AT Banter Podcast: Recent Episodes
Rob Mineault, Steve Barclay, Ryan Fleury, Lis Malone
AT Banter’s goal is to celebrate and share stories of disability. Join Rob Mineault, Ryan Fleury, Steve Barclay, and Lis Malone as they talk with advocates and members of the Disability Community to educate and inspire better conversations about disability.
This week, Rob, Steve, and Lis sit down with Tom Perski, a pioneer in low vision rehabilitation and assistive technology whose lived experience has shaped services for thousands of people with vision loss.
Diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease at 19, He shares candidly about dropping out of college, grief, denial, and the long journey back through rehab, assistive technology, and ultimately a career helping others navigate the same path. We also dive into Tom’s new memoir, “There’s No Vision Like Low Vision,” which chronicles his journey and offers a hopeful, honest roadmap for anyone facing vision loss or any major life change.
If you or someone you know is newly diagnosed with vision loss, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podcast-episode-462-tom-perski.pdf
Show NotesThere’s No Vision Like Low Vision on Amazon
https://www.amazon.ca/Theres-Vision-Like-Low-Degeneration/dp/1998315487
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
This week the gang sits down with guests Diane Dubrovner and Stacy Cervenka, co-authors of the new middle-grade novel Roxie in Color. The book follows Roxie, a shy 12-year-old starting at a new school who’s trying to keep one big secret under wraps: both of her parents are blind. The story explores real issues faced by the blind community, all told through the lens of Stacy’s real-life lived experience. Join us as we learn about the book’s origins, what the long distance co-authoring experience was like, and why representation, lived experience, and not lecturing kids are at the core of their storytelling.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-461-roxie-in-color.pdf
Show NotesRoxie in Color on Amazon
https://www.amazon.ca/Roxie-Color-Diane-Debrovner/dp/1536246603
Roxie in Color Audiobook on Audible
https://www.audible.ca/pd/Roxie-in-Color-Audiobook/B0GNR5DSXF
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
This week Rob, Ryan, and Lis kick things off with failed catchphrases, and Lis’ mysterious “voodoo diet” before welcoming guest Shanell Matos, community manager at Right Hear. Shanell explains why Right Hear is an orientation app rather than a navigation app, how Bluetooth beacons and powerful markers give blind and low-vision users rich information about their surroundings without bossy turn-by-turn directions, and how the system is being used in places like stadiums, hospitals, museums, universities, restaurants, and more.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-460-shanell-matos.pdf
Show NotesRight Hear
https://www.right-hear.com/
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
This week, the AT Banter crew is very much in the house – basement, man cave, and all – as we welcome Matthew Reeves, a legally blind psychotherapist, rehab counselor, and host of the Insight Out podcast. Diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease at 12, Matthew is a a therapist focused on helping people live well with vision loss, disability, chronic illness, and chronic pain. Now he’s using both his training and his lived experience to support a community that often feels isolated and underserved. If you or someone you love is navigating vision loss, this conversation is honest, validating, and quietly hopeful. It doesn’t sugarcoat the hard parts, but it also makes space for the possibility that, like Kintsugi, we can come back together different, but stronger and more valuable than before.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-459-matthew-reeves.pdf
Show Notes
Insight Out Podcast
https://www.insightoutpod.com/
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
In this “Generations Part Two” episode of AT Banter, Rob and Ryan welcome back Clement Chou, Albert Ruel, Betty Nobel, and Russell Leung for a lively, thoughtful – and often very funny – conversation about the generation gap in the blindness community. Together they tackle big questions like what can older and younger blind people genuinely learn from each other, and how do we move from talking about intergenerational connection to actually getting people in the same room. From ideas like mixed‑generation potlucks and food‑centric meetups, to honest talk about advocacy burnout, mental health, resilience, and learning to step outside your comfort zone, this episode is both warm and hopeful. By the end, there’s a real sense that something new could emerge – regular in‑person gatherings, new community spaces, maybe even a Part Three in this series.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-458-bridging-the-generation-gap-part-2.pdf
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
In this episode of AT Banter, Rob, Ryan, and Steve shake off an early-morning, post–long weekend haze (fueled by espresso) to welcome Simon Kitchen, Chief Commercial Officer at Dolphin Computer Access. Dolphin is celebrating 40 years in assistive technology, and Simon joins the crew to dig into how the company has evolved from hardware speech synthesizers in the pre-Windows days to today’s powerful, AI-enhanced software suite.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-episode-457-supernova.pdf
Show NotesFind out more about Dolphin Computer Access
https://yourdolphin.com/
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
In this episode of AT Banter, the gang welcomes Lynn Jensen, Registered Nurse, longtime Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, and author of ‘Best Kept Secrets for Travelers With Sight Loss’. If you’ve ever thought, “Travel is stressful and airports are chaos”—and that’s before adding sight loss into the mix—this episode is packed with concrete tips, great stories, lots of laughs, not to mention a little 80s TV singalong.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-456-traveling-with-lynn-jensen.pdf
Show NotesLynn’s Book in Multiple Formats at:
www.blindtraveltips.com
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
This week Rob, Ryan, and Lis dive into the fast-evolving world of AI and accessibility as they are joined by Andrew Gillies, founder and CEO of Guide, an AI-powered assistant for Windows that helps blind and low-vision users navigate inaccessible apps and interfaces. Instead of replacing screen readers, Guide works alongside them, stepping in when buttons aren’t labeled, controls can’t be reached, or a UI just refuses to cooperate.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-455-guide.pdf
Show NotesGuide
https://www.guideinteraction.com/
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
In this episode of AT Banter, Rob, Lis, and Steve welcomes back best‑selling author and Meningitis advocate John B. Grimes, whose new memoir Destiny Is Debatable: A Memoir of Meningitis, Losing Sight, and the Love I Didn’t See Coming dives deep into survival, disability, and the messy, beautiful business of building a life afterward. John shares how bacterial meningitis took his sight and nearly his life in just days, the “war” of learning to live again through brutal rehab and invisible disabilities, and much more.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-454-from-meningitis-to-beste28091seller-john-grimes-returns.pdf
Show Notes
Destiny is Debatable Website
https://destinyisdebatable.com/
Buy It On Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Destiny-Debatable-Memoir-Meningitis-Losing/dp/B0GJWV134N
Buy It On Google Books
https://books.google.ca/books/about/Destiny_Is_Debatable.html?id=l4HG0QEACAAJ&redir_esc=y
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
This week Rob and Ryan dive into one of the lesser talked about challenges in the blindness and advocacy communities: the growing gap between generations. With guests Betty Nobel, Albert Ruel, Clement Chou, and Russell Leung, they explore how technology can both connect and isolate, why younger blind folks may resist joining organizations or volunteering, and how “back in my day” clashes with “you don’t understand my reality.” From the impact digital communities can have on real world social skills to nonviolent communication and just learning to listen, this honest and sometimes irreverent conversation asks what it will really take for older and younger generations of blind folks to start building community together.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-453-bridging-the-generation-gap.pdf
Show NotesAMI+
https://www.amiplus.ca/
Canadian Council of the Blind
https://ccbnational.net/shaggy/
AEBC
https://www.blindcanadians.ca/
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
It's White Cane Week and Rob, Ryan, and Steve kick things off with some classic AT Banter chaos before welcoming Mellyssa Lyght, Senior Customer Service Rep and buyer at Ambutech, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of canes for blind and low vision users. Mellyssa takes us behind the scenes of a small but mighty Canadian company that ships canes to about 80 countries, offers millions of possible cane combinations, and still answers the phone with real humans instead of robots. Along the way, there’s talk of repairs, knockoff products, smart canes, and why people form deep emotional bonds with their canes.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-452-ambutech.pdf
