Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland
Ballindine, Co Mayo
General Info
The Association was founded in Mayo in 1970 and has gone on to become an important provider of quality services to people with limited mobility throughout Ireland. Employing 18 dedicated people at its headquarters in Ballindine, Co. Mayo, the organisation's members are people with disabilities themselves. As such, the members are an important source for the generation of new initiatives.
Reviews
Siochfradha Kelly
5 Dec 2025
REPORT
If there was ever a man most suited to his job, it's most definitely Richard Ryder at DDAI. From start to finish, he was professional, welcoming, respectful, patient and very clear throughout. He is ...
If there was ever a man most suited to his job, it's most definitely Richard Ryder at DDAI. From start to finish, he was professional, welcoming, respectful, patient and very clear throughout. He is excellent at his job with communication skills second to none, a real people person.
A family member had a diagnosis which required an annual DDAI driving assessment in recent years. This is not an easy job with a proud elderly person! Richard handled this situation with respect and sensitivity and with a warm sense of humour. That's a balancing act right there! We are grateful to him for his consistent professional service. Thank You Richard!
Michael Sweeney
20 May 2025
REPORT
The Disabled Drivers Association ireland in my 30yrs actually today may 20th 1995 since my 65ft fall i sustained spinal injuries and and left hand injury was so badly damaged it was to be amputated bu...
The Disabled Drivers Association ireland in my 30yrs actually today may 20th 1995 since my 65ft fall i sustained spinal injuries and and left hand injury was so badly damaged it was to be amputated but after 14 surgeries I have enough power in my fingers to use the steering wheel ball and hand controls so being a paraphelegic and needing a Disabled parking badge i never had any problems with The DDAi and their new way is fabulous that when you apply for a new badge you can hold onto your old badge until you receive your new card and a prepaid envelope is also given to of course send back your old out of date badge which saves having to get your old card photocopied. So all I can say is anyone I ever spoke to by phone in DDAI were always so helpful. And exactly 1 week from sending in my renewal form I received my new badge which is very fast and excellent so keep up the great work everyone and I never once had a problem by any staff member over the phone. And I feel so at ease knowing I have a fresh up to date badge please god for the next 2 year. Again thank you all so much.
Marita McKenna
17 Oct 2024
REPORT
I would give Marian and Denise 5 stars for their helpfulness and kindness. The portal is troublesome, and it has taken me 2 weeks to get through to seek assistance which is a bit frustrating. However ...
I would give Marian and Denise 5 stars for their helpfulness and kindness. The portal is troublesome, and it has taken me 2 weeks to get through to seek assistance which is a bit frustrating. However the above two ladies were really prompt in getting my query resolved. Thank you.
Rory O'Shaughnessy
15 May 2024
REPORT
The actual human staff are phenomenal and very knowledgeable in all areas. However!! The portal is one of the worst pieces of programming I've ever had the misfortune of coming across.
A far simpler v...
The actual human staff are phenomenal and very knowledgeable in all areas. However!! The portal is one of the worst pieces of programming I've ever had the misfortune of coming across.
A far simpler version would surely be easier to execute than the over complicated way it currently exists. Completely unacceptable in 2024. I'd happily give 5 stars if it's improved . Until then it'll be a single.
Staff are 5 stars everyday of the week though :)
Stuart O'Leary
18 Dec 2021
REPORT
Processed my Dad's Disabled Pass for him on line and it was very easy to complete and upload the documents and I was then sent a secure link to pay with a confirmation each time. Fantastic service wit...
Processed my Dad's Disabled Pass for him on line and it was very easy to complete and upload the documents and I was then sent a secure link to pay with a confirmation each time. Fantastic service with a very fast response on each stage. Help is also available whenever needed. I would hightly recommend this method of renewing the pass.
Patricia Ross
27 Mar 2016
REPORT
Anne McCormack
8 Sep 2015
REPORT
I feel it important to make comment about this group. For starters THANK YOU DDAI.
TOP CLASS, EFFICIENT, FRIENDLY AND UNDERSTANDING.
