Christine Griffin: Her Long Career in Disability Advocacy

In this episode of Disability Matters, Joyce Bender interviews Christine Griffin, a disability rights attorney, about her career, including her work at the EEOC and OPM, and current opportunities at Bender Consulting. Griffin shares her personal experiences with disability-related discrimination and discusses her passion for promoting employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Holly O'Donnell of the Bazelon Center also joins to deliver a news segment, covering topics such as special education funding, homelessness issues in Washington, D.C., and the Bazelon Center's upcoming awards. The episode emphasizes the importance of inclusion, advocacy, and overcoming barriers for individuals with disabilities.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Personal Journey

Part 2: Advancing Disability Employment

Part 3: Opportunities and Advocacy

Part 4: Role Models and Final Thoughts

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Disability Matters

Part 1: Introduction and Personal Journey

Introduction to Disability Matters and Host Joyce Bender

Introducing Guest Christine Griffin and Discussing Societal Perceptions of Disability

Overcoming Pity and Stigma: The Importance of Employment

Part 2: Advancing Disability Employment

Christine Griffin's Work at EEOC and OPM to Advance Disability Employment

Strategies for Increasing Disability Employment and Introducing Holly O'Donnell

News Update: Back to School, Special Education Funding, and Executive Order in D.C.

Concerns Regarding Homelessness, Mental Illness, and Advocacy

Part 3: Opportunities and Advocacy

Christine Griffin's Partnership with Bender Consulting and Executive Search

Details on the United Spinal CEO Position and Other Opportunities

Part 4: Role Models and Final Thoughts

Role Models, Messages, and a Quote from Senator Ted Kennedy

Closing Remarks and Choose Joy

Christine Griffin: Her Long Career in Disability Advocacy

Disability Matters

Part 1: Introduction and Personal Journey

00:00Introduction to Disability Matters and Host Joyce Bender

Introduction to Disability Matters and Host Joyce Bender

04:47Introducing Guest Christine Griffin and Discussing Societal Perceptions of Disability

Introducing Guest Christine Griffin and Discussing Societal Perceptions of Disability

13:26Overcoming Pity and Stigma: The Importance of Employment

Overcoming Pity and Stigma: The Importance of Employment

Part 2: Advancing Disability Employment

16:15Christine Griffin's Work at EEOC and OPM to Advance Disability Employment

Christine Griffin's Work at EEOC and OPM to Advance Disability Employment

21:27Strategies for Increasing Disability Employment and Introducing Holly O'Donnell

Strategies for Increasing Disability Employment and Introducing Holly O'Donnell

25:51News Update: Back to School, Special Education Funding, and Executive Order in D.C.

News Update: Back to School, Special Education Funding, and Executive Order in D.C.

32:35Concerns Regarding Homelessness, Mental Illness, and Advocacy

Concerns Regarding Homelessness, Mental Illness, and Advocacy

Part 3: Opportunities and Advocacy

37:42Christine Griffin's Partnership with Bender Consulting and Executive Search

Christine Griffin's Partnership with Bender Consulting and Executive Search

43:39Details on the United Spinal CEO Position and Other Opportunities

Details on the United Spinal CEO Position and Other Opportunities

Part 4: Role Models and Final Thoughts

50:08Role Models, Messages, and a Quote from Senator Ted Kennedy

Role Models, Messages, and a Quote from Senator Ted Kennedy

55:39Closing Remarks and Choose Joy

Closing Remarks and Choose Joy