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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Kerry McQuone: Epilepsy Advocate and Business Professional
November 19, 2024 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Kerry McQuone, Board Member of the Epilepsy Association of Western/Central PA (EAWCP) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at GrayMatter, an industrial technology and consulting company with offices throughout
Dr. James Valeriano: Expert on Neurology and Epilepsy
November 12, 2024 · 54 min
As we continue to recognize November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Joyce welcomes Dr. James Valeriano, Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program at Allegheny Health Network (AHN) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Accomplishments of EAWCP/Plans for the 2025 Mardi Gras Gala
November 5, 2024 · 57 min
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Joyce welcomes Peggy Beem-Jelley, President and CEO of the Epilepsy Association of Western/Central PA (EAWCP), to the show. They will be discussing the latest
Taryn Mackenzie Williams: Shaping Disability Employment Policy
October 29, 2024 · 52 min
Joyce welcomes Taryn Mackenzie Williams, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy, to the show. In this position, Ms. Mackenzie advises the Secretary of Labor on how the
Mick Malec: enGen’s Commitment to Hire People with Disabilities
October 22, 2024 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Mick Malec, CEO, enGen and Enterprise Technology and Operations Officer, Highmark Health, back to the show. enGen’s dynamic ecosystem of smart automation and technology supports streamline complex operations
Encore Jill Houghton/Tony Coelho: State of Disability Employment
October 15, 2024 · 54 min
To kick-off National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Joyce welcomes Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN, and The Honorable Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with Disabilities Act to
Connie Feda: Proprietor Partners with Bender Leadership Academy
October 8, 2024 · 50 min
Joyce welcomes Connie Feda, Proprietor and Co-founder of Cookie Cookie Ice Cream in Kennedy Township, PA. Discussed on the show will be the partnership between Cookie Cookie Ice Cream and
Jill Houghton/Tony Coelho: State of Disability Employment
October 1, 2024 · 54 min
To kick-off National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Joyce welcomes Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN, and The Honorable Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with Disabilities Act to
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).