Episodes
Feb. 7, 2012
Pat Shiu
Pat Shiu, director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), in the U.S. Department of Labor is Joyce’s guest. She will discuss the new proposed rule from the OFCCP, requiring federal contractors and subc...
Jan. 31, 2012
Alan Ingalls
Joyce welcomes Alan Ingalls, who recently joined the prestigious firm of Booz Allen Hamilton, as a senior technical manager and business executive in the Engineering and Operations capability, supporting the firm’s Security m...
Jan. 24, 2012
Phil Brooks
In keeping with a commitment to bring awareness of bullying of young people, especially those with disabilities, Joyce welcomes author and retired Hall of Fame head football coach, Phil Brooks to the show. He will discuss his...
Jan. 17, 2012
Dr. Joseph Harrison
Joyce welcomes Dr. Joseph Harrison, Chief of Recruitment and Retention for the US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM). MEDCOM is the section of the US Army that hires civilians to work alongside those who are enlisted in Army medic...
Jan. 10, 2012
David Morrissey
Joyce welcomes David Morrissey, executive director of the United States International Council on Disabilities (USICD). He will discuss the mission of this non-profit, membership, constituent-led organization committed to prom...
Jan. 3, 2012
Todd Reeves
Joyce welcomes Todd Reeves, executive director of the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. Discussed on the show will be the mission of this school and his commitment to helping the students reach their full potent...
Dec. 27, 2011
Sheila Carney
Joyce welcomes Sister Sheila Carney, Special Assistant to the President for Mercy Heritage and Service to the show. Sister Carney will be discussing the 180th anniversary of the Sisters of Mercy, founders of Carlow University...
Dec. 20, 2011
Ty Ballou
Joyce welcomes Ty Ballou, President of PLB Sports in Pittsburgh, PA and founder of the BallouSkies charity. Ty will discuss his son, Ryan who is living with Muscular Dystrophy, as well as the mission of this non-profit organi...
Dec. 13, 2011
David Carson
Joyce welcomes David Carson, author of Survival Guide for College-Bound L.D. Students, as her guest. He will discuss his struggles overcoming his learning disability in college and how those struggles led him to write this pu...
Dec. 6, 2011
Marc Eckand#333;
Joyce welcomes Marc Eckand#333; an entrepreneur, fashion/media mogul, venture capitalist and education reformer. He is the CEO and a founder of ARTISTS and INSTIGATORS, LLC.
Nov. 29, 2011
Dr. Brien Smith
Joyce welcomes the new chairman of the board of the Epilepsy Foundation, Dr. Brien Smith. Dr. Brien Smith is an epileptologist living with epilepsy. He will discuss what it means to him to be the chairman of the Epilepsy Foun...
Nov. 22, 2011
Tony Coelho
Joyce welcomes Interim President and CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation, and author of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Tony Coelho. This is National Epilepsy Awareness month, and he will discuss the 2011-2012 goals for...
Nov. 15, 2011
Evan and Lisa Moss
Joyce welcomes Evan Moss and his mother, Lisa Moss, to the show. Evan Moss is an 8-year-old boy who has tuberous sclerosis and epilepsy. He has written a book entitled, “My Seizure Dog”, which helped the family raise money to...
Nov. 8, 2011
Ronnette Smith
Joyce welcomes Ronnette Smith, senior manager, corporate affairs at Walmart, Inc. She will discuss Walmart's commitment to hiring people with disabilities as part of their corporate diversity hiring practices.
Nov. 1, 2011
Judy Painter
Joyce welcomes Judy Painter, executive director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania. She will discuss a number of topics including the mission of the organization, her insight into why she feels people ...
Oct. 25, 2011
Special Encore Presentation: Judy Pamer
Joyce welcomes Judy Pamer, disability advocate for ACHIEVA. ACHIEVA provides a full spectrum of services for people of all ages and abilities and their families. Ms. Pamer is also co-founder of UP KIDS support group for kids ...
Oct. 18, 2011
Michael Murray
Joyce welcomes Michael Murray, the American Association of People with Disabilities’ (AAPD) director of programs. Michael will be discussing Disability Mentoring Day (DMD), which is Wednesday, October 19, 2011. DMD is a job-s...
Oct. 11, 2011
Special Encore Presentation: Matthew Ray
Joyce welcomes Matthew Ray, EVP and CIO for Highmark, Inc. He will discuss Highmark’s long-standing commitment to hiring people with disabilities, the company’s demonstrated experience in this area, and what he believes it me...
Oct. 4, 2011
Special Encore Presentation: Judy Pamer
Joyce welcomes Judy Pamer, disability advocate for ACHIEVA. ACHIEVA provides a full spectrum of services for people of all ages and abilities and their families. Ms. Pamer is also co-founder of UP KIDS support group for kids ...
Sept. 27, 2011
Brenda High
Joyce invites back Brenda High, author of “Bullycide in America” and crusader against youth suicide caused by bullying. Brenda will again share the story of her son Jared’s struggle with bullying and how it led to his untimel...
Sept. 20, 2011
Stacey Milbern
Joyce welcomes Stacey Milbern, community outreach director, and A’ishah Meghan Hils, member of the governing board of the National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN). NYLN is a youth-led organization that works to build empowerm...
Sept. 13, 2011
Judy Pamer
Joyce welcomes Judy Pamer, disability advocate for ACHIEVA. ACHIEVA provides a full spectrum of services for people of all ages and abilities and their families. Ms. Pamer is also co-founder of UP KIDS support group for kids ...
Sept. 6, 2011
Special Encore Presentation: Tom Harkin
Joyce’s honored guest will be Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) of the United States Senate. Senator Harkin will discuss his April 2011 speech to the United States Chamber of Commerce in which he discusses the current state of employ...
Aug. 30, 2011
Special Encore Presentation: Mark Perriello
Back by popular demand, we will be re-airing the July 12, 2011 edition of “Disability Matters with Joyce Bender”. Joyce welcomes Mark Perriello, president and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)...