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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Jan. 27, 2026

Mark Sevco: President of AHN Shares Commitment to Help AHN Succeed in Competitive Industry and Continue Hiring People with Disabilities as Part of Its Workforce

Joyce welcomes Mark Sevco, President of Allegheny Health Network (AHN) to the show. Mr. Sevco will share how he plans to continue to help AHN succeed in a competitive industry. He will also share what it means to him to be se...

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Jan. 20, 2026

Larry Kleinman: Executive VP and Chief Human Resources Officer of Highmark Health Shares Commitment to Continue Partnership with Bender Consulting Services, Inc., Hiring People with Disabilities as an Integral Part of Workforce.

Joyce welcomes Larry Kleinman, Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Highmark Health, back to the show. Mr. Kleinman will share the organization’s commitment to continue partnering with Bender Consult...

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Jan. 13, 2026

Karen Hanlon: President and COO of Highmark Health Shares Background and Insight into Current Health Care Trends

Highmark month continues with Karen Hanlon, President and Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Hanlon will share her background and her role in the organization. She will also share her insights into current health care trends. Joyce...

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Jan. 6, 2026

David Holmberg: Highmark Grows Commitment to Hire People with Disabilities in 2026

Joyce is starting 2026 with the returning champion of competitive employment for Americans with disabilities, David Holmberg, President, and CEO of Highmark Health and Chairman of the Board, Highmark, Inc. Mr. Holmberg launch...

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Dec. 30, 2025

2025, Maria Town, Jennifer Mathis, Christine Griffin

Disability Matters Joyce welcomes Maria Town, President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), Jennifer Mathis, Deputy Director of the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law and Christine Griffi...

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Dec. 23, 2025

Disability Matters with Joyce Bender - December 23rd, 2025

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Dec. 16, 2025

Aaron Kellar: Owner and Long-Standing Producer/Engineer at VoiceAmerica Discusses Career and 20-Year Working Relationship with Host Joyce Bender

Joyce welcomes Aaron Keller, Owner, VoiceAmerica Media and Producer/Engineer for Disability Matters with Joyce Bender at VoiceAmerica. Along with discussing his career, Aaron will share his reflections on having the pleasure ...

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Dec. 9, 2025

Dr. Calvin Troup: President of Geneva College Shares College Direction Under Fresh Leadership

Joyce welcomes Dr. Calvin Troup, the current President of Geneva College. Among the topics discussed will be the direction he has taken the college under his leadership. Joyce A. Bender Career Highlights Serves as CEO of Bend...

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Dec. 2, 2025

Charlie LaVallee: Retired CEO of Variety the Children’s Charity and Child Advocate Discusses His Long Career with the Charity and His Long-Standing Friendship with Fred Rogers.

Joyce welcomes Charlie LaVallee, former CEO of Variety the Children’s Charity back to the show. Mr. LaValle will discuss his long career with this vital organization. With a mission to empower children with disabilities to li...

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Nov. 25, 2025

Disability Matters with Joyce Bender - November 25th, 2025

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Nov. 18, 2025

Nanette (Nan) DeTurk: Career and Commitment to Finding Talented People with Disabilities in Healthcare Field

Joyce welcomes Nanette (Nan) DeTurk, executive level leader with financial, strategic, and operational expertise in health care, insurance, and consumer product/service industries, to the show. As the retired Executive Vice P...

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Nov. 11, 2025

ENCORE: Louis Olander: Disability:IN Supports Veterans with Disabilities

ENCORE PRESENTATION of May 27, 2025, Joyce welcomes Dr. Louis Olander, Ph.D., Director of Research and Veterans’ Initiatives at Disability : IN. As a veteran and advocate, Dr. Olander will share his work with Disability :IN, ...

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