Show NotesAmbutech
https://ambutech.com/
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
We’re kicking off 2026 with a full house – Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis – diving into the weird, wonderful, and sometimes what-were-they-thinking world of CES 2026 and assistive tech trends for the year ahead. Along the way we rant about tech fatigue, too many apps, smart homes that are too smart, student‑driver self‑driving cars, and even airbag pants for seniors.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-451-ces.pdf
Show NotesNemonic Dot
https://www.ces.tech/ces-innovation-awards/2026/nemonic-dot/
.lumen
https://www.dotlumen.com/glasses
Naqi
https://www.naqilogix.com/
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
In this special crossover episode, Rob flies solo without Ryan but drafts in guest host Shawn Marsolais from Blind Beginnings and the Limitless Podcast to help explore the fast, loud, and gloriously chaotic world of blind soccer. They’re joined by Jillian Sloane, Ramya Amuthan, and coach Matt Greenwood from Canada’s Women’s National Blind Soccer Team, who share how a random Facebook post, zero organized-sport experience, and a handful of determined players led all the way to the World Championships in India. From yelling “voy” while getting hammered into the boards, to 40-degree heat, broken bones, a 17-penalty shootout, Canada’s first women’s blind-soccer goal, and a very Canadian Fair Play Award, this is a funny, honest, and inspiring look at what it takes to build a new sport and a National Team from the ground up.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-450-voi.pdf
Show NotesSoccability Canada
https://www.soccability.ca/
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
Join Rob and Steve for a World Braille Day special where “bumpy paper” takes the spotlight. They’re joined by Braille champions Shawn Marsolais, Jen Jesso, and Riane LaPaire to celebrate why Braille is literacy and to ask why, in 2026, access to it is still uneven.
The panel shares real‑world stories of how Braille powers education, work, and independence, and digs into both the wins and the roadblocks: creative use of Braille tech and tactile graphics, growing World Braille Day resources and library programs, but also shortages of TVIs and transcribers, funding gaps, misconceptions about how technology can replace braille, and the myth that “audio is enough.”
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-449-a-bumpy-ride.pdf
Show NotesNNELS
https://nnels.ca/
NNELS World Braille Day Page
https://nnels.ca/wbd
PRCVI
https://www.prcvi.org/
Braille Literacy Canada
https://www.brailleliteracycanada.ca/en
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
For the last AT Banter episode of the year, Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis reunite and compare holiday plans before being joined by Dhaval Patel of Lotus Labs, creator of the Lotus Ring—a point‑and‑click wearable that controls your home without apps, rewiring, or Wi‑Fi. Dhaval shares how a late‑night struggle to turn off a light sparked the idea, why renters, pregnant parents, people with disabilities, and Stevie Wonder himself have all influenced the design, and how “optimizing for disability first” leads to simpler, more universal tech for everyone. Happy Holidays to all our listeners and thanks for another amazing year!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/at-banter-podcast-episode-448-one-ring-to-rule-the-smart-home.pdf
Show Notes
Lotus Ring
https://getlotus.com/
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
This week Rob and Ryan are excited to be joined by returning friends Kerry and Brian Kijewski from Outlook on Radio Western, along with their “BF” – Barry Toner – for a wide‑ranging, funny, and thoughtful conversation about intersectionality, the damage of pity‑based charity marketing, “hero vs. helpless” narratives, and why most people actually live somewhere in the messy middle. It’s a great hour of conversation that is part thought provoking, part empowering, and all real.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/at-banter-podcast-episode-447-real-talk-with-the-kijewskis-and-barry.pdf
Show NotesOutlook on Radio Western
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/outlook-on-radio-western/id1527876739
Kay Consulting
https://kayconsulting.ca/
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
This week Rob and Ryan welcome Dr. Nordine Sebkhi and Arpan Bhavsar from Kinemo, a company shaking up the world of wearable assistive tech. Discover how their tiny, customizable sensors are giving independence a high-tech makeover, letting users control everything from power wheelchairs to computers using whatever body part moves best (eyebrows included!). Tune in for stories of epic innovation, eyebrow-raising prototypes (literally) and a peek into a future where assistive devices are as cool and inconspicuous as your favorite gadget.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/at-banter-podcast-episode-446-kinemo.pdf
Show NotesKinemo
https://kinemo.io/
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
Curious how music, technology, and accessibility can blend together? Lis joins Rob and Ryan this week as they welcome special guest Marshall Walters, the brains (and ears!) behind SonifEye, an innovative app that lets you actually hear the colors around you. It’s a conversation about the concept of sensory substitution and its accessibility implications along with enough jokes about wardrobe choices to fill a laundry basket. Whether you’re into tech, accessibility, or just love a fun conversation, this episode hits all the right notes!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-445-sonifeye.pdf
Show Notes
SonifEye
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sonifeye/id6701998780
AppleVis Blog Post
https://www.applevis.com/forum/ios-ipados/new-ios-app-sonifeye-app-hear-color-request-use-feedback
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
Ready to get your hands on some art? In this episode of AT Banter, we’re joined by tactile graphics gurus Chancey Fleet and Marco Salsiccia, who are on a mission to prove that “drawing in the dark” is not only possible but downright fun! Discover how blind and low vision creators are hacking the world of SVG coding, conquering “image poverty,” and using everything from 3D printers to… silicone placemats? (Spoiler: Yes, you can make tactile art with your leftover kitchen supplies.) Don’t miss this episode where we explore the joys, laughs, and occasional creative chaos of making graphics accessible to all.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-444-getting-a-feel-for-art.pdf
Show NotesBlindSVG
https://blindsvg.com/
Talking Books NYPL
https://www.nypl.org/locations/heiskell
Dimensions: Community Tools for Making Tactile Graphics
https://www.nypl.org/about/locations/heiskell/dimensions
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
This week Lis, Rob, and Ryan welcome Brett "The Blind Kid" Devloo to the show, a skateboarder who navigates life with raw authenticity and zero apologies. When vision loss hit at 16, Brett didn't just adapt - he redefined what's possible on a skateboard. Join us as we peel back the layers of Brett's experience, exploring how he transformed a challenging diagnosis into a dynamic personal brand and skateboarding career. From small-town Manitoba to the West Coast skate scene, Brett shares candid stories about community, adaptation, and staying true to himself. Hear about his upcoming documentary, "Blind Corners", which captures the real, unvarnished moments of his skateboarding journey - including a memorable femur-breaking incident that became part of his story. Expect genuine laughs, unexpected insights, and a conversation that “stays on the board”.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-443-staying-on-the-board-with-brett.pdf
Show NotesBrett The Blind Kid
https://www.facebook.com/tbktheblindkid
https://www.youtube.com/c/theblindkidtbk
https://www.instagram.com/tbktheblindkid
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
Buckle up for a wild ride with long time friend of the show Mike Calvo! He’s a tech entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and self-proclaimed 'blind visionary' who's lived a life that's part Miami Vice, part Silicon Valley! From hustling in the music scene to revolutionizing assistive technology, Mike drops truth bombs about disability, innovation, and breaking through societal barriers. Hear jaw-dropping stories of overcoming challenges, his unfiltered take on corporate inclusion, and why he believes blind people can change the world, one breakthrough at a time. Warning: Contains strong language and powerful insights.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/at-banter-podcast-episode-442.pdf
Show NotesMike Calvo
https://www.mikecalvo.com/
Pneuma Solutions
https://pneumasolutions.com/
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.
