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Debra Ruh
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[NEW] #Interview with top #GenderEquality , Diversity & Inclusion influencer @debraruh . Read on to learn how Debra got to where she is now, her passions and who influences her!
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Debra Ruh
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It makes me sad that people like @RichardDawkins thinks our daughter @sararuh has no right to life. #downsyndrome http://t.co/FQwjXTOOL1
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Debra Ruh
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How do we unlock our #greatest #HumanPotential ? Join the discussion in #HumanPotentialAtWork FB Group: by @RuhGlobal
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Debra Ruh
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There’s a huge amount to say about 5G, and not just about how it can benefit individuals with things like lightning-fast movie #downloads . More importantly, it will bring huge benefits to #life and #society . Read more @Huawei on #5g #HuaweiNow #HuaweiFacts
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Debra Ruh
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Discover the Magic of StorySign by @Huawei . There are approximately 32 million #deaf #children globally. #StorySign , a free app powered by Huawei #AI that reads selected children's books and translates them into #signlanguage . #AXSChat #RuhGlobal
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Debra Ruh
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Looking for #speaker on #employment & #retention of persons with #disabilities ? I would be honored to be considered.
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Debra Ruh
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My account was almost hacked. Thank goodness that @Twitter has extra security. Hopefully they will restore the people that I #followed . Right now I am following 0 people. But I will start rebuilding. I appreciate @TwitterSupport protecting us. It must be such a battle.
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Debra Ruh
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#Prayers appreciated for my sweet @sararuh . She is in the #hospital . I am doing #AXSChat while holding her hand. @HenricoDoctors is amazing. Staff, doctors and nurses are amazing. But sad to see Sara is so much pain. #RVA
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Debra Ruh
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A9 #Governments need to work together to support developing countries. #Corporations need to #help Governments, UN & World Orgs. Appreciate @Huawei efforts w/ #TECH4Good #TECH4ALL & #DigitalInclusion . It shows how a company can help w/ #SocialGood . #TrustInTech #SDGs #RuhGlobal
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Debra Ruh
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This is beautiful! My #husband has #dementia but that does not mean he is not a #person . It just means that I have to be more #mindful . #Mindfulness #AlzheimersMatters - What makes my husband unique is still there...take the time to reach for them. @MuziekGeluk @LEAD_Coalition
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AlzheimersMatters
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"Personhood is permanent." #Alzheimers robs many things, but it cannot steal away our #personhood , our #soul , or our #love . #alzheimersmatters , @LEAD_Coalition , @DanielCPotts , @womensalz
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Debra Ruh
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So honored to be selected as Susan M. Daniels #DisabilityMentoring #HallOfFame . What an honor. #disabilitymentoringday
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Debra Ruh
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#RenZhengfei thanks the #American suppliers that have supported @Huawei over the past years. The #sanctions have hurt #Huawei but they are still grateful for the current and past #USA relationships. @alvinfoo @HuaweiUSA
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Debra Ruh
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What a great day to be out of the #hospital . Sara is howling her pleasure and taking back her power. Just in time to #celebrate #IDPD2018 . Thanks @HenricoDoctors for saving @sararuh life. #grateful #PurpleLightUp #IDPD #downsydrome #AXSchat
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Debra Ruh
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Joining from #mEnabling17 ! I just spoke with a panel on Social Media & Collaborative Platforms. Discussing #Axschat in this video clip!
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Debra Ruh
7 years
I’m Trans, Disabled, And Tired Of Fighting To Get Into Bathrooms
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Debra Ruh
6 years
Hello my dear #AXSChat friends. My Mother passed away a few days ago. It has been intense grief process but she is in a better place. She blessed me with wisdom,kindness and love. She will be missed.
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Debra Ruh
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I am flying @AirCanada this trip my first time all the way to #Shanghai . Go Canada. 🍁
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Debra Ruh
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@Huawei_Europe
Huawei Europe
4 years
#5G is for smartphones, right? Well yes, but there’s much more to it. @techflowtweets visited the #Huawei 5G Innovation and Experience Centre to discover the many ways 5G will enhance our smart connected future. #HuaweiEurope #TECH4ALL See what he found out:
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Debra Ruh
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Congrats in caring about the individuals impacted by the lack of #5G options. Building bridges to end the #digitaldivide and help with #digitialinclusion tie into the #SDGS . #Huawei #HuaweiFacts #HuaweiNOW #HuaweiNews #AccessForAll
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Huawei
4 years
Huawei’s #5G E2E products and solutions are 12-18 months ahead of its competitors, but how does that benefit people in their everyday lives? Watch #Huawei President of Carrier BG Ryan Ding explain all at the #5GBringNewValue event in London.
