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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Mission and History of CIL Berkeley, California
September 1, 2015 · 57 min
Joyce welcomes Stuart James, executive director of the Center for Independent Living (CIL) in Berkeley, California. Mr. James will discuss the mission of the CIL, which provides services, support, and
PNC Bank Commitment to Employing People with Disabilities
August 25, 2015 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Andrea J. Carelli, senior vice president, public relations and special events for PNC Bank to the show. She will discuss PNC’s programs and services and its commitment to
Mission of the NFB Jernigan Institute
August 18, 2015 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Mark A. Riccobono, president of the National Federation of the Blind and executive director of The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute, the first institute of
Mission of Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
August 11, 2015 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Shirl Regan, president and CEO of the Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh to the show. Ms. Regan will discuss in detail the mission of the organization,
The History and Impact of the ADA with author Lennard J. Davis
August 4, 2015 · 55 min
To examine the history and impact of the ADA, Joyce welcomes acclaimed disability scholar and author, Lennard J. Davis to the show. Davis will discuss his book, Enabling Acts: The
Andy Imparato Reflects on Passage of ADA 25 Years Ago and Work at the AUCD
July 28, 2015 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes Andy Imparato, executive director of The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). AUCD is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary
25th Anniversary of the ADA: Author Tony Coelho Reflects on the Passage of This Landmark Legislation
July 21, 2015 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes The Honorable, Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the show. As we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the ADA, Mr. Coelho will reflect
The ADA: Its Impact 25 Years Later, and a Review of Journey to get the Legislation Passed
July 14, 2015 · 54 min
Joyce’s honored guest is former Senator, Tom Harkin (D-IA). As we prepare to celebrate on July 26, 2015 the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act,
Senator Ted Kennedy Jr. Reflections on Meaning of the ADA and the Importance of Hiring People with Disabilities
July 7, 2015 · 55 min
Joyce’s honored guest is Senator Ted Kennedy, Jr. Senator Kennedy became a member of the 12th district of the Connecticut State Senate on January 7, 2015. Among the topics Senator
Mission of Highmark Health, and its Commitment to Hiring People with Disabilities
June 30, 2015 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes David Holmberg, president and chief executive officer of Highmark Health to the show. Highmark Health is a diversified health and wellness enterprise based in Pittsburgh, PA that serves