Episodes
July 7, 2020
Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA!!
Joyce welcomes back Maria Town, the president and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Kelly Buckland, executive director of the National Council of Independent Living (NCIL) to the show. As ...
June 30, 2020
Vice Chair DNC Disability Council Discusses COVID-19 Impact on Blind and Other Disabilities
Joyce welcomes Janni.Lehrer-Stein, disability rights leader and vice chair of the Democratic National Committee Disability Council to the show. Ms. Lehrer-Stein will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on people who are blind and ...
June 23, 2020
National Health Care Expert, Nurse/Author, Discusses Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities
Joyce welcomes Dr. Suzanne C. Smeltzer, professor and director of the Office of Nursing Research and Evaluation at Villanova University to the show. Dr. Smetzer is a nationally recognize health care expert, nurse and author. ...
June 16, 2020
Poor People’s Campaign COVID-19 Health Justice Advisory Committee/ Moral March on Washington
Joyce welcomes Sharrelle Barber, ScD, MPH to the show. Dr. Barber is the national advisor and coordinator for the Poor People’s Campaign COVID-19 Health Justice Advisory Committee, comprised of a group of public health expert...
June 9, 2020
How WID Is Addressing Needs of People with Disabilities During COVID-19
Joyce welcomes Marcie Roth, executive director and CEO of the World Institute on Disability (WID) to the show. WID’s global mission is to continually advance the rights and opportunities of over one billion people with disabi...
June 2, 2020
Phenom Producing New Content and Product Features to Help Companies Respond to COVID-19
Joyce welcomes Cliff Jurkiewicz, vice president of Strategy at Phenom and Parker Bettis, product manager, specializing in accessibility at. Phenom to the show. Phenom is a global HR technology company with a purpose to help a...
May 26, 2020
COVID-19 Show: How COVID-19 is Affecting People with Intellectual Disabilities
Joyce welcomes Liz Weinstraub, senior advocacy specialist for The Association of University Centers on Disabilities ( AUCD), located in Silver Spring, MD. The AUCD is a national, nonprofit organization that promotes and suppo...
May 19, 2020
President & CEO of the Epilepsy Association of Western/Central PA Discusses Epilepsy and COVID-19
Joyce welcomes Peggy Beem-Jelley, president and CEO of the Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA to the show. She will discuss what people living with epilepsy should be aware of as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemi...
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 Show: Dr. Cynthia Maro Discusses COVID-19 and Animals
Joyce welcomes Dr. Cynthia Maro, Cranberry Holistic Pet Care in Cranberry, PA to the show. The veterinary clinic provides an integrative approach to pet care, utilizing conventional surgery, dentistry and medical veterinary s...
May 5, 2020
COVID19 Show Impact on People with Disabilities Hear National Disability Rights Leader and CEO Access Living Karen Tamley
Joyce welcomes Karen Tamley, president and CEO of Access Living to the show. Access Living serves the city of Chicago Its staff work alongside people with many disabilities including intellectual, psychiatric, physical and se...
April 28, 2020
Emergency COVID-19 Show : Guidance on Addressing the Needs of the Deaf Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Joyce welcomes Howard A. Rosenblum, CEO of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD). In this capacity, he oversees the operations of the NAD to carry out its mission of preserving, protecting and promoting the civil, human ...
April 21, 2020
Urgent COVID-19 Show: issues Affecting Pennsylvanians with Disabilities During the Pandemic
Joyce welcomes back to the show, Peri Jude Radecic, CEO of Disability Rights Pennsylvania. Disability Rights Pennsylvania is an independent, nonprofit corporation authorized by the U.S. Congress and designated by the Governor...
April 14, 2020
Emergency COVID-19 Show : How the COVID-19 Crisis Is Being Addressed for those with Developmental Disabilities
Joyce welcomes Eric Jacobson, executive director Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities and Marlyn Tillman, co-founder and executive director, Gwinnett Parent Coalition to Dismantle the School-to-Prison Pipeline (Gwinn...
April 7, 2020
The COVID Crisis for Sign Language Interpretive Services and Teleworking
Joyce welcomes Danielle Filip, vice president of operations, at Sign Language Interpreting Professionals (SLIP) to the show. Founded in 2003, SLIP provides reliable, consistent and professional communication and consultation ...
March 31, 2020
Emergency COVID-19 Show: Advice on What Businesses Can Do to Prepare for and Survive the COVID-19
Joyce welcomes Nedra Dickson, international/national business leader and disability advocate to the show. Ms. Dickson is managing director, Global Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Programs across 18 countries at Accentur...
March 24, 2020
Urgent COVID-19 Show: Help and Advice for Those with Mental Health Issues During This Time
Joyce welcomes Jennifer Mathis, deputy legal director and director of Policy and Legal Advocacy for the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law to the show. Ms. Mathis will share advice and suggestions for those d...
March 17, 2020
Emergency Radio Show on COVIDs Impact on People with Disabilities!
Joyce welcomes Maria Town, the president and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Kelly Buckland, executive director of the National Council of Independent Living (NCIL) to the show. Her gues...
March 10, 2020
Mission of Pittsburgh, PA Disability Inclusion Consortium
Joyce welcomes Megan Grabski, consultant and project manager, and Heather Sedlacko, director, of programs for seniors and people with disabilities at United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania to the show. In addition to sharing...
March 3, 2020
Talent Programs and Recruitment Services at Bender Consulting Services, Inc.
Joyce welcomes Gerald Homme, recruitment specialist for Bender Consulting Services, Inc. to the show. Gerald will discuss the various talent program recruiting services offered through Bender Consulting and how to apply for a...
Feb. 25, 2020
Craig Radford and the Mission of Connect Direct
Joyce welcomes Craig Radford, director of Connect Direct to the show.
Feb. 11, 2020
Highmark Health Solutions, Inc.and the Careers2B Program
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA. Originally signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. To commemorate this momentous anniversary, Joyce welco...
Feb. 4, 2020
Mission of My Employment Options
Joyce welcomes Paula Vieillet, author, speaker, founder and CEO of My Employment Options, Inc. The organization specializes in Work at Home and onsite job placement for those on SSDI or SSI disability and is an authorized Soc...
Jan. 28, 2020
Mission and Programs of the FISA Foundation
Joyce welcomes Kristy Trautmann, executive director of the FISA Foundation to the show. The FISA Foundation seeks to build a culture of respect and improve the quality of life for three populations in southwestern Pennsylvani...
Jan. 21, 2020
Commitment of PNC Financial Services to a Diverse Workforce Including Those with Disabilities
Joyce welcomes Greg Pollock,vice president of Human Resources and Accessibility Officer at PNC Financial Services. He currently works at PNC’s corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA.. He will discuss the commitment of of PN...