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Disability and Mental Health Summit – Joyce Bender to present at Representative Dan Miller’s annual Disability and Mental Health Summit.

Join Joyce Bender at the 9th Annual Disability and Mental Health Summit to discuss Mental Wellness and Advocacy for Youth with Disabilities. The summit will kick-off with a message from keynote speaker, Michael Gamel-McCormick, Disability Policy Director for Senator Bob Casey, who will provide an update on federal disability policy. Joyce will speak from 12:15-1:15

AAPD Virtual Gala -David Holmberg, President, and CEO of Highmark Health to be honored at AAPD’s 2022 Leadership Awards Gala.

Virtual

Join the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) for their Leadership Awards Gala, featuring host, Jane Pauley, from CBS Sunday News. This gala represents the joint efforts of the disability community and business and government leadership to progress disability rights. The event will celebrate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and honor

Mardi Gras – Audrey Russo, President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, to be crowned King of the Mardi Gras.

Join the Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA (EAWCP) in congratulating Audrey Russo, the 2022 King of the Mardi Gras. Since 2007, she has served the technology business sector for southwestern PA as President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, the oldest (1983) and largest technology trade association. Prior EAWCP Mardi Gras Kings

25th Anniversary Celebration of the FDR Memorial.

Join the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee in celebration of the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial. FDR served as the 32nd President of the United States and served for an unprecedented 12 years in office. He is known for guiding the United States out of the Great Depression and through World

Support children and youth experiencing homelessness at the 2022 Champions for Children Garden Party.

Join the Homeless Children’s Education Fund (HCEF) at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in honoring local Champion, A Plus Schools, for their commitment to improving the lives of children in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The gala raises essential funds to support HCEF programming and further their mission to advance education of children and youth experiencing homelessness in

Epilepsy Association Walk – Join Team Bender as We #WalkRunForOne.

Each year Bender Consulting Services supports the Pittsburgh Family Fun Run/Walk for Epilepsy  and the Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA (EAWCP). This year marks the 34th Family Fun Run/Walk and Bender has been there since the beginning. The event festivities will include mascots, local radio and television personalities, and a tailgate party following

MA Youth Leadership Forum

Virtual

Joyce Bender is proud to host a workshop as a part of The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) in Massachusetts. The MA YLF is an annual conference for youth with disabilities interested in building leadership skills and preparing for future employment, higher education, and independent living. Over the course of the multi-day conference, YLF participants engage

2023 African American Conference on Disabilities

Register for the Virtual Seminar on Feb 8 and 9 HERE! The Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL) and its partners are excited to announce the 12th Annual African American Conference on Disabilities (AACD) will return in-person for 2023. As a preview to the in-person conference in June, a virtual seminar will kick off during the

Celebrating 40 Years of the World Institute on Disability

Verizon celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the World Institute on Disability through a conversation with Executive Director Marcie Roth. Founded in 1983, WID supports people with disabilities worldwide, providing a pan-disability perspective across the human lifespan. Marcie Roth began advocating for people with disabilities in high school. Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Marcie focused on

EAWCP 29th Annual Mardi Gras Gala

The Westin Pittsburgh 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

The 29th Annual Mardi Gras Gala will be held on Fat Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at The Westin, Pittsburgh. We are thrilled to announce that our honorees are King Charlie Batch and Queen Tasha Wilson Batch! The Mardi Gras Gala is a fundraising event that honors community leaders for their commitment and dedication to the Pittsburgh region.

IARP Webinar: Focusing on ‘Can’ts’ Limits Future Employment Potential for People with Disabilities: How You Can Change the Rhetoric

Since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the needle for employment has moved very little for people with disabilities. The underlying barriers preventing forward momentum are ableism and attitudinal barriers, beginning with how we message to youth with disabilities. While most people grow up being told ‘you can do anything if you work

The Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame Class of 2022

Virtual

The Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will honor outstanding individuals and organizations who, in 2022, made a significant difference in the lives of youth and adults with disabilities through mentoring and to raise awareness about the importance of mentoring for individuals with disabilities. We are thrilled to announce that Bender Leadership