Hammerstrom/Davis: The Bender Leadership Academy Prepares for Disability Mentoring Day 2025

In this episode of Disability Matters, Joyce Bender hosts Scott Hammerstrom and Sabrina Davis to discuss Disability Mentoring Day, an event that allows high school students with disabilities to explore career paths. They highlight the importance of providing opportunities for students to learn about the world of work and challenge preconceived notions about their potential. Megan Schuller from Bazelon Center also joins to discuss threats to Medicaid, proposed reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services, and changes within the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, urging listeners to contact their representatives. The episode further explores the Bender Leadership Academy's programs and the upcoming Disability Mentoring Day kickoff reception, emphasizing the transformative impact of these initiatives on students and the importance of raising expectations for individuals with disabilities.