Join us for an epic crossover episode where AT Banter and Limitless podcasts collide to explore the Glide - a groundbreaking AI-powered navigation device that could be poised to change how blind individuals move through the world! Our panel (that includes Limitless Podcast host and friend of the show Shawn Marsolais along with Albert Ruel and first-time guest Alethea) dive deep into their experiences demoing a prototype at a recent Demo Day at the offices of Canadian Assistive Technology. Packed with laughs, insights, and genuine excitement, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in cutting-edge accessibility tech.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/at-banter-podcast-episode-441-impressions-of-the-glide.pdf
Show NotesGlidance
https://glidance.io/
Canadian Assistive Technology
https://canasstech.com/
Dive into the world of disability representation in Canadian film as Rob, Ryan and Steve sit down with Alethea Bakogeorge, Director of Programs & Development from the Disability Screen Office (DSO). From her personal journey as a disabled actor to leading a groundbreaking national organization, Alethea shares insights about disability in the screen industry, powerful advocacy, and the exciting future of inclusive storytelling in media. Whether you're a film buff or a disability advocate, this episode is your backstage pass to changing the screen industry, one authentic story at a time.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/at-banter-podcast-episode-440-inside-the-disability-screen-office.pdf
Show NotesDisability Screen Office
https://www.dso-orphe.ca/
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Buckle up and get ready to ride as Rob, Steve and Ryan welcome back Amos Miller with the latest scoop on Glide, the revolutionary mobility device making waves in the blindness community. As CEO of Glidance, Amos shares exciting updates on how Glide’s autonomous navigation system is reshaping the way blind travelers experience the world. We’ll explore how this cutting-edge device tackles real-world navigation challenges, its potential to transform orientation and mobility training, build confidence, and why it could open new horizons for independent travel.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/at-banter-podcast-episode-439-ride-the-glide.pdf
Show NotesGlidance
https://glidance.io/
Upcoming Glidance Events
https://glidance.io/events/
Previous Appearance
https://atbanter.com/2024/01/24/at-banter-episode-364-amos-miller-glide/
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Get ready to navigate the world like never before! This week Ryan and Rob sit down with Christopher Toth from XR Navigation, the company behind Audiom, the first accessible digital map that turns boring, inaccessible geography into an audio adventures. Christopher breaks down how his team is revolutionizing mapping technology, making the world more accessible one 3D audio soundscape at a time. From bus stops that sound like buses to church bells that ring in the right location Rob and Ryan chat with Christopher on everything from AI challenges to the future of accessible navigation. Bonus: Learn how YOU can help make maps accessible with just a few clicks! Grab your headphones and get ready to hear the world in a whole new way!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/at-banter-podcast-episode-438-sonic-navigation-christopher-toth-audiom.pdf
Show NotesXR Navigation
https://xrnavigation.io/
Try out Audiom!
https://www.audiom.net/
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Get ready for a double dose of laughs and insight as the Limitless Podcast and AT Banter join forces for the inaugural episode of Limitless Banter! Guest host Shawn Marsolais (Blind Beginnings, Limitless Podcast) teams up with Ryan Fleury and Steve Barclay for a lively podcast crossover featuring the one and only Jennie Bovard, star of AMI’s comedy series, Pretty Blind. Dive behind the scenes as Jennie shares hilarious stories from set, reveals how real-life moments inspired the show’s characters. From goalball shenanigans and Pirate themed board games to the challenges (and triumphs) of authentic disability representation, this episode is packed with candid conversation, plenty of banter, and a few surprise confessions. Plus discover the local music powering Pretty Blind, get the inside scoop on what’s next for Jennie, and find out which iconic Canadian show the crew wants to crossover with next!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-437-pretty-blind-pretty-funny-jennie-bovard-returns.pdf
Show NotesWatch Pretty Blind on AMI+
https://www.amiplus.ca/Pretty
Pretty Blind Playlist on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/356A9KcqqSJR2Pbm4FhTY9
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Get ready to blast off into the fascinating intersection of science, music, and accessibility! In this episode of AT Banter, the crew welcomes astrophysicist and musician Dr. Matt Russo, who’s turning the cosmos into a symphony through the magic of data sonification. Discover how planetary orbits, star brightness, and much more can be transformed into captivating soundscapes. Dr. Russo shares his journey from jazz guitar to astrophysics, explains the art and science behind sonification, and reveals how this innovative approach is making astronomy more accessible for everyone—including people who are blind or visually impaired.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-436-sonifying-the-universe-with-dr.-matt-russo.pdf
Show NotesDr. Matt Russo Online
https://www.astromattrusso.com/
System Sounds
https://www.system-sounds.com/
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Join Rob, Ryan, and Lis as they welcome back Carrie Morales from ‘Carrie On Accessibility’ for an eye-opening discussion about AI wearables. From Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to the upcoming Echovision, we explore how emerging technologies are revolutionizing accessibility for the blind and visually impaired community. Packed with insider insights, tech predictions, and the team's trademark humor, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of assistive tech. Discover the pros, cons, and potential of AI-powered glasses that are changing lives one description at a time!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-435-carrie-morales-meta.pdf
Show NotesCarrie On Accessibility
https://carrieonaccessibility.com/
Carrie’s Interview with Agiga
https://youtu.be/5raHFE58RpA?si=DAR6BPlpAZKmrVmk
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This week on the show, Rob, Ryan, and Lis are joined by the multi-talented Tamara Vandendool Cable who is a musician, educator, disability advocate, and the creative force behind Unsightly Opinions and Odyssey Music. Tamara shares her journey from academia to advocacy, opening up about the challenges of creating meaningful, accessible content about her lived experiences. A passionate champion for accessible music education, Tamara also shines a light on the barriers students with disabilities face in learning music, highlighting the limitations of tools like music Braille and makes a compelling case for affordable, innovative solutions that can empower all learners.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-434-tamara-vandendool.pdf
Show NotesUnsightly Opinions
https://www.unsightlyopinion.com/
Odyssey Music
https://odysseymusic.ca/
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Get ready for an epic dive into the world of accessible gaming and computer control! This week we're joined by Mike Hazelwood from SensePilot, who's revolutionizing how people interact with computers using nothing more than a standard webcam. Imagine controlling your PC and fragging enemies in Call of Duty just by moving your head and making facial gestures - no special hardware required! We'll explore how this family-driven startup is breaking barriers in assistive technology, with hilarious tangents about fishing, AI, and Steve's dreams of shooting virtual bad guys by going "bang, bang, bang".
