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My Driving Force

By: Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland
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  • Summary

  • 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 Manager with the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland.

    www.ddai.ie



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Episodes
  • James Casserly

    James Casserly
    Mar 8 2024

    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, so check him out on the usual channels…


    If you would like to contact me do so by emailing podcast@ddai.ie


    If you are interested in finding out about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer please visit www.ddai.ie


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    21 mins
  • Martyn Moran

    Martyn Moran
    Feb 7 2024

    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 despite his difficulties.

    He says he has had a good life despite all the suffering.


    If you would like to talk to Martyn please contact me by emailing podcast@ddai.ie

    If you would like to contact me for any other reason please send an email to podcast@ddai.ie.

    If you are interested in finding out about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer please visit www.ddai.ie.


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    43 mins
  • Seamus Reidy

    Seamus Reidy
    Jan 2 2024

    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 journey. Seamus tells Richard about how he got on travelling the highways and byways of France (with a few handy tips thrown in!). Seamus hails from Limerick but now lives and works in Carrick-on-Shannon.

     

    If you are interested in finding out about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer please visit www.ddai.ie or if you would like to contact me for any reason please email podcast@ddai.ie.



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    31 mins
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