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AXSChat PodcastRedefining Representation in Disability NewsDiscover the captivating journey of Peter Torres-Fremlin, the visionary behind Disability Debrief, as he reveals how a platform dedicated to disability reporting came to be. Through his experiences with international organizations and his commitment to amplifying voices from the global south, Peter takes us on a tour of the crucial role investigative journalism plays in the disability sector. Unravel the challenges of navigating an overloaded information landscape and the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of journalism.Explore the profound questions surrounding disability data accuracy and the importance of transparency and accountability within the community...
2024-10-1837 min
AXSChat PodcastThe Power of Storytelling in Social ChangeIn this episode of AXSChat, with John Graham, founder of the Giraffe Heroes Project, talks about his adventurous life, the importance of storytelling in inspiring action, and the need for individuals to take risks to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). John shares his transformative journey from seeking adrenaline rushes to finding purpose in helping others and discusses the impact of storytelling in driving social change. He emphasizes the importance of sticking one's neck out to create a better world and reflects on his experiences with activism, including his work against apartheid.Takeaways...
2024-10-1137 min
AXSChat PodcastShaping an Inclusive Future in TechDarryl Adams, a luminary in the field of accessibility, joins us to share the extraordinary path that defined his 28-year career at Intel, shaped profoundly by his personal experiences with retinitis pigmentosa and single-sided deafness. Darryl's story is a heartfelt exploration of how Intel's inclusive culture, coupled with his relentless passion, empowered him to champion accessible technology for all. Through his reflections, we learn not just about the technological strides made at Intel, but also about the wider impact of fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace.Darryl takes us on a journey into the future of...
2024-10-0432 min
AXSChat PodcastThe Art of Building Inclusive CommunitiesEmbark on an enlightening journey with us as we join forces with Debra Ruh, a trailblazer in the disability and accessibility sectors, to dissect the nuances of community building and the art of maintaining diplomatic ties. We promise valuable insights into the strategies that will unite a diverse array of voices and experiences to champion impactful change. Delving into the challenges of advocacy, we lay bare the harsh realities of job insecurity and funding scarcities that threaten initiatives like Billions Strong, while also showcasing the resilience needed to sustain momentum and foster accountability without sparking conflict. This e...
2024-05-0932 min
AXSChat PodcastBreaking Silence: Navigating the Complex Path to Disability Inclusion in the WorkplaceDiscover why tearing down the barriers to disability disclosure is more than a corporate responsibility; it's a journey toward true societal change. This week, Neil Milliken, Debra Ruh and Antonio Santos shed light on why individuals with disabilities often choose silence over sharing despite the increased acceptance of diversity in today's workplaces. The episode peels back the layers of this complex issue, looking at the societal challenges and job market uncertainties that can dissuade even the most confident from self-identification. We also examine how misconceptions about who is part of the disability community impact self-identification rates and consider the...
2024-04-1331 min
Human Potential At WorkE362: Unleashing Human Potential: Empowering Voices with Paul PolmanJoin host Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact and co-founder of Billion Strong, in a conversation with a business leader, and climate and equalities campaigner, Paul Polman. As the former Unilever CEO and leader of the UN Global Compact, 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 Posi...
2023-04-2540 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat with David Pérez, CFO at Ruh Global IMPACTDavid Pérez is a distinguished organizational leader with an MBA and a deep commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. He possesses extensive expertise in digital transformation, team leadership, and communication, which he has honed over the course of his career. David has a proven track record of developing effective communication strategies and organizing events that promote cultural diversity, and he is dedicated to creating inclusive environments that drive positive change.Key to his mission to promote disability inclusion in the Latin American Region is his passion for advancing disability inclusion has earned him a reputation as a...
