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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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).
John Register: Motivational Speaker/Paralympic Silver Medalist
August 27, 2024 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes John Register, award-winning inspirational/motivational speaker, author, and two-time Paralympic Silver Medalist, back to the show. From Paris at the 2024 Paralympic Games, John will share his passion for
Edwin Black: Author Committed to Exposing Corruption/Injustice
August 13, 2024 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Edwin Black the award-winning, New York Times bestselling international investigative author of 215 editions in 20 languages in 190 countries back to the show. His books including IBM
O’Donnell/Schuller: Bazelon Center Latest Accomplishments/Mission
July 30, 2024 · 51 min
Joyce welcomes Holly O’Donnell, CEO, and Megan Schuller, Legal Director, at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law to the show. They will discuss the mission and accomplishments that the
Chris Rosa: President/CEO The Viscardi Center Upholding the ADA
July 16, 2024 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Dr. Chris Rosa, President & CEO of The Viscardi Center, a network of non-profits that educate, employ, and empower children and adults with disabilities. Dr. Rosa will share