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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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
Founder of the International Institute for Disability Advocacy Cheri Ann Blauwet
October 25, 2005 · 56 min
Joining Joyce is Cheri Ann Blauwet, Paralympic medal winner, medical school student, coach for youth with disabilities and founder of the International Institute for Disability Advocacy. Cheri is the 2004
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association
October 18, 2005 · 57 min
Joining Joyce is Marcie Roth, Executive Director of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA). Join Joyce & Marcie as they discuss the mission of this organization, and the impact
The Need for Emergency Preparedness with Daniel W. Sutherland
October 11, 2005 · 56 min
Joining Joyce is Daniel W. Sutherland, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Join them as they discuss the need for emergency preparedness
Disability Consulting with Helen Roth
October 4, 2005 · 58 min
Helen Roth, CEO and Owner of HCR Disability Consulting in Logan, Utah joins Joyce to talk about the mission of her consulting firm. The mission of her consulting firm is
The Impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Independent Living Centers in Biloxi and New Orleans
September 27, 2005 · 57 min
John Lancaster, Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) will make his second appearance with Joyce Bender on “Disability Matters”. Join us as we discuss the impact
Jay H. Van Vechten: CEO Leadership 2004 Entrepreneur of the Year Award
September 20, 2005 · 57 min
The United States Business Leadership Network and the NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, in conjunction with the United States Chamber of Commerce, gave its CEO Leadership 2004 Entrepreneur
Dan Rossi: United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Pittsburgh’s 13th Annual Community Heroes Dinner
September 13, 2005 · 56 min
Joining Joyce is Dan Rossi, associate executive director of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Pittsburgh to discuss their 13th Annual Community Heroes Dinner, held on October 5, 2005 at the
McNaughton and McCary: Business Leadership Network Conference in November
August 30, 2005 · 57 min
In November 2005 Business Leadership Network chapters and employers across the US join together for a 3 day event which provides networking, education and resources related to the business case