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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Larry Kleinman: Executive VP and Chief Human Resources Officer of Highmark Health Shares Commitment to Continue Partnership with Bender Consulting Services, Inc., Hiring People with Disabilities as an Integral Part of Workforce.
January 20, 2026 · 47 min · Video
Joyce welcomes Larry Kleinman, Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Highmark Health, back to the show. Mr. Kleinman will share the organization’s commitment to continue partnering with Bender
Karen Hanlon: President and COO of Highmark Health Shares Background and Insight into Current Health Care Trends
January 13, 2026 · 56 min · Video
Highmark month continues with Karen Hanlon, President and Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Hanlon will share her background and her role in the organization. She will also share her insights into
David Holmberg: Highmark Grows Commitment to Hire People with Disabilities in 2026
January 6, 2026 · 56 min · Video
Joyce is starting 2026 with the returning champion of competitive employment for Americans with disabilities, David Holmberg, President, and CEO of Highmark Health and Chairman of the Board, Highmark, Inc.
2025, Maria Town, Jennifer Mathis, Christine Griffin
December 30, 2025 · 56 min
Disability Matters Joyce welcomes Maria Town, President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), Jennifer Mathis, Deputy Director of the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Lisa Scales: President and CEO of The Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank Discusses the Value Services for the Under Privileged in the Area
December 23, 2025 · 57 min
Joyce welcomes Lisa Scales, President and CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to the show. Ms. Scales will share the mission of this organization and impart upon the
Aaron Kellar: Owner and Long-Standing Producer/Engineer at VoiceAmerica Discusses Career and 20-Year Working Relationship with Host Joyce Bender
December 16, 2025 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Aaron Keller, Owner, VoiceAmerica Media and Producer/Engineer for Disability Matters with Joyce Bender at VoiceAmerica. Along with discussing his career, Aaron will share his reflections on having the
Dr. Calvin Troup: President of Geneva College Shares College Direction Under Fresh Leadership
December 9, 2025 · 57 min
Joyce welcomes Dr. Calvin Troup, the current President of Geneva College. Among the topics discussed will be the direction he has taken the college under his leadership. Joyce A. Bender
Charlie LaVallee: Retired CEO of Variety the Children’s Charity and Child Advocate Discusses His Long Career with the Charity and His Long-Standing Friendship with Fred Rogers.
December 2, 2025 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Charlie LaVallee, former CEO of Variety the Children’s Charity back to the show. Mr. LaValle will discuss his long career with this vital organization. With a mission to
Colleen Fulkerson, Andrea Zonneveld, and Logan Huwalt: Representatives from Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA (EAWCP) Discuss Importance of Educating Others About Epilepsy and Supporting Those Living with Epilepsy
November 25, 2025 · 52 min
In recognition of November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Joyce welcomes Colleen Fulkerson, Senior Manager, Special Events and Andrea Zonneveld, Director of Community Education & Outreach from Epilepsy Association of
Nanette (Nan) DeTurk: Career and Commitment to Finding Talented People with Disabilities in Healthcare Field
November 18, 2025 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Nanette (Nan) DeTurk, executive level leader with financial, strategic, and operational expertise in health care, insurance, and consumer product/service industries, to the show. As the retired Executive Vice