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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Bender/Coelho Disability Leadership Initiative
September 14, 2021 · 52 min
Following the passing of Bender Consulting Services President, Mary Brougher, Joyce Bender, Founder and CEO, has joined forces with former Member of Congress, Tony Coelho, the primary author of the
Encore HMHS’ Commitment to the Employment of People with Disabilities
August 31, 2021 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes back to the show, Mick Malec, president, of HM Health Solutions. Mr. Malec will discuss his commitment, as well as the organization’s commitment, to the employment of people
HMHS’ Commitment to the Employment of People with Disabilities
August 10, 2021 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes back to the show, Mick Malec, president, of HM Health Solutions. Mr. Malec will discuss his commitment, as well as the organization’s commitment, to the employment of people
Disability Advocate, Laura E. Randa
August 3, 2021 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Laura E. Randa, disability advocate and chief commercial officer of Curio Digital Therapeutics, Inc. to the show. The company is focused on pioneering digital health in women’s health.
Commemorating the 31st Anniversary of ADA!
July 27, 2021 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes former democratic congressman from California and statesman, The Honorable Tony Coelho, and author of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to the show. Since we celebrated the 31st
Joyce’s Honored Guest, Senator, Tom Harkin-Don’t Miss This!!!
July 20, 2021 · 51 min
Joyce’s honored guest is former Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA). As we prepare to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 2021,
31st Anniversary of Signing of ADA- Part 2
July 13, 2021 · 45 min
Joyce welcomes Tari Hartman, Squire founding CEO of EIN SOF Communications, and Mary E. Dolan, executive director, FDR Memorial Legacy Committee to the show. EIN SOF Communications is a woman-owned
Commemorating 31st Anniversary of ADA
July 6, 2021 · 50 min
Joyce welcomes back Kelly Buckland, executive director of the National Council of Independent Living (NCIL), and Maria Town, the president and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities
Fred Maahs, Jr.-Passionate Advocate for People with Disabilities
June 29, 2021 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Fred J. Maahs Jr., president of FJM Solutions, LLC. FJM Solutions, LLC, offers options for people with disabilities to live and thrive in the community with greater independence.
InnovAge Has Diverse Workforce Including those with Disabiliities
June 22, 2021 · 51 min
Joyce welcomes Denise Triba, chief talent officer with InnovAge to the show. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado., InnovAge offers Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) services in Colorado, California,
