Richard Streitz

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

@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

It was the @BillionStrong1 that showed confidence in me when no one was. Debra offered me to be a Global Ambassador at the Billion strong which was a turning point in my life. And this is what exactly Billion Strong is under her leadership. To give space, to help us assert our identities and make us discoverable. It is designed to bring billions of voices of persons of disabilities together and empower us. I want to congratulate Debra for being a Top Voice in @LinkedIn. For me, she was always a leader, a mentor, a constant supporter and a lovely cheerleader. Thank you, @debraruh!!! #Kudos #ThankYou #TopVoice #Leadership #Advocacy #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityRights #DisabilityRights #BillionStrong @StreitzAbility @nabileid1 @JazzAmbiong @LaMondre_P @LaMondre_Pough @AkwyZ @NeilMilliken @Depcr @AXSChat

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

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

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

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.

@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

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

@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

Q6 Germany is hosting the Global Disability Summit in 2025 what would you like to see as a the legacy of this event. #AXSChat

@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

@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

Q5 What are some of the best practices and challenges for involving people with disabilities and their representative organisations in the design and delivery of aid & development programmes? #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 @BerndGiz @debraruh #InclusiveAid @RuhGlobal

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

#We_Are_Billion_Strong billion-strong.org #Axschat @BillionStong1

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

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

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

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

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

A3 Participation rates, accessibility improvements, skill development, and employment outcomes are important factors in monitoring and evaluating the impact of disability-inclusive aid programmes. #AXSChat #BillionStrong #RuhGlobal

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