Disability and General Elections: A Talk with Activist Ciara McCarthy
Join Ciara McCarthy, an award-winning disability activist, as she discusses the importance of disabled people's involvement in the general election. Ciara addresses challenges like voter accessibility, manifestos, political engagement, and the need for more representation of disabled individuals in politics. She emphasizes the significance of understanding party policies, the impact of COVID-19 on the disabled community, and the importance of mental health services. Throughout the conversation, Ciara advocates for better education on political systems and encourages voter participation, especially among young and disabled voters.
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
Find out more about how to vote at this UK election (applies for UK citizens and of UK nationality only and are registered to vote): https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/election-2024
Find who is standing in your local constituency: https://whocanivotefor.co.uk
If you know more about the podcast: https://neurorainbowproject.com/diselectability
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