Debra Ruh
Founder and President of TecAccess

Debra Ruh, Founder and President of TecAccess, has more than 25 years of professional experience implementing and creating accessible technology, compliance, and e-Learning solutions for government agencies and organizations all over the world. Her award-winning company, TecAccess, employs over 50 associates with disabilities who have lead to its international success.

Recently Debra was appointed to the Olmstead Board by Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, and she serves proudly as a board member of the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). In addition, she is the 2007 winner of Enterprising Women Magazine's Advocacy Award.

In 2006 Debra was awarded the Women in Technology Leadership Award, the Rising Star award by the National Association of Women Business Owners, and the Social Responsibility Award by the America-China Foundation to support international relations. In 2005 Debra received the SBA Small Business Person of the Year, and was picked as one of the Most Powerful Women in IT by Virginia Magazine.

Debra is a recognized leader in the E&IT Accessibility and Section 508 Compliance arena. She has been invited to speak on Section 508 Compliance and IT Accessibility all over the world, including a recent presentation before the European Union and in emerging countries throughout Africa.