DisElectAbility: Assessing Access To Employmen For Autistic People And More With Sir Robert Buckland KC

DisElectAbility: Assessing Access To Employmen For Autistic People And More With Sir Robert Buckland KC

April 8, 2025 · 1h 1m

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The episode features a discussion on disability and autism policies in the UK with Robert Buckland, focusing on economic impacts and the need for policy reform.

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 austerity on disabled people, and Buckland's work with the autism employment review. Buckland also shares his personal connection to autism, insights from his political career, and perspectives on current political challenges and government actions. The episode emphasises the need for improved support, inclusivity, and policy reform to better meet the needs of disabled people in the UK. Email: neurorainbowproject.com Follow on Bluesky: @neurorainbwoproject.com Visit: neurorainbowproject.com/diselectability for more Please like subscribe follow and share episode content: 00:00 Introduction to Electability Podcast 00:49 Overview of British Politics and Disability 02:23 Economic Policies and Their Impact on Disabled People 06:38 Political Activism and Social Media 13:41 Interview with Robert…

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