Episodes

Michael Murray COO of AAPD
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...
Allegheny County's 21 and Able Program and Career Transition Project
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...
PNC Financial Services Group's Commitment to Hiring People with Disabilities to Enhance Workforce
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...
Jennifer Laszio Mizrahi, president of RespectAbility
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...
Mission of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Institute
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...
Bob Kafka- Mission of ADAPT Institue of Disability ACCESS
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,...
New Horizons Program -Pittsburgh's Civic Light Opera 'CLO'
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...
Dan McCoy 2014 Gold Metal Paralympian - Sled Hockey
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 ...
Former Steelers Linebacker Robin Cole Discusses Obedia Cole Foundation
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...
Motivational Speaker, and Paralympic Athlete John Register
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...
Christine Griffin, Chair of AAPD and Advocate for People with Disabilities
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.
Runway of Dreams
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...
Brad Henderson, president of Pittsburgh Kids Foundation
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 ...
Goals and Mission of Epilepsy Foundaton
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 ...
Inspiration For The Sam Miller Award
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...
Kevin Bales Discusses the Progress in the Fight to Iraticating Modern Slavery
Feb. 23, 2016

Kevin Bales Discusses the Progress in the Fight to Iraticating Modern Slavery

Joyce welcomes back, Kevin Bales, world-renowned author, expert on modern slavery, and co-founder of Free the Slaves, the U.S. organization of Anti-Slavery International (the world's oldest human rights organization). Mr. Bal...
Michael Pritchard, Comedian and Youth Motivator Uses Comedy
Feb. 16, 2016

Michael Pritchard, Comedian and Youth Motivator Uses Comedy

Joyce welcomes nationally acclaimed youth motivator, comedian and keynote speaker, Michael Pritchard to the show. Pritchard began his career on both the comedy stage and as a juvenile counselor in San Francisco's Youth Guidan...
Mission of Volunteers of America - Delaware  Valley
Feb. 9, 2016

Mission of Volunteers of America - Delaware Valley

Joyce welcomes Daniel Lombardo, president and CEO of Volunteers of America Delaware Valley. The organization provides community-based assistance to populations in need so that they can lead self-fulfilled, independent lives. ...
Kesssler Foundation Concussion Research
Feb. 2, 2016

Kesssler Foundation Concussion Research

Joyce welcomes Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, Ph.D, director of the Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Laboratory and Traumatic Brain Injury Laboratory; Glenn Wylie, associate director of both the Neuroimaging Center and Neuropsycholo...
Inspirational Music and Speeches of 4 Wheel City
Jan. 26, 2016

Inspirational Music and Speeches of 4 Wheel City

Joyce welcomes Namel “Tapwaterz” Norris and Ricardo “Rickfire” Velasquez of 4 Wheel City. This is an entertainment organization started by the two talented hip-hop artists and motivational speakers. Both are wheelchair users ...
Michael Murray, COO of AAPD
Jan. 19, 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...
Daniel Budzinski, President of Charity Device
Jan. 12, 2016

Daniel Budzinski, President of Charity Device

Joyce welcomes back Daniel Budzinski, president of Charity Device. Charity Device is a nonprofit organization that is committed to feeding the hungry, relieving the impoverished, and providing clean water. The non-profit orga...
Jennifer Mathis, Esq., and Disability Rights Leader with The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Jan. 5, 2016

Jennifer Mathis, Esq., and Disability Rights Leader with The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

Joyce welcomes disability rights leader, Jennifer Mathis, Esq., deputy legal director and director of programs for the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. Ms. Mathis has worked primarily on the Medicaid rights of adults and...
Light of Life Rescue Mission, Pittsburgh, PA
Dec. 29, 2015

Light of Life Rescue Mission, Pittsburgh, PA

Joyce welcomes Kate Wadsworth, public relations and aftercare manager, for Light of Life Rescue Mission, in Pittsburgh, PA. Founded in 1952, the Mission was known as Harbor of Hope Rescue Mission where it served as a refuge f...