{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6654dbffbcc0a7001254ce0b/666daebefc8fc30012972c5f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Kathy Macy Interview ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6654dbffbcc0a7001254ce0b/1723489758611-e3ca46e2-fda2-40c3-845e-3b59d01cc746.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Embracing Neurodiversity in Politics: Kathy Macy's Story</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00&nbsp;Introduction to Katharine Mac</p><p>03:07&nbsp;The Importance of Neurodiversity</p><p>03:58&nbsp;Personal Experiences with Autism</p><p>09:01&nbsp;Political Involvement and Advocacy</p><p>18:30&nbsp;Liberalism and Personal Beliefs</p><p>30:19&nbsp;Roles and Responsibilities in the Party</p><p>32:23&nbsp;Internal and External Campaigns</p><p>32:41&nbsp;Benefits and Inflation</p><p>40:18&nbsp;Disclosure and Representation</p><p>47:02&nbsp;Voter Apathy and Political Engagement</p><p>01:03:17&nbsp;Coalition Politics and Future Hopes</p><p><br></p><p>Get involved and get in touch if you want to be involved email neurorainbow@neurorainbowproject.com or contact @neurorainbowproject on social media and use the hashtag #DisElectAbility</p>","author_name":"Neuro Rainbow Project"}