<p>Join Paralympic Champion, Ellen Keane for The ‘D-Word’, a humorous, emotionally engaging and thought-provoking podcast series, exploring the world of disability through open and frank conversations with people with disability.   </p> <p>In this episode Ellen meets Ian O'Connell. At 16 years old, Ian was an underage Gaelic football player for the Kerry team when a life changing bicycle accident left him wheelchair bound. They discuss how Ian’s positive outlook in life has helped him through challenging times and how he now supports others who have experienced similar trauma.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>