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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Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA!!
July 7, 2020 · 51 min
Joyce welcomes back Maria Town, the president and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Kelly Buckland, executive director of the National Council of Independent Living
Vice Chair DNC Disability Council Discusses COVID-19 Impact on Blind and Other Disabilities
June 30, 2020 · 52 min
Joyce welcomes Janni.Lehrer-Stein, disability rights leader and vice chair of the Democratic National Committee Disability Council to the show. Ms. Lehrer-Stein will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on people who
National Health Care Expert, Nurse/Author, Discusses Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities
June 23, 2020 · 49 min
Joyce welcomes Dr. Suzanne C. Smeltzer, professor and director of the Office of Nursing Research and Evaluation at Villanova University to the show. Dr. Smetzer is a nationally recognize health
Poor People’s Campaign COVID-19 Health Justice Advisory Committee/ Moral March on Washington
June 16, 2020 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes 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 of a
How WID Is Addressing Needs of People with Disabilities During COVID-19
June 9, 2020 · 52 min
Joyce welcomes Marcie Roth, executive director and CEO of the World Institute on Disability (WID) to the show. WID’s global mission is to continually advance the rights and opportunities of
Phenom Producing New Content and Product Features to Help Companies Respond to COVID-19
June 2, 2020 · 50 min
Joyce welcomes Cliff Jurkiewicz, vice president of Strategy at Phenom and Parker Bettis, product manager, specializing in accessibility at. Phenom to the show. Phenom is a global HR technology company
COVID-19 Show: How COVID-19 is Affecting People with Intellectual Disabilities
May 26, 2020 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Liz Weinstraub, senior advocacy specialist for The Association of University Centers on Disabilities ( AUCD), located in Silver Spring, MD. The AUCD is a national, nonprofit organization that
President & CEO of the Epilepsy Association of Western/Central PA Discusses Epilepsy and COVID-19
May 19, 2020 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Peggy Beem-Jelley, president and CEO of the Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA to the show. She will discuss what people living with epilepsy should be aware
COVID-19 Show: Dr. Cynthia Maro Discusses COVID-19 and Animals
May 12, 2020 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Dr. Cynthia Maro, Cranberry Holistic Pet Care in Cranberry, PA to the show. The veterinary clinic provides an integrative approach to pet care, utilizing conventional surgery, dentistry and
COVID19 Show Impact on People with Disabilities Hear National Disability Rights Leader and CEO Access Living Karen Tamley
May 5, 2020 · 52 min
Joyce welcomes Karen Tamley, president and CEO of Access Living to the show. Access Living serves the city of Chicago Its staff work alongside people with many disabilities including intellectual,