My Driving Force

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.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 a care facility to regaining her independence and moving into her own home in Castlebar. Geraldin...

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.

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 social media handle, Jimbo’s Accessible Adventures. He has over 10,000 followers...

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 his 70’s, Martyn describes himself as an outgoing person and says he has a positive approach to life desp...

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 returned from France where he spent 8 weeks following the Irish Rugby Team on their World Cup journe...

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 talking to fellow farmers about Health & Safety on the farm. Peter lives with his wife Je...

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 replacements and ultimately rotationplasty in 2022. Nikki runs her own business and set up a campaign called...

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 in Sandyford. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to podcast@ddai.ie If you are...