2023-03-1433 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat with Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.Antonio Santos is a Social Media Business Evangelist and Senior Workplace Expert at Atos, focusing on Digital Inclusion, Social Media Engagement, and Social Business. He is a Sociologist with expertise in Applied Research; he previously worked in the Media, Military, Public Sector and Telecom before joining Siemens IT in 2006 in Cork and Atos in 2011. According to Onalytica, which measures online presence and influence, Antonio is the 3rd most influential employee in the world in Consulting based on data from Twitter and LinkedIn and number one on Sustainability amongst employees of the 48 most important consulting companies globally.Antonio collaborates w...
2023-02-1425 min
2023-01-1132 min
Human Potential At WorkE347: Staying close together with "Alisha Bee" Forrester Scott Join Alisha Bee Forrester Scott and Debra Ruh as they discuss the importance of staying close and working together to be servant leaders. Learn more about Ruh Global Impact and Billion Strong, an identity and empowerment organization designed to bring the billions of voices of persons with disabilities together.
2023-01-0454 min
Human Potential At WorkE346: Update on Billion Strong 501 C3. In this episode of Human Potential At Work, 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 organization designed to bring the billions of voices of persons with disabilities together. Join the global community and donate at billion-strong.org.
2022-12-2837 min
Human Potential At WorkE344: Making a Difference with Deem Debra Ruh and April Durrett discuss how Deem positively impacts the 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. Plus, find out more about Deem at www.deem.com.
2022-12-1431 min
Human Potential At WorkE343: Accelerating Accessibility: Tips for Employers and Employees with Cam Beaudoin In this episode of Human Potential at Work, Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact and executive chair of Billion Strong, interviews Cam Beaudoin, founder of Accelerated Accessibility. Cam shares his expertise on accessibility and accommodations in the workplace, providing tips for both employers and employees on how to disclose and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities. He emphasizes the importance of starting somewhere, no matter how small, and breaking down accessibility tasks into bite-sized deliverables. Cam also discusses the negative impact of criticism and how it can discourage organizations from making progress in accessibility. Tune in to learn...
2022-12-0747 min
Human Potential At WorkE341: Exploring Inclusion and Empowerment with Kendra Kroll In this episode of Human Potential At Work, host 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. Tune in to learn more about Kendra's story and how you can support the cause of inclusion and empowerment for persons with disabilities at Billion Strong.
2022-11-2340 min
2022-11-1642 minHuman Potential At WorkE328: We need to make accessibility profitableIn 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 have a show called AXSChat, which is also the biggest tweetchat in the world, and you can go and learn more about it here: http://www.axschat.com/.
2022-08-2438 minHuman Potential At WorkE321: Relationships, Confusion, and LossPatti 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 loved one. Check out these episodes where Ashley is featured on HPAW: #227: How to Heal From Grief and Loss #235: Parenting During a Pandemic #248: Staying Grounded and Living Authentically in the New Year #268: Taking Care of Our Emotions
2022-06-2939 minHuman Potential At WorkE318: Understanding TraumaIn 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 Traumatic events and we need to ensure that we understand it so that we are able to keep living.
2022-06-0840 min
Ruh Global IMPACT BlogDebra Ruh - Top 5 Articles for Forbes in 2021Debra 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.
Hiring people with disabilities makes business sense and makes your organization stronger. In this series of articles, you will be able to get expert insights on including the community of people with disabilities in the workplace.
You can find links to the articles here: debra-ruh---top-5-articles-for-forbes-in-2021
2022-01-2605 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Debra, Ruh, Neil Milliken and Antonio Santos Antonio Santos is a Social Media Business Evangelist and Senior Data Intelligence Expert, at Atos, focusing on Digital Inclusion, Social Media Engagement, and Social Business. He is a Sociologist with expertise on Applied Research; he previously worked in the Media, Military, Public Sector and Telecom before joining Siemens IT in 2006 in Cork and Atos in 2011. According to Onalytica who measures online presence and influence, Antonio is the 3rd most influential employee in the world, in Consulting based on data from Twitter and LinkedIn and number one on Sustainability amongst employees of the 48 most important consulting companies globally....
