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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Disability Matters with Joyce Bender

Recognition of Purple Day 2024

March 26, 2024 · 55 min

Joyce welcomes Peggy Beem-Jelley, President and CEO, and Colleen Fulkerson, Special Events Coordinator, for the Epilepsy Association of Western and Central Pennsylvania (EAWCP). Also joining Joyce will be Logan Huwalt,

Kerry Stith: Committed to Disability Advocacy

February 27, 2024 · 53 min

Joyce welcomes Kerry Stith, PNC Bank’s Accessibility Director, to the show. Mr. Stith will explain his long history working for disability awareness and advocacy at PNC Bank and his work

Evan Frazier: Evan Frazier: Accomplishments of TALI

February 20, 2024 · 56 min

In recognition of February as Black History Month, Joyce welcomes Evan Frazier, President and CEO of The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI), back to the show. The Advanced Leadership Institute is

Nedra Dickson: International/National Business Leader-Advocate

February 6, 2024 · 54 min

In recognition of February being Black History Month, Joyce welcomes Nedra Dickson, international/national business leader and disability advocate to the show. Ms. Dickson is Managing Director, Global Supplier Inclusion and

Valerie Jarrett Receives Prestigious Tony Coelho Award

January 30, 2024 · 56 min

Joyce will be joined by the Honorable Tony Coelho, Author of the America’s with Disabilities Act, and the Honorable Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation. Ms. Jarrett will discuss