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Debra Ruh
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@TheWorldStories : Wish this world could have a heart like hers!!! http://t.co/Yp6s6lHX4S”
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Debra Ruh
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A1 We need all the #techdomains to work together. We can have great #tech options but with limited or no #connectivity access we lose. #digitalinclusion must be part of #DigitalTransformation #HuaweiConnect #RuhGlobal #inclusion @Huawei @HuaweiUSA @HuaweiUK
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Huawei
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Q1: At #HuaweiConnect , Huawei showcased 5 tech domains make up the backbone of a digital economy: #connectivity , #cloud , #computing , #AI , and industry applications. How do you think the integration of these 5 tech domains will maximise the industry's all-scenario intelligence?
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Debra Ruh
8 years
My #book "Uncovering Hidden Human Capital" published by @G3ict available on @Amazon #axschat
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Debra Ruh
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Dear #community of persons w/ #disabilities watch this @60minutes . Chris Downey #brilliant #architect lost his sight - he feels it helped him become a better #designer . Hope he will appear on my show #HumanPotential at #Work . #Blind #SDGs #innovative #universaldesign #valuable500
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60 Minutes
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Chris Downey is an architect who specializes in is designing spaces for people with disabilities. How does he have such a knack for something so specific? He’s blind himself.
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Debra Ruh
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@Huawei_Europe
Huawei Europe
4 years
#Huawei 's Deputy Chairman Ken Hu has shared his opinion about unified cyber security standards. These standards should be technology-neutral and apply equally to all companies and networks. #20YearsHuaweiEurope #TECH4ALL #5G Read more:
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Debra Ruh
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Welcome to #TechTuesday . I am stoked to join the conversations about how #tech supports #humanity . Thank you @HuaweiUSA and @Huawei for your ongoing support of #Tech4All , #Tech4Good , & #DigitalInclusion . Send questions to #AskHuaweiUSA Join us now as we begin this #tweetchat .
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Ruh Global IMPACT
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Debra Ruh
6 years
Excellent point Aman. It is so important to #hire , #promote and #retain persons with #disabilities at all levels of an organization. Studies prove over and over that #PwD are #innovative and #productive #workers and #leaders . #GAADTweetChat #GAAD #GAAD2018
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Aman Kumar
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@debraruh A lot of organizations may have #PwD employees but have never seen any #PwD among the leadership of any large organization. Do you think there is still bias when promoting #pwds ? : @debraruh | #GAADTweetChat #Accessiblity #PwDs #a11y
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Debra Ruh
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I believe in #heathy #debate but #sad when #people are #mean to others and act #trollish . We must #bekind if we are going to make the world work for everyone. Appreciate your #wisdom @DawnRoseTurner #StrongerThanTheTruth #SDGs #SocialMedia can be used for great #wisdom . #Kindness
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Debra Ruh
4 years
Happy #ADA30 . We celebrate 30 years of the #Americans with #Disabilities Act. So much to celebrate & so much to do. Quick check in. I hope everyone is ok - scary & intense times. However we have to #fight for everyone’s rights. #BeSafe #BeKind #Covid_19 #RuhGlobal #AXSChat #SDGs
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Debra Ruh
7 years
Time to focus on inclusion for all people. People with disabilites add value to society. They want to work, become tax payers & contribute.
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Debra Ruh
8 years
Honored to be on @WBEZmorning talking about #benefits of hiring #employees w/ #disabilities
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Debra Ruh
6 years
Sorry to be so quiet for the last week. My beloved #mother passed away suddenly a few days ago. I know she is at #peace but the #grief process is intense. #HappyNewYear my friends. #AXSChat #ChaneAgents #PinkSocks #Grateful #Life #Death #BeTheChange
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Debra Ruh
4 years
Agree with @MarleeMatlin we need to support #politicians that support the community of persons with #disabilities . That is why we need to support @EdMarkey @SenMarkey #ADA30 #Vote
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Marlee Matlin
4 years
I rarely endorse candidates for office but in this instance, I had to. @edmarkey has been a staunch supporter of the Deaf and disability community and it is because of his work that millions of us have communications access. Please support him if you care about #access . Thank you
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Debra Ruh
6 years
Got the first copy of my new #book #InclusionBranding . So excited. Learn more at . Heading to #Macau #China tomorrow to talk about it. Happy Day. #axschat #changeagents #pinksocks #author #branding #inclusion matters.
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Debra Ruh
5 years
Thank you @UNICEF for taking care of children all over the world. #SDGs #AChildisaChild #VaccinesWork #SocialImpact
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UNICEF
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Ready for a check-up! In Colombia, health and vaccination services are free for Colombian and Venezuelan children. At this UNICEF-supported health centre around 40 migrant children are immunized every day. #AChildIsAChild #VaccinesWork
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Debra Ruh
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My mentor, teacher, friend and daughter @sararuh . Happy #DownSyndromeDay #AXSChat #WeAreBilliomStrong @puneetsinghal22 Everyone thinks you are always happy and smiling but I understand that you are a complex Human being. So proud of you. Mom.
