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.
#11: How Millennials Are Changing The World: A New Series
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.
#12: Millennial Series #1: Project Starfish
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 opportunities.
#14: The History of Autism in America: With John Donvan
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.
#15: Moving from Trauma to Triumph
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.
#16: The Power of Inspiration
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.
#17: The Benefits of Vocational Rehabilitation
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.
#18: The Upside of Disability
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.
#19: Dyslexia, Inclusion, and Success
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.
#20: Creating Your Own Opportunities
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 learned along the way. This episode is co-hosted by Debra Ruh and Doug Foresta.
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