Nothing About Us
After disabled people were excluded from reproductive health funding, Carly reflects on disability exclusion and accessibility washing.
keep readingThe Body Image Blog!
Body image issues have been so present across my disabilities and throughout my life, so let’s talk about it!
keep reading2022 In Review
Carly reflects on 2022, shares some lessons and thank yous, and shares what’s next for her and the blog.
keep readingInsider Activism and Emotional Labour: Is Carly Fox a Regular Human Person?
Carly Fox, who may or may not be a regular human person, examines how insider activism impacts how others perceive and interact with her in classes, work spaces, and social…
keep readingMeeting the Non-Disabled Gaze
Carly discusses the importance of meeting the non-disabled gaze while remaining authentic, and provides some starting points for beginners!
keep readingBack to School 2022: What Happened?
Carly’s one-shot, from-the-heart blog on how the Fall 2022 term already has her at a loss for words – 2 days out from the start of classes.
keep readingA Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Gatineau Parc
Carly wraps up disability pride month with a 10km solo hike in Gatineau Parc and explores the growing movement of disabled hikers.
keep readingThe Burnout Blog
Carly Fox discusses her experience with ADHD and burnout, past approaches to burnout prevention, and tips for burnout management.
keep readingConsultations 101
Carly reflects on past consultations and provides some best practices for successful disability advocacy work.
keep readingYou-th Oughta Know: The Importance of Youth in Social Movements and Decision-Making Processes
Carly discusses why youth are essential to any social movement, how they are incredibly qualified, and how they can get involved in the disability rights movement.
keep readingDisability Self-Disclosure by Default
Carly discusses why she chose to self-disclose her disability by default, and how it has allowed her to thrive in new workplaces.
keep readingJoining CCD: Incoming International Chair
Carly announces her appointment to the Council of Canadians with Disabilities as Chair of the International Portfolio, and reflects on what this means for her personally.
keep readingBy-and-for in the Disability Community: Nothing About Us Without Us
Carly discusses the importance of by-and-for disability groups, unpacks non-disabled narratives, and provides tips for disability allyship.
keep readingDisability and Music
After attending a NACO concert, Carly rediscovers her love of music and how it’s helped her cope and express herself as a disabled person.
keep readingDisability Gratitude
Carly explores disability gratitude, and the difficult process getting to that point.
keep readingSelf Advocacy: Why Is It So Hard?
Carly explores what self advocacy means to her and how it’s manifested in her life, then shares some tips on how to best advocate for yourself!
keep readingBecoming Disabled
Carly unravels her disability experience to determine when exactly she became disabled. It’s not as straightforward as it sounds.
keep reading“Differently Abled”
Carly attempts to unpack the phenomena of non-disabled people telling her not to say disabled.
keep readingSelf Care or Survival
Carly writes about self-care as an essential part of survival, then 180s to talk about Self Care Plus and her time as Nordik Spa
keep readingMental Hell-th: Bringing Back My Mental Illness Advocacy
Carly talks about mental illness and why she still doesn’t really want to talk about it. Advocacy is hard!
keep readingOppression Olympics: Gold Medal Match – Mental Illness v. Physical Disability
Carly’s response to the harmful rhetoric behind the comment “We need to make getting mental illness accommodations as easy as getting physical disability accommodations”
keep readingThe Intersectional Nature of Systemic Inequity
Carly’s responses to uOttawa IDW 2022’s Intersectional Nature of Systemic Inequity Panel
keep readingArthritic Carly 2.0
Arthritic Carly is back folks! After nearly 6 months in remission, my joint inflammation is back and my immune system is ready to attack.
keep readingWelcome to the Blog!
Disclaimers are given, promises are made, and Carly tries not to embarrass herself.
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