Richard Streitz

#COO @RuhGlobal #BillionStrong #SmartCities #Development #TECH4ALL #Speaker #Strategic #Inclusion #Accessibility #SocialImpact #IOT #WeAreStrongerTogether

[Puneet Singh Singhal @puneetsinghal22]

Congratulations to @debraruh, my mentor, our leader at the @RuhGlobal and @BillionStrong1 for being recognised as the top voice on @LinkedIn.

#AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityRights #DisabilityRights #BillionStrong

@StreitzAbility @nabileid1 @JazzAmbiong @LaMondre_P @LaMondre_Pough @AkwyZ @NeilMilliken @Depcr @AXSChat

[Richard Streitz @StreitzAbility]

@puneetsinghal22 @BillionStrong1 We are so happy to have extended the opportunity for you to demonstrate you brilliance!! We are honored to have you on our team and look forward to the amazing projects and initiatives you will help create to continue offering those same opportunities to others! @BillionStrong1

[Debra Ruh @debraruh]

Successful aid & development programs must be accessible and , involve people with disabilities throughout every step. the process. Challenges can include logistical barriers, limited awareness, cultural stigmas, data collection issues, and policy gaps. #AXSChat

[Debra Ruh @debraruh]

I hope the entire #Disability community around the world especially in the #GlobalSouth will join the efforts. We can all help in small ways. This is our conference let’s really SHOW UP and show the strength of the community of persons with #disabilites. #AXSChat @RuhGlobal

[Debra Ruh @debraruh]

Love when groups collaborate to share funds, talents and efforts to support #DisabilityInclusion. Projects are always more successful and sustainable with collaboration. Only way forward is together. #AXSChat @BerndGiz #WeAreBillionStrong

[Puneet Singh Singhal @puneetsinghal22]

Proud to be a part of @BillionStrong1 , @RuhGlobal with leaders like @debraruh , @nabileid1 , @JazzAmbiong , @StreitzAbility , @LaMondre_P .

It's good to talk to you, @BerndGiz, @AkwyZ, and @NeilMilliken on @AXSChat at #AXSChat.

[Richard Streitz @StreitzAbility]

@BerndGiz Agreed! Establishing stronger partnerships between corps and government groups will go a long way to undating the process form what it has been to what it needs to be now!! #AXSChat @debraruh @RuhGlobal @BillionStrong1

[Richard Streitz @StreitzAbility]

A6: Hope the 2025 Global Disability Summit in Germany sets global standards 4 inclusivity, fosters actionable collaborations, & leaves a lasting impact on policy & practice globally. #AXSChat @BerndGiz #InclusionForAll @debraruh @RuhGLobal @BillionStrong1

[Richard Streitz @StreitzAbility]

@AXSChat A6: Hope the 2025 Global Disability Summit in Germany sets global standards 4 inclusivity, fosters actionable collaborations, & leaves a lasting impact on policy & practice globally. #AXSChat @BerndGiz #DisabilitySummitLegacy #InclusionForAll @debraruh @RuhGLobal @BillionStrong1

[Richard Streitz @StreitzAbility]

@BerndGiz So very true. When a more robust systems can be implemented across multiple industries, the track record and data will be here to analyze and fine tune for the better of all in the future. #AXSChat @RuhGlobal @BillionStrong1

[Richard Streitz @StreitzAbility]

@AXSChat A5: Best practices for inclusive aid design involve direct engagement with disabled persons & their groups. Challenges: ensuring diverse representation, accessibility barriers, & cultural nuances. #AXSChat @debraruh @RuhGlobal @BillionStrong1

[Richard Streitz @StreitzAbility]

A5: Best practices for inclusive aid design involve direct engagement with disabled persons & their groups. Challenges: ensuring diverse representation, accessibility barriers, & cultural nuances. #AXSChat @BerndGiz @debraruh #InclusiveAid @RuhGlobal

[Richard Streitz @StreitzAbility]

@nabileid1 Agreed Nabil!! We are stronger together!! #AXScht @BillionStrong1

[Anna Mʻ ㊙️ 🍉 @Unuhinuii]

A3 depends on the location and the program? Things like employment %, life expectancy, costs for e.g. healthcare or other programs #AXSChat

[Jasmin 👩🏻‍🦯🇵🇭 @JazzAmbiong]

A4 Definitely. Disability-inclusive investment programs can foster social & political stability, economic growth, and market development in low- and middle-income countries. It enhance workforce diversity, expand consumer markets, and reduce inequalities. #AXSChat
#BillionStrong

[Richard Streitz @StreitzAbility]

A4: Disability-inclusive investment can drive economic growth, market development, and bolster social & political stability in low- & middle-income countries by tapping into untapped potential and fostering inclusivity. #AXSChat @BerndGiz @RuhGlobal

[Puneet Singh Singhal @puneetsinghal22]

Aligning disability inclusion with UN's CRPD & SDGs:
1) Harmonize national policies
2) Train officials & community leaders
3) Collect disability-inclusive data
4) Build accessible infra
5) Promote health equity
6) Foster inclusive education
7) Enable workforce participation
8) Raise public awareness
9) Build multi-stakeholder partnerships
10) Review & report progress regularly.
#CRPD #SDGs #Inclusion #AXSChat @giz_gmbh @BillionStrong1 @debraruh @AkwyZ @RuhGlobal

[Richard Streitz @StreitzAbility]

@JazzAmbiong so very true @JazzAmbiong , it is important that development and employment factors are key factors!!! #AXSChat @BerndGiz @RuhGlobal

[Nabil Eid @nabileid1]

A3 Include indicators for accessibility, participation, and follow-up and ensure #PWDs are involved in monitoring activities to find out how persons with disabilities access assistance, consult with OPDs and disability focal points. #AXSChat #BillionStrong #RuhGlobal @giz_gmbh