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
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
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
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
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.
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 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
The 2023 AAPD Leadership Awards Gala will be held on Thursday, April 20th at 6:30pm Eastern. Tickets for this event are free and open to everyone. The evening's festivities will be hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Capehart. Jonathan Capehart is an Associate Editor of The Washington Post & Anchor of "The Saturday Show and The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart" on
Our CEO, Joyce Bender, is speaking Monday at the DOBE Conference Mentoring Program Mixer and on July 12 at The Power of Storytelling: A DOBE Marketing Strategy from 3:00pm - 4:15 pm.
Join us for our Pittsburgh Family Fun Run/Walk for Epilepsy Saturday, July 22, 2023. All participants that raise $30.00 will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Additional prizes are awarded to each participant based on the amount of funds that they raise. Grand prizes are awarded to the top 3 highest fund raising Individuals and Teams. All
Join AAPD for our annual ADA Celebration to recognize the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reflect on the accomplishments of our community, and look towards a future where the goals of the ADA are fully realized. The 2023 ADA Celebration will be held at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, DC on July
2nd Pittsburgh Ability Tech Ecosystem Event Join us for this in-person event and explore professionals and organizations from various fields that all have the same mindset of empowering people with disabilities. Connect with industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts, and take part in creating Pittsburgh the most accommodating and empowering city for individuals with disabilities, fueling