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My Driving Force
by Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland
Welcome to ‘My Driving Force’, a podcast by the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland, about what Drives People to reach their goals and achieve their full potential in life. In this series we will be talking to DDAI Members and friends about what is their Driving Force in Life. The Disabled Drivers Association is Ireland’s leading charity which supports Disabled Drivers and Passengers on a national level. We promote independence and equal opportunity through mobility, education, and training. Our services include The EU Parking Card, Motoring Information & Advice, Advocacy and the Shopmobility service. Our Mission Statement “The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland takes care to present physical disability in the best possible light and strives to show that most physical disabilities can be overcome, and individuals can go on to achieve their full potential, with the benefit of support and training”. Presenter: Richard Ryder, Communications Manage
Episodes
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Matt McCann
On this episode, Richard is joined by Matt McCann, CEO and Co-founder of Access Earth. https://www.accessearth.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Harry Greaney
On this episode, Richard is joined by Harry Greaney, a personal trainer and powerlifter whose story is a real example of resilience, grit, and determination. https://www.ddai.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jonny Moore - Motability Ireland
In this episode, Richard speaks with Jonny Moore, General Manager of Motability Ireland. Having supported countless customers and organisations with their accessible transport needs, Jonny shares insights from a career dedicated to making mobility possible for all. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Geraldine Lavelle
In this episode, Richard sits down with the inspiring Geraldine Lavelle. In October 2013, Geraldine’s life took a sudden and dramatic turn after a cycling accident left her paralysed. What followed was a decade-long journey marked by extraordinary physical and emotional resilience. From living in…
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Pat Carty
In this episode, Richard chats with Pat Carty — farmer, sales rep, Wheelchair Hurling Captain, and DDAI board member. Pat shares his journey of resilience and determination after a car accident at 20 left him paralyzed from the waist down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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James Casserly
In this episode Richard talks to James Casserly. James is 18 years old and lives in Lucan Co. Dublin. James is on a mission to travel to all 32 counties, by bus, train and tram. He wants to find out how accessible our public transport service really is. James is documenting his journey via his...
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Martyn Moran
In this episode Richard talks to Martyn Moran, a DDAI Board Member among many other accomplishments. Martyn is a native of Claregalway, and now lives in Loughrea, Co. Galway. Martyn lost his left leg following a terrible accident on the family farm when he was just 2 years 8 months old. Now in…
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Seamus Reidy
In this episode Richard talks to Seamus Reidy, Chairperson of the Disabled Drives Association of Ireland. Seamus is a wheelchair user since an early age but never let his disability get in the way of his independence and sense of adventure. He is an avid sports supporter, and has recently…
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Peter Gohery
In this episode Richard Ryder talks to County Galway farmer and DDAI Board Member Peter Gohery. Peter sustained life-changing injuries in a farm accident in 2009 involving an unguarded tractor PTO shaft. Since then, Peter has become a disability advocate and someone who is passionate about…
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Nikki Bradley
In this episode Richard Ryder talks to DDAI Member Nikki Bradley, motivational speaker, adaptive adventurer, and disability activist. Nikki was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Ewings Sarcoma when she was 16 years old. Nikki has had numerous operations including two hip…
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Sean O'Kelly
In this episode Richard Ryder speaks with Sean O’Kelly, a DDAI Member and disability activist since 2016 when he set up a campaign called A day in my wheels, and subsequently started Access for all Ireland with his co-founder Bernard Mulvany. Sean lives in Dublin and works in the Beacon Hospital…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to ‘My Driving Force’, a podcast by the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland, about what Drives People to reach their goals and achieve their full potential in life. In this series we will be talking to DDAI Members and friends about what is their Driving Force in Life.
The Disabled Drivers Association is Ireland’s leading charity which supports Disabled Drivers and Passengers on a national level. We promote independence and equal opportunity through mobility, education, and training. Our services include The EU Parking Card, Motoring Information & Advice, Advocacy and the Shopmobility service.
Our Mission Statement “The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland takes care to present physical disability in the best possible light and strives to show that most physical disabilities can be overcome, and individuals can go on to achieve their full potential, with the benefit of support and training”.
Presenter: Richard Ryder, Communications Manage
HOSTED BY
Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland
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Welcome to ‘My Driving Force’, a podcast by the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland, about what Drives People to reach their goals and achieve their full potential in life. In this series we will be talking to DDAI Members and friends about what is their Driving Force in Life. The Disabled...
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