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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Nisha Agarwal/Abby Mayeroff: Mission of Mayors Office of New York City
August 18, 2026 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Nisha Agarwal, Commissioner, and Abby Mayerhoff, Director of Programs for the New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), to the show. Among the topics discussed
John F Walsh III/Andrew Houghton: A New Era for iDisability®: Growth Insights
August 11, 2026 · 54 min · Video
Joyce welcomes iDisability’s®, Chief Executive Officer, John F. Walsh III and Co-Founder, Andrew Houghton, back to the show. Discussed will be the mission of iDisability® and its growth since its
Chaz Kellem: Allegheny County Disability Advocate Discusses New Appointment to PA Governor’s Advisory Commission on People with Disabilities
August 4, 2026 · 57 min · Video
Joyce welcomes Allegheny County Disability Advocate, Chaz Kallem, to the show. Chaz will discuss his latest appointment to PA Governor Josh Shapiro’s newly established Governor’s Advisory Commission on People with
AAPD Commemorating the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with Steadfast Commitment to Fight for Disability Rights for All Americans with Disabilities
July 28, 2026 · 56 min
As part of Disability Pride Month, Joyce welcomes Maria Town President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) to the show. The AAPD is a national
Senator Tom Harkin and Dr. Victor Santiago Pineada Celebrate Disability Pride Month and Discuss Current Advocacy
July 21, 2026 · 59 min
As part of Disability Pride Month, Joyce welcomes former Senator Tom Harkin back to the show. Senator Harkin will reflect on the significance of the 36th anniversary of the signing
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the FDR Memorial in Washington, DC
July 14, 2026 · 58 min · Video
Joyce welcomes Helena Berger, Chair of the FDR Memorial Foundation’s Board of Directors and Mary E. Dolan, Executive Director, to the show. The guests will discuss the 25th Anniversary of
The Honorable Tony Coelho, Author of the Americans with Disabilities Act-Congressman Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2026 · 56 min · Video
Joyce welcomes former United States Congressman and author of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the ADA Amendments Act, Tony Coelho and Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland to the show.
John F. Walsh, III: Value of iDisability Platform and Impact of AI
June 30, 2026 · 54 min · Video
Joyce John F. Walsh III, Chief Executive Officer of iDisability, to the show. iDisability is an e-learning platform serving more than four million business users with training on compliance, engagement,
Ty Herndon: Country Music Superstar Discusses Memoir
June 23, 2026 · 55 min · Video
“Writing What Mattered Most has been one of the most vulnerable and rewarding experiences of my life. This book is my truth—the highs, the heartbreaks, the lessons, and the love
Jeff Wissel: Internationally Recognized Accessibility Leader Helps Making Accessibility the Standard for All Businesses
June 16, 2026 · 58 min · Video
Joyce welcomes Internationally Recognized Accessibility Leader, Jeff Wissel, to the show. Mr. Wissel will discuss career highlights, including being the first ever Chief Accessibility Officer for Disability:IN and spearheading the