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-433-mike-hazelwood-sensepilot.pdf
Show NotesSensePilot
https://sensepilot.tech/
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This week, Rob and Ryan dive into the world of digital accessibility with special guest Noah Senecal-Junkeer, Co-founder of Easy Surf. Noah shares his deeply personal journey living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and how his own challenges using tools like speech recognition software inspired him to help reshape digital access for others. They discuss how Easy Surf is changing the game, literally. From website audits to playtesting video games, Easy Surf’s team of testers with lived experience is proving that accessibility is better when it’s built-in from the start, not bolted on later. They also tackle the real-world limitations of current tech, and how emerging tools like AI could redefine what accessible digital experiences look like. Whether you’re a developer, a gamer, or someone just trying to make the digital world more inclusive, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and the reminder that accessibility is innovation.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-432-noah-easysurf.pdf
Show NotesEasy Surf
https://easysurf.ca/
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This week on AT Banter, Rob, Ryan, and Lis are joined by the one and only Kelly McDonald, beloved AMI radio and television host, for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about the end of an era and the start of an exciting new chapter. After eight and a half amazing years, Kelly and Company is signing off, leaving behind an incredible legacy: 2,000 episodes, 900 guests, and 1,300 community reports! Kelly shares behind-the-scenes stories, what the show meant to the community, and what’s next with his brand-new show Reflections—a deep-dive, documentary-style series launching this September. We also chat about how media is evolving in the age of streaming and remote work, and why audio description, accessibility, and authentic representation are more important than ever.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-431-kelly-macdonald.pdf
Show NotesAMI on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/AccessibleMedia
Kelly & Company on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDfqxUrzDeJ-QlybYda4r9g
Kelly & Company on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7IdzoXQpgr7hU154QydDx5
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Get ready to meet the Zeen, a groundbreaking mobility solution that’s redefining what it means to move independently! Rob, Ryan and Lis sit down with Hall of Fame inventor Garrett Brown and Exokinetics CEO Rick Sherak to explore this revolutionary device that’s far beyond just another wheelchair. Discover how the Zeen effortlessly lifts users from seated to standing in seconds, without motors and explore how the Zeen’s incredible motor-free technology supports up to 75% of a user’s body weight, helping individuals from 50 to 325 pounds find newfound freedom, dignity, and confidence. We also learn why this innovative aid might be the most significant mobility breakthrough in decades.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-430-meet-the-zeen.pdf
Show Notes
Check Out The Zeen
https://gozeen.com/
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Join us for an illuminating conversation with returning guest Christine Malec, a passionate advocate from Toronto’s blind community, as she discusses her impactful role in making arts and culture accessible at the vibrant Luminato Festival. Running from June 4 to 22, this year's festival embraces the captivating theme of the "24-hour city," offering unique experiences like breathtaking dawn chorus performances and intriguing night shift exhibits. Christine dives into the festival’s inclusive features, highlighting audio descriptions, guided tours, and immersive storytelling that create meaningful accessibility for everyone. But that’s not all—Christine also gives us a fascinating glimpse into her groundbreaking collaboration with NASA, where she's helping to “sonify” astronomical data, making space exploration a reality for blind and visually impaired individuals.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-429-accessibilty-arts-and-astronomical-adventures-with-christine-malec.pdf
Show NotesLuminosity Festival
https://www.luminatofestival.com/
LuminoCity Podcast
https://www.luminatofestival.com/luminocity
Disability Collective
https://www.thedisabilitycollective.com/
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This week Rob, Ryan and Lis welcome podcaster Steven Vine to the show where he shares his remarkable journey after experiencing a life-changing triple-A (abdominal aortic aneurysm) that resulted in the loss of his sight, a leg, and his colon. With warmth, humor, and raw honesty, Stephen explores how acceptance, strong support networks, and unwavering perseverance became cornerstones of his recovery and ongoing growth. He also introduces us to his podcast, "The Disability Diaries," dedicated to educating, empowering, and amplifying the voices of those thriving within the disability community. Together, they discuss the powerful, therapeutic impact of storytelling and emphasize the importance of diverse representation and authentic voices in disability advocacy.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-428-stephen-vine.pdf
Show NotesThe Disability Diaries with Steven Vine
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2385172
The Disability Diaries on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Svlg4ut3kjIOGNJ9QiVOY
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This week, Rob Mineault, Ryan Fleury, and Steve Barclay dive into an exciting celebration—the 30th anniversary of JAWS, the groundbreaking screen reader from Vispero! Joined by special guests Rachel Buchanan and Elizabeth Whitaker from Vispero, the crew discusses JAWS’s incredible journey and impact on users around the globe. Rachel and Elizabeth share personal insights and highlight anniversary celebrations, including a fascinating timeline memorial wall at CSUN, the exclusive “Insert J Club” for dedicated JAWS users, and various engaging training events. Plus, they unveil the latest cutting-edge AI features, such as FS Companion and a handy new AI Text Grabber, designed to significantly enhance accessibility. Listen now to explore how community engagement, innovative training, and advanced technology have come together to empower JAWS users over the last three decades—and maybe even get a tidbit of what might be coming next.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-427-jaws-30th-anniversary.pdf
Show NotesVispero
https://vispero.com/
Insert J Club
https://www.freedomscientific.com/insertjclub/
JAWS Timeline
https://vispero.com/jaws-timeline/
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Join Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis as they kick things off with some hockey pool banter—and discover how "Artie," their ChatGPT-powered pick, has scored a perfect run! Rob’s feeling pretty good, too, thanks to his strategic choice of the Edmonton Oilers. But it’s not all hockey talk! The gang switches gears to discuss National AccessAbility Week, a movement started back in 1988 to promote inclusion and accessibility. They're joined by Chantal Oakes from the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC), who shares details about their exciting virtual event featuring fun trivia and an open "Ask Me Anything" session. Finally, the group explores the phenomenon of having countless Awareness Days—are these celebrations helping us move forward, or just creating noise that distracts from truly impactful causes?
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-426-aebc-and-national-accessability-awareness-week.pdf
Show NotesAEBC National AccessAbility Week Event
https://www.blindcanadians.ca/post/national-accessability-week-2025
AEBC Online
https://www.blindcanadians.ca/
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This week Rob, Lis, Steve and Rob delves into the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI), noting how it has recently sunk into the mainstream with more people using and embracing it, a shift from previous fear and skepticism. They discuss their personal experiences using AI for diverse tasks including asking questions, creating accessible programs like a screen reader-friendly audio recorder and a keyboard-controlled soundboard, and work functions such as comparing price lists, proofreading documents, and generating graphics. They also dive into AI's impact on Assistive Technology (AT), highlighting how mainstream devices incorporating AI, such as the Meta glasses with their live view feature, are becoming "game-changers" for the disability community, specifically benefiting those who are blind. Do they think that AI will eventually replace them? Will ChatGPT join the Hockey Pool? Listen now and find out!