2021-09-0725 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Debra Ruh, Neil Milliken and Antonio Santos Debra Ruh is a seasoned entrepreneur that focuses on Global Disability Inclusion, ICT Accessibility, EmployAbility, Marketing and Communications Strategies and Digital Media. She has provided global leadership to governments, corporations, NGOs and DPO’s (Disability Persons Organizations) all over the world supporting research, outreach, marketing strategies, policy and standards initiatives with public- and private-sector. Policy, Legislative and Technical Experience includes the United Nations Convention of Rights for People with Disabilities (CRPD), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503, 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, W3C, WCAG 2.0 and ISO. Debra is also a seasoned Entrepreneur (founder of three firms...
2021-07-2720 minHuman Potential At WorkE271: Changing the Narrative About DisabilityIn 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.
2021-07-0747 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Dr. LaMondre Pough CEO of Billion Strong. Dr. LaMondre Pough LaMondre is a passionate speaker, mentor, and a recognized leader for the community of People with Disabilities. As CEO of Billion Strong, he brings to the position his natural ability to empower audiences to embrace diversity and create environments where people genuinely belong. Diagnosed before his second birthday with spinal muscular atrophy, Pough challenges people to find purpose and ways to improve themselves in every circumstance. In addition to his role as CEO of Billion Strong, he serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer for Ruh G...
2021-05-3141 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Rosemary Musachio Chief Accessibility Officer for Ruh Global Rosemary Musachio’s life has been based on miracles and dreams. Like any other birth, Rosemary’s was a miracle but with a twist. Since she developed cerebral palsy at birth due to brain damage, Rosemary was presumed a vegetable by the doctor who delivered her. Yet, another miracle happened when Rosemary proved that doctor dead wrong. For every limitation she has, she has been able to overcome it in one way or another. Although she cannot walk, she dances in her wheelchair to music. Although she cannot talk, she uses a word board to communicate...
2021-05-0725 minHuman Potential At WorkE260: Creating a Global Community for Disability InclusionDebra 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 narrative about disability and disability inclusion.
2021-04-2136 minHuman Potential At WorkE255: From Intent to Impact- Moving the Needle on Disability InclusionIn 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 disabilities, and what needs to happen to create real change. Discover how to create a mindset shift and the unique gifts that people with disabilities bring to the workplace.
2021-03-171h 06Human Potential At WorkE252: Honoring the Whole Person and Removing Environmental Barriers to InclusionDebra 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.
2021-02-1742 minHuman Potential At WorkE249: Finding Resilience in Difficult TimesIn 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 pandemic, and how she has coped.
2021-01-2734 minHuman Potential At WorkE245: Changing the World- With LaMondre Pough, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ruh Global ImpactLaMondre 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.
2021-01-0441 minAXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil MillikenOn this episode of axschat, Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken do a short review of 2020 and changes occurred in relation to accessibility and future of workSupport the showFollow axschat on social media.Bluesky:Antonio https://bsky.app/profile/akwyz.com Debra https://bsky.app/profile/debraruh.bsky.social Neil https://bsky.app/profile/neilmilliken.bsky.social axschat https://bsky.app/profile/axschat.bsky.social LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniovieirasantos/ https://www.linkedin.com/company...
2020-12-2116 minHuman Potential At WorkE234: Understanding, Acknowledging and Overcoming Discrimination: With Lamondre Pough and Debra RuhIn 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 his thoughts about the evolution that is happening as there is an increasing awareness of discrimination, and what needs to happen to create lasting change.
2020-10-1647 minAXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Debra, Ruh, Neil Milliken and Antonio Santos Antonio Santos is a Social Media Business Evangelist and Senior Data Intelligence Expert, at Atos, focusing on Digital Inclusion, Social Media Engagement, and Social Business. He is a Sociologist with expertise on Applied Research; he previously worked in the Media, Military, Public Sector and Telecom before joining Siemens IT in 2006 in Cork and Atos in 2011. According to Onalytica who measures online presence and influence, Antonio is the 3rd most influential employee in the world, in Consulting based on data from Twitter and LinkedIn and number one on Sustainability amongst employees of the 48 most important consulting companies globally.
