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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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
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
Mission of Association of University Centers on Disabilities – AUCD
March 21, 2017 · 51 min
Joyce welcomes Tony Coelho, Author of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Christine Griffin, Executive Director of Disability Law Center of Massachusetts, and Andy Imparato, Executive Director of The Association of