Disability Pride Month in Review
This July, as the nation celebrated the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, I celebrated the entire month beginning with my first ever Disability Pride
Accessibility is a Must for Equitable Cybersecurity
Coming off the heels of the COVID pandemic, we have all become a little more aware of the vital role that technology and the internet play in our lives. We
Former Bender Intern Joins the Disability:IN Next Gen Leader Program
Melissa is a former intern with the Bender Talent Programs team. While working with us, she supported hiring for disability talent programming with inclusive employers in multiple locations across the
Are You Ready for WCAG 2.2?
Web Consortium Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 is on its way. Are you ready for the changes this will bring? Bender is excited that new criteria will help to enhance the
Virtual Career Fair Tips
Since the COVID pandemic the opportunity to participate in virtual career fairs has grown exponentially. As an early adapter of using this technology to connect employers with talent from the
Remembering Judy Heumann
Sadly, this month we lost a great American Hero, Judy Heumann. From the time she was a girl, Judy knew what it was to advocate for herself and her future.
Bender/Coelho Disability Consortium
An interview with Tony Coelho and Joyce Bender. This year Bender Consulting Services, Inc. launched the Bender/Coelho Disability Consortium to elevate the critical connection between employers and the disability community.
3 Tips for Making a New Year’s Resolution
Lessons Learned from the Mentorship of Mary Brougher As many of you know, in 2021 we tragically lost our President, Mary Brougher, to a hiking accident. For those of you
My Application Was Not Treated as Another Name Without a Face
Perseverance – so many times I have talked to employers about the inherent strengths of candidates with disabilities and this is something I always talk about. Every employer looks for
Thank You, Bender, for Everything that You Have Done for Me
Throughout the month of October, I like to remember what this is all about – freedom through competitive employment. Although October is known as Disability Employment Awareness Month, I like