Episodes
June 24, 2025
Jonathan Lovitz: Discusses his Work with the HRC and the NGLCC
In recognition of June as Pride Month, Joyce welcomes Jonathan Lovitz, Senior Vice President of Campaigns and Communications, Human Rights Campaign (HRC). During the show he will discuss his work as a nationally recognized le...
June 17, 2025
Evan Low: Discusses his Work with the LGBTQ + Victory Fund and Victory Institute
In recognition of June as Pride Month, Joyce welcomes Evan Low, named president and CEO of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, in March 2025. During the show he will discuss his work with these organizations...
June 10, 2025
Kate Musler: 2025 Pittsburgh Business Times Woman of Influence Shares Passion for Work in the Health Insurance Industry at Highmark
Joyce welcomes fellow Pittsburgh Business Times Woman of Influence recipient, Kate Musler, to the show. Kate is Highmark Health’s Chief Financial Officer and will share her responsibilities in that role, and what drives her t...
June 3, 2025
Homme/Zomp: Bender Consulting Services Sponsors Webinar on Transferable Skills for New Career Paths in Today’s Changing Job Search Environment
Joyce welcomes Gerald Homme, Manager of Talent Acquisition and Technology and Jill Zomp, Talent Acquisition Coordinator with Bender Consulting Services, Inc., to the show. Joyce, Jill, and Gerald will be discussing the upcomi...
May 27, 2025
Louis Olander: Disability:IN Supports Veterans with Disabilities
Joyce welcomes Louis Olander, Ph.D., Director of Research and Veterans’ Initiatives at Disability:IN . As a veteran and advocate, Mr. Orlander will share his work with Disability:IN, and the ways in which the organization sup...
May 20, 2025
Hammerstrom, Krause, Frazier: The Bender Leadership Academy plans for 2025’s 4th Annual Mary Brougher Memorial Golf Outing
Joyce welcomes back to the show Scott Hammerstrom, Manager of Programs and Partnerships, Lisa Krause, Secretary and Board Member and Evan Frazier, Board Member of the Bender Leadership Academy. Among the topics discussed will...
May 13, 2025
Vesper Moore, Board Member, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To commemorate this, Joyce welcomes Vesper Moore, Board Member of the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, to the show. Discussed will be the mission of the Bazelon Center for Mental Hea...
May 6, 2025
Hammerstrom/Davis: The Bender Leadership Academy Prepares for Disability Mentoring Day 2025
Joyce welcomes Scott Hammerstrom, Manager of Programs and Partnerships, the Bender Leadership Academy and Sabrina Davis, Recruitment Marketing & Brand Specialist, EQT Corporation. The guests will share details about the missi...
April 29, 2025
PA State Representative Dan Miller: Discusses Legislative Accomplishments on Behalf of Those with Disabilities and Upcoming 2025 Disability Mental Health Summit
Joyce welcomes Allegheny County State Representative for the 42nd District, Dan Miller, to the show. Representative Miller will discuss his body of work as a state legislator and advocate for those with disabilities since he ...
April 22, 2025
Mission of Disability:IN and the 2025 Global Conference and Expo
Joyce welcomes Rosemarie Rosetti, Ph.D., a globally recognized expert on disability engagement, accessibility, and accessible meeting design. Joining her will be Artura Taylor, President and CEO of TGC Scientific and Cami Tur...
April 15, 2025
Nicole Clark: Expert on Autism Awareness Discusses the Latest Advancements in Treating This Population
April is Autism Awareness Month. To commemorate this, Joyce welcomes Nicole Clark Co-Founder and CEO of Adult and Pediatric Institute for Health and Wellness. She is also an expert on Autism Awareness insights. Ms. Clark will...
April 8, 2025
Sadie Restivo: Executive Director of PAAR Discusses How Organization Has Served Pittsburgh Community for over 50 Years
Joyce welcomes Sadie Restivo, Executive Director of Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR). PAAR has been serving the Pittsburgh community for over 50 years through advocacy, counseling, prevention, and education. It was the f...
