Drexel University, School of PT, Philadelphia, PA

"Gary was so confident, comfortable, and excited about life, it really made me think about how I'm going to help my patients and gave me a new perspective on quality of life."

"Thank you for speaking so frankly and honestly and openly. Your words in many ways seem so obvious about how we should approach all people, but yet it is always so important to hear as a reminder. Thank you!"

"I definitely have a different take on people with disabilities, and know that I will not feel uncomfortable in the presence of someone who is in a wheelchair."

"The lighthearted manner in which you talked about sex was very helpful and made it very easy to listen to!"

"This presentation was touching, inspiring, educational, and just plain wonderful! Thanks!"

"This was a fantastic presentation. Gary hit so many aspects of care, life, and rehab that I have learned to be important. He truly is an inspiration! I hope that as a therapist, this talk will stay with me and allow me to help my patients better."

Regis University, School of PT, Denver, CO

"Loved the juggling."

“I was truly inspired (by your standards. If some tragedy happened to me, you make me believe that I too, could do it.”

“Thank you. Your skill at presenting such a range and depth of information was wonderful (incredibly educational AND entertaining).”

“The things I learned in this presentation helped me understand the perspective of wheelchair users and will help me to be a better PT when I graduate.”

“As a student of physical therapy I need to know the nitty-gritty of life for people with a disability. Most people don’t like to talk about the personal physical aspects, but I find it interesting and obviously as important as any other aspect.”

“The humor was great. That is definitely the way you are going to reach people. Everyone can relate to laughing! It was a fabulous presentation.”

“You are an inspirational speaker and it’s awesome for physical therapy students to see how a disability can be enabling. How could I learn to juggle like that?”

"My eyes have already opened wider and I look at my own life in a different perspective."

"...the most thought provoking, informative, and entertaining presentation that I have experienced."

"Regardless of the knowledge I have gained in school, the information shared by Gary Karp holds even greater value to me as an upcoming prefessional and as a human being."

Nova Southeastern University, School of PT, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

"This was by far the most entertaining and informative presentation I have seen on these issues/topics. I appreciate Gary's candid approach."

"Gary is an excellent speaker. He is so inspirational."

"Very funny guy!!!"

"I am very happy that I was awarded the opportunity to be enlightened by this experience."

"It was thoroughly enjoyable to see someone have such a realistic yet optimistic view while living with a disability. Thank you so much for coming to enlighten us all."

"Just outstanding!"

San Francisco State University, School of PT
(About a session dedicated to sexuality and disability.)

"You did a fantastic job of fielding questions and emphasizing the importance of communication about sex. It is nice to hear sex described as a sacred and pleasurable practice."

"I enjoyed Gary's honesty. I loved how he almost read all of our minds and brought up topics we didn't want to bring up. Gary is charming and engaging to listen to."

"Thank you for speaking to our class. We are focusing on treating the WHOLE person, and our ability to address our patients concerns regarding sexuality is going to be important to us as health care practitioners."

"You took a sensitive topic and made it so easy to talk about. I learned so much, about sexuality and disability — and about juggling! Please come back and speak for our program again!"

"You have a great speaking style and approach this sensitive topic without the taboo that can surround it."