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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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
ENCORE: Louis Olander: Disability:IN Supports Veterans with Disabilities
November 11, 2025 · 55 min
ENCORE PRESENTATION of May 27, 2025, Joyce welcomes Dr. Louis Olander, Ph.D., Director of Research and Veterans’ Initiatives at Disability: IN. As a veteran and advocate, Dr. Olander will share
Landis Wiedner: Leading Voice in Advancement of Epilepsy Research Discusses Latest Treatments for Those Living with Epilepsy
November 4, 2025 · 57 min
As we enter National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Joyce welcomes Landis Wiedner one of the leading voices in epilepsy today. She’s the founder and host of What the EF?, a top
Molly Burke: Multi-Hyphenate Creative Advocate for Others with Disabilities
October 28, 2025 · 1 hr 0 min
Responsible Joyce welcomes Molly Burke, a multi-hyphenate creative and advocate who uses her voice—on stage, on screen, and on the page—to educate, entertain, and drive meaningful change for the world.
Melissa Anderson: Highmark Health’s Long-Standing Commitment to Its Partnership with Bender Consulting Services, Inc., to Hire People with Disabilities in Its Workforce
October 21, 2025 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Melissa Anderson, Executive Vice President, Chief Auditor & Compliance Officer at Highmark Health to the show. She serves as the primary staff liaison to the audit committee of