Disability Matters

Competitive employment and empowerment for people with disabilities is the emphasis of this show. Broadcast live and captioned in real-time for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, we discuss how people with disabilities can secure career opportunities, and how employers, organizations and...

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Sept. 9, 2025

Disability Matters with Joyce Bender - September 9th, 2025

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Sept. 2, 2025

Disability Matters with Joyce Bender - September 2nd, 2025

Special Guest Jeanette Towles

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Aug. 26, 2025

Disability Matters with Joyce Bender - August 26th, 2025

Special Guest Tom Doran

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Aug. 19, 2025

Christine Griffin: Her Long Career in Disability Advocacy

Joyce is honored to have back as her guest Christine Griffin, a strong disability rights advocate and current Bender Consulting Services’ Senior Search Specialist Consultant on the show. During the show, she will be discussin...

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Aug. 12, 2025

Disability Matters with Joyce Bender - August 12th, 2025

Special Guest Craig Leen

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Aug. 5, 2025

Disability Matters with Joyce Bender - August 5th, 2025

Special Guest Marcia Oglan

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July 29, 2025

Veronica Villalobos, Vice President of the Institute for Strategic Social and Workforce Programs for Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network

Joyce closes Disability Pride Month, with Veronica Villalobos, Vice President of the Institute for Strategic Social and Workforce Programs for Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network. She strives to ensure the workforce ...

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July 22, 2025

Senator Tom Harkin: Reflects on Significance of 35th Anniversary of Signing of the ADA and What Commitment Remains to Advance the Lives of Americans with Disabilities

As part of Disability Pride Month, Joyce welcomes former Senator Tom Harkin back to the show. Senator Harkin will reflect on the significance of the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...

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July 15, 2025

Jennifer Mathis, Deputy Director of the Bazelon Center for Mental Health

Joyce welcomes Jennifer Mathis, Deputy Director of the Bazelon Center for Mental Health back to the show. Since 1972, the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law has advocated for the civil rights, full inclusion...

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July 8, 2025

Doro Koch, Daughter of President George H.W. Bush, Shares Insight into What Signing the ADA into Law Meant to Father

Joyce is honored to welcome “Dorthy” Doro Koch, author, businesswoman, advocate, and daughter of late President George H.W. Bush to the show. As we continue recognizing ADA Month and prepare to celebrate the 35th Anniversary ...

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July 1, 2025

The Honorable Tony Coelho Shares History of the Civil Rights Legislation the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Joyce welcomes The Honorable Tony Coelho, former U.S. Congressman and author of the Americans with Disabilities Act, back to the show. As celebrations around the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary and Disability Prid...

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June 24, 2025

Jonathan Lovitz: Discusses his Work with the HRC and the NGLCC

In recognition of June as Pride Month, Joyce welcomes Jonathan Lovitz, Senior Vice President of Campaigns and Communications, Human Rights Campaign (HRC). During the show he will discuss his work as a nationally recognized le...

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