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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Janni Lehrer-Stein/Ondréa Burton: Disability Rights Advocates
September 24, 2024 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes disability advocates Janni Lehrer-Stein and Ondréa Burton to the show. The topic discussed will be “The disability community realizing the power of the vote.”
Mark Johnson: Disability Rights Leader and Advocate
September 3, 2024 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Mark Johnson back to the show. Mark is a life-long disability advocate and a founder of American Disabled for Accessible Public Transportation and American Disabled Attendant Program (ADAPT).
John Register: Motivational Speaker/Paralympic Silver Medalist
August 27, 2024 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes John Register, award-winning inspirational/motivational speaker, author, and two-time Paralympic Silver Medalist, back to the show. From Paris at the 2024 Paralympic Games, John will share his passion for
Edwin Black: Author Committed to Exposing Corruption/Injustice
August 13, 2024 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Edwin Black the award-winning, New York Times bestselling international investigative author of 215 editions in 20 languages in 190 countries back to the show. His books including IBM
O’Donnell/Schuller: Bazelon Center Latest Accomplishments/Mission
July 30, 2024 · 51 min
Joyce welcomes Holly O’Donnell, CEO, and Megan Schuller, Legal Director, at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law to the show. They will discuss the mission and accomplishments that the
Chris Rosa: President/CEO The Viscardi Center Upholding the ADA
July 16, 2024 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Dr. Chris Rosa, President & CEO of The Viscardi Center, a network of non-profits that educate, employ, and empower children and adults with disabilities. Dr. Rosa will share
Maria Town: President & CEO of AAPD Upholding the ADA
July 9, 2024 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes back to the show, Maria Town, President & CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). As we continue commemorating the 34th anniversary of the signing
Tony Coelho: Shares History of ADA and ADA Amendments Act
July 2, 2024 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes The Honorable Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act. As we approach the 34th Anniversary of the signing of the
Peri Jude-Radecic, Chief Executive Officer of Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP)
June 25, 2024 · 57 min
Joyce welcomes back, Peri Jude Radecic, Chief Executive Officer of Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP). DRP helps people with disabilities in many areas such as abuse and neglect, access to community
Jonathan Capehart/Jason Mida: Pride Month Recognition 2 Stories
June 18, 2024 · 56 min
In recognition of Pride Month, Joyce welcomes Jonathan Capehart, Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist and Television Commentator, Associate Editor of “The Washington Post,” and anchor of “The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart”