Carly Findlay

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Healthcare and disability article for the ABC

December 20, 2016 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

I'm excited about my second publication on ABC News this week. I was commissioned to interview a few people with disability who navigate the healthcare system. I spoke with an Aboriginal woman, a woman from rural Victtoria and a young man. They were so generous with their … [Read more...]

disability, Uncategorized, writing

Ichthyosis and medical shaming.

November 13, 2016 Carly Findlay 16 Comments

I've seen body shaming, food shaming and now medical shaming - where people are made to feel guilty or fearful for their medical treatment choices. It is also where people are recommended non prescribed treatments from the unqualified. It fits into the category of unsolicited … [Read more...]

disability, ichthyosis, Uncategorized

Offer Your Seat – the badge commuters wear to show they are willing to give up their seat on public transport.

November 6, 2016 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

On Saturday morning, I met with 11 year old Anirudh Kathirvel for an interview. He hands out badges to commuters, for them to say they're willing to give up their train or tram seat to pregnant, elderly and disabled commuters. He's changing the world. This initiative … [Read more...]

disability, public trasnport, Uncategorized

Ichthyosis in developing countries – India

September 11, 2016 Carly Findlay 6 Comments

  Last week, an article was published about two young siblings in India living with Lamellar Ichthyosis. The article describes the children as having snake skin.Sayali (13) and Siddhant (11) Kapase live in Pune, India. The children, along with the parents, Sarika and Santosh … [Read more...]

appearance activism, appearance diversity, disability, ichthyosis, ichthyosis awareness, Uncategorized

Robyn Lambird and Madeline Stuart – Aussie models with disabilities rocking the fashion world.

September 8, 2016 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

  It's an exciting week for disability-inclusive fashion - from chainstore to runway. Two young Australian women featuring in the Target catalogue and in New York Fashion Week. This week, Target features a young woman with a disability in its catalogue. Robyn Lambird, who … [Read more...]

appearance activism, appearance diversity, disability, disability media, media, 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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