Episodes
Aug. 16, 2016
Josh Christianson, project director for Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology-PEAT
Joyce welcomes Josh Christianson, project director, for Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology -PEAT-. PEAT is multi-faceted initiative to foster collaboration and action around accessible technology in the workp...
Aug. 9, 2016
Athletes VS Epilepsy Initiative
Joyce welcomes Sam Estes, Co-chair of the Athletes vs. Epilepsy Initiative, a nationwide program for athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans to raise awareness and funds for the Epilepsy Foundation’s mission to lead the fight...
Aug. 2, 2016
Janice L. Leher-Stein and Her Role with the NCD
Joyce welcomes Janice L. Lehrer-Stein, Member of the National Council on Disability -NCD- to the show. NCD is an independent federal agency that advices the President, Congress and other federal agencies regarding policies, p...
July 19, 2016
The Honorable Tony Coelho, Reflections on Passage and Progress of the ADA
Joyce welcomes The Honorable Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with Disabilities Act to the show.
July 12, 2016
Andy Imparato -Executive Director of AUCD
Joyce welcomes Andy Imparato, Executive Director of The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). AUCD is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdiscip...
July 5, 2016
Judith Heumann -Lifelong Disability Rights Advocate is Guest.
In honor of the 26th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act this month, Joyce welcomes Judith Heumann, an internationally recognized leader in the disability community and a lifelong civil rights advocate.
June 28, 2016
Curtis L. Decker and the National Disability Rights Network
Joyce welcomes Curtis L. Decker, executive director of the National Disability Rights Network the nation’s largest non-governmental enforcer of disability rights
June 21, 2016
Joanne Lara and Autism Movement Therapy
Joyce welcomes Joanne Lara, MA Adjunct Faculty at National University, and founder of Autism Movement Therapy (AMT). Ms. Laura who is also a professional dancer,has dedicated herself to improving the lives of individuals with...
June 14, 2016
Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and Mission of the American Baptist-Home Societies 'ABHMS'
Joyce welcomes Managing Director of Resource Development at American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS). Curtis Ramsey-Lucas provides oversight for the development of Missional Life and Leadership Resources. He assists th...
June 7, 2016
Michael Murray COO of AAPD
Joyce welcomes Michael Murray, chief operating officer, for the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) to the show. The AAPD is the nation's largest cross-disability organization. It promotes equal opportunit...
May 31, 2016
Allegheny County's 21 and Able Program and Career Transition Project
Joyce welcomes Mary Esther Van Shura, Director of Community Affairs with the Allegheny County Office of the Chief Executive and Heather Sedlacko, Director of Programs for Seniors and People with Disabilities for the United Wa...
May 24, 2016
PNC Financial Services Group's Commitment to Hiring People with Disabilities to Enhance Workforce
Joyce welcomes Steven Van Wyk, executive vice-president and head of technology and operations, with The PNC Financial Services Group, to the show. Mr. Van Wyk will discuss the commitment at PNC from the top management, and th...
May 17, 2016
Jennifer Laszio Mizrahi, president of RespectAbility
Joyce welcomes Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, President of RespectAbility USA. RespectAbility USA is a nonprofit organization working to empower people with disabilities to achieve the American dream. Ms. Mizrahi works regularly wi...
May 10, 2016
Mission of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Institute
Joyce welcomes Katya Hill, director of the AAC Institute. Established in 2000, the AAC Institute is a resource for all who are interested in enhancing the communication of people who rely on augmentative and alternative commu...
May 3, 2016
Bob Kafka- Mission of ADAPT Institue of Disability ACCESS
Joyce welcomes Bob Kafka, national organizer, and ADAPT co-director, Institute for Disability Access. ADAPT is a national grass-roots community that organizes disability rights activists to engage in nonviolent direct action,...
April 26, 2016
New Horizons Program -Pittsburgh's Civic Light Opera 'CLO'
Joyce welcomes Wynne Fedele, director of Development and Nancy Mimless, instructor, from the Civic Light Opera in Pittsburgh. They will be discussing the New Horizon Program with the CLO, New Horizons, a musical theater train...
April 19, 2016
Dan McCoy 2014 Gold Metal Paralympian - Sled Hockey
Joyce welcomes Dan McCoy, 2014 United States Paralympic Gold Medalist for the Sled Hockey Team to the show. Dan will discuss his lifelong love for the sport and how he took that commitment to a new level to reach his goal to ...
April 12, 2016
Former Steelers Linebacker Robin Cole Discusses Obedia Cole Foundation
Joyce welcomes former Pittsburgh Steelers all-pro linebacker, Robin Cole to the show. Mr. Cole is the founder of the Obediah Cole Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to prostate cancer education, awareness, and ea...
April 5, 2016
Motivational Speaker, and Paralympic Athlete John Register
Joyce welcomes John Register to the show. Owner of Inspired Communications International, LLC, John has never allowed adversity hold him back. He hurdled his adversity in leaps and bounds, and challenges his audiences to do t...
March 29, 2016
Christine Griffin, Chair of AAPD and Advocate for People with Disabilities
Joyce welcomes Christine Griffin, chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities to the show.
March 22, 2016
Runway of Dreams
Joyce welcomes Mindy Scheier, founder of Runway of Dreams; Richard L. Schatzberg, Chief Commercial Officer- Nest Technologies; and John Kemp, president and CEO of the Viscardi Center to the show. These guests will discuss the...
March 15, 2016
Brad Henderson, president of Pittsburgh Kids Foundation
Joyce welcomes Brad Henderson president of the Pittsburgh Kids Foundation. The Pittsburgh Kids Foundation (PFK) helps churches and others working with youth to be more effective and strategic in their efforts. The PKF builds ...
March 8, 2016
Goals and Mission of Epilepsy Foundaton
Joyce welcomes Peggy Beem-Jelley, president and CEO of Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central (EFWP) PA. Ms. Beem-Jelley The 22nd Annual Mardi Gras Gala black tie event was held on February 9, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Westin ...
March 1, 2016
Inspiration For The Sam Miller Award
Joyce welcomes Gerald Homme, chairman of the Bender Lead On Team and Ginny Emerson, mother of the late, Sam Miller. The Bender Lead On Team aids youth in the areas of setting career goals and championing anti-bullying efforts...