Disability Matters with Joyce Bender - December 23rd, 2025

Aaron Kellar: Owner and Long-Standing Producer/Engineer at VoiceAmerica Discusses Career and 20-Year Working Relationship with Host Joyce Bender

Dr. Calvin Troup: President of Geneva College Shares College Direction Under Fresh Leadership

Charlie LaVallee: Retired CEO of Variety the Children's Charity and Child Advocate Discusses His Long Career with the Charity and His Long-Standing Friendship with Fred Rogers.

Colleen Fulkerson, Andrea Zonneveld, and Logan Huwalt: Representatives from Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA (EAWCP) Discuss Importance of Educating Others About Epilepsy and Supporting Those Living with Epilepsy

Nanette (Nan) DeTurk: Career and Commitment to Finding Talented People with Disabilities in Healthcare Field

ENCORE: Louis Olander: Disability:IN Supports Veterans with Disabilities

Landis Wiedner: Leading Voice in Advancement of Epilepsy Research Discusses Latest Treatments for Those Living with Epilepsy

Molly Burke: Multi-Hyphenate Creative Advocate for Others with Disabilities

Melissa Anderson: Highmark Health's Long-Standing Commitment to Its Partnership with Bender Consulting Services, Inc., to Hire People with Disabilities in Its Workforce

Emily Burkhart/Scott Hammerstrom/Laina Fusarelli: Strong Alliance Among Dollar Bank, Nova Chemical and Bender Leadership Academy

Joy Matoney: Discusses Stellar Career with Highmark, Inc. and the Commitment to Hire People with Disabilities in the Workforce

Congressman, Steny Hoyer/Former Congressman, Tony Coelho: The 35th Anniversary of the Signing of the ADA; The Progress That Has Been Made and What Has Not Been Fulfilled

Mark Fleischer/Brady Patsy: History of Pittsburgh CLO, Partnership with Bender Leadership Academy, and Upcoming 2025 Production of A Christmas Carol

Scott Hammerstrom/Gerald Homme: Overview of Success of 2025's Mary Brougher Memorial Golf Outing and Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Tim Hindes: Business Professional and Advocate for People with Disabilities

Jeanette Towles: Seasoned and Dedicated Medical Writer, AI Expert and Speaker Shares Mission of Disability Owned Business Enterprise

Tom Doran: Helping Health Customers and Members Obtain Health Services

Christine Griffin: Her Long Career in Disability Advocacy

Craig Leen: Shares Commitment to Advocacy for Those with Disabilities in Both Public and Private Sectors