael Pirron, the founder of Impact Makers, discusses the “B Corporation” and how it can be used to have greater social impact. Michael shares how his own story of how he came to create a new business model that takes social entrepreneurship to a new level.
Kim Ades, CEO of Frame of Mind Coaching, shares her perspective on how to discover the limiting thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back and how to shift those beliefs in order to achieve success. Kim addresses the notion that one of the biggest disabilities is our limited thinking about who we are and… Continue Reading #36: Is Your Thinking Holding You Back
Dr. Joe Vitale discusses his new book “The Miracle” and the “missing secret” of the law of attraction. Learn how to clear out beliefs that keep you stuck, and how we can manifest collective change through individual transformation. To get more information about the book “The Miracle” and get $6300.00 in bonuses, visit: http://themiraclebook.info/
This episode features an interview with author, journalist and human rights activist Rebecca Tinsley as she discusses her work in Darfur, as well as her book “When the Stars Fall to Earth”. Rebecca shares her perspective on what needs to happen to create a world where all human potential can be realized as well as her… Continue Reading #34: Waging Peace and Unlocking Human Potential
This episode features an interview between Debra Ruh and her daughter Sara, as they discuss Sara’s feelings about Down syndrome and how society talks about people with Down syndrome. The beginning of the conversation starts with a conversation between Debra Ruh and Doug Foresta as they discuss the takeaways from the conversation between Debra and… Continue Reading #33: Listening More Deeply: A Conversation With Sarah Ruh
Author and civil rights lawyer Lainey Feingold discusses the power of structured negotiation to increase access for persons with disabilities. Discover how structured negotiation works, and how it can be a winning alternative to lawsuits. http://traffic.libsyn.com/humanpotential/HPAWE32.mp3
This episode features an interview with breast cancer survivor Emma Claire as she discusses her journey of staying body positive and the lessons she has learned along the way. Emma also discusses the power of social media in helping her through her journey.
This episode features an interview with Deb Dagit, as she discusses how inclusion and diversity help to unlock human potential. Deb shares her own journey as a person with a disability and what we can do to create more diverse and inclusive work environments.
This episode features an interview with Dennis Palumbo, a former Hollywood screenwriter (Welcome Back Kotter, My Favorite Year) turned psychotherapist and novelist. Dennis shares his journey of how he became a psychotherapist and his perspective on creativity and the depiction of disabled persons in Hollywood. Doug Foresta co-hosts the episode.
Rosemary Musachio, Chief Accessibility Officer at Ruh Global Communications I’m a person who holds down a full time job. I also happen to have Cerebral Palsy. I cannot talk, walk, or use my hands to perform daily tasks. Yet, I work from home as Chief Accessibility Officer for Ruh Global Communications. Until recently, my mother has… Continue Reading Disability Integration Act Can’t Go Wrong
Published on Ability Magazine In 1987 while working as a systems administrator and executive in the banking industry, Debra Ruh gave birth to a beautiful girl, Sara, who was perfect and happened to have Down syndrome. Ruh found the world had very low expectations for Sara. Later, Ruh was drawn to Virginia for both work… Continue Reading Ability Magazine: Debra Ruh, Tapping Into disABILITY
By Rosemary Musachio, Ruh Global Communications, Chief Accessibility Officer Government departments, federal agencies, and federal contractors still abide by Section 508 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, even though the provisions don’t reflect modern technological advancements or are comparable with international standards. In 2010, the U.S. Access Board realized Section 508 needed to be updated to… Continue Reading ICT Refresh Finally Becoming Reality
http://traffic.libsyn.com/humanpotential/HPAWE28.mp3 This episode features an interview with Rosemary Musachio, Chief Accessibility Officer at Ruh Global Communications, as she discusses her many accomplishments as a technologist and disability advocate, despite having a disability. Rosemary shares her thoughts about how technology will benefit and change the lives of persons with disabilities and what drives her to succeed. Episode Transcript
This episode features an interview with Axel Leblois, President and Executive Director of G3iCT as he discusses his journey of running multiple businesses and eventually creating a nonprofit dedicated to disability inclusion. Axel shares tips and advice about how to create successful initiatives and programs that have a social impact. http://traffic.libsyn.com/humanpotential/HPAW27.mp3
In this episode the Honorable Tony Coelho shares his journey of overcoming the stigma of disability, moving into politics, and eventually becoming the primary sponsor of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Tony shares about the work he is doing in this election, working with Hillary Clinton on disability rights. http://traffic.libsyn.com/humanpotential/HPAWEpisode26.mp3
This episode features an interview with speaker, author and consultant Jennifer Brown as she discusses how to lead in a way that values inclusion and diversity. Discover how to embody a commitment a diversity and inclusion in your leadership practice. http://traffic.libsyn.com/humanpotential/HPAWEpisode25.mp3
Authentic marketing expert and business coach George Kao joins the program to discuss how to bring your best self to work, and the importance of love in business. George discusses his own journey of authenticity and how he runs his business in a manner that is in alignment with his deepest values. http://traffic.libsyn.com/humanpotential/HPAWEpisode24.mp3
This episode features an interview with writer, speaker, teacher and coach Bruce Van Horn as he discusses his own journey of finding what he truly loves to do, and how he was able to run a marathon after cancer, even when his doctor told him it http://traffic.libsyn.com/humanpotential/HPAWEpisode23.mp3
In this episode Debra discusses some recent challenges she’s been having with her daughter, Sara, and also about how to walk through challenging times. The episode features a conversation between Debra and her producer and co-host. http://traffic.libsyn.com/humanpotential/HPAW92116.mp3
This episode features a conversation between Debra and her producer Doug Foresta as they discuss whether we should be paid well for doing work that contributes to the social good. http://traffic.libsyn.com/humanpotential/HPAW21.mp3
I have the opportunity to work with a lot of talented people, many of whom are individuals with disabilities. A person who I’m very proud of is my Chief Accessibility Officer, Rosemary Musachio. Rosemary was born with Cerebral Palsy as a result of the doctor accidentally hitting her head when assisting in birth. Rosemary is… Continue Reading Are Stories of Persons with Disabilities Inspirational Porn?
