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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Stanley A. Holbrook: Mission of Three Rivers Center for Independent Living
January 10, 2006 · 56 min
Stanley A. Holbrook, President and CEO of Three Rivers Center for Independent Living (TRCIL), joins Joyce Bender on “Disability Matters”. During the show Mr. Holbrook discusses the mission of TRCIL.
Author Linda Dickerson: Lavi the Lion Finds His Pride
January 3, 2006 · 57 min
Linda Dickerson, author of the children’s book “Lavi the Lion Finds His Pride” joins Joyce. Linda discusses her book which is an engaging tale of Lavi, an enterprising young lion,
Joan McGovern: Business without Barriers
December 27, 2005 · 59 min
Joan M. McGovern, Vice President within the Employee Relations unit and head of the Access Ability Resource Center for JPMorgan Chase, is featured with Joyce Bender on “Disability Matters”. Discussed
Steven Tingus: Mission of National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
December 20, 2005 · 55 min
Steven James Tingus, M.S.,C. Phil, Director of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), joins Joyce Bender on “Disability Matters”. Tune in as they discuss the mission of
Stephanie Walsh: Center for Victims of Violent Crime
December 6, 2005 · 1 hr 0 min
Joyce welcomes Stephanie Walsh, Executive Director of the Center for Victims of Violent Crime in Pittsburgh, PA. Discussed on the show will be the mission and programs of this vital
Murry Gerber and Judy Painter: Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central PA Mardi Gras Fundraising Event
November 29, 2005 · 58 min
Murry S. Gerber, President and CEO of Equitable Resources, Inc. and Judy Painter, Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central PA are featured with Joyce Bender on “Disability Matters”.
Prominent Board Members of the National Epilepsy Foundation
November 22, 2005 · 57 min
Mark Nini, volunteer for the national Epilepsy Foundation and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Houston affiliate, and Denise Pease, a member of the Board of Directors for
Epilepsy Foundation’s 2005 Distinguished Journalism Merit Award Winner Jody Winter
November 15, 2005 · 56 min
Jody Winter is the first award winner of the Epilepsy Foundation’s 2005 Distinguished Journalism Merit Award. Although the Foundation’s distinguished Journalism Awards are traditionally awarded solely to working journalists, and
Gus Siekierka: Human Resources Strategies
November 8, 2005 · 57 min
Joining Joyce is Gus Siekierka, Corporate Vice President, Human Resources for Computer Sciences Corporation. Since joining CSC in 1973, Mr. Siekierka has managed the full spectrum of human resources functions,
Epilepsy Awareness National Spokesman and Harlem Wizard Mike Simmel
November 1, 2005 · 56 min
Mike Simmel, creator of “Mighty Mike Basketball” and member of the Harlem Wizard professional basketball team joins Joyce to discuss his work as a national spokesman for Epilepsy Awareness. He
