#207: Inclusion in the age of COVID-19

ilene zeitzer expert on comparative disability policy and DPS owner

This episode features an interview with Ilene Zeitzer. Ilene retired from the U.S. government after 29 years of service. Prior to her retirement, she was the Social Security Administration’s Special Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner for Disability & Income Security Programs and the Agency’s expert on international disability programs and rehabilitation issues. Ilene discusses considerations […]

#206: Highlighting Diverse Voices

Doug-foresta-therapist-and-producer

In 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.     This episode was […]

#205: Creating an Inclusive Customer Experience

Christine Hemphill Co-Founder and Managing Director of Open Inclusion

Christine Hemphill, co-founder and Managing Director of Open Inclusion, joins the program to discuss her own journey towards getting to where she is in her career, and the importance of companies ensuring that their products are accessible to everyone, including persons with disabilities. Christine also shares her thoughts on the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic […]

#204: Why Disability Inclusion Matters More Then Ever- With Deb Dagit

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Deb Dagit, President of Deb Dagit Diversity, joins the program to share her own diversity story and how she came to found her own company, and discusses the lessons that she’s learned along the way. Deb also reveals what she is most grateful for during the COVID-19 pandemic, and discusses steps that employers can take […]

Education for All – How Corporations can add Value to the Efforts

Education for All – How Corporations can add Value to the Efforts

Education can help move people out of poverty and give all of us, especially children, the chance for a better life.  Education can also change the lives of adults that did not have access to education earlier in their lives or need to retrain for a new career. Another wonderful benefit of education is the […]