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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Pastor Scott Stevens: Mission of North Way Christian Community
November 28, 2023 · 57 min
Pastor Scott Stevens with North Way Christian Community in Wexford, PA is Joyce’s honored guest. Pastor Stevens will be discussing the programs and services that the church provides the public
Mission/Research Advocacy of Epilepsy Alliance America
November 21, 2023 · 49 min
Joyce welcomes Lisa Gallipoli, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Sarah Korba, who serves on the board of directors for Epilepsy Alliance America (EAA), to the show. Epilepsy Alliance America is
Logan Huwalt: Giving back to the EAWCP to Show Appreciation
November 14, 2023 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes Logan Huwalt, a Baldwin-Whitehall student living with epilepsy and the guest speaker at the 2023 Epilepsy Association of Western/Central PA (EAWCP) Mardi Gras Gala. He is an advocate
Accomplishments of EAWCP/Plans for the 2024 Mardi Gras Gala
November 7, 2023 · 55 min
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, therefore, Joyce welcomes Peggy Beem-Jelley, President and CEO, and Colleen Fulkerson, Special Events Coordinator, with the Epilepsy Association of Western/Central PA (EAWCP) to the
Former Students with Disabilities Share Perspectives on Programs
October 31, 2023 · 51 min
Joyce welcomes Scott Hammerstrom, Manager of Programs and Partnerships with the Bender Leadership Academy, to the show. Joining Scott will be Jesse Donald Lester, a participant in the Bender Leadership
Mission of 412 Ability Tech Ecosystem
October 24, 2023 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Alexander Geht, Gal Inbar, and Jeffery Cohen, members of the 412 Ability Tech Ecosystem to the show. This Pittsburgh organization is a vibrant, interconnected network of individuals and
Mary E. Dolan: Latest With FDR Memorial Legacy Committee
October 17, 2023 · 44 min
Joyce welcomes Mary E. Dolan, Executive Director of the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee to the show. She will be discussing the latest goals of the FDR Legacy Committee and what
October – Disability Employment Awareness Month/November 2023 VCF
October 10, 2023 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes to the show Gerald Homme, Manager of Talent Acquisition and Technology with Bender Consulting Services, Inc. In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Gerald will be discussing
Encore A Tribute to Judy Heumann
October 3, 2023 · 54 min
Joyce and callers reflect on the life and disability rights work of the late Judy Heumann.
Lachi/Ian: The Art of Two Entertainers in the Music Industry
September 26, 2023 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Lachi, an award-winning internationally touring creative artist and personality, back to the show. Lachi is founder and President of the U.N. recognized Recording Artists and Music Professionals with
