DisElectAbility

Disability and General Elections: A Talk with Activist Ciara McCarthyJoin 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 Podcast02:26 The Importance of Voting for Disabled People04:02 Challenges in Political Accessibility05:36 Manifestos and Their Impact on Disabled Voters09:24 Personal Political Views and Priorities11:26 COVID-19 and Its Impact on Disabled Communities20:05 Voter ID and Political Participation22:16 Encouraging Disabled Representation in Politics24:56 Education and Political Awareness41:34 Mental Health Services and Transitioning49:56 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionFind 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-2024Find who is standing in your local constituency: https://whocanivotefor.co.ukIf you know more about the podcast: https://neurorainbowproject.com/diselectability