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

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