Episodes
Aug. 2, 2005
The Mission of The ACCESS Group Inc with CEO and Founder Tim Daly
Tim Daly is the founder and CEO of The Access Group and author of “Ramping Up for Profits”, a book full of facts, perspectives and anecdotes that will support your company's efforts to build a disability-friendly culture. Tim...
July 26, 2005
Idar Sloan Dart: Honoring Disability Rights Leader Justin Dart, Jr
This show is dedicated to honoring the life and work of Idar Sloan Dart’s father, the late disability rights leader Justin Dart Jr. On the day of Idar’s appearance, we celebrate the 15th anniversary of this landmark legislati...
July 19, 2005
Former PA Governor Dick Thornburg on the ADA
Former Governor of Pennsylvania and Attorney General of the United States, Dick Thornburgh and his wife, Ginny Thornburgh will be the honored guests of Joyce Bender. Discussed on the show will be Mr. Thornburgh’s reflections ...
July 12, 2005
The Impact the ADA on the Lives of People with Disabilities
The Honorable Tony Coelho, former Democratic California Congressman and author of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be Joyce’s guest. They talk about the impact the ADA has had on the lives of people with disabil...
July 5, 2005
American Association of People with Disabilities with President Andy Imparato
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) was founded after five key leaders from the disability community (who were instrumental in drafting, advocating for and passage of the landmark civil rights law, the Ame...
June 28, 2005
Solutions Marketing Group Founder and President Carmen Jones
The Solutions Marketing Group (www.disability-marketing.com) is a marketing consulting firm dedicated to providing businesses with innovative marketing strategies that target consumers with disabilities. Join Joyce as she wel...
June 21, 2005
The "Targit Trainer" exercise machine
The "Targit Trainer" exercise machine was created by Marty Hoge's business partner Matt Siaperas, to promote the value of exercise in improving health and fitness, as well as self-esteem for everyone, including people with di...
June 14, 2005
Institute for Transfusion Medicine with Bill Brenneisen
Joining Joyce is Bill Brenneisen, Vice President of Human Resources at the Institute for Transfusion Medicine (ITxM). Discussed on the show, will be the mission of the Institute, which is to provide a number of clinical, diag...
June 7, 2005
The Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee with David Lepofski
David Lepofski, Chair of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee, will be featured with Joyce Bender. The Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee is a coalition of individuals with disabilities and over 100 disability...
May 24, 2005
Enabled in Words: The Real Lives, Real Victories of People with Disabilities
EnabledOnline.com is the online version of the Enabled in Words magazine, a magazine dedicated to the real lives, real victories of people with disabilities. Enabled in Words is tomato soup for when your soul needs something ...
May 10, 2005
The Job Accommodation Network
Joyce welcomes Beth Loy, Ph.D, a Clinical Assistant Professor at West Virginia University, and a Human Factors Consultant, as well as, Linda Carter Batiste, J.D., a Disability Rights Lawyer with the Job Accommodation Network ...
May 3, 2005
Various Programs and Services of the Epilepsy Foundation of Western and Central PA
Featured guests, Judy Painter, Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central PA (EFWCP) and Michael Aggas, a Bender Consulting Services, Inc. employee and Chair of Bender's Annual Fun Run/Walk Committee to ...
April 26, 2005
Mental Disability Rights International - Promoting Human Rights of People with Mental Disabilities Worldwide
Established in 1993, Mental Disability Rights International (MDRI) documents conditions, publishes reports on human rights enforcement, and promotes international oversight of the rights of people with mental disabilities. Jo...
April 19, 2005
The Mission of Goodwill Industries
David Tobiczyk, Vice President of Marketing and Development for Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh, joins Joyce. Discussed on the show, will be the mission of Goodwill Industries, as well as the Power of Work Awards. Sponsored...
April 12, 2005
Employer Assistance and Recruiting Network (EARN) – Jane Rath
Joining Joyce is Jane Rath, Project Manager for the Employer Assistance and Recruiting Network (EARN). EARN connects employers with workforce talent and solutions. Established in 2001, and sponsored by the Department of Labor...
April 5, 2005
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Stephen Schmerin
Joining Joyce is Stephen M. Schmerin of the Department of Labor & Industry for the State of Pennsylvania. Secretary Schmerin views the Department of Labor & Industry's mission as a vital role in Governor Rendell's effort to p...
March 29, 2005
The Center for Workforce Preparation
Joyce interviews Cathy Healy, the Program Officer for the Center for Workforce Preparation (CWP) in Washington, D.C. CWP's mission is to develop workforce strategies for businesses, chambers of commerce, and communities to hi...
March 15, 2005
Kids Speak Up!
The Kids Speak Up! Campaign provides an opportunity for young people between the ages of 7 and 16 years of age to go to Washington, D.C. to meet with their elected officials and to help the Foundation present the need for a b...
March 8, 2005
The Mission of the National Organization on Disability
Founded in 1982, the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) represents the interests of 54 million people with disabilities – a large proportion of America's consumers, as well as an untapped labor market. N.O.D. works ...
March 1, 2005
The Paralyzed Veterans of America National Bass Tournament
Robert L. Cartlidge, National Tour Director of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Bass Tournament, and Paul Julian, employee of Bender Consulting Services, Inc. and recent 2nd place winner at the PVA 4th Annual Grand Nat...