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

Gerald Homme: Employment Equity and Disability Pride

July 25, 2023 · 44 min

During Disability Pride Month, Joyce welcomes Gerald Homme to the show. The two discuss disability employment equity, the importance of unity, and disability pride. They also discuss the various products

Theo Braddy: Vision for NCIL Under His Leadership

July 11, 2023 · 56 min

Joyce is pleased to welcome Theo Braddy, the new Executive Director of the National Council of Independent Living (NCIL) in Washington, DC. Mr. Braddy will discuss the direction he plans

In Memoriam: Celebrating the Life of Judy Heumann

July 4, 2023 · 51 min

As we celebrate America’s birthday, Joyce takes time to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Judy Heumann a major American disability rights leader and activist. Originally aired: December 15, 2020,

Brian K. Bond: Mission of PFLAG National

June 27, 2023 · 55 min

Joyce welcomes Brian K. Bond, Executive Director of PFLAG National, to the show. PFLAG is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those

Locke, Lampman: Mission of MISILC

June 20, 2023 · 55 min

Joyce is honored to have as her guests, Steve Locke, Executive Director of the Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council (MISILC), and Jan Lampman, Committee Chair, on the show. The guests

Jason Mida: Entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ Advocate

June 6, 2023 · 56 min

In recognition of Pride Month, Joyce welcomes back to the show, Jason Mida. Jason serves as President & CEO at Mida Associates. As President & CEO, Jason collaborates closely with

Rachel Kallem Whitman: Living with Bipolar:

May 23, 2023 · 56 min

Joyce welcomes Dr. Rachel Kallem Whitman to the show. Dr. Whitman is an educator, advocate, and memoirist who has been living with bipolar since 2000. As a disability studies professor,