Debra Ruh

Proud to be featured on @ZeroProjectorg. We talk about the numbers and the need to our community to convene. Please check it out, share and comment.

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The Disability Mirror™, an initiative of @BillionStrong, turns the mirror inward on our disability ecosystem.

Phase One uses primarily public evidence to explore leadership, representation, accessibility, participation, transparency and accountability.

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What is the Disability Mirror™?
For decades, the disability community has asked governments, corporations, employers and society to improve accessibility, representation, inclusion and accountability.
But are we willing to ask the same of ourselves?
The Disability Mirror™, an initiative of Billion Strong, turns the mirror inward on our own disability ecosystem.
Phase One looks at a selected cohort of established and influential disability organizations and networks, using primarily publicly available evidence to explore disability leadership, representation, accessibility, participation, transparency and accountability.
What it is NOT:
❌ A ranking
❌ A numeric scorecard
❌ An audit or certification
❌ A “best and worst” list
❌ A gotcha exercise
❌ An effort to shame organizations
When evidence is “not located,” it does not mean an organization is not doing the work. It means the evidence was not located or publicly visible through our research as of the assessment date.
Phase One is a baseline — a place from which all of us can learn, including Billion Strong.
We believe the principles our disability movement advocates for throughout society should also be visible within our own ecosystem.
🪞 We are turning the mirror inward not to tear our movement down, but to help all of us become stronger.
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For too long, I’ve been focused on building behind the scenes. Now it’s time to reconnect.

🌍 Billion Strong is now represented in 144 countries, but our mission isn’t complete until every country is represented.

We’re launching the #DisabilityMirror because meaningful inclusion starts with accountability. We believe our community should expect more—from institutions and from ourselves.

If you’re passionate about disability inclusion, join us.

👉 Visit Billion-Strong.org
Become a Global Advisor, connect with our community, and help us build the world’s largest disability identity movement.

We are one billion strong. Together, we are unstoppable.

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🌍 More than 1.3 billion people live with disabilities. We are not a niche—we are one of the world’s largest communities.

At Billion Strong, we’re building a global movement rooted in dignity, belonging, and opportunity. Join us as we connect voices from every country to create a more inclusive future.

💙 Follow us, share your story, and help us grow.

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