Katie was a Member of the first
Welsh Youth Parliament from 2018 to 2021.
The following was his candidate
statement for election to the first Welsh Youth Parliament:
My key issues are:
- Education Services
- The Community
- Training
I’m Katie, I’m seventeen years
old and have struggled with various health and learning difficulties throughout
my life. With my illness and my additional learning needs, I used to find day
to day activities hard going.
However as time passed I have
learned the importance of being optimistic and adjusting/adapting to my
illness. I have been praised for my ability to inform others of my disability
and raise awareness for Von Willebrand disease and wish to help others raise
awareness of their disabilities.
When I was younger I used to be
incredibly shy, however as I’ve grown older and found my passion for books and
drama I have become a very confident person. With this new
found confidence I feel I have found my voice and I am excited to use my
voice to represent others who have disabilities just like me.
I am always excited to hear
others opinions so we can share and debate different ideas in a fun and
friendly manner. I am reliable, good with people and I find it quite easy to
make friends and make others feel comfortable in my presence with my chatty and
sunny personality. I am passionate about making sure young people with
disabilities get all the opportunities they deserve and hope I will be able to
represent young people with disabilities in the best way.