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This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Angela Bonfanti, President and CEO of CNIB, to the podcast! Angela shares her personal journey and how her father’s experience with vision loss inspired her path, along with how she transitioned from the world of politics to leading one of Canada's most impactful disability organizations. We discuss CNIB's evolution, including the innovative Community Hubs and Mobile Hubs, and highlight the urgent need for improved mental health support for those experiencing vision loss. We even dive into the power of storytelling to shift public perceptions, the importance of collaboration across disability groups, and Angela’s passionate vision for a truly inclusive and accessible Canada. It’s a powerful conversation packed with insights, advocacy, and inspiration you don’t want to miss!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-424-angela-bonfanti-cnib-ceo.pdf
Show NotesCNIB
https://www.cnib.ca/
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Rob, Ryan and Steve welcome Karen McKay and Ioana Gandrabur from the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) to the show this week to discuss some of the services CELA provides that includes a huge collection of accessible books—from embossed braille to audiobooks—to people with print disabilities across Canada. They also discuss how CELA is evolving their services and navigating a shift from traditional CDs to digital platforms, the critical role of stable internet access, why boosting technology literacy is more important than ever, and CELA’s creative outreach strategies to connect communities with accessible reading.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-423-karen-mckay-ioana.pdf
Show NotesCELA
https://celalibrary.ca/
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Buckle up as Rob, Ryan, and Lis dive into the thrilling world of blind car racing with guests Tony Labillois and Jean Labbé! Ahead of the 36th annual high-speed showdown on July 4th in Granby, Quebec, Tony and Jean share their excitement about competing in a unique event where 35 to 40 drivers—blind or blindfolded—battle it out for 10 adrenaline-packed laps, guided only by the instructions of their fearless co-pilots.
But it's more than just high-octane action—it's about raising funds and awareness for the MIRA Foundation, dedicated to providing life-changing guide and service dogs to those who require them. Tony and Jean, who've already raised over $1,500, share their past racing experiences, the challenges of blindfolded driving, and why promoting accessibility and inclusion is so important to them. Fast cars, great laughs, and a great cause—don’t miss this one!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-422-jean-and-tony.pdf
Show NotesDéfi-Vision 2025 Tony Labillois /Jean Labbéira
https://dons.mira.ca/campaign/jaidemira/challenges/view/ef3e34a6-f391-11ef-a492-0050560131d0
Mira Foundation
https://www.mira.ca/en/
AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.
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We are "beyond" excited this week to welcome the host and producer of the Blind and Beyond Radio Show, Michael and Lynn Golder. Michael, who went blind later in life, and his co-host and wife Lynn Golder discuss their show's history, which has been on air for 10 years and reaches 14 million listeners worldwide. We discuss a variety of topics, including the importance of the show’s goals of bridging the sighted and visually impaired communities, providing educational and entertaining content, and reducing fear and misconceptions about blindness.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-421-blind-beyond-radio-show.pdf
Show NotesBlind & Beyond Radio Show
https://www.blindandbeyondradioshow.org/
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Rob, Ryan, and Lis are joined this week by the delightful and outspoken Lucy Greco—YouTuber, Accessibility Evangelist, and champion of all things inclusive! Lucy shares the inside scoop on her advocacy work at the University of California, Berkeley, and her popular YouTube channel, where she reviews appliances and chats candidly with fellow blind creators.
Together they dive into hot accessibility topics, from discussing why PDFs are often the villains of digital accessibility to exploring the urgent need for stronger enforcement of accessibility laws. Lucy emphasizes the power of inclusive design, highlighting companies that get it right and calling out those that miss the mark. The conversation stresses why involving the disability community from the very beginning isn't just ethical—it's essential for good design. They also touch on how AI could revolutionize accessibility, but only if used responsibly and transparently.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-420-lucy-greco-accessibility-evangelist.pdf
Show NotesAccess Aces
https://accessaces.com/
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This week we’re going back to school as we welcome Kyle Brymer, a research associate at New Brunswick Community College to discuss the challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals in post-secondary education, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder. Kyle tells us about the project he is involved in that aims at improving campus accessibility using digital twins and real-time sensory data. The project, funded by the College and Community Social Innovation Fund, focuses on lighting, noise, and people density in the Fredericton campus and we discuss the broader implications of the project for accessibility along with accessibility in general on post secondary campuses.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-419-kyle-brymer.pdf
Show NotesNew Brunswick Community College
https://nbcc.ca/
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This week, Rob, Ryan, Lis, and Steve welcome Jerred Mace, founder of OneCourt, a startup that’s revolutionizing how blind and low vision fans experience live sports. Forget nosebleed seats — OneCourt brings the action right to your fingertips with a device that looks like a laptop but feels like a courtside seat. Using spatial haptics, fans can track ball and player movements in real time on a tactile surface Jerred shares how it works, why it matters, and what’s coming next. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just here for the snacks and halftime show, this episode will have you cheering for the future of accessible sports. Go Sports!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-418-jerred-mace-onecourt.pdf
Show NotesOneCourt
https://www.onecourt.io/
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This week Rob, Steve, Ryan and Lis welcome guest Justine On Green, a blind music producer and songwriter from Vancouver. Justine shares her journey in the music industry, her work with top 40 artists, and her recent project with Jagpreet Bajwa. They discuss the state of accessible advancements in music production, the impact of AI on music, and the evolving landscape of the music industry. And because we love a good throwback, we get nostalgic AF about the good old days of vinyl and cassettes versus the modern convenience of Spotify and streaming services. Is progress always better? You decide!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-417-justine-on-green.pdf
Show NotesBlind B.C. woman combines tenacity with technology to realize musical dream
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/blind-bc-woman-combines-tenacity-with-technology-to-realize-musical-dream/
Justine On Green Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/justineongreen/
Justine On Green on Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/justine-on-green/1693924186
Justine On Green on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FAVgobfqyV5d8fqirEuq?si=5dzuxyqiTs-fCp2rVqwbKw
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This week the gang gathers together to break from our regular format and once again partake in a bit of Good News (because boy, do we need it right now)! From the first person with a physical disability to be approved for a Space Station mission to mussels are being used to monitor water quality, we’ve got more good news that you can load onto a four foot pizza!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-416-good-news-everyone.pdf
Show NotesFirst Astronaut With A Disability Cleared For Space Station Mission
https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/first-astronaut-with-a-disability-cleared-for-space-station-mission/
Pizza Delivery Driver GoFundMe
https://www.today.com/food/people/pizza-deliver-driver-tip-snowstorm-gofundme-rcna190184
Clement Chou Akido GoFundMe
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-celebrate-my-aikido-milestones
10 Year Old Deaf Girl New Caption Glasses
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/10-year-old-deaf-girl-is-blown-away-with-new-caption-glasses-that-let-her-see-spoken-words
Mouse Resuscitation Study
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14429385/Mouse-resuscitation-mouth-study-video.html
Scientists Discover Low Cost Way To Trap Carbon
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scientists-discover-low-cost-way-to-trap-carbon-using-common-rocks-which-could-help-farmers-too/
Mussel Pollution Sensors
https://newatlas.com/science/mussels-pollution-sensors/
Netherlands To Return Nigerian Looted Treasure
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/netherlands-to-return-its-share-of-nigerias-looted-treasures-120-statues-set-for-repatriation/
Cancer Drug Repurposed To Act As Flag For Cancer Seeking Missile
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/previously-failed-cancer-drug-repurposed-to-act-as-flags-for-cancer-seeking-nuclear-missile
Big Mama and Papa's Pizza
https://bmpp.com/
Rock Star Pizza
https://www.rockstarpizza.net/
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This week, Rob. Ryan and Steve welcome Tyler Fentie, the Accessible Gaming Lead at Neil Squire's Makers Making Change to discuss the growing importance of accessible gaming. Tyler explains the evolution of accessible gaming, the social benefits of gaming for people with disabilities, and the role of major game studios like Ubisoft and Eidos in integrating accessibility features and details the GAME (Gaming Accessibility Made for Everyone) Program, which supports gamers in Canada and helps create accessible gaming spaces.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-415-tyler-fentie-accessible-gaming.pdf
Show NotesMakers Making Change
https://www.makersmakingchange.com/s/
Neil Squire Society
https://www.neilsquire.ca/
GAConf
https://www.gaconf.com/
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This week Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis welcome Dr. Linda Mamer, to the show to share her extensive experience in teaching Deafblind and visually impaired students. They talk about the importance of Intervenors for the Deafblind, as well as how crucial it is for early intervention, family involvement, and technology in enhancing communication for children who are Deafblind. She also discusses the evolution of assistive technology and its transformative effects on students' lives.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-414-linda-mamer-deafblindness.pdf
Show NotesCanadian Deafblind Association
http://www.cdbabc.ca/
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In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Sharpe, CEO of Singular Hearing, to explore their groundbreaking app, HeardThat. Designed to transform a smartphone into a speech enhancement tool, HeardThat uses AI to separate speech from background noise, making conversations clearer in loud and chaotic environments. Bruce shares insights into the app's development, its practical applications in settings like noisy restaurants, and the introduction of features like recording capabilities for capturing important conversations. We also discuss the rapid advancements in AI technology and its promising future in revolutionizing hearing assistance.
