Disability Matters

Joyce welcomes Andy Imparato, President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities, (AAPD) as her guest. Discussed on the show will be the mission of this national advocacy group, and its efforts to get the Americans with Disabilities Restoration Act passed in Congress. Also discussed will be his selection as Chair of the Ticket to Work and Initiatives Advisory Panel to the Social Security Administration.

Mr. Rob Mitlo, Director of Operations for Transport U, Inc., will be the featured guest on "Disability Matters with Joyce Bender" on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 from 2 PM to 3 PM eastern time. Discussed on the show will be this Pittsburgh-based company's mission which is dedicated to providing transportation, and home accessibility services to people with disabilities.

Joan Stein, Founder and President of Accessibility Development Associates, Inc. (ADA, Inc.) will be featured with Joyce Bender on "Disability Matters" on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 from 2 PM to 3 PM eastern time. Discussed on the show will be emergency preparedness and accessibility issues as they pertain to people with disabilities.

IDAR Dart, daughter of the late Disability Rights Leader, Justin Dart, will be discussing her father's life-long mission to ensure that people with disabilities obtain civil rights.

Mr. Mark Boxer, president & CEO of WellPoint's Operations, Technology and Government Services Business Unit for WellPoint, Inc. will be discussing the company's commitment to hire qualified people with disabilities.

Cheryl Sensenbrenner, Chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), discusses this role within the organization, and her efforts to help shape disability policy.

Mr. Bollinger, former deputy executive director of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) from 1992 to 2006 will be featured with Joyce Bender on "Disability Matters" on July 10, 2007. Discussed on the show will be paralyzed veterans issues and AAPD's VALUE program.

Joyce welcomes Bob Kafka, civil rights champion for Americans with disabilities and national organizer ADAPT. Bob will discuss the founding of the organization and its efforts to ensure the quality of life for people with disabilities.

Joyce welcomes Mark Johnson, Director of the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA. Mark will discuss being the recipient of 2007 The Henry B. Betts Award.

Back by popular demand, "Disability Matters with Joyce Bender" will rebroadcast Alan Faneca, Left Guard for the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Discussed on the show was his volunteer work with the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central PA (EFWCP) and his personal experiences, as a person with epilepsy. The show was originally broadcast on Tuesday, November 7, 2006.