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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The Impact the ADA on the Lives of People with Disabilities
July 12, 2005 · 57 min
The Honorable Tony Coelho, former Democratic California Congressman and author of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be Joyce’s guest. They talk about the impact the ADA has had
American Association of People with Disabilities with President Andy Imparato
July 5, 2005 · 56 min
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) was founded after five key leaders from the disability community (who were instrumental in drafting, advocating for and passage of the landmark civil
Solutions Marketing Group Founder and President Carmen Jones
June 28, 2005 · 58 min
The Solutions Marketing Group (www.disability-marketing.com) is a marketing consulting firm dedicated to providing businesses with innovative marketing strategies that target consumers with disabilities. Join Joyce as she welcomes founder and
The “Targit Trainer” exercise machine
June 21, 2005 · 57 min
The “Targit Trainer” exercise machine was created by Marty Hoge’s business partner Matt Siaperas, to promote the value of exercise in improving health and fitness, as well as self-esteem for
Institute for Transfusion Medicine with Bill Brenneisen
June 14, 2005 · 57 min
Joining Joyce is Bill Brenneisen, Vice President of Human Resources at the Institute for Transfusion Medicine (ITxM). Discussed on the show, will be the mission of the Institute, which is
The Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee with David Lepofski
June 7, 2005 · 56 min
David Lepofski, Chair of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee, will be featured with Joyce Bender. The Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee is a coalition of individuals with disabilities and
Enabled in Words: The Real Lives, Real Victories of People with Disabilities
May 24, 2005 · 55 min
EnabledOnline.com is the online version of the Enabled in Words magazine, a magazine dedicated to the real lives, real victories of people with disabilities. Enabled in Words is tomato soup
The Job Accommodation Network
May 10, 2005 · 57 min
Joyce welcomes Beth Loy, Ph.D, a Clinical Assistant Professor at West Virginia University, and a Human Factors Consultant, as well as, Linda Carter Batiste, J.D., a Disability Rights Lawyer with
Various Programs and Services of the Epilepsy Foundation of Western and Central PA
May 3, 2005 · 57 min
Featured guests, Judy Painter, Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central PA (EFWCP) and Michael Aggas, a Bender Consulting Services, Inc. employee and Chair of Bender’s Annual Fun Run/Walk
Mental Disability Rights International – Promoting Human Rights of People with Mental Disabilities Worldwide
April 26, 2005 · 56 min
Established in 1993, Mental Disability Rights International (MDRI) documents conditions, publishes reports on human rights enforcement, and promotes international oversight of the rights of people with mental disabilities. Joining Joyce