2020-10-0638 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Esther Dakin-PooleHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken. Esther Dakin-Poole is a Council member and Coordinator of the current UK Assistive Products List (UK APL) initiative for The British Assistive Technology Association (BATA) and WHO-GATE Programme, designed to establish which are the most essential assistive products in the UK today. Esther is a Director and Secretary of GAATO, The Global Alliance of Assistive Technology Organizations based in Geneva, Switzerland. She is also Head of Education & Development at Smile Smart Technology, her family’s enterprise who innovate and provide assistive technology to children and adults with com...
2020-09-2539 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Andy Black - Tech Accessibility Evangelist Hosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken. Andy Black has over 30 years’ experience in tech for learning and inclusion. Renowned in the Noughties for his forty gadgets in forty minutes live demonstration and being digitally resident in most things he should be and some he thinks he now possibly should not have been. He floated the idea of the mobile device (phone) as Lord of the ring’s device or as a tech swiss army knife in the 90’s. He worked as a part of a team horizon scanning emerging technologies in the commercial space with pot...
2020-09-1840 minHuman Potential At WorkE228: Being Kind to Ourselves and OthersIn 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 agree with each other.
2020-09-0241 minAXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Darren Rowan Global Program manager and Accessibility Lead at Lilly UK Hosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken. Darren works at Lilly UK (Pharmaceuticals) as a Global Program Manager and Accessibility LeadHe leads a program called Access Lilly, focused on improving accessibility across the globe, in both physical and digital environmentsHe also leads the Enable Employee Resource Group for the International region, which covers almost every country outside of the USPassionate about learning and sharing best practices, Darren has sat on various external taskforces with BDF and PurpleSpace. Support the showFol...
2020-08-2839 minAXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Gareth Ford Williams, David Bailey & Bruno MaagHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken. In 2005 Gareth founded the BBC’s Digital Accessibility Team. Over the course of the first 3 years, the Accessibility Team worked as an integral part of iPlayer’s core Product Team ensuring BBC iPlayer V1.0 launched as an accessible product. The team was joined the UX when the UX Design was founded in 2008.Gareth Ford WilliamsDavid helps drive consistent quality of visual design and branding across the BBC’s entire online output. He join...
2020-08-2443 minAXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Susan Mazrui – Director, Global Public Policy, AT&T Services, Inc. Hosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken. Susan Mazrui began work in Communications in 1994 at Pacific Bell in Disability Marketing. In 1998, she moved to the wireless field, where she developed corporate strategies for state and federal legal and regulatory compliance. Under her leadership, Cingular Wireless became the first national carrier to offer “talking” cellphones and establish a task force on accessibility. Mazrui worked closely with TDI and the Hearing Loss Association of America and other industry members to address hearing aid and TTY compatibility with digital wireless handsets. At AT&T, Mazrui was instrumental in establ...
2020-08-1438 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcas with Sophie Morgan, TV Presenter, Disability Rights Campaigner and Board member for Ofcom.Hosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.Sophie is an award-winning disability advocate & social entrepreneur who was paralysed in a car crash when she was 18 years old. Determined to channel her adversity into opportunity, she sees her challenges as a unique chance for creativity.She embodies her values; finding creative opportunity in diversity and adversity, and daring to be different, she proves the value and power of true disability representation in all areas of her work and life.Sophie can be found presenting most Live Para Sport events on Channel 4 as...
