Disability Matters

Erin Riehle, Founder and Senior Director of Project Search, discusses this Cincinnati, Ohio based non-profit organization, which was among the 2004 winners of the New Freedom Initiative Award. This award is given annually by the U.S. Department of Labor to businesses and people that have demonstrated exemplary and innovative efforts in furthering the employment and workplace environment for people with disabilities.

Joyce welcomes Linda Dickerson, an accomplished civic leader, business advisor and non-profit consultant, in Pittsburgh, PA to the show. She will discuss her March 2007 appointment as CEO of the National Aviary.

Joyce welcomes Russ Holt, Founder and President of Access Information, Inc. Discussed on the show will be the mission of the organization which is devoted to information on the accessibility of restaurants and transportation in the Washington, DC metro area.

Joyce welcomes Greg Babe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bayer MaterialScience, LLC, to the show. They will discuss his recent acceptance of the 2006 Tony Coelho Award, for his efforts to employ people with disabilities

Joyce welcomes Jim Glatch, Coach of the Edinboro University of PA Wheelchair Basketball Team and team member Jose Leep. Discussed on the show will be this athletic program for Edinboro students with disabilities.

Carl Robert Lee, Communications Lead for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Washington, DC and Adjunct Professor of Mass Communication at George Mason University and Shepherd University will discuss "the road to success" in finding employment for a person with a disability.

Joyce welcomes TyKiah Wright, Executive Director and Founder of Wright Choice, Inc., The organization places students in internships in the Central Ohio area, and the organization is looking to expand its services to Southwestern Ohio. Ms. Wright will be discussing their DiversABILITY Employment Summit to be held at The Ohio State University's Fawcett Center in October 18, 2007.

Joyce welcomes John Lancaster, Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living. He will discuss issues facing people with disabilities in the areas housing, transportation, and employment.

Joyce welcomes Paul J. Tobin, President and CEO of United Spinal Association. He will discuss the mission of the organization and how the organization strives to improve the quality of life for those with spinal cord injuries.

Joyce welcomes Jim Ward, Founder and President of ADA Watch and the National Coalition of Disability Rights (NCDR), will discuss the "Road to Freedom" bus tour.