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Debra Ruh
8 years
Join us 2/23 with host @JVSChicago Strictly #Business Seminar on #disability #employment #HR
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Debra Ruh
5 years
I wanted to take a moment to #celebrate the amazing life of #MarcaBristo . She passed away on Sunday and will be missed forever. She broke down many barriers for #Americans with #Disabilities and was one of the #authors of the #ADA . #AXSChat @AccessLiving
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Debra Ruh
8 years
My book "Uncovering Hidden Human Capital" published by @G3ict can be purchased at #axschat
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Debra Ruh
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Thrilled to be featured on @WBEZ @WBEZmorning @wbezsarabia about my book. @JVSChicago @G3ict
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Debra Ruh
5 years
The best leadership advice I’ve ever heard it that good leaders are life long learners & active listeners. We are great leaders when we do what is right & try to understand others point of views #empower #advocate #accessibility #a11y #inclusivity #pwd #Axschat #lead #worktrends
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Debra Ruh
6 years
Proud to be a #speaker at the #Digital #Accessibility #Legal Summit 2018-19. Accessibility #Lawsuits , EAST: October 1 & 2, 2018, Washington DC WEST: March 11 & 12, 2019, Anaheim, CA Info & Register at #A11yLegalSummit #AXSChat #disability #A11Y
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Debra Ruh
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We support efforts that can help all get better access to #5G & other Tech like @Huawei is doing with #Tech4Good & #Tech4All this is something that can connect more people & help close the #DigitalDivide @HuaweiUSA #huaweinow #RuhGlobal #A11y #Huaweifacts
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Debra Ruh
6 years
#HappyEaster and Happy #Passover . It is a lovely spring day in #Richmond . Hope you all have a beautiful day. @sararuh is enjoying every second of the day. #blessed .
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Debra Ruh
8 years
Proud to be chatting about #accessibility on #bufferchat #disability #inclusion our voices are needed.
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Debra Ruh
7 years
I'm so impressed with the work coming from @HackAccessDub and for organisations like @NissanIreland , @ClaytonCardiffL , @GITDublin @smartdublin , @RehabGroup and @AXSChat who decided to support them. #Accessibility for a better world. #HackAccessDub
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Antonio Vieira Santos
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Today the #pinksocks journey started at @ClaytonCardiffL . Looking forward to another day at @HackAccessDub #HackAccessDub #axschat #accessibility
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Debra Ruh
5 years
There's a vote in Sacramento next Tuesday for #AB1395 we're definitely scared about how this legislation will interrupt how #PwD interact w/ #SmartTV & #SmartSpeaker devices & #AI development We need to get involved and make our voices heard! #DelayAB1395
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Debra Ruh
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Proud to be supporting #USA for @500Valuable and @CarolineBinc . If you are a #US Corp with over 1,000 employees and believe in #disabilityinclusion in the #boardroom . Your #CEO should join #Valuable500 . Learn more at or #DM me. #AXSChat #SDGs #RuhGlobal
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Debra Ruh
4 years
@EdMarkey the community of persons with #disabilities continues to be #grateful for all your efforts to include us. Thanks for supporting Karen Peltz Strauss formerly of the @FCC told me that every time the community needed your help - you were always there. Thank you #ADA30
@EdMarkey
Ed Markey
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I have spent my career fighting alongside the disability community to guarantee that accessibility is the default. As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ADA, we recommit ourselves to ensuring inclusivity, dignity, and opportunity for all people. #ADA30
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Debra Ruh
9 years
@RendySoedomo : RT" @GisellaLandi : l'affetto dei nostri amici fedeli http://t.co/xH9kXKmtnN"”
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Debra Ruh
6 years
We can all make a difference on #WorldWaterDay
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UNICEF
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These two sisters collect dirty water from the Nile every day in South Sudan. Soon they won’t have to… #WorldWaterDay
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Debra Ruh
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@GoogleForEdu
Google for Education
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As more students and educators face school closures, it’s important to make sure that #DistanceLearning is engaging and accessible to all learners. See how you can support your remote students with accessibility tools: #AccessibleNOW #a11y
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Debra Ruh
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I spoke with @Huawei ’s Sonja Thompson about the vulnerabilities of the disabled community in regard to the COVID pandemic & the need for companies and individuals to step up and provide resources for social good. find it & subscribe @ #HuaweiNow #RuhGlobal
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Debra Ruh
8 years
My new book: Tapping Into Hidden Human Capital. Helps #employers include #employees w/ #disabilities in #workforce .