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Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland
Ballindine, Co Mayo
General Info
The Association was founded in Mayo in 1970 and has gone on to become an important provider of quality services to people with limited mobility throughout Ireland. Employing 18 dedicated people at its headquarters in Ballindine, Co. Mayo, the organisation's members are people with disabilities themselves. As such, the members are an important source for the generation of new initiatives.
Business Hours
Monday
09:00AM-13:00PM
Tuesday
09:00AM-13:00PM
Wednesday
09:00AM-13:00PM
Thursday
09:00AM-13:00PM
Friday
09:00AM-13:00PM
Reviews
Siochfradha Kelly
5 Dec 2025
If there was ever a man most suited to his job, it's most definitely Richard Ryder at DDAI. From start to finish, he was professional, welcoming, respectful, patient and very clear throughout. He is ...
If there was ever a man most suited to his job, it's most definitely Richard Ryder at DDAI. From start to finish, he was professional, welcoming, respectful, patient and very clear throughout. He is excellent at his job with communication skills second to none, a real people person.
A family member had a diagnosis which required an annual DDAI driving assessment in recent years. This is not an easy job with a proud elderly person! Richard handled this situation with respect and sensitivity and with a warm sense of humour. That's a balancing act right there! We are grateful to him for his consistent professional service. Thank You Richard!
Michael Sweeney
20 May 2025
The Disabled Drivers Association ireland in my 30yrs actually today may 20th 1995 since my 65ft fall i sustained spinal injuries and and left hand injury was so badly damaged it was to be amputated bu...
The Disabled Drivers Association ireland in my 30yrs actually today may 20th 1995 since my 65ft fall i sustained spinal injuries and and left hand injury was so badly damaged it was to be amputated but after 14 surgeries I have enough power in my fingers to use the steering wheel ball and hand controls so being a paraphelegic and needing a Disabled parking badge i never had any problems with The DDAi and their new way is fabulous that when you apply for a new badge you can hold onto your old badge until you receive your new card and a prepaid envelope is also given to of course send back your old out of date badge which saves having to get your old card photocopied. So all I can say is anyone I ever spoke to by phone in DDAI were always so helpful. And exactly 1 week from sending in my renewal form I received my new badge which is very fast and excellent so keep up the great work everyone and I never once had a problem by any staff member over the phone. And I feel so at ease knowing I have a fresh up to date badge please god for the next 2 year. Again thank you all so much.
Marita McKenna
17 Oct 2024
I would give Marian and Denise 5 stars for their helpfulness and kindness. The portal is troublesome, and it has taken me 2 weeks to get through to seek assistance which is a bit frustrating. However ...
I would give Marian and Denise 5 stars for their helpfulness and kindness. The portal is troublesome, and it has taken me 2 weeks to get through to seek assistance which is a bit frustrating. However the above two ladies were really prompt in getting my query resolved. Thank you.
Rory O'Shaughnessy
15 May 2024
The actual human staff are phenomenal and very knowledgeable in all areas. However!! The portal is one of the worst pieces of programming I've ever had the misfortune of coming across.
A far simpler v...
The actual human staff are phenomenal and very knowledgeable in all areas. However!! The portal is one of the worst pieces of programming I've ever had the misfortune of coming across.
A far simpler version would surely be easier to execute than the over complicated way it currently exists. Completely unacceptable in 2024. I'd happily give 5 stars if it's improved . Until then it'll be a single.
Staff are 5 stars everyday of the week though :)
Stuart O'Leary
18 Dec 2021
Processed my Dad's Disabled Pass for him on line and it was very easy to complete and upload the documents and I was then sent a secure link to pay with a confirmation each time. Fantastic service wit...
Processed my Dad's Disabled Pass for him on line and it was very easy to complete and upload the documents and I was then sent a secure link to pay with a confirmation each time. Fantastic service with a very fast response on each stage. Help is also available whenever needed. I would hightly recommend this method of renewing the pass.
Patricia Ross
27 Mar 2016
Anne McCormack
8 Sep 2015
I feel it important to make comment about this group. For starters THANK YOU DDAI.
TOP CLASS, EFFICIENT, FRIENDLY AND UNDERSTANDING.
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