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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Judith Heumann -Lifelong Disability Rights Advocate is Guest.
July 5, 2016 · 54 min
In honor of the 26th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this month, Joyce welcomes Judith Heumann, an internationally recognized leader in the disability community and a lifelong civil
Curtis L. Decker and the National Disability Rights Network
June 28, 2016 · 52 min
Joyce welcomes Curtis L. Decker, executive director of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) the nation’s largest non-governmental enforcer of disability rights; Curtis oversees all activities related to training and
Joanne Lara and Autism Movement Therapy
June 21, 2016 · 52 min
Joyce welcomes Joanne Lara, MA Adjunct Faculty at National University, and founder of Autism Movement Therapy (AMT). Ms. Laura who is also a professional dancer,has dedicated herself to improving the
Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and Mission of the American Baptist-Home Societies ‘ABHMS’
June 14, 2016 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Managing Director of Resource Development at American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS). Curtis Ramsey-Lucas provides oversight for the development of Missional Life and Leadership Resources. He assists the
Michael Murray COO of AAPD
June 7, 2016 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Michael Murray, chief operating officer, for the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) to the show. The AAPD is the nation’s largest cross-disability organization. It promotes equal
Allegheny County’s 21 and Able Program and Career Transition Project
May 31, 2016 · 51 min
Joyce welcomes Mary Esther Van Shura, Director of Community Affairs with the Allegheny County Office of the Chief Executive and Heather Sedlacko, Director of Programs for Seniors and People with
PNC Financial Services Group’s Commitment to Hiring People with Disabilities to Enhance Workforce
May 24, 2016 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Steven Van Wyk, executive vice-president and head of technology and operations, with The PNC Financial Services Group, to the show. Mr. Van Wyk will discuss the commitment at
Jennifer Laszio Mizrahi, president of RespectAbility
May 17, 2016 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, President of RespectAbility USA. RespectAbility USA is a nonprofit organization working to empower people with disabilities to achieve the American dream. Ms. Mizrahi works regularly
Mission of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Institute
May 10, 2016 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Katya Hill, director of the AAC Institute. Established in 2000, the AAC Institute is a resource for all who are interested in enhancing the communication of people who
Bob Kafka- Mission of ADAPT Institue of Disability ACCESS
May 3, 2016 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Bob Kafka, national organizer, and ADAPT co-director, Institute for Disability Access. ADAPT is a national grass-roots community that organizes disability rights activists to engage in nonviolent direct action,