Episodes
Oct. 2, 2007
Doro Koch: “My Father, My President” – Special Encore Presentation!
Back by popular demand, we will be rebroadcasting the October 31, 2006 addition of “Disability Matters with Joyce Bender” on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, with Joyce’s honored guest Doro Koch, daughter of the 41st President of th...
Sept. 25, 2007
Robert Chamberlin
Joyce welcomes Robert Chamberlin, President and CEO of NISH. NISH is a not-for-profit organization, whose headquarters are in Vienna, VA. Their primary mission is developing job opportunities for people with severe disabiliti...
Sept. 18, 2007
Howard Cohen and Mariana Nork
Joyce welcomes Howard Cohen, Vice President of the Program Management Office (PMO) and Quality Office (QMO),.for WellPoint, Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA and Mariana Nork, Senior Vice President for Communications & Development fo...
Sept. 11, 2007
John R. Macko
Joyce welcomes John R. Macko, Interim Director in the National Technical Institute for the Deaf Center on Employment (NCE) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), who will discuss the curriculum of this school with a nati...
Sept. 4, 2007
Joseph F. Lagana, Ed.D.
Joyce welcomes Joseph F. Lagana, Ed.D., Founder, of the Homeless Children’s Education Fund (HCEF), who will discuss the mission of this Pittsburgh, PA – based non-profit organization, which was established in 1999 to suppleme...
Aug. 28, 2007
Andy Imparato
Joyce welcomes Andy Imparato, President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities, (AAPD) as her guest. Discussed on the show will be the mission of this national advocacy group, and its efforts to get t...
Aug. 21, 2007
Rob Mitlo
Mr. Rob Mitlo, Director of Operations for Transport U, Inc., will be the featured guest on “Disability Matters with Joyce Bender” on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 from 2 PM to 3 PM eastern time. Discussed on the show will be this ...
Aug. 14, 2007
Joan Stein
Joan Stein, Founder and President of Accessibility Development Associates, Inc. (ADA, Inc.) will be featured with Joyce Bender on “Disability Matters” on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 from 2 PM to 3 PM eastern time. Discussed on t...
July 31, 2007
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 24, 2007
Mark Boxer
Mr. Mark Boxer, president & CEO of WellPoint’s Operations, Technology and Government Services Business Unit for WellPoint, Inc. will be discussing the company’s commitment to hire qualified people with disabilities.
July 17, 2007
Cheryl Sensenbrenner
Cheryl Sensenbrenner, Chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), discusses this role within the organization, and her efforts to help shape disability policy.
July 10, 2007
John Bollinger
Mr. Bollinger, former deputy executive director of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) from 1992 to 2006 will be featured with Joyce Bender on “Disability Matters” on July 10, 2007. Discussed on the show will be paralyzed...
July 3, 2007
Bob Kafka
Joyce welcomes Bob Kafka, civil rights champion for Americans with disabilities and national organizer ADAPT. Bob will discuss the founding of the organization and its efforts to ensure the quality of life for people with dis...
June 26, 2007
Mark Johnson
Joyce welcomes Mark Johnson, Director of the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA. Mark will discuss being the recipient of 2007 The Henry B. Betts Award.
June 19, 2007
Alan Faneca
Back by popular demand, “Disability Matters with Joyce Bender” will rebroadcast Alan Faneca, Left Guard for the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Discussed on the show was his volunteer work with the Epilepsy Foundatio...
June 5, 2007
Erin Riehle
Erin Riehle, Founder and Senior Director of Project Search, discusses this Cincinnati, Ohio based non-profit organization, which was among the 2004 winners of the New Freedom Initiative Award. This award is given annually by ...
May 29, 2007
Linda Dickerson
Joyce welcomes Linda Dickerson, an accomplished civic leader, business advisor and non-profit consultant, in Pittsburgh, PA to the show. She will discuss her March 2007 appointment as CEO of the National Aviary.
May 22, 2007
Russ Holt
Joyce welcomes Russ Holt, Founder and President of Access Information, Inc. Discussed on the show will be the mission of the organization which is devoted to information on the accessibility of restaurants and transportation ...
May 15, 2007
Greg Babe
Joyce welcomes Greg Babe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bayer MaterialScience, LLC, to the show. They will discuss his recent acceptance of the 2006 Tony Coelho Award, for his efforts to employ people with disabili...
May 8, 2007
Jim Glatch
Joyce welcomes Jim Glatch, Coach of the Edinboro University of PA Wheelchair Basketball Team and team member Jose Leep. Discussed on the show will be this athletic program for Edinboro students with disabilities.
May 1, 2007
The Road to Success
Carl Robert Lee, Communications Lead for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Washington, DC and Adjunct Professor of Mass Communication at George Mason University and Shepherd University will discuss “the road to suc...
April 24, 2007
TyKiah Wright, Executive Director and Founder of Wright Choice, Inc.
Joyce welcomes TyKiah Wright, Executive Director and Founder of Wright Choice, Inc., The organization places students in internships in the Central Ohio area, and the organization is looking to expand its services to Southwes...
April 17, 2007
John Lancaster, Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living
Joyce welcomes John Lancaster, Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living. He will discuss issues facing people with disabilities in the areas housing, transportation, and employment.
April 10, 2007
Paul J. Tobin, President and CEO of United Spinal Association
Joyce welcomes Paul J. Tobin, President and CEO of United Spinal Association. He will discuss the mission of the organization and how the organization strives to improve the quality of life for those with spinal cord injuries...