Katie Shelley: Manager of Access Initiatives, Toledo Museum of Art
"Dawn’s background, professionalism, and attention to detail, along with her extensive knowledge of disability, inclusivity, and accessibility—especially as it relates to programming for youth with disabilities—made her the ideal person to provide us with recommendations for increasing access to programs and classes at The Toledo Museum of Art for youth with disabilities. Dawn is thorough, thoughtful, and has been an excellent collaborative partner. I look forward to continuing to work with Dawn and learn from her."
Alexii Collins - Racial Justice Director, YWCA Northwest Ohio
"We have developed a great partnership with Dawn Bentley and truly appreciate her dedication to helping us in our efforts to improve the quality of life and equity for our staff, the people we serve, and the community. Dawn developed trainings for the early childhood trainers and providers surrounding best practices and guidelines when working with children and families with a disability, as well as the application of universal design in early childhood education. She participated as a panelist representing disability during the Annual YWCA Stand Against Racism Conference. She also presented about disability in DEAIB and intersectionality during a YWCA Lunch Learn Webinar. Dawn is a compassionate expert and an excellent trainer and presenter. We look forward to working with her again in the future."
Jennifer Roe: Program Development Manager, Imagination Station
"Working with Dawn has helped us improve accessibility in three key areas of our organization. Her insights assisted us in thinking through how small changes could make our building, learning worlds, and programming more accessible to our guests. With this roadmap, she has equipped us with the knowledge to better identify and remove barriers so we can continue to create an environment that encourages curiosity and learning for everyone."