#13 FASD First Voices Part 1 with RJ Formanek

Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality

Kurt is on a quest to discover more about people who live with FASD. In each week of this multi-part special, Kurt will talk with an adult who lives with this invisible disability to learn more about how they live with FASD. In part one, Kurt is joined by RJ Formanek, founder of the Red Shoes Rock movement and a very successful Facebook support group for adults with FASD called “Flying with Broken Wings”.

They chat about Red Shoes Rock, how FASD impacted his life and the strategies he uses that help him manage this disorder.

To check out RJ Formanek’s Facebook support group for adults with FASD, please use this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FASDaFlyingwithbrokenWings/

For more information about FASD, please go to:

https://www.nofasd.org.au/

Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan

Interviewer: Kurt Lewis

Interviewee: RJ Formanek

This project is funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in collaboration with NOFASD Australia.

The copyright is owned by NOFASD Australia.

All rights reserved - No reproduction or use of this content without written consent of Kurt Lewis and NOFASD Australia.

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee. NOFASD makes every effort to ensure all content is free from judgement and stigma. NOFASD’s mission includes reducing stigma for families and individuals impacted by FASD.