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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The COVID Crisis for Sign Language Interpretive Services and Teleworking
April 7, 2020 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Danielle Filip, vice president of operations, at Sign Language Interpreting Professionals (SLIP) to the show. Founded in 2003, SLIP provides reliable, consistent and professional communication and consultation services
Emergency COVID-19 Show: Advice on What Businesses Can Do to Prepare for and Survive the COVID-19
March 31, 2020 · 51 min
Joyce welcomes Nedra Dickson, international/national business leader and disability advocate to the show. Ms. Dickson is managing director, Global Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Programs across 18 countries at Accenture. Accenture
Urgent COVID-19 Show: Help and Advice for Those with Mental Health Issues During This Time
March 24, 2020 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Jennifer Mathis, deputy legal director and director of Policy and Legal Advocacy for the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law to the show. Ms. Mathis
Emergency Radio Show on COVIDs Impact on People with Disabilities!
March 17, 2020 · 52 min
Joyce welcomes 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 (NCIL)
Mission of Pittsburgh, PA Disability Inclusion Consortium
March 10, 2020 · 51 min
Joyce welcomes Megan Grabski, consultant and project manager, and Heather Sedlacko, director, of programs for seniors and people with disabilities at United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania to the show. In
Talent Programs and Recruitment Services at Bender Consulting Services, Inc.
March 3, 2020 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Gerald Homme, recruitment specialist for Bender Consulting Services, Inc. to the show. Gerald will discuss the various talent program recruiting services offered through Bender Consulting and how to
Craig Radford and the Mission of Connect Direct
February 25, 2020 · 48 min
Joyce welcomes Craig Radford, director of Connect Direct, which is a business unit of Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD). CSD is a social impact organization dedicated to creating and
Highmark Health Solutions, Inc.and the Careers2B Program
February 11, 2020 · 53 min
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA. Originally signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. To
Mission of My Employment Options
February 4, 2020 · 50 min
Joyce welcomes Paula Vieillet, author, speaker, founder and CEO of My Employment Options, Inc. The organization specializes in Work at Home and onsite job placement for those on SSDI or
Mission and Programs of the FISA Foundation
January 28, 2020 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Kristy Trautmann, executive director of the FISA Foundation to the show. The FISA Foundation seeks to build a culture of respect and improve the quality of life for