Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
Chief Program Officer, Jewish Learning Venture
“Wendy has been a teaching artist for a number of our Jewish Learning Venture initiatives! Using her creativity, humor and experience as an advocate, Wendy can engage diverse audiences of children, teens and adults in examining ableism and our own relationship to disability. Wendy has also been a featured speaker and artist for synagogues and Jewish organizations across Philadelphia. A workshop with Wendy is illuminating--and also fun!”
Wendy is a magnetic and compelling storyteller and a generous and supportive teacher, who provides space for introspection, learning, reflection, and joy. Her workshops have made deep impacts on our students as they start their careers as health care professionals who will take what they have learned from her into their interactions with patients and colleagues.
Kirsten Bowen
Humanities Program Coordinator, Thomas Jefferson University
University of Delaware
Access:Ability Scholars
“These cartoons can create a sense of community and also put things in perspective for people who do not have those experiences.”
“The most meaningful part of the event was learning about the impact that words and actions have, even though that might not be the person's intention. The cartoons are such an impactful way to portray these concepts and educate people about things as simple as disability language.”
“We drew our own little comics to facilitate discussion about disability. Honestly, that was pretty cool, and forced me to think outside the box.”
Megan R. Mueller
Assistant Professor, Gwynedd Mercy University