Carly Findlay

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Chats on DISrupt the Media and The Accessible Stall podcasts

June 19, 2017 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

I've been on a couple of international podcasts recently. After chatting with Dominick Evans, Kyle Khachadurian and Emily Ladau online for years, it was lovely to hear their voices over Skype. Dominick, Kyle and Emily are passionate and accomplished disability activists. I wish … [Read more...]

disability, disability media, media

How to be a good non-disabled feminist – my speech at Progress 2017

June 13, 2017 Carly Findlay 1 Comment

How to be a good non-disabled feminist – my speech at Progress 2017

When I'm faced with exclusion and ableism, I find it productive to use these stories in a piece of writing or a speech. I did that at a conference - I spoke in front of 1500 people at the Melbourne Town Hall (!) last week. It was for Progress 2017. A couple of months ago I … [Read more...]

disability, ichthyosis

Facial difference as evil in Wonder Woman (and role models you should follow).

June 11, 2017 Carly Findlay 12 Comments

Facial difference as evil in Wonder Woman (and role models you should follow).

I went to see Wonder Woman this afternoon. I really enjoyed it - loved Diana's strength, resilience, no bullshit attitude and her belief in love. The costumes were amazing. But you know what saddened me? That the villain - Dr Poison - had a facial difference. Jason mentioned … [Read more...]

appearance diversity, disability, Uncategorized

Disability slurs in football must be given the same punishment as racial and homophobic slurs.

April 26, 2017 Carly Findlay 6 Comments

Disability slurs in football must be given the same punishment as racial and homophobic slurs.

This piece contains ableist and racist language. It also contains discussion about football, which is uncharacteristic of me.   Heath Shaw, a Greater Western Sydney footballer, used the R word toward another player as an on-field sledge last Saturday. He apologised … [Read more...]

disability

A death in the Ichthyosis community. When we lose one of our own.

March 8, 2017 Carly Findlay 4 Comments

A death in the Ichthyosis community. When we lose one of our own.

I woke up to some devastating news last Saturday. My friend Stephanie died unexpectedly and suddenly. She was 23. You might recognise Stephanie from my blog. Stephanie is a wife and mother to two toddlers. She made history, being the first woman with Harlequin Ichthyosis to … [Read more...]

disability, ichthyosis, Uncategorized

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The material on Tune into Radio Carly is copyright. The writing in this blog is by Carly Findlay unless otherwise stated. Most photos in this blog are by Carly Findlay unless otherwise stated. Please do not reproduce without permission from Carly Findlay. This blog represents my personal opinions and experiences. It does not reflect those of my employers'. The information I provide about ichthyosis is mostly based on personal experiences. Please seek medical advice or counseling before trying any new treatments I've written about. Where stared, I use affiliate links on this blog. By clicking them, I receive a small percentage of the purchase.

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