When I stopped hiding, I found freedom | Ruth Rathblott | TEDxDupreePark

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024
  • It’s time that we Redefine Diversity to be fully Inclusive.
    Disability - the visible and the invisible are missing from the Diversity agenda. If we can agree that an expanded definition of Diversity is the goal, then we need to ask what steps can we take towards this?
    "Inspirational Speaker Ruth Rathblott is an award-winning CEO who is committed to creating inclusion for all. She is a leader who has spent her entire career focused on providing opportunities for those who face obstacles.
    Ruth was born with a limb difference and currently speaks on issues of inclusion and diversity, the gifts of being unique, the freedom of accepting your differences, and rising above life’s challenges.
    Ruth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Goucher College and a Master of Social Work degree from Boston University. She was honored as the youngest alum ever awarded the Goucher College Excellence in Public Service Award. In 2014, she was profiled as a CEO in the NY Times Corner Office, which featured her passion and motivation for leadership. Ruth has been a leader in nonprofit organizations for more than 25 years. She currently serves as a Board Member of The Lucky Fin Project." This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Комментарии • 49

  • @paulrathblott2809
    @paulrathblott2809 3 года назад +51

    Ok, I grant you I'm a little biased, but this is one incredible woman. Before this video, I never really appreciated what my daughter had to endure. I knew about the hiding and assumed difficulty with peers, but never got to the "gut-level" of what being Ruth meant. Thank God, I've had the chance to learn more about this amazing woman. Yes, I'm her dad and damned proud of it!

    • @bhanusinghal1918
      @bhanusinghal1918 2 года назад

      You are an incredible man and you have a wonderful daughter!

    • @FriedBurnoutPod
      @FriedBurnoutPod 2 года назад

      Your daughter is such a star. I feel lucky to know her!

    • @paulrathblott2809
      @paulrathblott2809 2 года назад

      @@FriedBurnoutPod Thank you:)

    • @paulrathblott2809
      @paulrathblott2809 2 года назад

      @@bhanusinghal1918 Thank you.

    • @timothyratner9528
      @timothyratner9528 2 года назад +2

      What a gift to discover this. Your daughter's talk was so powerful. I'm so impressed with her and what she shared. It should be shown in every High School to open up minds for those with and without disabilities. I'm so impressed with your daughter.

  • @orlyzeewy
    @orlyzeewy Год назад +1

    Such a powerful message. Thank you!

    • @ruthrathblott62
      @ruthrathblott62 Год назад

      Thanks so much, Orly. Look forward to hearing what resonated!

  • @aureamcgarry
    @aureamcgarry 2 года назад +8

    Never judge anyone's abilities - THANK YOU Ruth for sharing this much-needed talk!! Great job!!

  • @DrSharonSaline
    @DrSharonSaline 2 года назад +3

    Ruth- You are an inspiration! Bravo for sharing your story so beautifully!

  • @meganmcnealy6019
    @meganmcnealy6019 2 года назад +3

    What a powerhouse and what an incredible message! This is so next level as to the type of conversations we need to have-- authentic, intelligent and open.

  • @johnmersereau9200
    @johnmersereau9200 2 года назад +2

    So Proud of you Ruthie! What a great talk.

    • @ruthrathblott62
      @ruthrathblott62 2 года назад

      Thanks Johnny! So appreciate you watching. I would love to hear what resonated with you!

  • @nicmariedesign
    @nicmariedesign 7 месяцев назад +1

    It was a pleasure hearing you at the Womens Entrepreneurial Conference at West Chester University! Thank you for doing this TEDx Talk!!!

    • @ruthrathblott62
      @ruthrathblott62 6 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the feedback, Nicole! Would love to hear what resonates!

  • @paulrathblott2809
    @paulrathblott2809 3 года назад +4

    I encourage everyone to share this link so that people with disabilities can see how one woman has embraced her difference and the difference that made in her life.

  • @michellebegina302
    @michellebegina302 2 года назад

    An absolutely beautiful talk. Haven’t we all hidden parts of our selves as you have? Thank you for showing us the way to “unhide”.

