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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Michael Pritchard, Comedian and Youth Motivator Uses Comedy
February 16, 2016 · 52 min
Joyce welcomes nationally acclaimed youth motivator, comedian and keynote speaker, Michael Pritchard to the show. Pritchard began his career on both the comedy stage and as a juvenile counselor in
Mission of Volunteers of America – Delaware Valley
February 9, 2016 · 50 min
Joyce welcomes Daniel Lombardo, president and CEO of Volunteers of America Delaware Valley. The organization provides community-based assistance to populations in need so that they can lead self-fulfilled, independent lives.
Kesssler Foundation Concussion Research
February 2, 2016 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, Ph.D, director of the Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Laboratory and Traumatic Brain Injury Laboratory; Glenn Wylie, associate director of both the Neuroimaging Center and Neuropsychology and
Inspirational Music and Speeches of 4 Wheel City
January 26, 2016 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes Namel “Tapwaterz” Norris and Ricardo “Rickfire” Velasquez of 4 Wheel City. This is an entertainment organization started by the two talented hip-hop artists and motivational speakers. Both are
Michael Murray, COO of AAPD
January 19, 2016 · 52 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
Daniel Budzinski, President of Charity Device
January 12, 2016 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes back Daniel Budzinski, president of Charity Device. Charity Device is a nonprofit organization that is committed to feeding the hungry, relieving the impoverished, and providing clean water. The
Jennifer Mathis, Esq., and Disability Rights Leader with The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
January 5, 2016 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes disability rights leader, Jennifer Mathis, Esq., deputy legal director and director of programs for the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. Ms. Mathis has worked primarily on the
Light of Life Rescue Mission, Pittsburgh, PA
December 29, 2015 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Kate Wadsworth, public relations and aftercare manager, for Light of Life Rescue Mission, in Pittsburgh, PA. Founded in 1952, the Mission was known as Harbor of Hope Rescue
Importance of Giving Back During Holidays and Year-Round
December 22, 2015 · 53 min
During this season of giving, Joyce welcomes Jeff Fields, corporate relations officer for World Vision. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their
Variety The Children’s Charity: ‘My Bike’, and ‘My Voice’ Programs
December 15, 2015 · 51 min
During this season of giving especially to children, Joyce welcomes back Charlie LaVallee, CEO of Variety, the Children’s Charity of Pittsburgh. Variety’s mission is to provide children with disabilities in