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

Director of Film Pittsburgh

August 1, 2017 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes Kathryn Spitz Cohn, executive director of Film Pittsburgh. This non-profit organization, presents independent films from around the world, deepening audiences’ understanding of culture, tolerance, and common humanity. The

Mission of USBLN

July 18, 2017 · 51 min

Joyce welcomes Jill Houghton, executive director of the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). The USBLN embraces the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the labor force and marketplace; assists

Mission of Tri-County Patriots for Independent Living

June 13, 2017 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes Daniel Kleinmann, special project coordinator for Traditional Paths to Independent Living (TRPIL) in Washington, PA. TRPIL is a Center for Independent Living that brings together individuals who face

Mission of Stein Consulting, LLC

June 6, 2017 · 50 min

Joyce welcomes Joan Stein, president and CEO of Stein Consulting, LLC. Joan’s company focuses on ADA compliance, event planning and operations and fund development. The company provides consulting services to

Mission of NTID and RIT

May 30, 2017 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes Dr. Gerald Buckley, National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) President and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Vice President and Dean. Dr. Buckley will discuss the commitment of