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'''Debra Ruh''' (born 1958) is an advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities. She is President of TecAccess, LLC, an internationally renowned consulting firm focused on accessibility of information technology products. Ruh's daughter was diagnosed with [[down syndrome]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Rayasam|first=Ranuka|title=How Hiring the Disabled Means Good Business|url=http://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech/articles/061106/6tecaccess.htm|accessdate=July 20, 2010|newspaper=U.S. News & World Report|date=November 6, 2006}}</ref> Additionally, she speaks around the globe about full accessibility of information technology for persons with disabilities, and on the subject of telework, TecAccess’ model for employing persons with disabilities. |
'''Debra Ruh''' (born 1958) is an advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities. She is President of TecAccess, LLC, an internationally renowned consulting firm focused on accessibility of information technology products. Ruh's daughter was diagnosed with [[down syndrome]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Rayasam|first=Ranuka|title=How Hiring the Disabled Means Good Business|url=http://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech/articles/061106/6tecaccess.htm|accessdate=July 20, 2010|newspaper=U.S. News & World Report|date=November 6, 2006}}</ref> Additionally, she speaks around the globe about full accessibility of information technology for persons with disabilities, and on the subject of telework, TecAccess’ model for employing persons with disabilities. TecAccess formed a Strategic Partnership with [[SSB BART Group]] (SSB) in April 2011 and Debra took on the role as the Chief Marketing Officer for SSB. |
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She is a proud Mom of two grown children the oldest a daughter born with Down syndrome. Her daughter, Sara inspired Debra to start a business that understood the value of including people with disabilities in the workforce. Today, Sara and Debra speak all over the world about inclusion, diversity, social inclusion, digital divide, Internet, Communications and Technology (ICT) Accessibility, HR Best Practices, Entrepreneurs and Small Business Issues and Women Business Best Practices. |
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Debra Ruh serves as the Chair of the VABLN and board member and officer of the USBLN. She is also on the steering committee, and is chair the Employability and Technology Group, at G3ict, the Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies, a flagship advocacy initiative of UN-GAID, the United Nations Global Alliance for ICT and Development. Additionally, Debra serves on the RI Global Board invited to participate by U.N. Ambassador Gallegos of Ecuador, a global network of people with disabilities, service providers, researchers, government agencies and advocates promoting and implementing the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities. Selected as the only US represented on the Australian Government Expert Reference Group. Debra also serves on the PEATC Board as an officer. |
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As a highly sought after international keynote speaker, Debra speaks all over the world. Her presentations have been enjoyed by members of the European Union; Shafallah Forum 2009 and 2011 in Muscat Oman, Doha, Qatar; Dell and Bloomberg’s 75 Top Female Global Leaders in Shanghai, China, International Forum on Disability Management in Berlin, Germany; for ITU Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on Mainstreaming ICT Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in Bangkok, Thailand and for Danishkadah (Pakistan) for the Parents-educators self-help organization (SHO). |
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Debra is active on social media and works tirelessly to assure that PwD have a solid voice. Her work has been featured in major mediums including CBS, CNN, PBS, INC, Bloomberg and Business Week Magazines and Fortune Magazine. She also writes blogs for major publications including SSB BART Group, Tumblr, UN’s G3ict and “Think Beyond the Label”. |
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Debra has authored many articles for national publications and is a major supporter for the rights of people and veterans with disabilities. TecAccess and SSB have been featured on CNN, NPR, CBS, ABC, NBC and in Fortune Magazine, Publishers Weekly, US News & World Report, America’s Best, and Washington Technology. |
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Revision as of 17:45, 23 February 2012
Debra Ruh (born 1958) is an advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities. She is President of TecAccess, LLC, an internationally renowned consulting firm focused on accessibility of information technology products. Ruh's daughter was diagnosed with down syndrome.[1] Additionally, she speaks around the globe about full accessibility of information technology for persons with disabilities, and on the subject of telework, TecAccess’ model for employing persons with disabilities. TecAccess formed a Strategic Partnership with SSB BART Group (SSB) in April 2011 and Debra took on the role as the Chief Marketing Officer for SSB.
She is a proud Mom of two grown children the oldest a daughter born with Down syndrome. Her daughter, Sara inspired Debra to start a business that understood the value of including people with disabilities in the workforce. Today, Sara and Debra speak all over the world about inclusion, diversity, social inclusion, digital divide, Internet, Communications and Technology (ICT) Accessibility, HR Best Practices, Entrepreneurs and Small Business Issues and Women Business Best Practices.
Debra Ruh serves as the Chair of the VABLN and board member and officer of the USBLN. She is also on the steering committee, and is chair the Employability and Technology Group, at G3ict, the Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies, a flagship advocacy initiative of UN-GAID, the United Nations Global Alliance for ICT and Development. Additionally, Debra serves on the RI Global Board invited to participate by U.N. Ambassador Gallegos of Ecuador, a global network of people with disabilities, service providers, researchers, government agencies and advocates promoting and implementing the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities. Selected as the only US represented on the Australian Government Expert Reference Group. Debra also serves on the PEATC Board as an officer.
As a highly sought after international keynote speaker, Debra speaks all over the world. Her presentations have been enjoyed by members of the European Union; Shafallah Forum 2009 and 2011 in Muscat Oman, Doha, Qatar; Dell and Bloomberg’s 75 Top Female Global Leaders in Shanghai, China, International Forum on Disability Management in Berlin, Germany; for ITU Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on Mainstreaming ICT Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in Bangkok, Thailand and for Danishkadah (Pakistan) for the Parents-educators self-help organization (SHO).
Debra is active on social media and works tirelessly to assure that PwD have a solid voice. Her work has been featured in major mediums including CBS, CNN, PBS, INC, Bloomberg and Business Week Magazines and Fortune Magazine. She also writes blogs for major publications including SSB BART Group, Tumblr, UN’s G3ict and “Think Beyond the Label”.
Debra has authored many articles for national publications and is a major supporter for the rights of people and veterans with disabilities. TecAccess and SSB have been featured on CNN, NPR, CBS, ABC, NBC and in Fortune Magazine, Publishers Weekly, US News & World Report, America’s Best, and Washington Technology.
Awards
- Virginia Business Magazine's "Small Business Success Story of the Year" [1], Feb. 2008
- Dell Computer’s “Take Your Own Path” 2009, 2010 and 2011 campaign (TV, Radio, Print, Web)
- American Express Open 2009 campaign
- 2009 VMFA Muse Award
- Federal Computer Week’s 2008 “Fed Top 100 Award”
- ANCOR Foundation’s 2008 Community Builder Award
- Dell’s 2008 “Innovative Business” Award
- 2007 Enterprising Women Magazine’s Advocacy Award
- Northrop Grumman’s 2007 Community Support Award
- 2007 Wells Fargo/NAWBO “Trailblazer” Award
- 2006 Women in Technology (WIT) Leadership Award
- 2005 Rising Star award by the National Association of Women Business Owners
- 2005 Social Responsibility Award by the America-China Foundation
- 2005 SBA Small Business Person of the Year for Region III
- 2005 Virginia Small Business Administration’s “Minority Small Business Person of the Year”
- National Association of Women Business Owners “Rising Star” award, October 2005
- Lighthouse International “Career Award,” April 2005
- Kiwanis Club “Humanitarian of the Year Award,” November 2005
- Virginia Business Magazine “Most Powerful Woman in IT,” May 2005
- “Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses,” by Diversitybusiness.com [2], September 2005
References
- ^ Rayasam, Ranuka (November 6, 2006). "How Hiring the Disabled Means Good Business". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
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