2020-08-0843 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Wendy Mandell Geller the DisabledCEOHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.6 years ago, at age 35, Wendy became the Queen of Social Distancing when she became a disabled chronic Lyme disease fighter. Feeling exhaustion, pain and like daily flu with autoimmunity issues that makes Wendy catch what sicknesses others have when in groups — meant she couldn’t travel on a plane, go to work meetings or even go with her boys to their school events. In 2015 from her recliner, she invented the YES to SEX app, a safe way to learn about sexual consent. It was then t...
2020-08-0337 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Lorena Julio, human rights advocate and Co-Founder of ComparlanteHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.Lorena Julio is a human rights advocate with a Master in Compared Public Policies and a degree in Social Communication. She worked for more than 14 years in the promotion and protection of human rights in Latin America and the United States.She participated in multiple high-level events as a speaker on human rights, youth and disabilities in the United States, India, Israel, and many countries in Latin America. Lorena worked for the Government of Argentina as Head of Press in the Human Rights S...
2020-07-2635 minAXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Sulaiman KhanHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.Disabled/Wild/Hot AF Exploratory Storyteller and Adventurer. Creating relationships, stories, and magic. A Continual WIP.Sulaiman is an independent consultant, speaker, and writer on Divergent Leadership, Creativity, and Equitability (characterised by equity or fairness; just and right; fair; reasonable: equitable treatment of all citizens). The igniter of hearts creatively, a disabled wheelchair user exploratory storyteller and adventurer, he loves to create relationships, stories, and magic. Also, Sulaiman is the award-winning Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of ThisAbility Limited, which is a disability-led equity business.
2020-07-1734 minAXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Mike Gifford Susanna Laurin & Timo StollenwerkHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.This Week’s chat is about authoring tools. When we produce content for the web we use authoring tools to publish. How these tools can help produce accessible content can have a profound impact on the overall inclusiveness of the internet.Mike Gifford is the founder of OpenConcept Consulting Inc, which he started in 1999. Since then, he has been particularly active in developing and extending open source content management systems to allow people to get closer to their content. Before starting OpenConcept, Mike had worked for a...
2020-07-1043 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Thea Kurdi, Vice President at DesignABLE EnvironmentsHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.Thea Kurdi has nineteen years of experience consulting and teaching accessible architecture with a specialization in universal design. In her role as an accessibility consultant at one of Canada’s oldest and leading specialty firms, Thea has assisted design teams to realize the benefits of universal design and achieve higher levels of accessibility on projects within the education, health care, justice, institutional, commercial, residential, and entertainment sectors. Thea has completed drawing review for over 60 new and renovated buildings, completed building audits for over 150 buildings, and has been a le...
2020-07-0334 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Vernon Sankey & Katey LockwoodHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.Vernon Sankey is a Leadership Coach and Author.He has been in business for many years during which time he has been the CEO, Chairman and Board member of major international corporations including Reckitt & Colman plc (now Reckitt Benckiser), Pearson plc, Zurich AG, Taylor Woodrow (now Taylor Wimpey), Cofra AG, Firmenich SA, Gala Group plc and Atos SE, where he is a Board member, Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.He was also a...
2020-06-2746 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with David Perez, a Political Scientist from Costa Rica.Hosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.David is a Costa Rican Political Scientist with his MBA and masters in diplomacy. He is also a leader, advocate, social media specialist, and communication strategist. David has experience in public policy implementation, development, and evaluation as well as consultancy services for NGOs like UNESCO and others linked to the European Union. David´s professional background is mainly in work with minorities, ensuring they have access to their rights. His primary focus is to expand the vision of Ruh Global IMPACT across the globe and impact the...
2020-06-2237 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with E.A. Draffan trained as a Speech and Language TherapistHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.E.A. Draffan trained as a Speech and Language Therapist working with those who have complex communication needs and disabilities, before specialising in the use of assistive technologies and issues of digital accessibility. Recent research at the University of Southampton includes ‘AI and Inclusion’ as part of the Alan Turing Institute’s work. This work includes AAC symbol set mapping which links to the work of the W3C WAI WCAG cognitive task force on web-based accessibility for those with cognitive impairments. E.A. Draffan...
