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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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
Eradicating Modern Slavery
May 5, 2015 · 51 min
Joyce welcomes back, Kevin Bales, world renowned author, expert on modern slavery, and co-founder of Free the Slaves, the U.S. organization of Anti-Slavery International (the world’s oldest human rights organization).
Origins of Zero Six Eight
April 28, 2015 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Daniel Bull founder of Zero Six Eight (068), an incubator that works to promote the fully innovative potential of ex-offenders as they pursue goals of employment, entrepreneurship, and
Interview with U.S. Secretary of Labor, Tom Perez
April 21, 2015 · 56 min
Joyce’s honored guest is Secretary of Labor for the Obama Administration, Tom E. Perez. Mr. Perez was nominated by President Obama and sworn in on July 23, 2013, as the
Disability Rights Leader James J. Weisman, Sr. VP and General Counsel of the United Spinal Association
April 14, 2015 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes James J. Weisman, senior vice president and general counsel of the United Spinal Association, and renowned, ground-breaking figure of the disability rights movement whose legal strategizing was critical
Mission of the National Disability Rights Network
April 7, 2015 · 54 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, Curt oversees all activities related to training and
AT&T’s Commitment to Hiring Workers with Disabilites and Mission of the USBLN
March 31, 2015 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes Susan Palmer Mazuri director of Global Public Policy, AT&T Services Inc. and a member of the board of directors of the U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN). She will
Mission of ACHIEVA and Marsha Blanco’s Life-Long Advocacy for those with intellectual disabilities
March 24, 2015 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Marsha Blanco, president and CEO of ACHIEVA. ACHIEVA is the only agency of its type in southwestern Pennsylvania that provides lifelong supports. From early intervention therapies, in-home support,
National Association of Attorneys with Disabilities
March 10, 2015 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Stuart Pixley, president, Kathryn Carroll, secretary, and Michael Gilberg, board member of The National Association of Attorneys with Disabilities (NAAD). The NAAD is the national association of attorneys,