What People Are Saying About Meg and Her Work
What People Are Saying About Meg and Her Work
“Meg gave an outstanding presentation on Disability Awareness to our entire staff. It was full of useful information presented in a personal, genuine way, with just the right touch of humor -- helping people not only think differently, but feel motivated to follow through on her suggestions and learn more. Meg is highly recommended as a speaker and expert on Disability Awareness.”
~ Humberto Chacon/ Senior Customer Success Manager at Canopy - Innovative Wellbeing
"Meg came to the San Francisco Waldorf School to address an assembly of all middle schoolers and their teachers. She was warm and approachable, knowledgeable and engaging. The students responded with openness and interest to her presentation and questions. They were attentive and fully engaged in discussing their experiences with disability and in learning from Meg.
Later that day, Meg met with the full faculty and raised our awareness of disability advocacy and how to include its study in the curriculum.
I wholeheartedly recommend Meg to any school or organization that would have the good fortune to work with her on this important topic.”
~Laurence Jaquet/ San Francisco Waldorf School
"Meg brought the issues and challenges facing people with disabilities to our students with warmth and humor. She created a safe space for dialogue so that the students could all move forward with more knowledge and engagement. Meg created the mood that is required for honest reflection and sharing of experiences. Our students received an authentic experience through Meg’s workshop which has enabled them to become more aware, to be more careful in their use of language, and proactive in ensuring the needs of people with disabilities are seen and addressed."
~ Kenneth Smith/ Director of the Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training
"Meg Weber was born to teach! She listens deeply, is incredibly compassionate, and has a love for bringing people together. After transitioning from guiding students in the classroom for decades, to tutoring neurodivergent children for the past several years, Meg has returned to the classroom and added 'guest presenter' to her repertoire of talents. She recently led a group of 25 inquisitive 8th graders through a two-day workshop about disability awareness and advocacy. Meg captivated their attention throughout the program. She shared about her own personal experiences, engaged the students in discussions about ableism and other important terms. Meg also taught the students about Judy Heumann, longtime disability activist and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Meg led the class through hands-on activities including investigating their school grounds and neighborhood shops to seek out areas that lack accessibility for individuals using wheelchairs. Meg's work engaged the student's empathy and understanding for disability awareness. This workshop has planted a seed in these children's souls that will surely support a deeper understanding in these areas for the rest of their lives. What a joy and gift it was to have Meg come and work with our class."
-Natalie Norman/Class Teacher at Cedarwood Waldorf School
"Dear Meg,
I want to express my gratitude and admiration for your work of truly awakening us into the world. Thank you for inspiring us to be advocates, to notice and meet others with eyes of inclusion and awareness."
~Has Pineda/Spanish Teacher at the Marin Waldorf School
"Meg came to visit my 8th grade classroom during our study of anatomy. She immediately made a strong connection with the students by sharing her biography in a friendly and approachable way. She then engaged them in deep conversations about her disability and others.
This visit was a gift to the class and to me. I wish every teenager could benefit from Meg’s wisdom and generosity at a time in their lives when they are quick to judge others on their appearance."
-Laurence Jaquet/ Teacher at The San Francisco Waldorf School
"As Meg’s teaching colleague, I marveled at the ease, warmth, approachability, and knowledge Meg displayed when speaking with parents, students, and colleagues. Meg’s calm, confident voice; sense of humor; and shear presence have a way of capturing the attention and respect of one student, a class, an entire middle school, or a group of parents.
I invited Meg to speak with my 7th grade class about disability awareness. After talking with them about her experiences growing up with dwarfism, Meg answered their many questions, helping them to feel at ease with whatever they were curious about. She then brought the class out to her car to show them one example of the accommodations she uses to manage as a little person in day-to-day life. The students marveled at the extensions she used in the car to reach the pedals. Our awareness around dwarfism grew ten-fold from her talk, and Meg’s visit was one of those lasting impressions for all of us.
Meg and I became lifelong friends after teaching together and living in the same neighborhood for a few years. Occasionally, I’d go to the grocery store with her. Meg had told me of some of her experiences as a person with a disability but to witness them in person opened my eyes to her world as a little person. Many items were totally out of reach for Meg, necessitating asking for assistance on a regular basis. She was also often overlooked behind the deli counter, having to speak up that it was her turn. Toward the children who would stare at her, Meg was always kind and patient, often striking up a sweet conversation to honor their curiosity while creating clear boundaries through her interaction with them. This also eased any discomfort of the parents who didn’t always know how to handle their child’s honest curiosity. I was impressed with how calm, strong, personable, and kind Meg was with her interactions.
Now Meg wants to bring her voice, full of her own experiences, to the public. I can’t imagine a better representative for disability awareness."
-Mary Elverhoy/ Former Waldorf Class Teacher--Cedarwood Waldorf