Episodes

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...