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My Driving Force

My Driving Force

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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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  • Geraldine Lavelle

    Geraldine Lavelle
    Sep 3 2025

    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.


    Geraldine is also the author of two excellent books, Weathering the Storm and When the Apple is Ready it Will Fall, where she shares her story with honesty, strength, and insight.


    https://www.ddai.ie/

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    37 m
  • Pat Carty

    Pat Carty
    Aug 26 2025
    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.

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    29 m
  • 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 m
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