April 1, 2025
Walsh/Houghton: New CEO of iDisability and Co-Founder Discuss Direction of Organization Under New Leadership
Joyce welcomes the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, John F. Walsh III and Andrew Houghton, Co-Founder of i Disability ®, to the show. As leaders in disability employment and accessibility, Joyce serves as Chief Ex...
March 25, 2025
Ellen Duffield: Highmark Wholecare Continues Long-Standing Commitment to Hire People with Disabilities
Joyce welcomes Ellen Duffield, President and CEO of Highmark Wholecare, to the show. Highmark Wholecare is a managed care organization caring for the whole person - physically, mentally, and socially. It is committed to conne...
March 18, 2025
Homme/Zomp: Bender Consulting Services Sponsors Webinar on Resume Building /Marketing Yourself in Today’s Changing Job Search Environment
Joyce welcomes Gerald Homme, Manager of Talent Acquisition and Technology and Jill Zomp, Talent Acquisition Coordinator with Bender Consulting Services, Inc., to the show. Joyce, Jill, and Gerald will be discussing the recent...
March 11, 2025
Hammerstrom/Rubin: The Bender Leadership Academy Prepares High School Students with Disabilities for the World of Work
Joyce welcomes Scott Hammerstrom, Manager of Programs and Partnerships, and Bonnie Rubin, Senior Program Specialist with the Bender Leadership Academy, to the show. This non-profit organization empowers students with disabili...
March 4, 2025
Alexander Geht – Designer, Innovator, and Founder of Testa-Seat
Joyce welcomes industrial designer and entrepreneur, Alexander Geht, to the show. He will explain why he has dedicated his career to pioneering adaptive seating solutions for children with disabilities. He is dedicated to dev...
Feb. 25, 2025
Hannah Smith: Author/Advocate for Food Allergy Communities
Due to a program change, appearing on Disability Matters today is Hannah Smith, a passionate children's book author and dedicated advocate for the celiac and food allergy communities. Through her inspiring journey and heartfe...
Feb. 18, 2025
Debra Germany: Helping Current/Former Incarcerated Adults and At-Risk Youth Reach Full Potential
Joyce welcomes Debra Germany the Executive Director of Divine Intervention Ministries (DMI). DMI provides currently and formerly incarcerated adults and at-risk youth with coordinated resources that will connect them to suppo...
Feb. 11, 2025
Barãta A. Bey: Driving Mission of African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania
Tomorrow on Disability Matters, Joyce welcomes Barãta A. Bey, President, African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania to the show. He will share its mission and explain the ways that the organization helps Afr...
Feb. 4, 2025
Evan Frazier, President and CEO of The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI)
Joyce welcomes Evan Frazier , President and CEO of The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI), back to the show. The Advanced Leadership Institute is an organization aimed at cultivating Black executive leadership to strengthen...
Jan. 28, 2025
Larry Kleinman: Highmark Health Hires People with Disabilities
Larry Kleinman: Highmark Health Hires People with Disabilities Joyce welcomes Larry Kleinman, Executive Vice-President, and Chief Human Resources Officer for Highmark Health, to the show. Mr. Kleinman will share the organizat...
Jan. 21, 2025
Karen Hanlon: Highmark Health’s Commitment to Diverse Workforce
Joyce welcomes Karen Hanlon, Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of Highmark Health. Ms. Hanlon will share her background and her role in the organization . She will also share her insights on how AI will inf...
Jan. 14, 2025
Deborah Rice-Johnson: Helping Highmark Stay Committed to Hiring People with Disabilities
Joyce welcomes Deborah Rice-Johnson, CEO of Diversified Businesses and Chief Growth Officer for Highmark Inc., to Disability Matters. As Joyce focuses January on the key figures within Highmark that drive its commitment to hi...