Episodes

Joyce welcomes Staci Forrest, winner of the 2013 Sam Miller Award, Sam’s mother Ginny, and the chair of the Bender Lead On Team, Gerald Homme. Before his suicide in 2011, Sam was a dedicated member of the Bender Lead On Team; throughout his life, Sam was also a victim of bullying. Sam supported other young people with disabilities and fought for justice for all people who faced bullying and other forms of discrimination. This represents the reason why the award was established in his honor.

Joyce welcomes Jill Houghton, executive director of the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). The USBLN embraces the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the labor force and marketplace; assists in career preparation for and employment of people with disabilities; improves customer experiences for people with disabilities; and promotes the certification and growth of disability-owned business enterprises. Ms. Houghton will be discussing the USBLN’s, Disability Supplier Diversity Progr...

Joyce welcomes Tope Ganiyah Fajingbesi, co-founder and the Volunteer Executive Director of United for Kids Foundation, a tax exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational and healthcare opportunities to less privileged children in Nigeria. Ms. Fajingbesi will discuss the mission of the organization in depth and the Ambassadors Ball, to raise funds for this organization. The ball will be held at the Whittemore House, Dupont Circle, Washington, DC on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Joyce welcomes author Chris Brogan to the show. He will discuss his book In The Impact Equation. In the book, Brogan shows that to make people truly care about what you have to say, you need more than just a good idea, trust among your audience, or a certain number of followers. You need a potent mix of all of the above and more. Read the Impact Equation to figure out what you’re doing right and wrong. Apply it to a blog, a tweet, a video, or a mainstream-media advertising cam¬paign. Use it to e...

Joyce welcomes chair of the Carlow University Board of Trustees, George Pry and vice-chair Michele Atkins to the show. Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic masters university which prepares students for leadership and compassionate service in their professional and personal life. The student population of approximately 2,200 is culturally diverse and contains traditional and nontraditional students; more than half are first generation. Among the topics discussed will be the university’s...

Joyce welcomes author Chris Brogan to the show. He will discuss his book In The Impact Equation. In the book, Brogan shows that to make people truly care about what you have to say, you need more than just a good idea, trust among your audience, or a certain number of followers. You need a potent mix of all of the above and more. Read the Impact Equation to figure out what you’re doing right and wrong. Apply it to a blog, a tweet, a video, or a mainstream-media advertising cam¬paign. Use it to e...

Joyce welcomes chairman of the National Governor’s Association, Delaware’s Governor Jack Markell and Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with Disabilities Act to the show. Governor Markell was the recipient of the 2012 Tony Coelho Award at a recent ceremony held at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC. The Award is named after the Honorable Tony Coelho, former U.S. Congressman from CA. It honors senior-level executives and government leaders who have worked to create systemic cha...

Marti Stahl and Pat Serey, two representatives from Volunteers of America Pennsylvania will discuss their organization’s mission in depth. Volunteers of America Pennsylvania is a faith-based human service non-profit organization. With compassionate care that touches mind, body, heart and spirit, their programs help seniors, adults, youth and children reach their full potential.

Joyce welcomes jazz musicians, Ski Johnson and Trevor Holland to the show. Both will discuss their new music video “Superman”, which discusses the problem of domestic violence, and Ski will discuss being honored at the 2013 BET Awards, June 28 -30, 2013.

Joyce welcomes chairman of the National Governor’s Association, Delaware’s Governor Jack Markell and Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with Disabilities Act to the show. Governor Markell was the recipient of the 2012 Tony Coelho Award at a recent ceremony held at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC. The Award is named after the Honorable Tony Coelho, former U.S. Congressman from CA. It honors senior-level executives and government leaders who have worked to create systemic cha...

Joyce welcomes Tope Ganiyah Fajingbesi, co-founder and the Volunteer Executive Director of United for Kids Foundation, a tax exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational and healthcare opportunities to less privileged children in Nigeria. Ms. Fajingbesi will discuss the mission of the organization in depth and the Ambassadors Ball, to raise funds for this organization. The ball will be held at the Whittemore House, Dupont Circle, Washington DC on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Joyce welcomes Jon Charles, executive director of the College Summit program for Pennsylvania–West Virginia region. The College Summit mission is to increase the college enrollment rates of youth from low-income communities. Mr. Charles will be discussing the program in depth. The program is in partnership with 180 high schools across the country to achieve the common purpose of all students experiencing high school as a launch pad for college and career success.

Joyce welcomes Gayle Oliver-Plath, CEO and founder of CareerEco, a virtual fair recruiting company and talent community for individuals and employers who embrace the power of technology to reach all job seekers looking to join the workforce. Also joining Ms. Oliver-Plath will be Wayne Fishell who has worked in the career services field for 10 years, most recently in the virtual realm at CareerEco. They will both discuss the company’s mission in depth, and its commitment to reaching people with d...

Joyce welcomes Brenda Gilmore, a wheelchair user, who is the executive director of Prince George’s County Tennis and Education Foundation Inc. (PGTEF). PGTEF is a registered USTA community tennis association that provides opportunities for young people to excel academically, athletically and socially through tennis. Ms. Gilmore will discuss in depth, the mission of this non-profit organization which develops and delivers programs to enrich the lives of under-served county youth in Prince George’...

Joyce welcomes Kenneth Smith, president of Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA, to the show. Dr. Smith will discuss Geneva’s diverse educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, and its longstanding commitment to meeting the needs of students with disabilities.

Joyce will talk about the spirit of giving during the holiday season.

Joyce welcomes Steve Quant, director of Broadcast and Acquisition for World Vision. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tracking the causes of poverty and injustice. Mr. Quant will discuss the programs of the organization, and how important it is for people to give and get involved, not only during the holidays, but year-round as well.

Joyce welcomes former Yellowstone National Park Ranger, fly-fishing guide, writer, and speaker, Michael Leach to the show. Michael will discuss living with his disability, his love for the outdoors and his passion for the Greater Yellowstone Region with people from all over the world.

Joyce welcomes Jerry Richey, chair of the board and Judy Painter, executive director of the Epilepsy Foundation Western/Central Pennsylvania to the show. They will discuss the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central PA’s programs, as well as issues effecting people with living with epilepsy.

As we continue with National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Joyce welcomes Sara Elizabeth Clark. Sarah will discuss her life with epilepsy and how she has developed her philosophy: “I will not let my epilepsy define me. It’s what I have, not who I am.” Sara will describe her advocacy for epilepsy awareness with her site http://itsnotwhoiam.com and her work in Washington, DC to increase public awareness.

Joyce welcomes Warren Lammert, co-founder and chairman of the Epilepsy Therapy Project (ETP). ETP is a non-profit organization whose mission is to accelerate new therapies for people living with epilepsy and seizures, and the parent organization of epilepsy.com. Among the topics discussed will be its second annual “Shark Tank” Competition. ETP is inviting entries that represent the most innovative new ideas in epilepsy treatment and care. The winner of the 2013 Shark Tank Competition will receiv...

Joyce welcomes Phil Gattone, the new CEO of the national Epilepsy Foundation. As November is National Epilepsy Month, Mr. Gattone will discuss the foundation’s efforts to promote public awareness of the condition and end the stigma that is often associated with it.

“Featured on this week’s show is Valerie Jarrett, a democratic strategist and one of the close friends of Barack and Michelle Obama. Valerie will share her perspective on why this election is important for the future and specifically for Americans with disabilities.”