Clodagh Roche

Call Out: Write So!

Write So! A call-out for writers with disabilities

The Stinging Fly is currently devising a range of targeted supports for writers with disabilities. Their aim is to ensure that their development programme of workshops, seminars and mentoring is more meaningful, more widely accessible, and meets the needs of writers with disabilities.

On Thursday October 30 from 6pm to 8pm they will host an initial meet and greet on Zoom for writers with disabilities who are interested in helping them make these changes. This will be a friendly and informal meeting where we can learn about your experience to date as a writer. Whether you are just starting out or you’ve already been writing for a while, we want to hear about any extra supports you think you need to help you advance and develop your writing practice.

If you’re interested in attending this first meeting on October 30, please get in touch with Declan Meade by Wednesday October 22 by emailing [email protected]

For this first meeting, they are restricting the numbers participating to 20 people. This will help ensure they get to hear from everyone who attends. An additional meeting will be organised should the demand be there. If you have any access or support requirements for the meeting, do please contact them. Writers are, of course, very welcome to invite their personal assistants to join. Comfort breaks will be provided during the meeting. They plan to record the meeting so that it can be made available as a resource for more writers in future. They appreciate that a Zoom meeting may not work for everyone and equally that this date might not suit you. The Stinging Fly would still love to hear from you.

For more information, visit https://buff.ly/0rJYglf

With thanks to Evelyne Cynk who has been instrumental in collaborating with us on this initiative. Also thanks to Emilie Conway, Róisín Power Hackett and Dr Maria Pierce who have offered us with invaluable guidance and support.

Where Ableism Meets Ageism

Six online workshops for disabled people about getting older in an ableist society: tell us what you think and help develop strategies for change

Session Five:
Personal Finances

Wednesday November 5th
11 am - 12:30 pm

To get the Zoom link please email:
[email protected]

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