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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Disability Matters with Joyce Bender

Congressman Steny Hoyer

June 6, 2006 · 56 min

Congressman Steny Hoyer, of Maryland’s 5th congressional district and Democratic Whip in the U.S. House of Representatives joins Joyce. Congressman Hoyer is recognized by members on both sides of the

Dr. Mary Hines, President Carlow University

May 23, 2006 · 57 min

Joining Joyce is Dr. Mary Hines, President of Carlow University. In addition to Dr. Hines’ impressive academic leadership background, she has a very strong relationship to the community personally and

New Freedom Initiative Award Recipients

May 16, 2006 · 58 min

Joining Joyce are Senior Executives from companies that have received the Bush Administration’s New Freedom Initiative Award. Tune in as they discuss the purpose of the award and each company’s

Edwin Black: “War Against the Weak”

May 9, 2006 · 57 min

Award–winning author, Edwin Black, joins Joyce to talk about his book “War Against the Weak”, which assembles the gripping story of America’s decades-long campaign to create a white, Nordic master

Stan Szymanski: Encouraging Angels

May 2, 2006 · 58 min

Encouraging Angels is a music ministry designed to raise awareness to the plight of disabled children and their families, and specifically to encourage the church to assimilate them into the

Aradhna Dhanda: Leadership Pittsburgh Inc

April 11, 2006 · 57 min

The President and CEO of Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., Aradhna Dhanda, joins Joyce to discuss the mission of this organization. Leadership Pittsburgh Inc (LPI), a premier resource for leadership development in