Show NotesSingular Hearing
https://heardthat.ai/about-singular-hearing
HeardThat
https://heardthat.ai/
HeardThatPlus
https://www.heardthat.plus/
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This week, Ryan, Rob, and Steve sit down with Patrick Long, Co-founder and CEO of Innosearch, an innovative AI-powered platform revolutionizing accessibility for the visually impaired. Innosearch leverages cutting-edge AI and web scraping technology to streamline online shopping by eliminating unnecessary clutter and presenting only the most relevant information. It also features a built-in chatbot assistant to answer product-related questions in real time. And if that isn’t enough content for one week, we also audition a new cowbell – you won’t want to miss it!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-412-innosearch.pdf
Show NotesInnosearch
https://www.innosearch.ai/
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This week Rob and Ryan welcome Kimberly Parsley, a blind podcaster from Kentucky, to the show to discusses her podcast "Demand and Disrupt," which focuses on disability issues beyond blindness. She shares her personal journey including her rare genetic disorder, Von Hippel-Lindau, which led to her blindness and loss of hand function and we talk about the need for continuous advocacy, the balance between calling out and calling in organizations, the impact of younger advocates, and the potential for positive change in disability representation, and much, much more!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-411-kimberley-parsley-and-demand-disrupt.pdf
Show NotesDemand & Disrupt
https://demand-and-disrupt.pinecast.co/
Avacado Press
https://www.advocadopress.org/
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Welcome to 2025! It’s the first episode of the new year and we are thrilled to once again celebrate World Braille Day (January 4th) with guests Jen Jesso from PRCVI (Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired) and Riane LaPaire from NNELS (National Network for Equitable Library Services). We discuss the importance of Braille literacy and the challenges in promoting it, including the high cost of Braille technology and the need for accessible digital documents. They highlight upcoming World Braille Day events, including a retrospective and a series of fun Braille activities for K-12 students. The conversation also touches on the history of Braille, the development of new Braille technologies, and the significance of Braille in everyday life. We cap this year’s celebration of Louis Braille and his invention with a trivia quiz about Braille.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/at-banter-podcast-episode-410-brailepalooza-2025.pdf
Show NotesNNELS (National Network of Equitable Library Services)
https://nnels.ca/
PRCVI (Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired)
https://www.prcvi.org
World Braille Day Events
https://nnels.ca/world-braille-days-wbd-2025
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Get ready to jingle all the way with our festive holiday special! Join Rob, Steve, Lis, and Ryan as they unwrap a world of Christmas traditions, sip on their favorite holiday spirits, reminisce about past yuletide episodes filled with laughter and cheer and even break out a new holiday song! Travel with us from the enchanting tale of Ukraine's Christmas spider to Iceland's mischievous Yule Cat and Sweden's iconic Yule Goat. We'll also serve up some of the world's most unusual holiday delicacies, from live carp to the daring kiviak. And, of course, no holiday episode would be complete without the age-old debate: Is 'Die Hard' truly a Christmas movie? Tune in for a sleigh ride of fun, festive facts, and spirited discussions that will have you ho-ho-ho-ing. Happy Holidays!
