In January 2020, as part of CLAPA's Adult Services Project, we published our paper on Emotional Wellbeing in the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ).
Q&A About CLAPA Emotional Wellbeing Paper
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on my international work in 2020
The outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented lockdowns and travel restrictions. In a year that had significant international plans across multiple continents, this will ultimately result in some impacts on this work.
Interview on BBC Radio Scotland, 27 Jun 2018
Listen in on demand as Kenny, Iona and Jon speak with BBC Radio Scotland's John Beattie about growing up with Cleft Lip and Palate, and the Adult Services Project. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b7mjqm
Voice Banking Webinar – 27 Feb 2018
Brought to you by ATANZ and the TalkLink Trust, this voice banking webinar outlines how to voice bank using the ModelTalker service. Copyright 2018 ATANZ / TalkLink Trust.
Interview on MovieTalk, Plains FM – 13 Dec 2017
Listen in on demand as Kenny speaks with MovieTalk Host Hans Petrovic on Plains FM about the film Wonder, and societal views on facial differences and bullying etc.
Interview on The Breeze Christchurch, 28 Nov 2017
Listen in on demand as Kenny speaks with Breakfast Radio Hosts, Dave and Hilary on The Breeze about growing up with Cleft Lip and Palate, and the upcoming film night for Wonder. More information on Wonder and ticket bookings available here. Source: The Breeze, 94.5 FM
Interview on Newstalk ZB, Christchurch, 28 Nov 2017
Listen and watch on demand as Kenny speaks with Canterbury Mornings Host Chris Lynch on Newstalk ZB about growing up with Cleft Lip and Palate, and the upcoming film night for Wonder. This is the second of two interviews on Newstalk ZB on this topic. More information on Wonder and ticket bookings available here. Source: https://www.facebook.com/lynchinnz/videos/845511052294530/
Interview on Newstalk ZB Christchurch, 19 Oct 2017
Listen in on demand as Kenny speaks with Canterbury Mornings Host Chris Lynch on Newstalk ZB about growing up with Cleft Lip and Palate, and the upcoming film night for Wonder. More information on Wonder and ticket bookings available here. Source: http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/christchurch/canterbury-mornings/audio/kenny-ardouin-was-told-he-would-never-make-a-career-of-public-speaking/
Invitation to an evening of Wonder
Wonder Trailer Essential Details When: Sunday 03 December 2017 - 5.30pm-8.00pm Where: Reading Cinemas, The Palms, Christchurch What: Screening of the film Wonder preceded by Kenny Ardouin's personal journey. Who: You, your friends and family - places are limited, so be in quick though and book your tickets to avoid missing out! Ticket price: $11 (+ eventbrite booking fee) - this... Continue Reading →
CLAPA Conference – 8 July 2017
Thank you very much to all those who came along to the CLAPA conference in London on Saturday - it was fantastic to meet you all, share my story with you, share stories together and to hear all of the other amazing speakers too! Below are the PowerPoint slides from the day available for download... Continue Reading →
2017 CLAPA Adults Conference
This week is UK Cleft Lip & Palate Awareness Week. Twenty-something years ago on this awareness week, I was one of the 1200 babies born annually in the UK with a cleft - my parents didn’t find out until the moment I was born. When I was 12 years old, my surgeon told me “You’ll... Continue Reading →
It Gets Better: Dealing with Discrimination, Bullying & Depression
Last year, as a result of my experiences working with Cleft New Zealand, as well as my own experiences growing up with cleft lip and palate, it became clear that my original seminar that I’ve been delivering for years “It Gets Better: Dealing with Bullying” was in need of an update to reflect the reality that... Continue Reading →
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