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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President and CEO of AHN Discusses Changes in Health Care Practices Amid Covid-19.
October 6, 2020 · 51 min
Joyce welcomes Cindy Hundorfean, president and CEO of Allegheny Health Network (AHN) to the show. Ms. Hundorfean will discuss her role as president and CEO of this health organization, as
COVID -19: Its Impact on the Poor in Our Country and African American Disabled People
September 29, 2020 · 52 min
Joyce welcomes back Dr. Sharrelle Barber, ScD, MPH to the show. Dr. Barber is the national advisor and coordinator for the Poor People’s Campaign COVID-19 Health Justice Advisory Committee, comprised
The Employment of Japanese People with Disabilities
September 22, 2020 · 57 min
Joyce welcomes Makito Kamiya, CEO and founder of Associa, which provides social skills training at Associa Social University for people with cognitive disabilities, so they are more readily employable and
The Importance of the Vote to the Disability Community
September 15, 2020 · 50 min
Joyce welcomes Madonna Crosthwaite Long, CEO Eco Elite Group/founder of 360 ACCESS and Kelly Buckland, executive director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) to the show. Both guests
PNC Bank Supports Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. for Veterans
September 8, 2020 · 52 min
Joyce welcomes Chris Ann Phillips, military affairs liaison and Mike Clark, business analytics consultant, for the Advanced Data & Analytics team in Internal Audit, for PNC Bank to the show.
Judy Heumann, Author and Disability Rights Leader Discusses Career and Film Crip Camp
September 1, 2020 · 49 min
Joyce welcomes Judy Heumann, author and disability rights leader to the show. Judy is an American disability rights activist. She is recognized internationally as a leader in the disability community.
Duquesne Light Company Addresses COVID-19 and the Needs of Employees with Disabilities
August 25, 2020 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes Sara Oliver-Carter, Duquesne Light Company’s (DLC) first chief diversity officer to the show. Ms. Oliver-Carter is responsible for creating and advancing DLC’s diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy and
Deaf Community’s Support of the Black Lives Matter Movement
August 18, 2020 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Danielle Filip MBA, NIC-Advanced, vice of operations, Sign Language Interpreting Professionals (SLIP) and Emmai Alaquiva, Emmy-winning writer, producer and director to the show. . Danielle and Emmai will
Accessible Airtravel for People Who Use Wheelchairs
August 11, 2020 · 50 min
Joyce welcomes Michele Erwin, president and founder of All Wheels Up, Inc. and Kelly Buckland, executive director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) to the show. All Wheels
Elaine Katz Discusses Kessler Foundation’s Commitment to the Disability Community
August 4, 2020 · 49 min
Joyce welcomes Elaine Katz, senior vice president of Grants & Communications at Kessler Foundation to the show. Kessler Foundation is a nonprofit organization in the field of disability, and a