All Aboard S1E3: Helping Hands

In the second part of Journey to the Future Peter Bennett, Design Coordinator with the Dublin Metrolink delves into the design of the Dublin Metrolink project. It covers all aspects of the service from the route and the stations along it to their design including the accessibility features the service will provide users with.This episode is available in ISL here:A full transcript of the episode, and further information is available at www.tii.ie/sustainability/allaboard

Examining innovations in other countries, including the TRIPS Project by the European Network of Independent Living and the European Disability Forum. This episode also looks at the Accessible Cities Network – Brussels, Stockholm, Bologna etc. - and lessons learned for Ireland.This episode is available in ISL here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg-o6ZvFT58 A full transcript of the episode, and further information is available at www.tii.ie/sustainability/allaboard

A journey on the Luas in the company of a member of the Luas User Group, a disability advocate, cane user and regular traveller on public transport, and the leader of the Travel Assist Programme.This episode is available in ISL here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3noQ8MgvAMk A full transcript of the episode, and further information is available at www.tii.ie/sustainability/allaboard

Exploring stories and barriers around young people with disabilities and active travel, including the NTA’s Safe Routes to School Programme followed by personal stories around accessing school, college and a social life.This episode is available in ISL here: https://youtu.be/Cjvmp7PxW2UA full transcript of the episode, and further information is available at www.tii.ie/sustainability/allaboard

A look at getting around with hidden disabilities followed by a personal account of recovering from a car accident.This episode is available in ISL here: https://youtu.be/e0hWcxQuVO4 A full transcript of the episode, and further information is available at www.tii.ie/sustainability/allaboard

A look at the subject of carers, firstly by way of research on the issue in an Irish context and then secondly, by way of a personal story from a family member of a person with a disability.This episode is available in ISL here: https://youtu.be/o8Mkv7YQ_NU A full transcript of the episode, and further information is available at www.tii.ie/sustainability/allaboard

An audio journey of Luas Finglas - the proposed extension of the Luas Green Line from Broombridge to Charlestown in north Dublin - on site with members of the design team.This episode is available in ISL here: https://youtu.be/JWhKZLF9iBM A full transcript of the episode, and further information is available at www.tii.ie/sustainability/allaboard

In conversation with Jim Quinlan, we look back at the early design of Luas Dublin, including the earliest engagement with people with disabilities via the Passenger Transport Accessibility Committee, amongst other stories.This episode is available in ISL here: https://youtu.be/QQwwvWY1WjUA full transcript of the episode, and further information is available at www.tii.ie/sustainability/allaboard

All Aboard is a podcast designed to provide a platform for designers, advocates and researchers to share what accessible transport means to them. These insights will be enriched by hearing of the lived experiences from people with disabilities.