Drive-ABLE Podcast

This is episode is a little bit different. We are not interviewing a driver. But we are interviewing someone that has and will help drivers with disabilities in the future. In this episode we speak with Natalie Wade. Natalie Wade is a prominent disability rights lawyer and advocate. As the Founder and Principal Lawyer of Equality Lawyers. I first met Natalie many years ago when she had a goal to d...

This is an awesome episode! This created a bunch of excitement on our social pages when we posted the videos. Today we are interviewing Thyeshya. Thy has a condition that impacts her limbs that prevents her from using the vehicle controls in their normal fashion. Thy is on the journey to gaining her license and she has gone through the first initial stages and we thought we would get her on to tal...

This is another exciting episode! Darrel Sparke is an amputee who is active and living life well as well as working with Amputees NSW who is an advocacy and support group. Darrel provides talks around amputees and has done a lot of work supporting the amputee community. He is in touch with a lot of people and he is the person who introduced me to Khoa, our first-ever interview. A huge thank you to...

This is another exciting episode! In this episode we speak with Brian Fitzpatrick, who has a very interesting story. He has a condition that has progressed over the years and he has had to adapt his life and aids to suit, including his car. He has also been around before the NDIS days AND he is also the national sales manager for Mobility Plus in Melbourne who are a vehicle modifier and one of Aus...

This is another unique and interesting interview episode. In this episode, we speak with Belinda O’Conner! Belinda is founder of the Bioptics Australia, a representative force for people with central vision loss. We can’t wait for you to meet Belinda and talk about how bioptics are assisting those who previously were ruled out from driving. For more information, make sure to follow us on Facebook:...

For this episode, Brad and Ali reflect on their interview with 7-Time Paralympian, Liesl Tesch. They talk about how amazing the resilience of people with disabilities are when it comes to their driving independence especially during the time when NDIS was not yet established. For more information, make sure to follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DriveABLEpodcast to get the latest updates on ou...

It is our honour to be able to interview 7-Time Paralympian, Liesl Tesch. She tells us all about her adventures from the Paralympics and uses that to help the local community especially those who are people with disability. She also tells us how she managed to drive before without any vehicle mods! Amazing! Definitely an episode you shouldn't miss! For more information, make sure to follow us on F...

From the last episode, we have interviewed Catherine who is a user of the NDIS. And now, we get to dissect and reflect on how hard it is to be in her shoes and the restrictions to her independence. 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 also available on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Po...

This is another exciting episode with an exciting interview! In this episode, we speak with Catherine Rae who is a user of the NDIS, and her journey around getting behind the wheel. Catherine has a great story and is very well experienced in using the NDIS and has a lot of helpful info so let's hear more about her story! For more information, make sure to follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Dr...

In today's episode, we have Amin Akbarian who is the ISO Representative for Australia. Here's here to talk about the ISO standards in regards to vehicles and those who have modifications installed on their vehicles. Great topic that everyone should listen to! For more information, make sure to follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DriveABLEpodcast to get the latest updates on our next episode. W...

This is another wonderful episode with an exciting interview! In this episode, we speak with Peter Simmons, who is OLDSCHOOL! He was around way before the NDIS days, and now he is a user of the NDIS and he also had to use a number of convertors to come up with the final solution for his needs, which will be really interesting to unpack. For more information, make sure to follow us on Facebook: www...

This is the last episode of our 3-Part Episode. Brad and Ali now discuss their interview with Nick Tiago, his story, and his super cool modified vehicle equipped with Space Drive technology. They also share their thoughts on Nick's enthusiasm and his "can-do" attitude in life. Lastly, Ali and Brad also share their thoughts on having your vehicle modified that is especially fit for your needs. For...

This is Part 2 of our 3-Part Episode with our very special guest, Nick Tiago. Nick now tells his story of how having cerebral palsy has affected his everyday life. He talks about the challenges he faced and seeing the world in a new light. Nick also shares how much fun he has now that he is living independently, doing everything on his own - especially being able to drive through his modified vehi...

This is Part 1 of our 3-Part Episode with our very special guest, Nick Tiago. Nick talks us through his experience living independently despite his cerebral palsy. He also introduces us to the very special vehicle modification that he has which is called the Space Drive. For more information, make sure to follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DriveABLEpodcast to get the latest updates on our nex...

This week, we have a very special episode where Ali goes all the way to Melbourne to attend the ATSA Independent Living Expo 2021. He's in the show grounds and showing us the different vehicle modifications that can make lives very easy for people with disabilities. Make sure you go and check out www.atsaindependentlivingexpo.com.au to know more and find out when the next expo happening near you....

In today's episode, we discuss Dee's experience with the NDIS. We will also talk about the different products and vehicle modifications that help carers and persons with disabilities alike in their day-to-day lives. As always, consulting with an OT will greatly help you find the right modification and product for you. For more information, make sure to follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Drive...

This week, we talk with Dee Ellen, who is a carer for people with disabilities. We discuss the effort and work that the families and unpaid friends and carers experience. Let's hear what she has to say and hopefully, we can shed some light on this. For more information, make sure to follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DriveABLEpodcast to get the latest updates on our next episode.
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Welcome to Episode 11 of the Drive-Able Podcast. In today's episode, we discuss Matt's amazing life outlook despite his spinal cord injury. We also discuss the different vehicle modifications that can help people with spinal cord injury become independent on the road. Of course, talking to an OT will greatly help you find the right modification for you. For more information, make sure to follow us...

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Drive-Able Podcast. In today's episode, we are talking to Matt Caruana who has suffered a Spinal Injury during a reckless accident from having depression. Matt talks to us through his story, how he adapts to his new life especially about being able to drive independently with the help of vehicle modifications. He also discusses his advocacy in helping individuals see t...

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Drive-Able Podcast. In today's episode, we discuss the advocacy of Eli for safer driving, and of course, how we can all take part in this advocacy. We also discuss different vehicle modifications that you or your client can use - be it to have access to your wheelchair or the ones wherein people with or without disabilities can still use the vehicle. For more informatio...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Drive-Able Podcast. In today's episode, we are talking to Eli Murn who has suffered a brain injury during a reckless accident way back in his teens. Eli, together with his partner Alison, talk about the struggles of getting back to driving, doing the little mundane tasks, and of course, his advocacy to safer driving. He also talks about the vehicle modifications that he...

Living with Multiple Sclerosis is no joke. This affects your brain, spinal cord and your eyes. Others even have trouble getting around and doing daily tasks. Ali and Brad discuss the best options for driving a vehicle when you have Multiple Sclerosis. Make sure to follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DriveABLEpodcast to get the latest updates on our next episode. We are also available on iTunes...

In today's episode, Ali and Brad discuss all about the NDIS process - how does it work, what are the requirements, what are the best ways to get your vehicle modified for your disability and also talk about Jack and the way he handled his NDIS hiccups and approval. Make sure to follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DriveABLEpodcast to get the latest updates on our next episode. We are also avail...

We are releasing this episode early because we just can't wait to share this wonderful information with you and to raise more funds for the MS Society! In this episode, Brad talks with Nev VandenBrink, who also has Multiple Sclerosis and supports the people who have MS as well. They talk all about how his MS affects his everyday life, his crazy dares to help raise more funds to support people with...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Drive-Able Podcast. In today's episode, we are talking to Jack who has cerebral palsy. Jack talks about the struggles of getting financed by the NDIS, gaining his L's, getting his awesome dream car and choosing the right hand control for him. Make sure to follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DriveABLEpodcast to get the latest updates on our next episode.
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