2020-06-1239 minHuman Potential At WorkE216: A Conversation About Virtual Work, Accessibility and Tech for Good- Part OneIn 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.
2020-06-1141 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Marcie Roth – Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer for the World Institute on DisabilityHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.Marcie Roth is Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer for the World Institute on Disability (WID), WID is a highly regarded global public policy centre WID works to advance the rights and opportunities of over 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide by disrupting exclusion and accelerating radical social justice.Marcie has served in senior and executive leadership roles for national and global disability advocacy and public policy organizations since 1995, establishing and leading coalitions committed to operationalizing disability inclusion as an intersectional imperative for global social justice. Marcie’s...
2020-06-0846 minHuman Potential At WorkE215: A Conversation About Racism, Accessibility, and the Value of Human LifeLaMondre 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.
2020-06-0331 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Rajen Nair semi deaf freelance photojournalist and writer from Mumbai.Hosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.Rajen Nair about himself:I am semi deaf freelance photojournalist cum writer from Mumbai. I had contributed to Guardian UK and many Indian newspapers. Past 11 years teaching Photography to deaf, disabled and from 7 yrs to cancer kids. Imparted photography skills to more than several thousand students. Also conducted photo workshop over many places in India. Took photo class to underprivileged children of Dharavi. Won award from corporate BPCL. Was selected as one of the Mumbai heroes by radio city. Have several citations given by NGOs and...
2020-05-3132 minAXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with James Partridge is the Director of Face Equality InternationalHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.James Partridge is the Director of Face Equality International, a Guernsey charity which he launched in November 2018. Face Equality International is an alliance of NGOs and charities around the world — already 35-strong — which work together to campaign for ‘face equality’ and challenge disfigurement prejudice and discrimination. The alliance’s website is here: www.faceequalityinternational.org.Previously, he was the Founder (in 1992) and was until September 2017, Chief Executive of Changing Faces, the leading UK charity supporting and representing people with disfigurements, www.changingfaces.org.uk. He launched the charit...
2020-05-2328 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Zara Gemmell – Accessibility Director HeX ProductionsHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.Zara is proud to be Accessibility Director at HeX Productions and Influencer of Accessibility Nottingham. Living the dream and trying to make the world a better place.Nurturing businesses in best practice use of the internet through strong foundations of accessible web development.I aspire to be a top business change leader and change the perception of web accessibility in our industry, whilst supporting, teaching and leading others on their journey.Zara GemmellPassionate about digital creative, web design, coding and...
2020-05-1537 minHuman Potential At WorkE211: Thriving in Uncertain TimesIn 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.
2020-05-1341 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Sarah Simcoe. Founder of EMBEDHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil MillikenSarah Simcoe is an experienced business leader who held several positions within the private sector before embarking on her own business, DMS (Wirral) Ltd, early in 2018; and Sarah may be familiar to you for having previously worked at Fujitsu where she led the conversation around disability networks and accessibility. Passionate about responsible inclusive practice that is inherently accessible and collaborative, Sarah now supports organisations such as Purple, enei, Druthers Search and PurpleSpace in providing coaching, consultancy, organisational assessment, access auditing and people development to their members and clients.
2020-05-0837 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Chris Grant AbilityNet’s Area Coordinator in ScotlandHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil MillikenChris Grant is AbilityNet’s Area Coordinator in Scotland, or “King of Scotland” as he is affectionately known by the central team. Since starting in May 2018, he has completely transformed their free services in Scotland, generating huge growth in the number of volunteers and the hours of free tech support provided to older people and people with disabilities. He has recruited and now manages a team of 25 volunteers who provide telephone, remote and in-person IT support to older people and people with disabilities, with another 25 volunteers in the pipelin...
