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TecAccess Joins Diversity & Disability Expert Group
(804) 749-8646
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Rockville, VA - April 28, 2010 -- 
TecAccess, a leader in risk management and accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), has been invited to participate in the Diversity and Disability Expert Group at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Washington, DC. Debra Ruh, Founder & CEO of TecAccess, will join other accessibility leaders, such as Terri Youngblood, to address critical disability issues in human resources.
"We are proud to join IDB disability expert group as part of TecAccess unwavering commitment to make technology accessible and usable to all. This is incredibly important for anyone working in human resources," said Debra Ruh, who travels the globe assisting both private industry and government with accessibility mandates.
During the Diversity and Disability Expert Group, Judy Rasmussen and Gilberto Pastrana, of Maryland State Dept of Education, Division of rehabilitation Services (DORS), will lead discussions around employment and accommodation of persons with disabilities. Additionally the group will focus on the mainstreaming of disability issues in human resources and throughout all operations.
"TecAccess focuses on the ROI of hiring people with disabilities, Section 503 & 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Directive 281, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. We´re excited to share this expertise with the Diversity and Disability Expert Group and the Inter-American Development Bank," said Ruh.
About TecAccess
TecAccess is the most awarded risk management and accessibility consultancy in the world. TecAccess turns potential risks into a marketplace advantage through leading accessibility services and products. With a focus on Section 508 compliance, TecAccess makes Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) accessible to the world´s largest and fastest growing demographic - people with disabilities. TecAccess is a certified Woman-Owned and SBA certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB).
For further information about TecAccess, please call: (804) 749-8646, e-mail info@tecaccess.net, or visit our website at www.TecAccess.net.
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