Sue Ruzenski

CEO

Sue Ruzenski is the CEO of Helen Keller Services, an organization that helps improve the lives of individuals who are blind, have low vision, or combined hearing and vision loss. Sue has had a 40-year tenure at Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths and Adults and worked with employees across the organization to implement innovative services to meet the identified priorities of the community. She is an Oscar-nominated producer and the 2021 recipient of the LIBN Diversity Award.

She received her B.A. degree from Dowling College in Special Education, M.A. degree from New York University in Deaf Education, and Doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia University in Adult Learning and Leadership.

Sue is a staunch advocate for the DeafBlind community in not only helping them lead independent lives but also educating the rest of society on how we can create a more accessible workplace and environment. Some of her expert topics are:

• What Is Adaptive Technology & How Does It Allow for Access Ability
• How The Term “DeafBlind” Applies To A Whole Person & Recognizes Deaf And Blind Uniquely As A Single Identity
• The Importance Of Equal Access In Jobs & Education and The Role Technology Plays In Leveling The Playing Field For DeafBlind Individuals

Sue has recently been featured on Respect Ability, The New Yorker, Newsday and Fox 5 New York. I can also send her media kit for your review with more of her featured speaking topics and bio.