Learning Through Art
by Daniel Zaslow, Keneseth Israel This past Sunday we had the chance to listen to and speak with disability advocate and cartoonist, Wendy Elliott-Vandivier. We learned specifically about her cartoons. Wendy creates cartoons featuring herself, and other disabled people. They focus on what life is like as a disabled person: the obstacles they face, the stereotypes they endure, and the thoughts they have. They also included her service dog, Lucy. She had thoughts of her own, supported her owners, and criticized those who made offensive comments. It was great hearing Wendy’s perspective and difficulties through life as a disabled [...]