THE GIFT OF ART & DISABILITY WISDOM

We are pleased to announce our upcoming mini-documentary featuring Dr. Reji Mathew, expressive arts educator/advocate; Vernon Fains, MA, artist/art educator; and Tricia Lane Forster, artist/art educator.                   

Vernon and Patricia are two art educators who have championed art accessibility for over 20 years. This in-depth conversation explores themes of equity, access, and disability wisdom through the lives and art work of five iconic artists: 

Judith Scott, William Scott, Monica Valentine, Moses Hamilton, and Mary Dignan.

Stay tuned for the release of this project in Fall 2026.

The ARAT Accesibility Project is Coordinated 

by Dr. Reji Mathew, PhD, LCSW, REAT - Expressive Arts Educator