2020-05-0133 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Cordelia McGee-Tubb, Principal Accessibility Engineer at SalesforceHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil MillikenCordelia McGee-Tubb (@cordeliadillon) is a web accessibility specialist and cartoonist. She is a Principal Accessibility Engineer at Salesforce and previously led Dropbox’s accessibility program. She’s passionate about making technology accessible and enjoyable to all, regardless of age, ability, or circumstances. Cordelia currently co-hosts 13 Letters, the accessibility podcast by Be My Eyes, where she has the extreme pleasure of interviewing accessibility professionals about the work they do and why they do it.An advocate for digital literacy, Cordelia is a technology tutor for Community Tech Netw...
2020-04-2435 minAXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Kate M. Sonka & Larry Goldberg#AXSChat – 21st of April – Kate M. Sonka & Larry GoldbergHosted by Antonio Vieira Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.Kate M. Sonka is the Executive Director of Teach Access and the Assistant Director of Academic Technology at the College of Arts & Letters at Michigan State University. She holds a M.Ed. in Bilingual/Bicultural Education and a TESOL certificate from DePaul University. She improves teaching and learning with technology through course design and support, experiential learning, and training and mentorship for faculty members and students. Her scholarly areas of interest include disability, acce...
2020-04-1742 minHuman Potential At WorkE206: Highlighting Diverse VoicesIn 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.
2020-04-1641 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Mark Bullock – Inclusive Sports Development AdvisorHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil MillikenMark Bullock – Inclusive Sports Development AdvisorDelivering workshops, seminars and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders in inclusive sport & physical activity utilising more than 25 years of experience in Paralympic/disability sport, sports development & the broader social impact of sport. Former Wheelchair Tennis Manager for the International Tennis Federation. Travelled to more than 80 countries developing wheelchair tennis. Attended four Paralympic Games & two Olympic Games. Extensive experience of delivering sports programmes in developing countries. Wheelchair Tennis Liaison Officer for the Championships, Wimbledon. Advisor to Choice International & International Bl...
2020-04-0327 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast recorded in 2019 with Judith (Judy) Heumann, a former Special Advisor for International Disability Rights at the US Department of State from 2010-2017Hosted by Antonio Vieira Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken Judith Ellen Heumann "Judy" (born December 18, 1947) is an American disability rights activist. She is recognized internationally as a leader in the disability community. Heumann is a lifelong civil rights advocate for people with disabilities. Her work with governments and non-governmental organizations, non-profits, and various other disability interest groups, has produced significant contributions since the 1970s to the development of human rights legislation and policies benefiting children and adults with disabilities. Through her work in the World Bank and the State Department, Heumann led the mainstreaming of...
2020-03-3036 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Martyn Sibley from Disability Horizons.A podcast hosted by Antonio Santos, Neil Milliken and Debra Ruh.Martyn Sibley Envisioning an inclusive world through digital influence, Martyn leverages his unique story of disability along with the Disability Horizons community he Co-founded, all to support brands with inclusive influencer marketing campaigns.He's also been voted Britain’s third most influential disabled person, authoring the travel memoir Everything is Possible, and co-founding an accessible travel business which sold to Airbnb.Martyn manages daily life with a severe physical disability, living with his fiance and Golden Retriever, and enj...
2020-03-2040 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with David Bara founder WeCanAccessHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.David Bara has a degree in BA Business Technology and a Master’s in Education. He is a former special needs teacher and is currently a Senior Lecturer in Special Education. David has spoken at international conferences, published articles and written recommendations for the Secretary of State for Communities for the UK Government on issues surrounding childhood and adolescent health care issues. His work has been aimed at improving the life chances for the children with cancer and special needs, their siblings and families.David has pe...
2020-03-1335 minHuman Potential At WorkE200: Transactional vs. Collaborative RelationshipsIn 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.