In this episode Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global, discusses the importance of human potential, what it is, and what this podcast is about. Discover why employers and organizations need to care about human potential.
In this episode you’ll meet Sara Ruh, Chief Inspiration Officer of Ruh Global. Debra and Sara share their reflections about human potential and about this podcast.
In this episode Debra shares tips about how to go beyond compliance to maximize the potential of your workforce. Discover why compliance alone will never get you the results that you want and the mindset shift you need to make for success. To learn more, visit www.ruhglobal.com
In this episode Debra talks about Global Accessibility Awareness Day, what it is and why it matters. Discover why accessibility matters not only to people with disabilities, but also to all of us and how we all benefit from accessibility initiatives.
In this episode Debra discusses the question of who gets to define normal in the workplace. Discover the problem with “normal’ and what we need to focus on instead to maximize human potential at work. To learn more, visit www.ruhglobal.com
What lessons can we learn about inclusion from a Disney Imagineer? This episode features an interview with former Disney Imagineer and Ruh Global COO Richard Streitz as he discusses inclusion and the business case for hiring persons with disabilities.
What kind of language are you using when you speak to employers about persons with disabilities? In this episode you’ll discover how to speak the language of business so that you can effectively engage employers.
In this episode Debra shares how she went from a mother of a person with a disability (which she still is!) to global speaker and most recently was invited to speak at the United Nations.
In this episode Debra shares updates about her visit to the United Nations and what other countries are doing when it comes to disability inclusion, as well as the work that still needs to be done when it comes to disability inclusion.
In this episode Debra shares stories from her journey speaking at the UN and discusses some of the people she met and the work they are doing around the world in disability inclusion.
In this episode, Debra discusses a new series which will feature millennials who are changing the world for persons with disabilities. Discover what young people around the world are doing to move beyond the limiting beliefs and stereotypes about what PwD’s can accomplish.
This episode, the first in a series about how young people are changing the world for persons with disabilities, features an interview with Subs Acharya, founder of Project Starfish. Subs explains what Project Starfish is and how it is helping to overcome global unemployment, poverty and social challenges by creating business value and work… Continue Reading #12: Millennial Series #1: Project Starfish
How do we fully tap into the hidden human potential in the workplace? This episode features a discussion between Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global, and Doug Foresta, veteran podcast producer and coach as they discuss how to find and bring out the best in human potential.
This episode features an interview with John Donvan, the co-author of “In a Different Key: The Story of Autism,” the New York Times bestseller published in 2016 by Crown Books. John discusses takeaways from his research and writing of the book, as well as what works in tapping into the potential of persons with autism.
This episode features an interview with Elizabeth Akua-Nyarko Patterson, the Founder and Executive Director of Girls Education Initiative of Ghana. Elizabeth discusses how she has been able to overcome a serious brain injury stemming from a car accident and the lessons learned from her journey.
This episode features an interview with author, speaker and coach Lance Secretan as he discusses the power of inspiration and love to bring out the best in people at work. Discover why leadership is broken and what we need to do instead.
This episode features an interview with Rick Sizemore, director of the Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia. Rick discusses the work that they do at the center, and how vocational rehabilitation helps maximize human potential in the workplace.
This episode features a conversation between Doug Foresta and Debra Ruh about how disability issues effect all of us as well as the upside of disability.
This episode features an interview with Neil Milliken as he shares his story and journey of discovering that he had dyslexia, and how he has been able to embrace his strengths and have a global impact in the disability and inclusion field.
What do you do if you can’t find your way in the workforce due to discrimination or other factors? On today’s episode you’ll hear from Matthew A. Shapiro as he talks about his journey of graduating from college, trying to land a good job and ultimately deciding to start his own company and what he’s… Continue Reading #20: Creating Your Own Opportunities
TRAILBLAZING 2016 TO TARGET IMPROVING DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSION AND WORKFORCE SUSTAINABILITY DURING ONE-DAY CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 AT BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Jose Velasco, Global Lead at SAP Technologies ‘Autism at Work’ program, speaks for first-time in South Florida as Special Guest Speaker PEMBROKE PINES, FL, USA August 22, 2016 – Trailblazing 2016… Continue Reading Trailblazing 2016
If you are like me, searching for good code examples when you try to find solutions to accessibility issues can make you pull out your hair. You Google it and you get tons of results. When you finally find something, you go to the site to realize it’s only a forum unanswered question. Your excitement… Continue Reading Don’t Pull Your Hair Searching for Code Examples – ARIA and Form Fields