Disability Matters

Competitive employment and empowerment for people with disabilities is the emphasis of this show. Broadcast live and captioned in real-time for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, we discuss how people with disabilities can secure career opportunities, and how employers, organizations and...

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Dec. 9, 2025

Dr. Calvin Troup: President of Geneva College Shares College Direction Under Fresh Leadership

Joyce welcomes Dr. Calvin Troup, the current President of Geneva College. Among the topics discussed will be the direction he has taken the college under his leadership. Joyce A. Bender Career Highlights Serves as CEO of Bend...

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Dec. 2, 2025

Charlie LaVallee: Retired CEO of Variety the Children’s Charity and Child Advocate Discusses His Long Career with the Charity and His Long-Standing Friendship with Fred Rogers.

Joyce welcomes Charlie LaVallee, former CEO of Variety the Children’s Charity back to the show. Mr. LaValle will discuss his long career with this vital organization. With a mission to empower children with disabilities to li...

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Nov. 25, 2025

Disability Matters with Joyce Bender - November 25th, 2025

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Nov. 18, 2025

Nanette (Nan) DeTurk: Career and Commitment to Finding Talented People with Disabilities in Healthcare Field

Joyce welcomes Nanette (Nan) DeTurk, executive level leader with financial, strategic, and operational expertise in health care, insurance, and consumer product/service industries, to the show. As the retired Executive Vice P...

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Nov. 11, 2025

ENCORE: Louis Olander: Disability:IN Supports Veterans with Disabilities

ENCORE PRESENTATION of May 27, 2025, Joyce welcomes Dr. Louis Olander, Ph.D., Director of Research and Veterans’ Initiatives at Disability : IN. As a veteran and advocate, Dr. Olander will share his work with Disability :IN, ...

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Nov. 4, 2025

Landis Wiedner: Leading Voice in Advancement of Epilepsy Research Discusses Latest Treatments for Those Living with Epilepsy

As we enter National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Joyce welcomes Landis Wiedner one of the leading voices in epilepsy today. She’s the founder and host of What the EF ?, a top 10% global podcast which, was recognized by the Cali...

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Oct. 28, 2025

Molly Burke: Multi-Hyphenate Creative Advocate for Others with Disabilities

Responsible Joyce welcomes Molly Burke, a multi-hyphenate creative and advocate who uses her voice—on stage, on screen, and on the page—to educate, entertain, and drive meaningful change for the world. With over 5 million fol...

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Oct. 20, 2025

Melissa Anderson: Highmark Health’s Long-Standing Commitment to Its Partnership with Bender Consulting Services, Inc., to Hire People with Disabilities in Its Workforce

Joyce welcomes Melissa Anderson, Executive Vice President, Chief Auditor & Compliance Officer at Highmark Health to the show. She serves as the primary staff liaison to the audit committee of the board of directors for Highma...

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Oct. 14, 2025

Emily Burkhart/Scott Hammerstrom/Laina Fusarelli: Strong Alliance Among Dollar Bank, Nova Chemical and Bender Leadership Academy

Joyce welcomes back to the show, Scott Hammerstrom, Manager of Programs and Partnerships with Bender Leadership Academy. Joining Mr. Hammerstrom will be Emily Burkhart, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Officer at Dollar Bank ...

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Oct. 7, 2025

Joy Matoney: Discusses Stellar Career with Highmark, Inc. and the Commitment to Hire People with Disabilities in the Workforce

Joyce welcomes Joy Matoney, Vice President, Diversified Businesses & Growth Planning and Enablement at Highmark, Inc. She will discuss her stellar career at Highmark, Inc. and her commitment to the Bender partnership to hire ...

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Sept. 30, 2025

Congressman, Steny Hoyer/Former Congressman, Tony Coelho: The 35th Anniversary of the Signing of the ADA; The Progress That Has Been Made and What Has Not Been Fulfilled

Joyce welcomes Congressman Steny Hoyer and former Congressman Tony Coelho to the show. They will be discussing the 35th Anniversary of the ADA and what progress has been made over the years and what has not been fulfilled. Jo...

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Sept. 23, 2025

Disability Matters with Joyce Bender - September 23rd, 2025

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