Episodes
July 28, 2015
Andy Imparato Reflects on Passage of ADA 25 Years Ago and Work at the AUCD
Joyce welcomes Andy Imparato, executive director of The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). AUCD is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdiscip...
July 21, 2015
25th Anniversary of the ADA: Author Tony Coelho Reflects on the Passage of This Landmark Legislation
Joyce welcomes The Honorable, Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the show. As we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the ADA, Mr. Coelho will reflect on the passage of the landmark legislation, ...
July 14, 2015
The ADA: Its Impact 25 Years Later, and a Review of Journey to get the Legislation Passed
Joyce’s honored guest is former Senator, Tom Harkin (D-IA). As we prepare to celebrate on July 26, 2015 the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Senator will discuss the journey to get t...
July 7, 2015
Senator Ted Kennedy Jr. Reflections on Meaning of the ADA and the Importance of Hiring People with Disabilities
Joyce’s honored guest is Senator Ted Kennedy, Jr. Senator Kennedy became a member of the 12th district of the Connecticut State Senate on January 7, 2015. Among the topics Senator Kennedy will discuss will be his distinguishe...
June 30, 2015
Mission of Highmark Health, and its Commitment to Hiring People with Disabilities
Joyce welcomes David Holmberg, president and chief executive officer of Highmark Health to the show. Highmark Health is a diversified health and wellness enterprise based in Pittsburgh, PA that serves an estimated 35 million ...
June 23, 2015
Special Encore Presentation: Progress of Enforcement of Section 503 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Joyce welcomes Patricia A. Shiu, director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs at the U.S. Department of Labor. She leads a staff of nearly 800 men and women around the country who are dedicated to protecting...
June 16, 2015
Mission of the Pittsburgh Technology Council
Joyce welcomes Audrey Russo, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council. Discussed on the show will be the mission of this organization, as well as the ways in which the group gets involved in the business communi...
June 9, 2015
Ramifications of the Historical Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving A Better Life Experience 'ABLE' ACT
Joyce welcomes Sara Hart Weir, president of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). Under Weir’s leadership, since December
June 2, 2015
Mission of Stein Consulting LLC
Joyce welcomes Joan Stein, president and CEO of Stein Consulting LLC. Joan’s company works with its clients to find answers, options and opportunities. Focusing on ADA compliance, event planning and operations and fund develo...
May 26, 2015
National Council on Disability and the ADA
Joyce welcomes Rebecca Cokely, executive director of the National Council on Disability (NCD). The Council promotes policies, programs, practices and procedures that further the objectives of the Americans with Disabilities A...
May 19, 2015
Sensory -Friendly Pittsburgh Symphony Concert/Epilepsy Film Project to Raise Awareness and Funds
Joyce welcomes Jessi Ryan, manager of education and community programs for the Pittsburgh Symphony. For the first 5 minutes of the show, Ms. Ryan will be promoting a symphony concert, Saturday, June 27, 2015. Led by resident ...
May 12, 2015
Tribute to Cheryl Sensenbrenner, advocate for Disability Rights for all Americans with Disabilities
Joyce welcomes disability rights leader, Madonna Long to the show. Joyce and Madonna will engage in a conversation about Ms. Cheryl Sensenbrenner, an advocate who has fought and keeps fighting for disability rights for all Am...
May 5, 2015
Eradicating Modern Slavery
Joyce welcomes back, Kevin Bales, world renowned author, expert on modern slavery, and co-founder of Free the Slaves, the U.S. organization of Anti-Slavery International (the world's oldest human rights organization). Mr. Bal...
April 28, 2015
Origins of Zero Six Eight
Joyce welcomes Daniel Bull founder of Zero Six Eight (068), an incubator that works to promote the fully innovative potential of ex-offenders as they pursue goals of employment, entrepreneurship, and independence. Portfolio c...
April 21, 2015
Interview with U.S. Secretary of Labor, Tom Perez
Joyce’s honored guest is Secretary of Labor for the Obama Administration, Tom E. Perez. Mr. Perez was nominated by President Obama and sworn in on July 23, 2013, as the nation’s 26th Secretary of Labor. Mr. Perez’s priorities...
April 14, 2015
Disability Rights Leader James J. Weisman, Sr. VP and General Counsel of the United Spinal Association
Joyce welcomes James J. Weisman, senior vice president and general counsel of the United Spinal Association, and renowned, ground-breaking figure of the disability rights movement whose legal strategizing was critical to the ...
April 7, 2015
Mission of the National Disability Rights Network
Joyce welcomes Curtis L. Decker, executive director of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) the nation’s largest non-governmental enforcer of disability rights, Curt oversees all activities related to training and te...
March 31, 2015
AT&T's Commitment to Hiring Workers with Disabilites and Mission of the USBLN
Joyce welcomes Susan Palmer Mazuri director of Global Public Policy, AT&T Services Inc. and a member of the board of directors
March 24, 2015
Mission of ACHIEVA and Marsha Blanco's Life-Long Advocacy for those with intellectual disabilities
Joyce welcomes Marsha Blanco, president and CEO of ACHIEVA. ACHIEVA is the only agency of its type in southwestern Pennsylvania that provides lifelong supports. From early intervention therapies, in-home support, to older adu...
March 17, 2015
Special Encore Presentation: Progress of Enforcement of Section 503 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Joyce welcomed Patricia A. Shiu, director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs at the U.S. Department of Labor. She leads a staff of nearly 800 men and women around the country who are dedicated to protecting...
March 10, 2015
National Association of Attorneys with Disabilities
Joyce welcomes Stuart Pixley, president, Kathryn Carroll, secretary, and Michael Gilberg, board member of The National Association of Attorneys with Disabilities (NAAD). The NAAD is the national association of attorneys, judg...
March 3, 2015
#IWantToWork Campaign
Joyce welcomes Josie Badger, a national disability rights leader and chair of the #IWantToWork campaign and Karen Priore, co-lead of the campaign for Giant Eagle, Inc. Tens of thousands of Pennsylvania teenagers and young adu...
Feb. 24, 2015
Progress of Enforcement of Section 503 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Joyce welcomes Patricia A. Shiu, director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs at the U.S. Department of Labor. She leads a staff of nearly 800 men and women around the country who are dedicated to protecting...
Feb. 17, 2015
Advocacy Work of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
Joyce welcomes Kelly Buckland, executive director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). The National Council on Independent Living is the longest-running national cross-disability, grassroots organization run ...