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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Epilepsy Foundation of Western-Central Pennsylvanica
December 13, 2016 · 49 min
Joyce welcomes Peggy Beem-Jelley, president and CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania (EFWCP) to the show. Ms. Beem-Jelley will share information about epilepsy including what it is and
Encore: Christine Griffin: Executive Director of the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts
December 6, 2016 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes disability leader, Christine Griffin, and executive director of the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts to the show. Also included will be Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with
The Honorable Tony Coelho Discusses Living with Epilepsy and the Need for Greater Awareness During National Epilepsy Month
November 29, 2016 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes The Honorable Tony Coelho, former California congressman and author of the Americans with Disabilities Act. He will discuss his personal journey with epilepsy and the importance of increasing
Peri Jude Redecic -Disability Rights Network of PA
November 22, 2016 · 51 min
Joyce welcomes Peri Jude Radecic, chief executive officer of the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania. During the show, Ms. Radecic will discuss the mission of the organization in depth, which
Christine Griffin: Executive Director of the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts
November 15, 2016 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes disability leader, Christine Griffin, and executive director of the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts to the show. Also included will be Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with
National Epilepsy Awareness Month
November 1, 2016 · 53 min
In recognition of November as National Epilepsy Awareness month, Joyce welcomes Donna Stahlhut, CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation of Texas, Houston/Dallas-Fort Worth/West Texas. Ms Stahlhut will discuss the mission of
Bender Lead On Team and Sam Miller Award Winners
October 25, 2016 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Gerald Homme, chairman of the Bender Lead On Team: Ginny Emerson, mother of the late, Sam Miller: Olivia Stevenson, and Gwen Jackson to discuss the Bender Lead On
Anastasia Somoza, Disability Advocate and Speaker at the 2016 DNC
October 18, 2016 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes disability advocate, Anastasia Somoza, speaker during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on July 26, 2016. Ms. Somoza gave the delegates and convention viewers a moving
Anastasia Somoza, Disability Advocate and Speaker at the 2016 DNC
October 18, 2016 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes disability advocate, Anastasia Somoza, speaker during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on July 26, 2016. Ms. Somoza gave the delegates and convention viewers a moving
Tim Creagan and the U.S. ACCESS Board
October 11, 2016 · 50 min
Joyce welcomes Tim Creagan, Senior Accessibility Specialist-Information Technology, with the U.S. Access Board. The Access Board is an independent federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership