Drive-ABLE Podcast

In today's episode, we're taking a cool dive into the world of driving and its awesome potential for young adults dealing with Autism, ADHD, and learning challenges. We've got the fantastic Jenny Gribbin from QLD in the driver's seat, winner of the 2021 Australia Road Safety Technology Award. Jenny's bringing the insider scoop on a game-changing assessment tool for Occupational Therapists and pare...

Today, our discussion revolves around the factors to keep in mind when loading wheelchairs and walking aids into cars, featuring insights from Katrina Barrett. Kat, an Assistive Technology Clinical Lead OT, brings two decades of clinical expertise across various healthcare settings. With a passion for "all things AT," she shares valuable considerations for making informed decisions on wheelchairs...

Join us in today's podcast as we explore the realm of Product and Solutions Consulting with the accomplished Omid Akbarian. Omid's exceptional skills and dedication have earned him the esteemed title of AT Consultant of the Year at the ATSA awards. He is a cherished member of the Mobility Engineering family, and his engineering background uniquely equips him to provide high-quality solutions that...

Andrew's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Over three decades ago, he faced a life-altering brain injury that led him on a unique path. Today, we're delving deep into Andrew's world, where he has not only overcome adversity but embraced it by driving with hand controls. In this episode, we explore the remarkable advancements in the mobility industry and technology that have shaped Andrew's l...

In this podcast episode, we're diving into the world of Specialized Motor Driving Instruction with Mark Fraser, a seasoned driving instructor at Drive Smart Driving School. Our guest, Mark, helps people with disabilities hit the road, and he's got some fascinating insights to share. In this chat, we'll explore how this connects to the NDIS and chat about the funding and all the stuff that sets the...

Join us in this episode as we delve into a crucial and empowering topic with the remarkable Isobella Mitanovski. In this insightful conversation, we explore the journey of deciding to transition to hand controls. Despite initially learning to drive without modifications, Isobella's experience with Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy has brought about evolving needs over time. Tune in to gain a deeper...

For this episode we're talking about road safety and the road to recovery following a major car accident with Holly Scott.   Although her recovery is still continuing today, Holly has come a long way since the day of the accident in 2017, when she was involved in a major car accident. She sustained many injuries, including a brain injury and has required multiple surgeries since. Holly is now usin...

Join us in today's compelling episode as we delve into the profound journey of aging with a disability, focusing on the remarkable story of Katie Gallagher. Living with spina bifida and mastering the art of driving with hand controls since the age of 18, Katie brings a unique perspective to the fore. In this enlightening conversation, we explore the intricate intersection of aging and disability,...

In this episode, join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Lea-Anne Henderson, who has conquered significant challenges to achieve mobility and embark on an incredible adventure across the Nullarbor in her motorhome. Lea-Anne's story is a testament to resilience and independence, and we can't wait to share her experiences with you. Here are the top three valuable insights from our conversat...

Today, we're talking about making the decision to move to hand controls with Lynton Haggett. Lynton sustained A spinal cord injury between vertebrae L5 and S1 in 2010. He was able to return to driving using his feet however over the years there's been a general decline and  an increase in weakness, and today we're gonna talk to him about how he came to the decision about  moving towards hand contr...

Today we're talking about the journey of trials and looking for a solution with Emma Dieters who has experienced a lot of challenges in getting a solution from the industry and is still looking, we are very excited and she has kindly agreed to come on and share her story and who knows, maybe we can find someone to help her!   Contact Emma: emma@jibeprojects.com.au Instagram: @em_dieters Instagram:...

Today, we have the pleasure of discussing the innovative and exciting Carony product from Braunability. The Carony is a remarkable device that functions as both a full automotive seat and a wheelchair, making it a versatile and practical solution for individuals with mobility challenges. We're fortunate to be joined by Yerko Serrano, the Lead Trainer at Braunability Europe, the world's largest man...

Today we're talking about vision and driving with Professor Celila Chen. Celia is a neuro ophthalmologist, and I am excited to say, I think this is our first professor on the podcast. Celia undertook her ophthalmology training in South Australia and proceeded to a clinical and research fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Professor Celia Che...

Today we're talking with Todd Hazelwood, V8 Super Car Driver & Get Home Safe Ambassador to discuss the importance of safety in driving - whether on or off the track. Todd is known as one of the most exciting talents in the Championship, racing the #3 CoolDrive Auto Parts Ford Mustang with the Blanchard Racing Team. With a pole position and podium now under his belt, Todd is working and racing hard...

Today we're talking about vehicle modifications and their value for money with Claire Hutchinson and Angela Berndt - who are authors, along with Jenny Cleland and Sue Gilbert Hunt of a fascinating study on the social return on investment into vehicle modifications As you would all know by now, vehicle modifications to increase independence is a huge passion for Brad and I. And this article just pu...

Today, we're talking about the process of regaining your licence following a C5 spinal cord injury with Trent Rothall - who has been through an extreme process to gain independence in driving again. We're talking about driving a van from his wheelchair, high level controls and much much more! Trent is going to help us unpack the process for those in a similar situation, but also for the modifiers...

In this episode, we're talking about what things can we consider about manual wheelchairs when you want to drive a car with Sean Bragg of Permobil. Permobil puts the people who use our products first. Their purpose is to innovate for individuals; to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of people living with disabilities more enriching. Their dedicated teams work tirelessly to ma...

In this episode, we're talking about driving with modifications with Eric Russell. Eric is an Australian Paralympic athlete, coach, and administrator with a big interest in cars! If you haven’t heard about Eric, lets just list off a few achievements: 1976 Paralympic Games: * Gold Medal Men's Discus 3 * Gold Medal Men's Pentathlon 3 * Gold Medal Men's Shot Put 3 * Silver Medal Men's Javelin 3 1980...

Episode 60: Ali & Brad's Top 3 Takeaways for 2022 In this special episode, Ali & Brad deep dives into all of the memorable episodes this 2022. Listen to the full episode in any of our podcast channels to find out more! ---------------------------------- For more information, make sure to follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DriveABLEpodcast to get the latest updates on our next episode. We are...

In this episode, Brad talks with Peter White who is the founder of the Make Me Mobile Charity. The Make Me Mobile Charity vision is to raise money so we can fund wheelchair accessible vehicles for NDIS clients in Australia that need one but don't have the financial resources to purchase their own. So I cant wait to get stuck in and talk about something bigger than mods and controls. This is a grea...

In this episode, we explore the recent RehaCare 2022, held in Germany, which the most significant and largest trade fair for all mobility and rehabilitation needs featuring the biggest and latest brands from all over the world! Find out about the latest and state of the art technology when it comes to vehicle modifications and mobility. To watch the full DriveAble Podcast Episode on Youtube, click...

In this episode, we're talking with Kerry Lee - who has just upgraded her car with various modifications and she's going to explain how cool and fun, along with the struggles of driving when you have no arms. Listen to the full episode in any of our podcast channels to find out more! ---------------------------------- For more information, make sure to follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Drive...

In this episode, we're talking about the progression of Multiple Sclerosis and Driving - from driving from your wheelchair with hand controls. So we're talking with Christine Umapathysivam who has held multiple key positions as an advisor. She also has previously worked for the MS Society and is now the CEO of Cystic Fibrosis in South Australia. Listen to the full episode in any of our podcast cha...

Today we're talking about transfers for a growing child with a disability with Paul Koehler. His son Daniel has a disability where he is partially mobile, but is a growing boy and is getting heavier and heavier. They went through quite a process to convince NDIS the need for the modifications that they ended up having installed. We are going to unpack that in this episode. Listen to the full episo...

Amazing episode where we're talking about safe driving and the Get Home Safe Foundation with Darren Davis, the President of the foundation. The Get Home Safe Foundation has been created for the purpose of developing, producing, delivering and supporting road safety initiatives. Super great episode because we are going to talk about something bigger than mods and controls and impacts on all drivers...