Episodes
April 23, 2019
Learning How to Self-Advocate Living with a Disability
Joyce welcomes Elijah Armstrong, a student at Penn State University in Pennsylvania, who has started an organization called Equal Opportunities for Students. The organization teaches self-advocacy by informing people of their...
April 16, 2019
The Career of Disability Rights Leader Christine Griffin
Christine Griffin is a disability rights leader and search consultant at Bender Consulting Services, Inc. She will discuss her background at Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Office of Personnel Management (...
April 9, 2019
2019 AAPD Paul G. Hearne Award Recipient, Dustin Gibson
Joyce welcomes, Dustin Gibson, another 2019 American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Hearne Emerging Leader Award Winner to the show. Dustin works beside community members and grassroots organizations to lead c...
April 2, 2019
The Extraordinary Work of Frances West
Joyce welcomes Frances West, an internationally recognized thought leader, speaker, author, strategy advisor, and women-in-technology trailblazer known for her work in innovation, technology, and business transformation. She ...
March 26, 2019
Encore: Accenture's Mission and Commitment to Disability Inclusion.
Joyce welcomes Laurie Henneborn a managing director within the Accenture Research organization. She has operational responsibility for the global teams dedicated to supporting the research and thought leadership needs of the ...
March 19, 2019
2019 AAPD Paul G. Hearne Award Recipient, Sarah Blahovec
Joyce’s honored guest is disability advocate, Sarah Blahovec. Sarah is a recipient of the 2019 AAPD Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Award given out at the 2019 American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Leadership...
March 12, 2019
Mission of Audio Eye
Joyce welcomes Todd Bankofier, CEO of AudioEye, Inc. AudioEye provides enhanced web access and usability for its customers. AudioEye’s custom and proprietary Digital Accessibility Platform testing suite automatically detects ...
March 5, 2019
Accenture's Mission and Commitment to Disability Inclusion.
Joyce welcomes Laurie Henneborn a managing director within the Accenture Research organization. She has operational responsibility for the global teams dedicated to supporting the research and thought leadership needs of the ...
Feb. 26, 2019
Mission of Starkloff Disability Institute
Joyce welcomes Colleen Starkloff co-founder, with her husband Max, of the Starkloff Disability Institute. This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is dedicated to helping people with disabilities participate fully and equally i...
Feb. 19, 2019
Rob Pratte-Pgh. Media Personality Talks Career and Disabilities.
Joyce’s honored guest is Pittsburgh’s own, Rob Pratte. Rob is a long-time NewsRadio KDKA host and former Pittsburgh cable TV host. Rob will discuss his career in broadcasting, and why his compassion for people with disabiliti...
Feb. 12, 2019
Mission of Control Bionics
Joyce welcomes Robert Wong, CEO of Control Bionics to the show. The mission of this company is enabling communication for people living with paralysis or loss of speech. The company has developed a truly innovative way to acc...
Feb. 5, 2019
Wells Fargo's Commitment to Hiring People with Disabilities
Joyce welcomes Regina Heyward, senior vice president and head of supplier diversity at Wells Fargo and Company. Founded in 1852, this financial institution is a diversified, community-based financial services company. Headqua...
Jan. 29, 2019
Benders Careers2B competency-based workforce development program
Joyce welcomes Gerald Homme, product manager of Bender’s Careers 2B competency-based workforce development program, Leanne Thomas, account manager for Bender Consulting Services, Inc., and Jenny Homme, business analyst with H...
Jan. 22, 2019
Mission of Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Joyce welcomes Jennifer Mathis, deputy legal director and director of Policy and Legal Advocacy of the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. She engages in litigation and policy advocacy to promote community in...
Jan. 15, 2019
Mission of Haughton Group, LLC and work of Claiborne Haughton
Joyce welcomes Claiborne Haughton, president and CEO of Haughton Group, LLC to the show. In addition, Mr. Haughton is a motivational speaker and Equal Opportunity Diversity Consultant. He will explain his duties in each capac...
Jan. 8, 2019
Mission and Goals of the 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 interdiscipl...
Dec. 18, 2018
Mission of Christopher's Kitchen
Joyce welcomes Joan D’ Alessandro, founder of Christopher’s Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to feeding the caregivers of children admitted to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. Christopher’s Kitche...
Dec. 11, 2018
Giving to the less fortunate during holidays and year-round.
Joyce welcomes Pastor Scott Stevens, the directional leader, overseeing Campus Pastors and the Teaching Team at North Way Christian Community to the show. Pastor Stevens will discuss the importance of giving back to the less ...
Dec. 4, 2018
Mission of ACHIEVA
Joyce welcomes Steve Suroviec, president and CEO and David Tinker, vice-president of Advancement of ACHIEVA. This non-profit organization was founded in 1951 by a group of family members who all desired the same thing, to ens...
Nov. 27, 2018
Services of Epilepsy Alliance of Louisiana
Continuing with recognizing November as National Epilepsy month, Joyce welcomes Allison DeBattista executive director of Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana (EAL). Ms DeBattista will discuss the programs and services of the EAL that ...
Nov. 20, 2018
Services of the Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA
Joyce welcomes Peggy Beem Jelley, President and CEO of the Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA. Ms. Beem Jelley will discuss the programs and services of this non-profit organization to help those who are living wi...
Nov. 13, 2018
Programs and Services of the Epilepsy Alliance - Ohio
Joyce welcomes Kathy Schrag, executive director of Epilepsy Alliance Ohio to the show. Ms. Schrag will discuss the programs and services of this non-profit organization to help those who are living with epilepsy in Ohio.
Oct. 30, 2018
Executive Board Members of AAPD
Joyce welcomes executive board members of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), William Ris and John Register to the show. AAPD is the largest membership organization of people with disabilities in the ...
Oct. 23, 2018
Stein Consulting, LLC
Joyce welcomes Joan Stein, president and CEO of Stein Consulting, LLC. Joan’s company works with its clients to find answers, options and opportunities. Focusing on ADA compliance, event planning and operations and fund devel...