Our Differences Are Superpowers: Beyond the “Dis” in Disability | Betsy Furler | TEDxAustinCollege

Betsy Walling Furler has pivoted her training as a
speech pathologist into a career in tech, figuring out how
to help make technology accessible for people with diverse
abilities. She has seen time and again that the “dis” abilities
people have are really the differences that help them stand
above the rest. Betsy believes that our differences are our
superpowers, and will challenge us to adopt that attitude
when thinking about others and ourselves.

Betsy lives in Houston, Texas, and is the Founder and CEO
of For All Abilities. She is an expert in employee and student
accommodations and a pioneer in the use of mobile apps for
individuals with disabilities. Betsy Walling Furler has pivoted her training as a speech pathologist into a career in tech, figuring out how to help make technology accessible for people with divers abilities. Shas has seen time and again that the "dis" abilities people have are really the differences that help them stand above the rest. Betsy believes that our differences are our superpowers, and will challenge us to adopt the attitude when thinking about others and ourselves This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx