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Disability and Political Representation explores how disabled people experience the various stages and aspects of the representation process, drawing upon extensive empirical research and a variety of qualitative and quantitative data. It discusses why increasing the number of disabled politicians matters, not only as a matter of justice and equality but also to better represent the issues and interests of importance to disabled people. Evans and Reher identify a variety of ableist barriers that prevent disabled people from fully participating in the political process, from disenfranchisement and inaccessible polling stations to prejudice within parties and a lack of financial support for candidates who require adjustments. The work shows that while the preferences of disabled citizens are currently under-represented in parliament, disabled representatives often draw on their lived experience to advocate for their interests. The concept of experiential representation is developed to help scholars and practitioners better navigate the concept of political representation, specifically as it relates to disability.

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Elizabeth Evans is Professor of Politics at the University of Southampton. Her research explores the relationships between social movements, political parties, and political representation. Her work has received funding from the ESRC, British Academy, Government Equalities Office, and the ISRF. She has authored two books, coedited one book, and published over thirty peer reviewed articles. She was a cofounding editor of the European Journal of Politics and Gender and is currently Editor in Chief of Politics. She was the 2022 winner of the Political Studies Association's Joni Lovenduski Prize. Stefanie Reher is a Reader in the School of Government & Public Policy at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Her research focuses on political representation and citizen attitudes and behavior, and particularly on the role of disability. Her work has been funded by the ESRC, UK Government Equalities Office, and the Carnegie Trust, among others. Her articles have appeared in journals such as the British Journal of Political Science, Comparative Political Studies, and European Journal of Political Research. Maria Pendolino is an award-winning voice actor and narrator from Buffalo, New York. From commercials to pop culture documentaries, animation, video games, and audiobooks, Maria's signature voice is heard all over the world. In addition to her voice acting work, Maria has also been seen on-camera on Lifetime's hit series Army Wives and National Geographic's Locked Up Abroad. She fulfilled a life-long dream when she and her husband Eric appeared on HGTV's flagship series House Hunters. Maria is disabled due to psoriatic arthritis and advocates for other disabled performers and creatives by helping to lead The Disabled Voice Actors Database initiative. She also serves on the board of directors for the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA) and is active with the Buffalo-Niagara chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).

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