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The Canada Disability Benefit is new monthly benefit that received royal assent on June 22, 2023 whose goal was to reduce poverty and support the financial security of working-age persons with disabilities. However, with the recent announcement that this Benefit will only provide a supplementary benefit of up to $200 a month, it has received pushback from the disability community. Rob and Ryan welcome Janet Rodriguez from Disability Without Poverty to discuss why the $200 monthly federal benefit falls short of the $27,000 annual income needed to live above the poverty line before diving into a discussion about the need for self-advocacy, cross-disability solidarity, and systemic change to address ableism and improve support systems.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/at-banter-podcast-episode-408-discussing-the-canada-disability-benefit.pdf
Show NotesDisability Without Poverty
https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/
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This week we dive into the topic of accessible travel as Rob, Ryan, Lis and Steve welcome Robin East, Vice Chair of Independent Living Canada and Co-Chair of the Transportation Committee at Council of Canadians with Disabilities to the show. We discuss a recent incident involving a deaf woman with a service dog being removed from a Porter Airlines flight and highlight systemic issues in airline treatment of service animals, emphasizing the need for better training and enforcement and brainstorm possible solutions including increased public awareness, media attention, and potential class-action lawsuits.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/at-banter-podcast-episode-407-robin-east.pdf
Show NotesCouncil of Canadians With Disabilities
http://www.ccdonline.ca/en/
Independent Living Canada
https://www.ilc-vac.ca/
Porter breaks its own rules by kicking deaf woman and her service dog off a flight
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/porter-airlines-deaf-service-dog-1.7363838
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This week Rob, Ryan and Steve welcome friend of the show and founder of Blind Beginnings, Shawn Marsolais, back to announce a very momentous milestone for the organization – after 10 years of being in a shared office space, Blind Beginnings is moving to their own larger space in Vancouver in January 2025. The organization aims to raise $25,000 through a Giving Tuesday and Year End campaign to set up this new home, which includes five offices, three larger rooms, and a playroom. Shawn talks about the move and what it will mean for Blind Beginnings going forward and the positive impact it will have on programming for families with blind or partially sighted children or teens.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/at-banter-podcast-episode-406-blind-beginnings-new-home.pdf
Show NotesBlind Beginnings
www.blindbeginnings.ca
Donate to Blind Beginnings
https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/donate
Take a Tour of the New Blind Beginnings Space
https://youtu.be/lvxff24dYaM?si=OT0rZ_NN2bmUcgSS
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This week Rob, Ryan and Lis welcome Nicole Bergstrom, Hilton's Senior Director of Accessibility to the show to discuss Hilton’s partnership with Be My Eyes. Nicole explains the integration of Be My Eyes' support with Hilton employees, emphasizing the importance of choice and training for Hilton Customer Care representatives. The conversation highlights Hilton's efforts to enhance travel experiences for guests with disabilities and their commitment for providing an accessible experience for their guests.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-404-nicole-bergstrom-hilton-accessibility.pdf
Show NotesHilton Partnership With Be My Eyes
https://stories.hilton.com/releases/hilton-and-be-my-eyes-launch-industry-first-partnership
Accessible Travel: Be My Eyes Partners with Hilton
https://youtu.be/L2M7gWogzfA?si=aYM7SPNEDZWCRmJn
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This week Rob and Ryan discuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding invisible disabilities with Jess Stainbrook, Executive Director of the Invisible Disabilities Association. They explore the organization's efforts to raise awareness and advocate for people with invisible disabilities, including legislative initiatives to implement disability ID symbols on government IDs and training for law enforcement. Jess shares his personal experiences with dyslexia while emphasizing the need for societal understanding and acceptance. The conversation highlights the importance of education, representation, and community support for individuals with invisible disabilities. It’s a long overdue conversation around invisible disabilities that you won’t want to miss, especially if you are a fan of 70s era sitcoms!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-404-invisible-disabilities-association.pdf
Show NotesInvisible Disabilities Association
https://invisibledisabilities.org/
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This week Rob and Ryan welcome Scott Martin, a podcaster and soon-to-be author, who shares his journey becoming a quad amputee to coaching soccer, adopting children, and much more. Scott discusses his upcoming book, set for release on June 9, 2026, coinciding with the 2026 World Cup, his podcast entitled ‘Life Is A Road Trip’, and the importance of advocacy and the need for societal change. The conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs of adapting to life with a disability, the impact of storytelling, and the potential for grassroots advocacy to drive systemic change.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-403-scott-martin.pdf
Show NotesLife’s A Road Trip on Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/lifes-a-road-trip/id1658423751
Life’s A Road Trip on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/3hSFOMivFBODVHl4p6dLes
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It’s that time of year again—spooky season is upon us! Join Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis for our annual Halloween episode, where things get delightfully weird. In this special edition, we summon the “Ghosts of Assistive Technology Past,” play a round of Mad Scientist to create ridiculous ‘FrankenAT’ inventions, and roast each other with some hilariously bad costume ideas.
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This week Rob, Lis and Ryan welcome Evan Starnes from Blind Level Tech, a podcast focused on assistive technology. Evan shares the origins and evolution of Blind Level Tech, emphasizing its goal to educate older listeners about technology before chatting about current AT trends, including AI's role in accessibility, real-time video description and AI-generated content. They also discuss the potential and challenges of wearable technology, particularly Apple's Vision Pro, and the importance of integrating accessibility features in new devices.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/at-banter-podcast-episode-401-evan-starnes-blind-level-tech.pdf
Show NotesBlind Level Tech
https://aftersight.org/audio-publications/blind-level-tech/
AfterSight
https://aftersight.org
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What do a mini-moon asteroid with a terrible name, romance at an Aldi and pickle-making in a hospital all have in common? No, they aren’t all various types of conspiracy theories, they are just three of many Good News story we are featuring on this week’s very special Good News episode of the show! Join Rob, Steve, Ryan, Lis, and special guests Casey and Cassandra from the Rare With Flair podcast as they dive into a variety of stories that are designed to make you feel warm, fuzzy, and optimistic! Oh yeah, and it’s our 400th episode too!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/at-banter-podcast-episode-400-its-time-for-some-good-news.pdf
Show NotesRare With Flair Podcast
https://rarewithflair.com
Good News Network
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/
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This week, Rob and Ryan are joined by Lainie Ishbia, a TEDx speaker and disability lifestyle advocate. Lainie shares her experiences living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, her advocacy work, and her website, Trend-Able, which empowers people with disabilities to find stylish and functional clothing. During the conversation, Lainie highlights the significance of adaptive fashion and the urgent need for increased visibility and acceptance of invisible disabilities. She delves into the complexities of navigating societal perceptions and emphasizes the importance of fostering open dialogue to challenge ableism before also discussing the changing landscape of disability representation and the power of personal stories in driving greater understanding and empathy.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/at-banter-podcast-episode-399-lainie-ishbia-trend-able.pdf
Show NotesTrend-Able
https://www.trend-able.com/
EmBrace It
https://www.trend-able.com/embrace-it-podcast-speaking-engagements/
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This week, Rob, Ryan, Lis, and Steve sit down with Jacob Shymanski, host of AMI Today, a live show on AMI-audio and YouTube that airs weekdays at 11 a.m. Eastern. Jacob provides an overview of the show’s format, which serves as a digest of various AMI-audio programs and includes in-depth interviews with prominent voices from the disability community. During the conversation, Jacob—who is visually impaired due to Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy (FEVR)—shares his personal journey, from working behind the scenes in technical production to becoming an on-air host. He also discusses the significance of advocacy, the challenges of living with vision loss, and the ongoing efforts to make technology and media more accessible for everyone.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/at-banter-podcast-episode-398-jacob-shymanski-ami-today.pdf
Show NotesAMI Today on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR0vpzT7BlE&list=PLM5Ss_-z2cibFAZonxukg5RFibacwGswB&ab_channel=AMI%3AAccessibleMediaInc.
