Through Grace & Grit: Educating on disability and being gender queer

Andi Knowles is back with her second podcast looking at why it's important to look at disability through an intersectional lens.

This time Andi is speaking with Tony McCaffery (they/them) founder and CEO of Diversity Scotland.

In this conversation, Tony McCaffery discusses their identity as a genderqueer person and the intersection of this identity with their experiences of disability.

They share insights on the evolution of their understanding of gender, the challenges they face in society, and the internalized shame stemming from their upbringing. The discussion also highlights the importance of inclusion and the emotional labor involved in navigating misunderstandings and discrimination related to both gender identity and disability. 

Tony McCaffery shares their experiences with discrimination and misunderstanding due to their disabilities, particularly focusing on mental health challenges. 

They discuss the importance of resilience, community, and allyship in navigating these experiences. Tony emphasizes the significance of creativity in advocacy and self-expression, and they reflect on their journey of embracing their identity. 

The conversation also touches on the intersectionality of gender identity and disability, the need for societal changes to support marginalized communities, and the importance of understanding the complexities of these identities.

For more information on Diversity Scotland please follow this link:

https://www.diversityscotland.co.uk/

Tony can also be found on LinkedIN or Instagram

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymccaffery/

https://www.instagram.com/tonymccaffery/?hl=en-gb

For more information on All 4 Inclusion please visit our website

www.all4inclusion.org