DisElectAbility

DisElectAbility: A Deep Dive into Disability Activism with Paula Peters In this episode of DisElectAbility, host Autisticly Aar speaks with disability activist Paula Peters from Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC). Peters discusses the impact of winter fuel allowance cuts on older disabled individuals, the contentious assisted dying bill, and the worrying push towards austerity measures by the cur...

Guest: Ashleigh Talbot – Co-founder of What The Trans?! , journalist, activist, disabled trans woman living with MS. Bex Foulsham - non-binary trans woman who is a member of the Liberal Democrats and campaigner In this powerful episode of DisElectAbility , host Aar Jae Williams is joined by Ashleigh Talbot, co-founder of the independent trans news podcast What The Trans?! . Together, they explore...

Economic and Policy Impacts on Disabled People: A Conversation with Robert Buckland In this episode of DisElectAbility, the Disability Politics Podcast, host Aar Jae/Eira-Auri Williams engages in a detailed discussion with Robert Buckland, former MP and cabinet minister, focusing on disability and autism policies in the UK. They explore the economic policies over the past 15 years, the impact of a...

The Intersection of Politics and Fandom: An Interview with Dr. Phoenix CS Andrews In this episode of Diselectability, Aar Jae Williams (Eira-Auri) interviews Dr. Phoenix CS Andrews, author of 'I Heart Politics,' which explores the theory of political fandom culture and its impacts in the age of mass-market popular culture. Dr. Andrews, who is disabled and neurodivergent, shares insights on how aut...

Disability Politics with Brendan Roberts: Neurodivergence and Political Engagement This episode features Brendan Roberts, a 23-year-old from Torfaen with autism and dyspraxia. Brendan discusses his experiences in various professional roles, including at the Department of Work and Pensions and Voices from Care Cymru, where he has significantly influenced Welsh government policy. He also delves into...

Empowering Youth Voices: An Interview with Troy Njenje-Mbanga In this episode, the host, Autisticly Aar, interviews Troy Njenje-Mbanga, a 21-year-old ambassador and youth activist from West Oxford Wakefield. Troy shares his journey of advocating for inclusion and the rights of young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). He discusses his personal experiences with autism, th...

Episode description: Paula Peters: A Lifelong Activist for Disability Rights In this heartfelt and compelling interview, Paula Peters recounts her journey as a disability rights activist starting from the age of eight. Paula discusses her personal struggles with hypermobility syndrome and the fight to keep hydrotherapy services available in Southeast London. She delves into her experiences within...

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 s...

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...

Get to hear the preview of the brand new podcast launching June he 4th ahead of the UK general election that sets to make sense of what the disabled people want from politics and what is at stake for neurodivergent people in this generational political moment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.