The Kathy Macy Interview
06/15/24 • 68 min
Embracing Neurodiversity in Politics: Kathy Macy's Story
Kathy Macy is the Liberal Democrats PPC for Colne Valley standing against candidates from Green Party, Labour Party, Reform UK, Conservative and Unionist Party and Yorkshire Party. This podcast covers disability politics.
In this episode of Dis Elect Ability, we sit down with Kathy Macy, a soon-to-be PhD graduate and Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Coordinator at the University of West England. Kathy shares their journey as an autistic individual deeply involved in British politics, discussing their research on autism in the Stone Age, their political activities, and their belief in the importance of neurodiversity and inclusivity in contemporary society.
00:00 Introduction to Katharine Mac
03:07 The Importance of Neurodiversity
03:58 Personal Experiences with Autism
09:01 Political Involvement and Advocacy
18:30 Liberalism and Personal Beliefs
30:19 Roles and Responsibilities in the Party
32:23 Internal and External Campaigns
32:41 Benefits and Inflation
40:18 Disclosure and Representation
47:02 Voter Apathy and Political Engagement
01:03:17 Coalition Politics and Future Hopes
Get involved and get in touch if you want to be involved email [email protected] or contact @neurorainbowproject on social media and use the hashtag #DisElectAbility
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Embracing Neurodiversity in Politics: Kathy Macy's Story
Kathy Macy is the Liberal Democrats PPC for Colne Valley standing against candidates from Green Party, Labour Party, Reform UK, Conservative and Unionist Party and Yorkshire Party. This podcast covers disability politics.
In this episode of Dis Elect Ability, we sit down with Kathy Macy, a soon-to-be PhD graduate and Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Coordinator at the University of West England. Kathy shares their journey as an autistic individual deeply involved in British politics, discussing their research on autism in the Stone Age, their political activities, and their belief in the importance of neurodiversity and inclusivity in contemporary society.
00:00 Introduction to Katharine Mac
03:07 The Importance of Neurodiversity
03:58 Personal Experiences with Autism
09:01 Political Involvement and Advocacy
18:30 Liberalism and Personal Beliefs
30:19 Roles and Responsibilities in the Party
32:23 Internal and External Campaigns
32:41 Benefits and Inflation
40:18 Disclosure and Representation
47:02 Voter Apathy and Political Engagement
01:03:17 Coalition Politics and Future Hopes
Get involved and get in touch if you want to be involved email [email protected] or contact @neurorainbowproject on social media and use the hashtag #DisElectAbility
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode Running Order:
00:00 Introduction to Disability Politics Podcast
02:26 The Importance of Voting for Disabled People
04:02 Challenges in Political Accessibility
05:36 Manifestos and Their Impact on Disabled Voters
09:24 Personal Political Views and Priorities
11:26 COVID-19 and Its Impact on Disabled Communities
20:05 Voter ID and Political Participation
22:16 Encouraging Disabled Representation in Politics
24:56 Education and Political Awareness
41:34 Mental Health Services and Transitioning
49:56 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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