2020-03-0530 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Laura MCLEAN & Tom FORSYTH from The Ramble TagHosted by António Vieira Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.The Ramble Tag was invented and designed by two friends and neighbours – Laura 39yrs and Tom 65 yrs, Tom himself is blind.Both Laura and Tom have creative backgrounds and a love for dogs.Tom and LauraTom lost his sight gradually over a period of 20 years through Type 1 diabetes, so Laura would help walk him walk his dog when needed, acting as his guide when his partner wasn’t around. They soon became great friends, shared laughs, ideas and inspired each o...
2020-02-2928 minHuman Potential At WorkE199: Can We Change The World?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.
2020-02-2726 minAXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Al Etmanski - author of The Power of Disability: 10 Lessons for Surviving, Thriving and Changing the WorldAXSChat is hosted by Antonio Santos, Neil Milliken and Debra Ruh.Al Etmanski is an author, community organizer, social entrepreneur, and parent activist in the disability world. He is an Ashoka fellow which is a global network of social entrepreneurs and a member of John McKnight’s Asset Based Community Development Institute (ABCD). He conceived and lobbied into existence the world’s first savings plan for people with disabilities, the Registered Disability Savings Plan. Collective RDSP deposits total more than $4 billion benefitting close to 200,000 disabled Canadians.He is the best selling author of three books. His...
2020-02-2240 minAXSChat PodcastAXSChat Interview with Rick Williams - CEO of Freeney Williams.Hosts. Antonio Santos, Neil Milliken and Debra RuhRick Williams is the CEO of Freeney Williams Ltd, one of Europe’s leading specialist disability consultancies which provides strategic advice and guidance on employing disabled people and ensuring their access to goods and services. He has a strong and proven combination of skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, an Associate of both the Business Disability International and the Business Disability Forum as well as being a non-executive Director of Ofcom. Before setting up the company in 2002 Rick spe...
2020-02-1527 minHuman Potential At WorkE196: Inclusion Branding- Lessons From AmtrakDebra 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 happened, and the takeaways for corporations.
2020-02-0538 minAXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with LaMondre T. Pough. Chief Sustainability Officer for Ruh Global IMPACTLaMondré Pough is the Chief Sustainability Officer for Ruh Global IMPACT and host of the podcast 5P with LaMondré (5Ppodcast.com) where he combines both his personal and professional missions to “create environments where all people have a sense of belonging- where their insights, experiences and perspectives are truly valued.” LaMondré began his career in Disability Inclusion as a college student in central South Carolina where he became the leading advocate at The Disability Action Center, the state’s first Independent Living Center. He went on to launch The LaMondré Pough Show Empowerment Radio and to create t...
2020-02-0347 minHuman Potential At WorkE193: New Years Message from Debra Ruh- Challenges and Opportunities in 2020As 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.
2020-01-0841 minHuman Potential At WorkE190: Caregiving- Stories, Challenges and OpportunitiesThis 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 systemic changes that need to happen in order to improve the quality of caregiving for persons with disabilities. LaMondre also reveals a new media initiative that will highlight and amplify diverse voices.
2019-12-121h 00Human Potential At WorkE189: A.I. and AccessibilityIn 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.
2019-12-0538 minHuman Potential At WorkE177: Climate Change and InclusionIn 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.
2019-09-1932 minHuman Potential At WorkE168: Making a Legislative Impact- with Ruh Global Impact COO Richard J. StreitzRuh 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 the bill.
2019-07-1743 minHuman Potential At WorkE167: Virtual Relationships- Are they Real?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".
2019-07-1027 minHuman Potential At WorkE147: The Problem of RepresentationDebra 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? Debra and Doug discuss all this and more in this episode.
2019-02-2045 minHuman Potential At WorkE72: A Sibling's Perspective on Disability and Human PotentialKevin 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 how to stay positive and motivated even in tough times.
2017-09-0633 minHuman Potential At WorkE66: Aging In PlaceDebra 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 finding innovative solutions to help people stay in their home as long as possible.
2017-07-2629 min