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 of Disability:IN and the 2025 Global Conference and Expo
April 22, 2025 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Rosemarie Rosetti, Ph.D., a globally recognized expert on disability engagement, accessibility, and accessible meeting design. Joining her will be Artura Taylor, President and CEO of TGC Scientific and
Nicole Clark: Expert on Autism Awareness Discusses the Latest Advancements in Treating This Population
April 15, 2025 · 54 min
April is Autism Awareness Month. To commemorate this, Joyce welcomes Nicole Clark Co-Founder and CEO of Adult and Pediatric Institute for Health and Wellness. She is also an expert on
Sadie Restivo: Executive Director of PAAR Discusses How Organization Has Served Pittsburgh Community for over 50 Years
April 8, 2025 · 57 min
Joyce welcomes Sadie Restivo, Executive Director of Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR). PAAR has been serving the Pittsburgh community for over 50 years through advocacy, counseling, prevention, and education. It
Walsh/Houghton: New CEO of iDisability and Co-Founder Discuss Direction of Organization Under New Leadership
April 1, 2025 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, John F. Walsh III and Andrew Houghton, Co-Founder of iDisability®, to the show. As leaders in disability employment and accessibility, Joyce serves
Ellen Duffield: Highmark Wholecare Continues Long-Standing Commitment to Hire People with Disabilities
March 25, 2025 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes Ellen Duffield, President and CEO of Highmark Wholecare, to the show. Highmark Wholecare is a managed care organization caring for the whole person – physically, mentally, and socially.
Homme/Zomp: Bender Consulting Services Sponsors Webinar on Resume Building /Marketing Yourself in Today’s Changing Job Search Environment
March 18, 2025 · 51 min
Joyce welcomes Gerald Homme, Manager of Talent Acquisition and Technology and Jill Zomp, Talent Acquisition Coordinator with Bender Consulting Services, Inc., to the show. Joyce, Jill, and Gerald will be
Hammerstrom/Rubin: The Bender Leadership Academy Prepares High School Students with Disabilities for the World of Work
March 11, 2025 · 54 min
Joyce welcomes Scott Hammerstrom, Manager of Programs and Partnerships, and Bonnie Rubin, Senior Program Specialist with the Bender Leadership Academy, to the show. This non-profit organization empowers students with disabilities
Alexander Geht – Designer, Innovator, and Founder of Testa-Seat
March 4, 2025 · 53 min
Joyce welcomes industrial designer and entrepreneur, Alexander Geht, to the show. He will explain why he has dedicated his career to pioneering adaptive seating solutions for children with disabilities. He
Hannah Smith: Author/Advocate for Food Allergy Communities
February 25, 2025 · 54 min
Due to a program change, appearing on Disability Matters today is Hannah Smith, a passionate children’s book author and dedicated advocate for the celiac and food allergy communities. Through her
Debra Germany: Helping Current/Former Incarcerated Adults and At-Risk Youth Reach Full Potential
February 18, 2025 · 56 min
Joyce welcomes Debra Germany the Executive Director of Divine Intervention Ministries (DMI). DMI provides currently and formerly incarcerated adults and at-risk youth with coordinated resources that will connect them to