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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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
Special Encore Presentation: Progress of Enforcement of Section 503 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973
June 23, 2015 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Patricia A. Shiu, director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs at the U.S. Department of Labor. She leads a staff of nearly 800 men and women
Mission of the Pittsburgh Technology Council
June 16, 2015 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Audrey Russo, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council. Discussed on the show will be the mission of this organization, as well as the ways in which
Ramifications of the Historical Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving A Better Life Experience ‘ABLE’ ACT
June 9, 2015 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Sara Hart Weir, president of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS).Under Weir’s leadership, since December 2014, NDSS was at the forefront of the passage of the landmark and
Mission of Stein Consulting LLC
June 2, 2015 · 52 min
Joyce welcomes Joan Stein, president and CEO of Stein Consulting LLC. Joan’s company works with its clients to find answers, options and opportunities. Focusing on ADA compliance, event planning and
National Council on Disability and the ADA
May 26, 2015 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Rebecca Cokely, executive director of the National Council on Disability (NCD). The Council promotes policies, programs, practices and procedures that further the objectives of the Americans with Disabilities
Sensory -Friendly Pittsburgh Symphony Concert/Epilepsy Film Project to Raise Awareness and Funds
May 19, 2015 · 52 min
Joyce welcomes Jessi Ryan, manager of education and community programs for the Pittsburgh Symphony. For the first 5 minutes of the show, Ms. Ryan will be promoting a symphony concert,
Tribute to Cheryl Sensenbrenner, advocate for Disability Rights for all Americans with Disabilities
May 12, 2015 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes disability rights leader, Madonna Long to the show. Joyce and Madonna will engage in a conversation about Ms. Cheryl Sensenbrenner, an advocate who has fought and keeps fighting