  • @theresia_daniel_
    @theresia_daniel_ 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful inside and out!! You go, Ruth!

  • @robincrowflies
    @robincrowflies 3 года назад +6

    Thank you. I've been hiding all my life, and just starting to come out. Very validating.

  • @christinefaucher1220
    @christinefaucher1220 3 года назад +2

    For someone like me who is a patient advocate it is so wonderful to hear such a powerful message redefining diversity to include those with disabilities! Bravo Ruth to lead such a courageous life and letting yourself embrace life's joys!

  • @texasgoddess323
    @texasgoddess323 2 года назад

    Great job, Ruth! Thank you for helping all of us “come out”! 💛

  • @MattDaddyCahill
    @MattDaddyCahill 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful. Brilliant. Provocative. Personal. All key ingredients for an incredibly powerful Ted Talk. Thanks for sharing your story, Ruth

  • @stevenmonahan
    @stevenmonahan 2 года назад +3

    Wow. Powerful talk. I hope this spreads and opens dialog on not only external things we do not love but internal ones as well. Like mental. Ptsd, depression, suicide and so many other challenges all humans live with. An inspiring idea worth sharing.😊

  • @nancysica
    @nancysica 3 года назад +2

    Ruth you are truly incredible .

  • @scollins8258
    @scollins8258 3 года назад +4

    Bravo Ruth!! I've always been one of those "helpful" people...not anymore. Thank you for opening my eyes and my mind through your very inspiring story. Also, you look marvelous🥰🥰

  • @erikafreund4286
    @erikafreund4286 3 года назад +2

    You are such a beautiful soul! Thank you for sharing this powerful story!

  • @blesstimonytvnetwork4322
    @blesstimonytvnetwork4322 2 года назад

    It's hard to believe that disability is not counted within inclusion initiatives in corporate, education and the marketplace. Thank you for sharing your limb-difference, courage and abilities with the world. It was a honor to share the TEDxDP stage with you! ~Yvette

  • @includingyou5438
    @includingyou5438 2 года назад +2

    So inspiring, Ruth, Thank you for starting this important conversation.

  • @nsengelwachileshe7881
    @nsengelwachileshe7881 2 года назад +2

    Well done, thank you for sharing

  • @PreciousLWilliams
    @PreciousLWilliams 2 года назад +1

    Needed this today and I am disabled too. I did not love myself, I hid...

  • @fredhamilton8563
    @fredhamilton8563 3 года назад +3

    An inspiring and beautifully told story.

  • @MosheGersht
    @MosheGersht 3 года назад +3

    Amazing, thank you for being you!

  • @PreciousLWilliams
    @PreciousLWilliams 2 года назад

    Bring it Queen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @hushbudlin
    @hushbudlin 3 года назад +7

    Your story is so touching. To hear how you learned to love the parts that seemed so unlovable and stop hiding....I know so many others will relate!

  • @SoniaJhasTV
    @SoniaJhasTV 3 года назад +4

    So powerful! Thank you for sharing your story, Ruth!

  • @aminkaviani6095
    @aminkaviani6095 2 года назад

    That was really awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 powerful woman 👏

  • @genevievepiturro6658
    @genevievepiturro6658 3 года назад +3

    Love it, Ruth - so great - you're inspiring so many!!

  • @realmacksteve
    @realmacksteve 2 года назад

    Small people get intimidated because they don't think they would be strong enough to act like you do. That's what I've found. Other people usually get encouraging and impressed too.

  • @johnm5695
    @johnm5695 3 года назад +2

    Excellent!

  • @peterkornicker6544
    @peterkornicker6544 3 года назад +1

    Amazing Person!!!!!

  • @JaneAtkinson
    @JaneAtkinson 3 года назад +2

    A beautiful message!

  • @billionaire2370
    @billionaire2370 2 года назад +1

    INSPIRING!!

  • @KSA-v7s
    @KSA-v7s 3 года назад +3

    I am watching this video for learning english
    Who else is doing that like me ?