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

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

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

The Japanese Commitment to Disability Inclusion

June 8, 2021 · 57 min

Exciting news! Hear a show from Japan on the commitment to disability inclusion! Joyce is thrilled to welcome Megumi Kawakami a certified deaf interpreter accredited by Registry of Interpreters for