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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Alisa Smith/Scott Hammerstrom: Digital Accessibility Training
January 17, 2023 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Alisa Smith, Accessibility Evangelist, at AudioEye and Scott Hammerstrom, Manager of Programs and Partnerships with Bender Leadership Academy. The guests will discuss AudioEye’s partnership with Bender Leadership Academy
Temple Grandin: Life’s Passion to Help People with Disabilities
January 10, 2023 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Temple Grandin, Professor at Colorado State University (CSU) within the Department of Animal Science to the show. Dr. Grandin is the most celebrated adult who is autistic in
Highmark Continues Commitment to Hire People with Disabilities
January 3, 2023 · 55 min
Joyce is excited to start 2023 with the returning champion of competitive employment for Americans with disabilities, David Holmberg, President, and CEO of Highmark Health and Chairman of the Board,
Pastors Stevens, D’Angelo, Paskey: North Way Christian Community
December 20, 2022 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Pastors Scott Stevens, David D’Angelo, and Ryan Paskey of North Way Christian Community Church in Wexford, PA to the show. These members of the clergy for this congregation
Charlie LaVallee: Mission of Variety the Children’s Charity
December 13, 2022 · 52 min
Joyce welcomes Charlie LaVallee, CEO of Variety the Children’s Charity, back to the show. With a mission to empower children with disabilities to live life to the fullest, Variety the
Mary Mercer-Amy Smith: Ministry at North Way Christian Community
December 6, 2022 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Mary Mercer, Ministry Leader, Spiritual Leader, Writer and Speaker and Amy Smith, Worship Director of North Way Christian Community to the show. Guests will discuss their individual contributions
Pat Crumrine: Advancements in Treating Children with Epilepsy
November 29, 2022 · 54 min
Joyce is honored to welcome Dr. Pat Crumrine, Epileptologist at UPMC’s Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA to the show. Dr. Crumrine will discuss the latest research and advancements in the
Patricia Dean: Mission of Epilepsy Alliance America
November 22, 2022 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Patricia Dean, Epilepsy Network Liaison for the Epilepsy Alliance America to the show. Epilepsy Alliance America is a growing national organization representing like-minded local, regional, statewide, and even
Tony Coelho-Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy & Innovation
November 15, 2022 · 54 min
As we continue to recognize November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Joyce welcomes back to the show, The Honorable Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mr. Coelho
Homme/Hammerstrom/Radecic: Mission of the Rev Up Coalition PA
November 8, 2022 · 56 min
During Election Day 2022, Joyce welcomes Gerald Homme, Scott Hammerstrom, and Peri Jude Radecic to the show. Discussed on the show will be the Rev Up Coalition of PA, which