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

Highmark Inc. – Disability Ally and Employment Champion

February 8, 2022 · 56 min

Joyce is excited to have back to the show the returning champion of competitive employment for Americans with disabilities, David Holmberg, President, and CEO of Highmark Health. Mr. Holmberg launched

Disability Rights Activist, and Author, Emily Ladau

January 18, 2022 · 51 min

Joyce welcomes Emily Ladau, Disability Rights Activist, Communications Consultant, and Author to the show. Ms. Ladau will be discussing her advocacy work and her latest book, Demystifying Disability: What to

Mission and Goals of BBI

January 11, 2022 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes Peter Blanck, Chairman, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) to the show. Mr Blanck will discuss the mission of BBI and its latest efforts to reach around the globe in

Year-end Reflections on Accomplishments/Goals

December 28, 2021 · 54 min

Joyce welcomes back to the show, Maria Town, President & CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD); Holly O’Donnell, President & CEO, Bazelon Center for Mental Health

New Horizons Program With The CLO

December 21, 2021 · 55 min

Joyce welcomes Keisha Lalama, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera (CLO) Education Director, Associate Professor of dance at Point Park University, and choreographer to the show, Christine Kobus, board member of the

2021 Graduates of Bender Leadership Academy

December 14, 2021 · 53 min

Joyce welcomes to the show Scott Hammerstrom, Manager of Programs and Partnerships for Bender Leadership Academy. Joining Scott on the show will be Asher Jordan, graduate and winner of the

North Way Christian Community Church

December 7, 2021 · 55 min

Joyce welcomes Pastors, Scott Stevens and David D’Angelo of North Way Christian Community Church in Wexford, PA to the show. Both members of the clergy for this congregation of faith