We deeply were saddened and frustrated this week to read a story in the news of a member of the facial difference community in Britain being asked to leave a London restaurant by staff who claimed that the customer’s appearance was upsetting other diners.
Read MoreWe deeply were saddened and frustrated this week to read a story in the news of a member of the facial difference community in Britain being asked to leave a London restaurant by staff who claimed that the customer’s appearance was upsetting other diners.
Read More“I have worked in facial difference research for almost five years now – something I never ever thought I would say.”
Read More“I was reminded that one person can make a difference. I was reminded that I was that person; that I made a difference. That the start of my advocacy work started with a spark of anger”.
Read MoreMy name is Logan Zelenak and I was born with a fast flow vascular anomaly in my left mandible. When I was nine I acquired a long scar from surgery ranging from the top of my left ear to the bottom of my neck. I’ve come a long way with accepting my facial difference, but like anyone would, I’ve had my fair share of bumps along the way.
Read MoreLogan Zelenak is a face equality activist based in Michigan. Their recent efforts have seen them connect with their local Senator, resulting in a vote to mark face equality day in the state. Logan documents their journey and shares their personal thoughts and experiences of the process.
Read MoreA selection of books and reading material from authors with lived experience, or who have a loved one with a facial or visible difference.
Read MoreWhen I didn’t want to deal with pointed fingers or questioning looks while out in public, I could just let down my shield of long hair to cover as much of it as I needed. Now that’s not an option.
Read MoreTo advance equality, we must stop fearing our differences, recognize our conscious and unconscious biases, and shift our focus to our unique strengths and talents. End the worn-out tropes and stereotypes and normalize disfigurement.
Read MoreCasting people with facial disfigurement as confident and capable would help to change negative attitudes and false misconceptions. Continuing to ignore, exclude, or misrepresent us perpetuates the stigma, prejudice, and discrimination.
Read MoreI was reminded that one person can make a difference. I was reminded that I was that person; that I made a difference. That the start of my advocacy work started with a spark of anger.
Read MoreThe way disabled people are shown on screen – often as the villain or having a tragic life – shapes how people see us. I strongly believe this is why children have been scared of me. And so we need disabled people – not just on screen but in writers rooms, overseeing auditions, behind the camera and on awards panels.
Read More“When it comes to destigmatising disfigurement on a community, society focused level, I don’t think I’m yet to experience anything as pioneering as what goes on at Lalgadh Leprosy Hospital.”
Read MoreIf we are to ensure Face Equality International is truly international, we must understand what the global need is for this movement and build the networks to ensure that we understand the real challenges when accessing equitable healthcare for the FD community, but most importantly, we must understand what the face equality movement looks like in low to middle income countries like Nepal.
Read MoreThe global movement for face equality continues to gather recognition and momentum. As a newly established UK charity, we are looking for two new recruits to join our team of face equality changemakers.
Read MoreClara delves into cultural context and disability history. Having grown up in the US and after a move to the UK, she shares experiences of the parallel movements.
Read MoreOpen letter written by Jenny Kattlove. Jenny’s open letter highlights the impact of portraying villainous character, Frank Nakai with scars in the TV series, Dark Winds.
Read MoreNegotiating the external world and the psychosocial complexities that ebb and flow from living your life with a clear visible difference does become even more of a challenge. But if you can recognise this fact a pathway can be created and entered whereby you flip the switch.
Read MoreNegotiating the external world and the psychosocial complexities that ebb and flow from living your life with a clear visible difference does become even more of a challenge. But if you can recognise this fact a pathway can be created and entered whereby you flip the switch.
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