Episodes

Accessible Airtravel for People Who Use Wheelchairs
Aug. 11, 2020

Accessible Airtravel for People Who Use Wheelchairs

Joyce welcomes Michele Erwin, president and founder of All Wheels Up, Inc. and Kelly Buckland, executive director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) to the show. All Wheels Up, Inc. is currently the only org...
Elaine Katz Discusses Kessler Foundation’s Commitment to the Disability Community
Aug. 4, 2020

Elaine Katz Discusses Kessler Foundation’s Commitment to the Disability Community

Joyce welcomes Elaine Katz, senior vice president of Grants & Communications at Kessler Foundation to the show. Kessler Foundation is a nonprofit organization in the field of disability, and a global leader in rehabilitation ...
Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA!
July 28, 2020

Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA!

Joyce welcomes The Honorable, Tony Coelho to the show. The former congressman from CA is an author of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). He will reflect on the significance of the 30th Anniversary of this landmark leg...
30th Anniversary-Signing of the ADA/25th Anniversary of Bender Consulting Services, Inc.
July 21, 2020

30th Anniversary-Signing of the ADA/25th Anniversary of Bender Consulting Services, Inc.

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the signing of the ADA and the 25th Anniversary of Bender Consulting Services, Inc. this year, Joyce welcomes Mary Brougher, executive vice-president of operations; Jim Homme, informati...
Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA!
July 14, 2020

Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA!

Joyce welcomes Chai R. Feldblum a partner and director of workplace culture consulting at Morgan Lewis, helping companies and organizations create safe, respectful, diverse and inclusive workplaces. Chai served as a commissio...
Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA!!
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 ...
Vice Chair DNC Disability Council Discusses COVID-19 Impact on Blind and Other Disabilities
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 ...
National Health Care Expert, Nurse/Author, Discusses Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities
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. ...
Poor People’s Campaign COVID-19 Health Justice Advisory Committee/ Moral March on Washington
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...
How WID Is Addressing Needs of People with Disabilities During COVID-19
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...
Phenom Producing New Content and Product Features to Help Companies Respond to COVID-19
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...
COVID-19 Show:  How COVID-19 is Affecting People with Intellectual Disabilities
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...
President & CEO of the Epilepsy Association of Western/Central PA Discusses Epilepsy and COVID-19
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...
COVID-19 Show: Dr. Cynthia Maro Discusses COVID-19 and Animals
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...
COVID19 Show Impact on People with Disabilities Hear National Disability Rights Leader and CEO Access Living Karen Tamley
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...
Emergency COVID-19 Show : Guidance on Addressing the Needs of the Deaf Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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 ...
Urgent COVID-19 Show: issues Affecting Pennsylvanians with Disabilities During the  Pandemic
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...
Emergency COVID-19 Show : How the COVID-19 Crisis Is Being Addressed for those with Developmental Disabilities
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...
The COVID Crisis for Sign Language Interpretive Services and Teleworking
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 ...
Emergency COVID-19 Show:  Advice on What Businesses Can Do to Prepare for and Survive the COVID-19
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...
Urgent COVID-19 Show: Help and Advice for Those with Mental Health Issues During This Time
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...
Emergency Radio Show on COVIDs Impact on People with Disabilities!
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...
Mission of Pittsburgh, PA Disability Inclusion Consortium
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...
Talent Programs and Recruitment Services at Bender Consulting Services, Inc.
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...