My Driving Force

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.ieIf 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.

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.

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 Jean and 4 children in Eyrecourt, Co. Galway.If you would like to contact us for any reason please send an email to podcast@ddai.ieIf you are interested in finding out about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer please visit www.ddai.ie

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 Fighting Fit for Ewings in 2013. If you would like to contact us for any reason, please send an email to podcast@ddai.ieIf you are interested in finding out about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer please visit www.ddai.ie

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