Disability Matters
Joyce BenderCompetitive 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 individuals can support employment and empowerment of people with disabilities.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 1067 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersBusinessNews | |||
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As part of Disability Pride Month, Joyce welcomes former Senator Tom Harkin back to the show. Senator Harkin will reflect on the significance of the 36th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), July 26, 1990, by Presi... more
Joyce welcomes Helena Berger, Chair of the FDR Memorial Foundation's Board of Directors and Mary E. Dolan, Executive Director, to the show. The guests will discuss the 25th Anniversary of The FDR Memorial which helps preserve the memory of Franklin a... more
Joyce welcomes former United States Congressman and author of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the ADA Amendments Act, Tony Coelho and Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland to the show. Discuss on the show will be the journey to pass the America... more
Joyce John F. Walsh III, Chief Executive Officer of iDisability, to the show. iDisability is an e-learning platform serving more than four million business users with training on compliance, engagement, and retention of customers and employees with d... more
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- Thank you Joyce for having Hannah Smith on your podcast
I absolutely love Joyce Bender’s podcast! I listen to it every week. I loved so very much listening to Hannah Smith on the show with Joyce. She is a hero to many throughout the US who battle Celiac Disease like my twin sons. I’m amazed how much this young woman has accomplished. We have all of her books and they have been a source of reassurance to my kids and their friends. Hannah has taken the struggles of her own journey facing disability and become the nation’s advocate for the food allergy ... more
Apple Podcasts5Larry John S.
United States2 years ago - This is the best podcast ever!
This is great. If you guys like to & please look at marriage rights for us people with disabilities. There is a Facebook page called marriage equally for people with disabilities. Please please look into it. I find it very sad as to why we are denied medical stuff once we get married. That is so unfair & cruel. We shouldn't have to choose money over love. :'( Also another thing some schools don't have special ed programs & because of that disabled kids can't learn as well & also get bulled becau... more
Apple Podcasts5Bubbles,Buttercup & PikachufanUnited States9 years ago
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What is Disability Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on competitive employment and empowerment for people with disabilities, featuring interviews with disability advocates, policy experts, healthcare leaders, educators, executives, and nonprofit organizers. Episodes explore real-world programs, advocacy strategies, and workplace inclusion, with practical guidance for employers and organizations seeking to create accessible pathways to meaningful careers. A standout is the consistent emphasis on policy impact, cross-sector collaboration, and leadership from people with lived experience, making it a strong resource for HR teams, disability advocates, and mission-driven brands seeking to sponsor or partner on inclusion initiatives. The live-captioned format and broad guest roste... more
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Recent guests on Disability Matters include:
1. John Walsh III
2. Ty Herndon
3. Jeff Wissel
4. Sara Innamorato
5. Caylin Snyder
6. Gerald Homey
7. Jill Zomp
8. Kent Chevalier
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