#13: One in Five

In Episode 13 of Apolitical we speak with Jamie Szymkowiak, ambassador for the One in Five campaign. We chat about the campaigns goals and ambitions; their success so far; and the measures they think will make a difference in the future.

 

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Amongst the topics we discuss with Jamie on the podcast are:

• Why the One in Five campaign was set up;

• What the campaign hopes to achieve;

• Issues affecting participation of disabled people in politics;

• The early success the campaign has enjoyed;

• Measures that can be taken to encourage more disabled people in politics to be open about their conditions; and

• The campaign’s prospects for long-term success.

 

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Show Links:

One in Five
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