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Debra Ruh
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Joining #AXSChat today as an empty nester. @sararuh moved out to #supported living #apartment . She is thriller & Mom is #proud and #emotional . Year ago she was so sick but professionals at @HenricoDoctors #healed her. We love them. #DownSyndrome #blessed & #grateful
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Debra Ruh
4 years
I appreciate your efforts to make the world work for all people @Huawei . The world is #strongertogether . Proud to live in #USA but also honored to be a #GlobalCitizen . We all need to support the @UN achieve the #SDGs . #TrustInTech #5GforGood #BeTheChange #PlanetEarth #HuaweiNow
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Huawei
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It' important for all of us to work towards a common goal of making our world a better and more eco-friendly place. Thanks for joining the party @debraruh & @RuhGlobal ! #TrustInTech #5GforGood
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Debra Ruh
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Let's work together to protect our beautiful living planet #earth & fulfill @UnitedNations #SDGs goals. @StreitzAbility @Depcr & @LaMondre_P would love your #EarthDay2022 ideas. What are your ideas about protecting our planet. #Tech4All #Tech4Good #BillionStrong #FuturePowered
@KenHu_Huawei
Ken HU
2 years
There’s no better day than #EarthDay to kick off the #FuturePowered challenge! Join me in sharing your planet-saving solutions & challenge others to spread green thinking & inspire the world! So tell me @RainforestCx @ErikSolheim @WWFitalia what’s your green idea? #TECH4ALL
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Debra Ruh
6 years
Love this share. Love it on #worldwaterday . Thanks for all you do for he works @Unicef . Proud to have worked with you on #Accessibility and #Disability #Inclusion . Thanks for taking care of our Global children.
@UNICEF
UNICEF
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@thevaluable500
The Valuable 500
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So proud to announce the launch of #Valuable500 company @VirginMediaCorp 's #workwithme pledge in partnership with @scope - a free five-step plan to help businesses tackle the UK's disability employment gap! 19 have already signed. Will yours be next?
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Debra Ruh
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Bravo - Appreciate @Dell support of #womeninTech . I was selected by #Dell for their #award winning #TakeYourOwnPath campaign. Then selected with 75 other amazing women leaders to attend the first #DWEN in #China . Big #Fan of Dell and their #Dellluminaries like @Kevin_Jackson
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Kevin L. Jackson
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Proud to be designated a #Dellluminaries ! We share informed, independent opinions & first-hand experiences designed to help IT practitioners navigate @Dell Technologies. Read more about the program in an insightful blog post by @Konstanze . #DellTechWorld
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Debra Ruh
4 years
Join our ongoing celebration of the #ADA30 . Join us for a free giveaway. Thank you @HuaweiUSA for supporting our community. #AXSChat #RuhGlobal #ADA #disabilityinclusion #Disability #disabilities #inclusion #prizes #SDGs
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Debra Ruh
8 years
Stoked about my new #podcast "Human Potential at Work" pls #share & #subscribe @dougforesta #disability #AXSChat 💫✨
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Debra Ruh
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These clear #facemasks are teacher-approved: 'So excited for my students to see my smile!' #accessibility #inclusion #deaf #lipreading
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Debra Ruh
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Proud to be a #PurpleLightUp #Ambassador for #USA . Join in and help us to light up the world to show support for Persons with #Disabilities on 3rd Dec 2018 #PurpleLightUp . Come on #America let's go #purple . #AXSChat @mypurplespace #IDPD18 #IDPD Pls #RT
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Happy 26th Anniversary of #ADA . We've made progress but lots to do empower persons w/ #disabilities . #AXSChat #ADA26
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Debra Ruh
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A5 @mark___bullock is correct, we need to empower all youth first, confidence in any child should be built up, not dismissed #AXSChat
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Debra Ruh
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A1 My wonderful husband is dealing with early onset dementia, So I feel I have had this moment of fear, but our minds grow from these experiences & I am learning to deal in the most helpful way I can, life is change & can be tough but we just have to keep working at it. #AXSChat
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Debra Ruh
5 years
I find my #ADHD is a blessing and curse. Appreciate the #creativeness but the #hyperdrive can be exhausting. I know many successful entrepreneurs and leaders that also have ADHD. Thanks @sciam
@sciam
Scientific American
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ADHD is typically described by the problems it presents, but it may also provide an advantage: the ability to think more creatively.
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Debra Ruh
4 years
We should all work together to support #humanity . Cooperation helps with the #digitaldivide . It helps Improve #digitalinclusion . Let’s work together to solve big problems. World has changed we expect collaboration in #ICT field. @HuaweiUSA @HuaweiUK @Huawei #huaweiNOW #Ruhglobal
@Mike_IMC
Mike BAI
4 years
Banning #Huawei from the global domain will not only restrict operator choice in terms of vendors and potentially force them to rely on a duopoly or even a monopoly, but it will also dampen innovation throughout the entire industry value chain. #20YearsHuaweiEurope #TECH4ALL
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