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

Marsha Blanco -Mission of ACHIEVA

May 16, 2017 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes Marsha Blanco, president and CEO of ACHIEVA. ACHIEVA is the only agency of its type in southwestern Pennsylvania that provides lifelong supports. From early intervention therapies, in-home support,

Colleen Starkloff, Starkloff Disability Institute – SDI

May 9, 2017 · 53 min

Joyce welcomes Colleen Starkloff, co-founder and co-director of the Starkloff Disability Institute (SDI). SDI works on changing societal attitudes and perceptions about people with disabilities through activities that send a

2017 AAPD Paul G. Hearne Leadership Award Winner, Ola Ojewumi

May 2, 2017 · 47 min

Joyce welcomes 2017 American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Paul G. Hearne Leadership Award recipient, Ola Ojewumi to the show. Ms. Ojewumi founded two non-profit organizations, Sacred Hearts Children’s

Mission of National Council on Independent Living -NCIL

April 25, 2017 · 47 min

Joyce welcomes Kelly Buckland, executive director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). The National Council on Independent Living is the longest-running national cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and

New Research Into Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease

April 18, 2017 · 46 min

Joyce welcomes John Williams, professional writer and disability rights advocate;; Kevin Linde, physical therapist and Dr. Rubin Clintron, Neurologist. All 3 guests will discuss their latest research into the treatment

Envision Technology Camp- Witchita Kansas University

April 11, 2017 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes Katherine Perez, a 2017 AAPD Paul G. Hearne Leadership Award recipient. Topics discussed on the show will be the mission of AAPD and highlights of this year’s AAPD

Envision Technology Camp- Witchita Kansas University

April 11, 2017 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes Katherine Perez, a 2017 AAPD Paul G. Hearne Leadership Award recipient. Topics discussed on the show will be the mission of AAPD and highlights of this year’s AAPD

Envision Technology Camp -Witchita Kansas University

April 4, 2017 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes representatives from Envision Technology Camp at Witchita Kansas University and its Level-up High School Conference July 9-14, 2017.. On the show will be lead instructor, Terese Goren, and

Envision Technology Camp -Witchita Kansas University

April 4, 2017 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes representatives from Envision Technology Camp at Witchita Kansas University and its Level-up High School Conference July 9-14, 2017.. On the show will be lead instructor, Terese Goren, and

Disability Action for America- Colleen Flanagan

March 28, 2017 · 52 min

Joyce welcomes Colleen Flanagan, currently the co-founder and Executive partner to Disability Action for America a political action committee dedicated to electing candidates who value disability rights, and recruiting more