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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Lainey Feingold, US disability rights lawyer and author discusses her career
January 17, 2017 · 51 min
Joyce welcomes Lainey Feingold, US disability rights lawyer and author who works with the blind community on technology, digital, and information access issues. She will discuss her book, Structured Negotiation;
Jeremy Shapira, head of special projects inclusion and diversity-Giant Eagle, Inc.
January 10, 2017 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Jeremy Shapira, head of special projects inclusion and diversity at Giant Eagle, Inc. Giant Eagle in Pittsburgh, PA has a long history of hiring and training workers with
Apoorva N. Gandhi, VP, multi-cultural markets and alliances for Marrott International
January 3, 2017 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes Apoorva N. Gandhi, Marriott International vice president, multi-cultural markets and alliances to the show. Gandhi is responsible for creating and executing an externally focused global strategy that builds
Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Communications
December 27, 2016 · 49 min
Joyce welcomes Debra Ruh, chief executive officer of Ruh Global Communications, a technology, strategic communications, and digital marketing firm helping corporations strategically include people with disabilities. The firm allows organizations
Mission of World Vision
December 20, 2016 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes Jeff Fields, site manager for World Vision’s Global Distribution Center in Sewickley, PA. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their
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