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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Senator Tom Harkin: 32nd Anniversary of the Signing of the ADA
July 12, 2022 · 54 min
As part of ADA Month, Joyce welcomes Senator Tom Harkin to the show. Senator Harkin will reflect on the significance of the 32nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans
Maria Town: 32nd Anniversary of the Signing of the ADA
July 5, 2022 · 55 min
As we kick off ADA Month, Joyce welcomes Maria Town, President, and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) to the show. The AAPD is a convener,
Dr. Kathy Humphrey: Future Direction of Carlow University
June 28, 2022 · 46 min
Joyce welcomes Kathy W. Humphrey, PhD, Carlow University’s President, to the show. Dr. Humphrey will share the future she has in mind for the university under her leadership.
Houghton, Lapaglia-Successes/Advantages of iDisability™
June 21, 2022 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes co-founder of iDisability™, Andrew (Andy) Houghton, along with Sherry Lapaglia, project manager and content developer. Launched at the 2016 Disability:IN conference, iDisability™ educates organizations and ensures employees have
Pérez, Mida, Jordan: Kick-off of #NotAshamed Campaign
June 14, 2022 · 54 min
In recognition of Pride Month, Joyce welcomes to the show, Katherine Pèrez, Jason Mida, and Asher Jordan. All members of the Bender Leadership Academy’s #NotAshamed Campaign, which kicks off this
Sharrelle Barber: Drexel University Center on Racism and Health
June 7, 2022 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes back Dr. Sharrelle Barber, ScD, MPH to the show. Dr. Barber currently serves as the Director of The Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements, and Population Health Equity
Sarah Helm: Discover’s Commitment to People with Disabilities
May 24, 2022 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Sarah Helm, Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Discover Financial Services to the show. Ms. Helm will be sharing Discover’s commitment to a diverse workforce that includes
Paula Ballog, Jim Homme, Gerald Homme: Bender HighTest Team
May 17, 2022 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Bender’s HighTest Team to the show. Paula “PJ” Ballog, Jim Homme, and Gerald Homme will explain the mission of the team and their expertise in providing digital accessibility
Kenya Loudd: Strength of Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act
May 10, 2022 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes Kenya Loudd, a joint doctoral student at Yale University in the departments of History of Science and Medicine and African American Studies, to the show. During the show,
Jill Houghton: 2022 Disability:IN Conference
May 3, 2022 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Jill Houghton, President, and CEO of Disability:IN to the show. Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. It’s network of over 400 corporations expands
