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

Mission of Starkloff Disability Institute

February 26, 2019 · 54 min

Joyce welcomes Colleen Starkloff co-founder, with her husband Max, of the Starkloff Disability Institute. This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is dedicated to helping people with disabilities participate fully and equally in

Mission of Starkloff Disability Institute

February 26, 2019 · 54 min

Joyce welcomes Colleen Starkloff co-founder, with her husband Max, of the Starkloff Disability Institute. This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is dedicated to helping people with disabilities participate fully and equally in

Mission of Control Bionics

February 12, 2019 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes Robert Wong, CEO of Control Bionics to the show. The mission of this company is enabling communication for people living with paralysis or loss of speech. The company

Mission of Control Bionics

February 12, 2019 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes Robert Wong, CEO of Control Bionics to the show. The mission of this company is enabling communication for people living with paralysis or loss of speech. The company

Wells Fargo’s Commitment to Hiring People with Disabilities

February 5, 2019 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes Regina Heyward, senior vice president and head of supplier diversity at Wells Fargo and Company. Founded in 1852, this financial institution is a diversified, community-based financial services company.

Wells Fargo’s Commitment to Hiring People with Disabilities

February 5, 2019 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes Regina Heyward, senior vice president and head of supplier diversity at Wells Fargo and Company. Founded in 1852, this financial institution is a diversified, community-based financial services company.

Benders Careers2B competency-based workforce development program

January 29, 2019 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes Gerald Homme, product manager of Bender’s Careers 2B competency-based workforce development program, Leanne Thomas, account manager for Bender Consulting Services, Inc., and Jenny Homme, business analyst with Highmark

Mission of Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

January 22, 2019 · 53 min

Joyce welcomes Jennifer Mathis, deputy legal director and director of Policy and Legal Advocacy of the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. She engages in litigation and