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In the concluding part of the blog series on celebrating the 25th anniverary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Debra Ruh makes a compelling case for hiring persons with disabilities, not just to increase business bottom-line, but to also foster positive effects of workplace inclusion.  Image: ... Read More

In the third part of G3ict's Special Series Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the ADA, Debra Ruh explores ways in which an organization can positively influence their reputation in the community by including persons with disabilities in their customer base as well as their workforce.   Culture and... Read More

Training will save an organization a lot of time and effort as well as reduce risks. Disability inclusion should be integrated into all corporate training, writes Debra Ruh. Training (Leadership, Management and Enterprise-wide):   All training material should be easily accessible, including the pre... Read More

The 25th ADA Anniversary falls on July 26, 2015. Debra Ruh, G3ict's Technology and EmployAbility Chair and mother of a daughter with Down syndrome, writes about how the ADA personally shaped the narrative of her family. Debra Ruh and her daughter Sara Ruh. We watched the media surrounding the signi... Read More

The 25th ADA Anniversary falls on July 26, 2015. Debra Ruh, G3ict's Technology and EmployAbility Chair and mother of a daughter with Down syndrome, writes about how the ADA personally shaped the narrative of her family. We watched the media surrounding the signing of the ADA on television 25 years a... Read More

The only practical way forward following the requirements of the UNCRPD (the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) appears to be the establishment of protected spectrum and status for disability and medical devices. Gadgets have a great influence on improving or even saving the ... Read More

Story of Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities and Finding his Greatness – Introducing Dr. Christopher M. Lee. Dr. Lee has been an advocate and pioneer in promoting social entrepreneurship to benefit humankind and further strive for sustainable social change in the field of disabilities. Dr. Christopher L... Read More

Mobile apps that aid children with disabilities to communicate better are also game changers for users of all abilities, writes G3ict blogger David Fazio, who will be presenting at the M-Enabling Summit this June. Touch Chat is a mobile application filled with pictures that correspond with actions,... Read More

Microsoft has reinvented home theater using the principle of “harmony at work” by including audiences of all abilities in every aspect of entertainment with their XBox One console, writes David Fazio. Users with limited mobility in their hands or limbs can play video games in much of the same way ... Read More

The time has come for persons with disabilities to be vocal, writes Debra Ruh, and social media is the perfect platform to help amplify our voices. I have spent a long time pondering all the lessons and opportunities that I encountered during the past year. How can I seek inspiration from those le... Read More

San Francisco's public spaces are set to transform into hotspots of connectivity with Google’s generous endowment to bring WiFi to the parks and plazas of Fog City. As many as 31 city parks in San Francisco are set to transform into hotspots of connectivity with tech giant Google’s $600,000 grant t... Read More

Debra Ruh, Managing Partner at Ruh Global, pays tribute to Cynthia Waddell and Stephen Wing, both thought leaders and champions of promoting a disability inclusive society. It is always sad to lose our friends and especially sad when they are Thought Leaders making huge positive changes in the world... Read More