Never Settle…My Tony Coelho Story
I first met Tony Coelho at a Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation meeting, in Washington, DC, where he was the keynote speaker. The topic was "his story" and the national plight
Believe it or Not, Using the Telephone Amplifies Your Success
I have worked in the executive search/employment industry for a very, very long, time. I started my career during the time when there was this thing known as the pink
Courage
Courage is defined as "the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulties or danger without fear." This is a necessary part of the inner being
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Now!
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is an international commitment of the United Nations to protect the rights of persons with disabilities. Countries signed on will
For Veterans with Hidden Disabilities – Employment is the New Conflict
People often make requests to our team at Bender Consulting Services to refer veterans with disabilities, who have injuries from the recent wars, for career opportunities. I hear so many
“Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month…Please Vote!!!”
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! As we continue our celebration, I ask you to remember, Justin Dart, Jr., one of the great civil rights leaders of the disability
Independence
When I founded Bender Consulting Services in 1995, I really did not realize the degree to which many people with disabilities lived dependently. I was surprised to find out how
Yoshiko Dart
There was only one thing wrong with my relationship with Justin Dart; it was too short. Justin and his wife Yoshiko were at the White House in 1999 when I received the
Volunteerism
"We believe the greatest way to build character is by helping others; this is not preferred but expected." Volunteerism is one of the Values the Bender leadership team decided on
The Stigma of Epilepsy
Epilepsy is one of the most misunderstood disabilities. There is a stigma that still exists today due to lack of understanding and ignorance. There over 3 million people, known to