Episodes
Jan. 31, 2006
Doris Carson Williams: The African American Chamber of Commerce
The African-American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, (AACC) is the leading private sector advocate for black-owned businesses in the Delaware Valley. The AACC is comprised of members that have a...
Jan. 24, 2006
Dr. Rory A. Cooper: Innovation in Assistive Technology
Rory A. Cooper, Ph.D, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Chair and professor of the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology and Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh joins Joyc...
Jan. 17, 2006
Stephen Bennett: Mission, Programs and Services of United Cerebral Palsy
Stephen Bennett, President and CEO of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) will be featured with Joyce Bender on “Disability Matters”. On the show, Mr. Bennett discusses the mission, programs, and services of UCP.
Jan. 10, 2006
Stanley A. Holbrook: Mission of Three Rivers Center for Independent Living
Stanley A. Holbrook, President and CEO of Three Rivers Center for Independent Living (TRCIL), joins Joyce Bender on “Disability Matters”. During the show Mr. Holbrook discusses the mission of TRCIL.
Jan. 3, 2006
Author Linda Dickerson: Lavi the Lion Finds His Pride
Linda Dickerson, author of the children’s book “Lavi the Lion Finds His Pride” joins Joyce. Linda discusses her book which is an engaging tale of Lavi, an enterprising young lion, whose madcap adventures from Africa to Pittsb...
Dec. 27, 2005
Joan McGovern: Business without Barriers
Joan M. McGovern, Vice President within the Employee Relations unit and head of the Access Ability Resource Center for JPMorgan Chase, is featured with Joyce Bender on “Disability Matters”. Discussed on the show are the steps...
Dec. 20, 2005
Steven Tingus: Mission of National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
Steven James Tingus, M.S.,C. Phil, Director of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), joins Joyce Bender on “Disability Matters”. Tune in as they discuss the mission of the NIDRR. Steven man...
Dec. 6, 2005
Stephanie Walsh: Center for Victims of Violent Crime
Joyce welcomes Stephanie Walsh, Executive Director of the Center for Victims of Violent Crime in Pittsburgh, PA. Discussed on the show will be the mission and programs of this vital organization.
Nov. 29, 2005
Murry Gerber and Judy Painter: Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central PA Mardi Gras Fundraising Event
Murry S. Gerber, President and CEO of Equitable Resources, Inc. and Judy Painter, Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central PA are featured with Joyce Bender on “Disability Matters”. Join them as they t...
Nov. 22, 2005
Prominent Board Members of the National Epilepsy Foundation
Mark Nini, volunteer for the national Epilepsy Foundation and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Houston affiliate, and Denise Pease, a member of the Board of Directors for the Epilepsy Foundation and the Epilepsy Fou...
Nov. 15, 2005
Epilepsy Foundation’s 2005 Distinguished Journalism Merit Award Winner Jody Winter
Jody Winter is the first award winner of the Epilepsy Foundation’s 2005 Distinguished Journalism Merit Award. Although the Foundation's distinguished Journalism Awards are traditionally awarded solely to working journalists, ...
Nov. 8, 2005
Gus Siekierka: Human Resources Strategies
Joining Joyce is Gus Siekierka, Corporate Vice President, Human Resources for Computer Sciences Corporation. Since joining CSC in 1973, Mr. Siekierka has managed the full spectrum of human resources functions, including HR st...
Nov. 1, 2005
Epilepsy Awareness National Spokesman and Harlem Wizard Mike Simmel
Mike Simmel, creator of “Mighty Mike Basketball” and member of the Harlem Wizard professional basketball team joins Joyce to discuss his work as a national spokesman for Epilepsy Awareness. He has spoken for the Epilepsy Foun...
Oct. 25, 2005
Founder of the International Institute for Disability Advocacy Cheri Ann Blauwet
Joining Joyce is Cheri Ann Blauwet, Paralympic medal winner, medical school student, coach for youth with disabilities and founder of the International Institute for Disability Advocacy. Cheri is the 2004 AAPD Paul Hearne Lea...
Oct. 18, 2005
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association
Joining Joyce is Marcie Roth, Executive Director of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA). Join Joyce & Marcie as they discuss the mission of this organization, and the impact that the recent hurricanes in the G...
Oct. 11, 2005
The Need for Emergency Preparedness with Daniel W. Sutherland
Joining Joyce is Daniel W. Sutherland, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Join them as they discuss the need for emergency preparedness on the local, state and national l...
Oct. 4, 2005
Disability Consulting with Helen Roth
Helen Roth, CEO and Owner of HCR Disability Consulting in Logan, Utah joins Joyce to talk about the mission of her consulting firm. The mission of her consulting firm is to obtain and fulfill contracts to undertake disability...
Sept. 27, 2005
The Impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Independent Living Centers in Biloxi and New Orleans
John Lancaster, Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) will make his second appearance with Joyce Bender on “Disability Matters”. Join us as we discuss the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the I...
Sept. 20, 2005
Jay H. Van Vechten: CEO Leadership 2004 Entrepreneur of the Year Award
The United States Business Leadership Network and the NYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, in conjunction with the United States Chamber of Commerce, gave its CEO Leadership 2004 Entrepreneur of the Year Award to ...
Sept. 13, 2005
Dan Rossi: United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Pittsburgh’s 13th Annual Community Heroes Dinner
Joining Joyce is Dan Rossi, associate executive director of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Pittsburgh to discuss their 13th Annual Community Heroes Dinner, held on October 5, 2005 at the Westin Convention Center Hotel in Pitt...
Aug. 30, 2005
McNaughton and McCary: Business Leadership Network Conference in November
In November 2005 Business Leadership Network chapters and employers across the US join together for a 3 day event which provides networking, education and resources related to the business case for employment of people with d...
Aug. 23, 2005
Ralph Baker
Ralph Baker, Vice President Finance & Administration for the Federal Sector of Computer Sciences Corporation joins Joyce.
Aug. 16, 2005
National Youth Fellowship Network with Peter Squire
The National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN) is dedicated to advancing the next generation of disability leaders. Joining Joyce is Peter Squire, Chairman of the NYLN (nyln.org) to talk about the mission of the NYLN Network, a...