The NDA is delighted to host two premiere screenings of 'Driven to Ride', each preceded by a reception with drinks and refreshments, and followed by engaging panel discussions.
The screenings will take place in Galway on Friday, 6 November and in Dublin on Monday, 9 November.
'Driven to Ride' is a documentary film about the people and disability rights activists whose relentless efforts transformed the United States oldest public transit system from inaccessible and resistant, into a model for accessible public transportation.
Written, produced and directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker PJ Moynihan, 'Driven to Ride' captures a story of strategic, person-centered advocacy in action through interviews, archives, and in situ footage. By echoing and modeling the “Nothing About Us Without Us” philosophy of the Disability Rights Movement, 'Driven to Ride' demonstrates how inclusion, persistence, and collective leadership can transform institutions and everyday life, in a way that benefits everyone.
Registration
Register here for screenings in Galway and Dublin.
Registration is free for both events. ISL interpretation and captions will be available at each event. Both venues are fully wheelchair accessible.
These events will take place in person only. No online option is available for the screenings.
If you have any questions, please email mary.tallant@nda.ie and we will be happy to assist.
Galway Event Details
Join us on Friday, 6 November from 5pm at the Galmont Hotel, for the world premiere of 'Driven to Ride'.
This event will take place immediately after the close of UD26. The event is open to all attendees of the UD26 conference, as well as anyone who is not attending the conference and would like to attend.
Event details
Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Venue: Galmont Hotel, Galway, H91 CYN3
Running order:
- 5:00pm - 5:30pm: Drinks and refreshments reception
- 5:30pm - 6:10pm: Screening of 'Driven to Ride'
- 6:10pm - 6:55pm: Panel discussion
- 7:00pm: Event close
Dublin Event Details
Join us on Monday, 9 November from 6pm at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, for the world premiere of 'Driven to Ride'.
Event details
Date: Monday, 9 November 2026
Venue: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, D08 VRR7
Running order:
- 6:00pm - 6:30pm: Drinks and refreshments reception
- 6:30pm - 7:10pm: Screening of Driven to Ride
- 7:10pm - 7:55pm: Panel discussion
- 8:00pm: Event close
'Driven to Ride: How Disability Rights Activists Transformed the United States' Oldest Public Transit System'
Accessibility wasn’t Given. It was Demanded.
Presented by the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) in partnership with Greater Boston Legal Services, the Boston Center for Independent Living, and Digital Eyes Film Production, these special screenings celebrate a landmark chapter in the disability rights movement and the ongoing pursuit of accessible transport for all.
In the early 2000s, Boston’s public transit system (MBTA) was largely inaccessible for people with disabilities. Broken elevators, unreliable bus lifts, missing announcements, and confusing signage made travel unpredictable at best, and impossible at worst. For many riders, the MBTA created a barrier to work, medical care, education, and participation in community life.
In response to this injustice, a coalition of fierce community members and disability rights activists - including many women of color - partnered with Greater Boston Legal Services to file Joanne Daniels-Finegold, et al. v. MBTA, a landmark class action lawsuit that exposed systemic failures through affidavits, ride logs, videos, and firsthand testimony. These plaintiffs demanded more than fixes - they wanted a transit system that respected and included them.
The resulting settlement sparked a cultural shift at the MBTA. Staff learned that accessibility was central to effective service, and the newly-formed Department of System-Wide Accessibility worked closely with riders to implement tangible improvements - including safe and reliable elevators, trained frontline staff, innovative quality assurance programs, and more - while Judge Patrick King and ongoing advocacy efforts ensured accountability. Today, accessibility is a living practice. Groups like the Riders’ Transportation Access Group (R-TAG) give people with disabilities a direct role in shaping service, identifying problems, and continuing to hold the MBTA accountable.
Production Company: Digital Eyes Film Productions
Total Run Time: 38 Mins
Country of Origin: USA