Show Notes
What happens when two best mates decide not to let disability stop them from seeing the world?
In this episode of ListenABLE, Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin sit down with Fletcher and Lachie, the duo behind the viral social account “Two Mates One Chair”.
After a mountain biking accident left Fletch paraplegic, the pair turned friendship, humour and pure determination into a global adventure that’s inspiring millions online.
From piggybacking up 270 slippery stairs in Hong Kong, to navigating inaccessible train stations in Europe, ATV mishaps in Brazil, and discovering the kindness of strangers around the world, this conversation is equal parts hilarious, emotional and eye-opening.
The boys open up about: The reality of travelling the world in a wheelchair Going viral online while backpacking internationally Accessibility challenges across Europe, Asia and South America Fletcher’s life-changing mountain biking accident Friendship, disability and learning to ask for help Why people with disability still deserve adventure The countries that surprised them most with accessibility How social media has changed perceptions around disability The messages from followers that changed everything Why saying “yes” has completely transformed their lives This is one of the funniest and most uplifting ListenABLE episodes yet, while also delivering an important conversation around accessibility, inclusion and the power of friendship.
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00:00 Ability Fest & Dylan Alcott Foundation 02:40 Meet “Two Mates One Chair” 05:50 The first viral video 07:14 Accessibility around the world 16:14 Fletcher’s mountain bike accident 20:40 Learning the art of the piggyback 27:00 What happens after the trip ends? 29:00 Advice for young people with disability 32:00 “My life is 10 times better now” 35:50 How people treat disability overseas 38:00 Dating, nightlife & travelling together 39:40 What’s next for the boys?
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