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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Debra Germany, founder of Divine Intervention Ministries
March 7, 2017 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Debra Germany, founder of Divine Intervention Ministries (DIM). DIM started in 2002 by using billboards to bring attention to unsolved murders and to find community solutions to crime.
Debra Germany, founder of Divine Intervention Ministries
March 7, 2017 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Debra Germany, founder of Divine Intervention Ministries (DIM). DIM started in 2002 by using billboards to bring attention to unsolved murders and to find community solutions to crime.
Encore: Global Down-Syndrome Foundation
February 28, 2017 · 52 min
Michelle Sie Whitten is the Co-Founder, President and CEO of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (Global). Global is dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through
Encore: Global Down-Syndrome Foundation
February 28, 2017 · 52 min
Michelle Sie Whitten is the Co-Founder, President and CEO of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (Global). Global is dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through
Mathew McCullough: District of Columbia Developmental Disabilities Council
February 21, 2017 · 50 min
Joyce welcomes Mathew McCullough, executive director of the District of Columbia Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC), which promotes independence and equal opportunity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Mr. McCullough
Mathew McCullough: District of Columbia Developmental Disabilities Council
February 21, 2017 · 50 min
Joyce welcomes Mathew McCullough, executive director of the District of Columbia Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC), which promotes independence and equal opportunity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Mr. McCullough
Todd Bankofier and Audio Eye, Inc.
February 14, 2017 · 52 min
Joyce welcomes Todd Bankofier, CEO of Audio Eye, Inc. Incorporated in 2005, AudioEye provides enhanced web access and usability for its customers. AudioEye’s custom and proprietary Digital Accessibility Platform testing
Global Down-Syndrome Foundation
February 7, 2017 · 52 min
Michelle Sie Whitten is the Co-Founder, President and CEO of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (Global). Global is dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through
Disability Matters Tuesday, January 31, 2017
January 31, 2017 · 52 min
Programs and Services of Variety The Children’s Charity of Pittsburgh
January 24, 2017 · 53 min
January 24, 2017 Joyce welcomes Charlie LaVallee, CEO of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Pittsburgh. Variety’s mission is to provide children with disabilities in southwestern Pennsylvania with unique programs,
