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Disability Matters

Disability Matters

Written by: Joyce Bender
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Competitive 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.Joyce Bender Careers Economics Personal Success Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Jason Fonner: Vice President for Forge Solutions Discusses Journey to Current Role and Commitment to Hiring People with Disabilities

    Jason Fonner: Vice President for Forge Solutions Discusses Journey to Current Role and Commitment to Hiring People with Disabilities
    Oct 6 2026

    Joyce welcomes Jason Fonner, Vice President of Forge Solutions, a company that provides digital, print, and fulfillment customer communications solutions. He will discuss his current role and share why he has such a strong commitment to hiring people with disabilities as part of the workforce.

    Joyce A. Bender Career Highlights

    • Serves as CEO of Bender Consulting Services, Inc. and Board Chair and Founder of Bender Leadership Academy, a non-profit organization focused on addressing the transition to work for youth and young adults with disabilities.
    • Founding partner of iDisability, an eLearning solution.
    • Named a 2024 Woman of Influence by The Pittsburgh Business Times and 2024 Henry Viscardi Achievement Award Recipient from the Viscardi Center.
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    51 mins
  • Gerald Homme: Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition and Technology at Bender Consulting Services

    Gerald Homme: Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition and Technology at Bender Consulting Services
    Sep 29 2026

    Joyce welcomes Gerald Homme, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition and Technology at Bender Consulting Services.

    Joyce A. Bender Career Highlights

    • Serves as CEO of Bender Consulting Services, Inc. and Board Chair and Founder of Bender Leadership Academy, a non-profit organization focused on addressing the transition to work for youth and young adults with disabilities.
    • Founding partner of iDisability, an eLearning solution.
    • Named a 2024 Woman of Influence by The Pittsburgh Business Times and 2024 Henry Viscardi Achievement Award Recipient from the Viscardi Center.
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    50 mins
  • Cardell Velez: Chief Operating Officer for Health Network Provider Organization (AHN) and Passion for Hiring People with Disabilities

    Cardell Velez: Chief Operating Officer for Health Network Provider Organization (AHN) and Passion for Hiring People with Disabilities
    Sep 22 2026

    Joyce welcomes Cardell Velez, Chief Operating Officer for Health Network Provider Organization, Allegheny Health Network (AHN). Among the topics discussed will be the growth and expansion of AHN since he joined the organization in December 2025, and his commitment to hire people with disabilities.

    Joyce A. Bender Career Highlights

    • Serves as CEO of Bender Consulting Services, Inc. and Board Chair and Founder of Bender Leadership Academy, a non-profit organization focused on addressing the transition to work for youth and young adults with disabilities.
    • Founding partner of iDisability, an eLearning solution.
    • Named a 2024 Woman of Influence by The Pittsburgh Business Times and 2024 Henry Viscardi Achievement Award Recipient from the Viscardi Center.
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    57 mins
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