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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Special Encore Presentation: Disability Matters with guest Neil Romano
October 8, 2013 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes one of the nation’s leading authorities in the field of media and public advocacy, Neil Romano, president of The Romano Group. Mr. Romano was also nominated by President
Disability Matters with guests Mark Perriello and TaKeisha Walker
October 1, 2013 · 50 min
Joyce welcomes Mark Perriello, president and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and TaKeisha Walker, AAPD’s director of workplace & leadership initiatives. Discussed on the show
Special Encore Presentation: Disability Matters with guest Rita M. Landgraf
September 24, 2013 · 53 min
Joyce’s honored guest is Rita M. Landgraf, secretary of health and social services for the state of Delaware. Since taking office in January 2009, Secretary Landgraf has been a leader
Disability Matters with guest Neil Romano
September 17, 2013 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes one of the nation’s leading authorities in the field of media and public advocacy, Neil Romano, president of The Romano Group. Mr. Romano was also nominated by President
Disability Matters with guest Rita M. Landgraf
September 10, 2013 · 53 min
Joyce’s honored guest is Rita M. Landgraf, secretary of health and social services for the state of Delaware. Since taking office in January 2009, Secretary Landgraf has been a leader
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services for the United States Department of Education, Sue Swenson
September 3, 2013 · 55 min
Joyce welcomes Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services for the United States Department of Education, Sue Swenson to the show. Ms. Swenson will discuss proven effective
Charlie LaVallee, CEO of Variety, The Children’s Charity of Pittsburgh
August 27, 2013 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Charlie LaVallee, CEO of Variety, the Children’s Charity of Pittsburgh. Variety’s mission is to provide children with disabilities in Southwestern Pennsylvania with unique programs, experiences, and adaptive equipment
Special Encore Presentation: Chris and Kristi Hall, founders of The Hemispherectomy Foundation
August 20, 2013 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Chris and Kristi Hall, founders of The Hemispherectomy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, that provides emotional, financial, and educational support to individuals and their families who have undergone,
Delaware State Representative Quinn Johnson
August 13, 2013 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes Delaware State Representative for District 8, Quinn Johnson to the show. Representative Johnson will talk about his administration’s commitment to his constituents with disabilities. Among the achievements Mr.
Chris and Kristi Hall, founders of The Hemispherectomy Foundation
August 6, 2013 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Chris and Kristi Hall, founders of The Hemispherectomy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, that provides emotional, financial, and educational support to individuals and their families who have undergone,