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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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
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