Debra Ruh

Debra Ruh, a global disability inclusion strategist, is the CEO and founder of Ruh Global IMPACT. She hosts the radio program Human Potential at Work and is the author of Inclusion Branding, Tapping Into Hidden Human Capital, and Finding Your Voice Using Social Media.

Ruh was told that her daughter, Sara, who was born with Down syndrome, would never walk or talk. Ruh refused to accept the prognosis and perception of this condition, and has dedicated her life to creating a path to empowerment and success for all those with disabilities.

Convinced that “the real disability is being unable to see human potential,” she formed Ruh Global, a multimillion-dollar firm focused on information and communications technology (ICT) accessibility, global disability inclusion strategies, digital marketing, and branding, among other services.

Ruh consults with multinational and national corporations and the United Nations, traveling the world to encourage governments and corporations to include people with disabilities.