![DOBE Pitch Challenge Designs_Email Banner Pitch Perfect Challenge. Geometric illustration of seven individuals with one Deaf person in the middle pitching their business.](https://disabilityin.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DOBE-Pitch-Challenge-Designs_Email-Banner.jpg)
We are excited to announce the finalists for the Disability:IN 2022 Pitch Perfect Challenge!
In this exciting multi-round competition, certified Disability Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs), Service-Disabled Veteran DOBEs, and Veteran DOBEs pitch their way to business opportunities.
These three businesses, including one “People’s Choice” via social voting, have advanced to the final round at the 2022 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo, where the first-place winner will be chosen and awarded on stage.
![DOBE Semi-Finalists-Andrew Houghton Andrew Houghton, a white male with short grey hair and glasses wears a pink collared shirt against a beach background.](https://disabilityin.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DOBE-Semi-Finalists-Andrew-Houghton.png)
Andrew Houghton, Founder & CEO
Disability Inclusion Solutions
Disability Inclusion Solutions (DIS), founded by CEO Andrew Houghton, specializes in the development of programs and services that promote full inclusion for people with disabilities. Andy has used a wheelchair since a 1986 motorcycle accident resulting in paraplegia. For over 20 years, his expert team has offered inclusion solutions that work.
![DOBE Semi-Finalists-Keel Russell Keel Russell, a Black man with short hair wears a suit against a grey background.](https://disabilityin.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DOBE-Semi-Finalists-Russell-Keel.png)
Keel Russell, CEO & Co-Founder
Orange Lab Media
![DOBE Semi-Finalists-Rebecca Beam Rebecca Beam, a white woman with shoulder length platinum blonde hair wears a teal top against a blue background.](https://disabilityin.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DOBE-Semi-Finalists-Rebecca-Beam.png)
Rebecca Beam, Founder & CEO