Episodes
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)...
Aug. 23, 2011
Ken Spangler
Joyce welcomes Ken Spangler, senior vice president, Information Technology, and CIO for FedEx Ground He will discuss the company’s commitment to diversity, including hiring people with disabilities. Mr. Spangler will also dis...
Aug. 16, 2011
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...
Aug. 9, 2011
John Walsh
Joyce welcomes John Walsh, vice president and program manager, TSA ITIP, Enforcement, Security, and Intelligence Group for CSC. He will discuss CSC’s commitment to hiring people with disabilities, the company’s demonstrated e...
Aug. 2, 2011
Rex Althoff
Joyce welcomes Rex Althoff, Chief Information Officer and President, Technology, Federated Services Company, a division of Federated Investors, Inc. He will discuss the importance of hiring people with disabilities and his pa...
July 26, 2011
Special Encore Presentation: IDAR Dart
IDAR Dart, daughter of the late Disability Rights Leader, Justin Dart, will be discussing her father’s life-long mission to ensure that people with disabilities obtain civil rights.
July 19, 2011
Senator Tom Harkin
Joyce’s honored guest will be Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) of the United States Senate. As we approach July 26th, the anniversary of the signing of the ADA, Senator Harkin will discuss his April 2011 speech to the United States ...
July 12, 2011
Mark Perriello
Joyce welcomes Mark Perriello, president and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). The AAPD is the largest cross-disability organization for people with disabilities. Mr. Perriello, who has had a...
July 5, 2011
Tony Coelho
Joyce welcomes The Honorable Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and immediate past chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) to the show. Mr. Coelho will discuss his pe...
June 28, 2011
Commissioner Karen Tamley
Joyce welcomes Commissioner Karen Tamley, from the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) to the show. Ms. Tamley was named Commissioner of the MOPD by Richard M. Daley in March of 2005. MOPD promotes total access...
June 21, 2011
Marca Bristo
Joyce welcomes Marca Bristo, board president of United States International Council on Disabilities (USICD), to the show. Ms. Bristo will discuss the organization's mission, to catalyze and help focus the energy, expertise an...
June 14, 2011
Special Encore Presentation: Connor Doran
Back by popular demand, we will be re-airing the May 31, 2011 Disability Matters with Joyce Bender show featuring 18 year-old Connor Doran, champion indoor kite flyer and person living with epilepsy. Connor will discuss how h...
June 7, 2011
Peter Rousseau
Joyce welcomes Peter Rousseau, to the show. Mr. Rousseau will discuss living with Asperger's Syndrome as a child and as an adult, including his techniques for dealing with childhood bullying. He will also share how he is usin...