Disability Matters with Joyce Bender focuses on the employment and empowerment of people with disabilities. Episodes feature prominent disability leaders such as Congressman Tony Coelho, Governor Dick Thornburgh, Andy Imparato, and senior executives from the private sector.

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Disability Matters with Joyce Bender

Upcoming Disability Matters Podcast Episode

Honoring Mary Brougher: Empowering Youth, Elevating Minds

May 20, 2025

Joyce welcomes back to the show Scott Hammerstrom, Manager of Programs and Partnerships and Lisa Krause, Secretary and Board Member of Bender Leadership Academy. Joining them will be Evan Frazier, President and CEO of the Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Board Member. Among the topics discussed will be the mission of Bender Leadership Academy and plans for the 4th Annual Mary Brougher Memorial Golf Outing at River Forest Country Club in Freeport, PA on Saturday, August 16, 2025, to benefit the Mary Brougher Mental Health Initiative.