Over 100 adults and children are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) per day. The Western & Central Pennsylvania Chapter of JDRF is a part of a global organization that funds T1D research and advocacy. On April 9th they will Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the JDRF Promise Gala. This black-tie event includes cocktails, live
Join Joyce Bender, Nahime Aguirre Mtanous, and Katherine Perez as they discuss mental health in education. The event will be moderated by Elijah Armstrong. Join the Zoom event here.
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
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
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
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
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
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.