Riley is an accomplished individual with Cerebral Palsy who holds a Certificate IIII in Assistive Technology Mentorship. He works as an Assistive Technology Adviser and served on the board for ARATA at the 2024 Australian Assistive Technology Conference. Additionally, Riley is the co-founder of PolySpine, a modular seating support system designed for individuals with physical disabilities.

As a seasoned speaker, Riley delivers engaging talks and workshops on assistive technology to various organisations and schools, which has included Google staff. Riley's presentations passionately advocate for inclusion and equality in society. He also starred in a two-part documentary series that highlighted his collaboration with Dr. Jordan Nguyen, a biomedical engineer, on EOG technology. In the series, Riley successfully drove a buggy using brain wave activity, a feat that achieved critical acclaim and was screened at several film festivals.

Throughout his life, Riley has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Young Third Sector Award, a Good Designs Award for PolySpine, and the Young Citizen of the Year Award for his region on Australia Day 2022.Through his work, Riley has greatly influenced the lives of those around him, motivating and encouraging others to make a positive difference in society. He is also a member of the CP Active Young Changemakers, a diverse community dedicated to making Australia a more inclusive place for people with Cerebral palsy and other disabilities. As part of a dynamic team, Riley helps create pathways and amplify the voices of young people with Cerebral Palsy. Riley now works part-time for CPActive, serving as a member of the steering committee.

Alongside his advocacy and work with assistive technology, Riley enjoys surfing, making music, playing chess, and spending quality time with family and friends. He embraces every opportunity to live life to the fullest, staying connected to the people and passions that bring him joy.

Dr Jackie Casey is an occupational therapist who has worked as a specialised seating clinician, university lecturer and in industry across the UK, Ireland and the USA.  She currently holds a joint appointment with Ulster University and Southern Health & Social Care Trust, continuing her own research, and supporting clinicians to engage in and to embed a culture of clinically relevant research. She is passionate about the importance of posture, positioning, seating and wheelchair mobility to enabling the participation in everyday life for individuals with mobility and/or postural limitations.

Her research explored the impact of caring for a child who is a wheelchair user, from parent and teachers’ perspectives; use of modified toy cars to enable children to socially participate, and evidence for 24-hour postural management. Her doctoral research investigated postural asymmetries and mobility of children with cerebral palsy; and she has over 40 publications including in peer reviewed journals.