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

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

Kathy Martinez: The World Institute on Disability

April 4, 2006 · 57 min

Blind since birth, Kathy Martinez, Executive Director of the World Institute on Disability, is an internationally recognized disability rights leader specializing in employment, asset building, independent living, international development, diversity

Dr Joseph Lagana: Homeless Children’s Education Fund

March 28, 2006 · 57 min

Dr. Joseph Lagana, Founder and CEO of the Homeless Children’s Education Fund, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization joins Joyce Bender. Tune in as they discuss the mission of the Homeless