Disability Matters

Joyce welcomes Crosby Cromwell, senior manager of Corporate Affairs at Wal-Mart. She will discuss the company's commitment to hiring people with disabilities as part of their workforce.

Joyce welcomes Carol Glazer, president of the National Organization on Disability (NOD), Roger DeRose, president of Kessler Foundation, and Humphrey Taylor, chairman of The Harris Poll, a service of Harris Interactive. Discussed on the show, will be an in-depth look at the missions of both organizations. The NOD promotes employment and the full participation of America's 54 million people with disabilities in all aspects of life; while the mission of Kessler Foundation is to improve quality of life for people with disabilities through discovery, innovation, demonstration, application and dissemination. The organization's vision is to be a leader in rehabilitation research and grant making to improve independence and productivity for people with disabilities.

Joyce welcomes Carol Glazer, president of the National Organization on Disability (NOD), Roger DeRose, president of Kessler Foundation, and Humphrey Taylor, chairman of The Harris Poll, a service of Harris Interactive. Discussed on the show, will be an in-depth look at the missions of both organizations. The NOD promotes employment and the full participation of America's 54 million people with disabilities in all aspects of life; while the mission of Kessler Foundation is to improve quality of life for people with disabilities through discovery, innovation, demonstration, application and dissemination. The organization's vision is to be a leader in rehabilitation research and grant making to improve independence and productivity for people with disabilities.

Joyce welcomes Andy Imparato, president of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Mary Davis, vice president, IT Infrastructure Solutions for CSC. They will discuss the upcoming conference on employment of people with disabilities on November 8, 2010 sponsored by CSC and the events of Disability Mentoring Day, October 20, 2010.

Joyce welcomes Brenda High, author of Bullycide In America, and founder of Bully Police USA, a watch-dog organization - advocating for bullied children and reporting on state anti-bullying laws. She will discuss in depth, the origin of the creation of her book, this organization and of www.jaredstory.com. Brenda's son Jared committed Bullycide as a result of being beaten up and bullied at school. In addition she will discuss ways that the problem of Bullycide is being addressed across the country.

Joyce welcomes Kevin Epling, co-director of Bully Police USA, a watch-dog organization - advocating for bullied children and reporting on state anti-bullying laws. He is also legislative liaison for Bully Police Michigan, a speaker, and consultant on bullying laws and issues. Mr. Epling knows first-hand about the effects that Bullycide has on families, as his own son, Matthew, committed suicide in the summer of 2002, 40 days after a hazing incident at his high school. This incident has charged Kevin Epling and his wife, Tammy with making sure other children are safe from bullying, hazing and harassment in Michigan schools.

Joyce welcomes Gerald Homme, chairman of the Bender Lead On Team and three other members of this youth-run advocacy group, Nathanial (Nate) Bowden, Laura Thien, and Staci Forrest. They will discuss in depth, the mission of the Bender Lead On Team. Through respect, determination, and unity this team will aid our youth in the advocacy of individuals with disabilities, particularly in the field of employment, anti-bullying, and college support. The group is led by, comprised of, and run by people with disabilities who will break through the adult-filter and become self-advocates and leaders within our communities.

Joyce welcomes Julie McCawley, a 17 year-old high school senior from Westminster, Colorado. At 11 months old Julie suffered from Stevens - Johnson Syndrome (SJS), an adverse reaction to medication from Phenobarbital to control pediatric epilepsy. She will discuss her volunteer efforts developing a website and support group for children that have suffered from Stevens - Johnson Syndrome. She is also an advocate against bullying.

Joyce's honored guest is Pat Shiu, Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs at the Department of Labor. She will discuss her duties since she was appointed by President Obama and her plans to help increase the employment of people with disabilities while at the OFCCP.

Joyce welcomes Dr. Samir Bangalore to the show. Affiliated with Sunrise Hospital Medical Center, in Las Vegas, NV, Dr. Bangalore is a specialist in Neurology including experience with epilepsy. In addition, he has won numerous awards including the Patients' Choice Award. He will discuss his expertise with epilepsy, and the importance of increasing the awareness of epilepsy to help individuals who are living with it.