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This week, Rob, Ryan, and Steve are joined by returning guest Donna Jodhan, an advocate and author, to discuss her latest initiatives. Donna shares insights on her new focus—transition programs designed to help youth with disabilities prepare for the workforce, enhancing their value to employers. The conversation also revisits Donna’s landmark 2010 court case challenging the accessibility of Canadian government websites, a pivotal moment that contributed to the development of the Accessible Canada Act in 2019 before diving into the importance of self-advocacy and the critical need for robust enforcement to ensure compliance with accessibility laws.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/at-banter-podcast-episode-397-donna-jodhan-returns.pdf
Show NotesDonna Jodhan
https://www.donnajodhan.com/
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The summer is over and that means AT Banter returns to full strength as Rob, Ryan, Lis and Steve welcome Joshua Ang, host of the new AMI show Got Game to the show. They discuss the premise and origins of the show, which involves six youth with disabilities from all over the country coming together to a Board Game café to play accessible board games and discuss their respective lived experiences before diving into the importance of having youth driven content that fosters community and education.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/at-banter-podcast-episode-396-joshua-ang-got-game.pdf
Show NotesGot Game on AMI Plus
https://www.amiplus.ca/Got-Game
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Rob and Ryan welcome Penn Street, host of the Blind Chick Podcast, who shares her journey of losing her vision due to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. The three dive into a discussion of the importance of early intervention, mentorship, and community support as well as the need for better representation and accessibility in various aspects of life, including dating apps and government before talking about the importance of sharing lived experiences to inspire and educate others through podcasting.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/at-banter-podcast-episode-395-penn-street-the-blind-chick.pdf
Show NotesThe Blind Chick
https://aftersight.org/audio-publications/the-blind-chick/
AfterSight
https://aftersight.org/
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Rob and Ryan gather together on a Friday night just in time to welcome Rocky Batzel and Chason Sordoni, founders of SnapSlide, an innovative child-resistant closure mechanism which is designed for easier accessibility for people with limited strength, arthritis, or those with one arm, or anyone who may struggle with traditional child resistant lids. They also get into a rousing discussion about universal design and the importance of community support and consumer advocacy in driving change. It's a fun and illuminating episode you don’t want to miss!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-394-snapslide.pdf
Show NotesSnapSlide
https://www.snapslide.com/
SnapSlide On Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/people/SnapSlide/100067111487742/
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Rob, Lis, and Ryan take a break from practicing Olympic Breakdancing long enough to welcome Jonathan Price to the show to discuss his role at Colorado based non-profit that produces audio newspapers, magazines, and podcasts for the blind and low vision community as Podcast Producer. They discuss shared their experiences and insights on creating and growing a successful podcast, highlighting the importance of genuine conversations, spontaneity, and community involvement.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-393-jonathan-price-aftersight.pdf
Show NotesAfterSight
https://aftersight.org/
AfterSight Podcasts
https://aftersight.org/category/audio-publications/featured-podcasts/
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Rob, Ryan and Lis welcome Amy Amantea and her writing partner Rena Cohen to the show to talk about their new Radio Play Podcast entitled “Disability Tour Bus”. They talk all about the about how the play and how it came about, its themes, and why it is that the Arts can be such a successful platform for transmitting its of inclusion and disability.
Show NotesDisability Tour Bus
https://realwheels.ca/disability-tour-bus/
Disability Tour Bus on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttKYEEHgwsQ
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Rob, Ryan and Steve rise early once again in order to welcome Luke Anderson, Executive Director of the StopGap Foundation back to the show to give us some updates on the organization which works to build portable ramps for businesses while highlighting the importance of accessibility and inclusion in public spaces. He also details Stop Gap’s recent innovative marketing campaign called, The Inaccessible Font, it’s purpose, and how it has been was received by the Business community.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-391-luke-anderson-the-inaccessible-font.pdf
Show NotesStop Gap Foundation
https://stopgap.ca/
Inaccessible Font
https://inaccessiblefont.com/
Luke’s Previous Appearance
https://atbanter.com/2022/07/20/at-banter-episode-294-stopgap-foundation/
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Rob, Ryan, and Steve rise early once again in order to welcome Peter Tucic, Director of Strategic Partnerships for HumanWare to the show to talk about their innovative new multipurpose, multiline, tactile electronic Braille device, The Monarch. They discuss what makes The Monarch unique, the new technology that drives the device, and its potential to revolutionize the education space for students who are Braille users.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-390-meet-the-monarch.pdf
Show NotesHumanWare
https://www.humanware.com/en-canada/home
More Information on the Monarch
https://www.humanware.com/en-canada/monarch
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Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis gather together for a full house this week to welcome author LK Bowen to talk about her debut novel, “For Worse”. They discuss the novel’s origins, how the choice was made to make the protagonist share LK’s eye condition of retinitis pigmentosa, and the importance of representation and agency in literature and media.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-389-lk-bowen-and-for-worse.pdf
Show NotesLK Bowen Online
https://www.authorlkbowen.com/
Buy “For Worse” on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Worse-L-K-Bowen/dp/B0CL5D2YG3
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Summer is in full swing so it seems only fitting that this week’s episode is all about heading to Camp! Join us as Rob, Ryan and Lis welcome Alex Jurgenson and Matthew Alvarnez from the Camp Bowen Division of the Canadian Organization of the Blind and DeafBlind. They discuss Camp Bowen’s history as a longtime venue for campers who are blind or partially sighted, its current line-up of Summer Camps and Programs, and what makes the Bowen Island location ideal for its attendees, staff, and volunteers.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-388-camp-bowen.pdf
Show NotesCamp Bowen
https://campbowen.ca/
Canadian Organization of the Blind and DeafBlind
https://cobd.ca/
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This week Rob and Ryan welcome Martijn van der Spek, app developer and founder of Sparkling Apps to the podcast to talk about his new revolutionary image and video description app, PiccyBot. They explore the latest developments in AI-powered speech recognition and description, highlighting their potential to revolutionize descriptions by offering personalized, conversational, and human-like interactions and how features such as customizable settings, natural-sounding descriptions, and improved accessibility for individuals with disabilities can be key benefits of the AI revolution.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-387-martijn-van-der-spek-piccybot.pdf
Show NotesSparkling Apps
https://sparklingapps.com/
PiccyBot on iOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/piccybot/id6476859317
PiccyBot on Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sparklingapps.piccybot
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Ryan and Rob turn on the mics on a Friday night for one of the biggest and most chaotic episodes ever as they welcome Terrin, Josselyn, LaKisha, and Carina from the “Babies Down Bottles Up” Podcast! They talk about the origins of the podcast and the challenges and importance of balancing authenticity and advocacy, their own lived experiences of being Moms who are blind or partially sighted, and much more. It’s an episode full of laughs that you don’t want to miss!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-386-babies-down-bottles-up.pdf
Show NotesBabies Down Bottles Up on Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/babies-down-bottles-up/id1531015317
Babies Down Bottles Up on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/4XQleCpiodkxziCTSnE344
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Steve, Rob, Lis and Ryan dive into a bit of hockey talk this week before welcoming disability advocate and blogger Jody Yarborough to the show to discuss her blog, “Love Disabled Life”. They discuss a wide variety of topics including the importance of being vocal and taking action when it comes to self advocacy to the challenges of accessibility and inclusion.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-385-jody-yarborough.pdf
Show NotesLove Disabled Life
https://www.lovedisabledlife.com/
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It’s a very special episode this week as Keisha Anderson, co-host from the Blind Beginnings Podcast joins Rob and Ryan to welcome Lina Coral and Juna Gjata, hosts of the Blind Girl Chat podcast to the show. They discuss the show and its origins before diving into a discussion about everything from disability representation in media to misconceptions that many sighted people have about blindness.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-384-lina-coral-and-juna-gjata.pdf
Show NotesListen to Blind Girl Chat
Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blind-girl-chat/id1737027522
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vj03K1bty02RT2r59qRT2
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This week Rob, Ryan, and Lis welcome MLA for North Vancouver – Seymour and Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility Susie Chant to talk about the BC Accessibility Act and the recent call for draft recommendations from the public regarding the development of accessibility standards. They talk about BC’s accessibility legislation and its importance and highlight the work that is currently being done to improve the lives of BC residents with disabilities.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-383-susie-chant.pdf
Show NotesTake the BC Accessibility Standards Questionnaire
https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/accessible-bc-standards/
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Close your eyes and imagine in you mind, a green apple, sitting against a white background. What do you see? If the answer is nothing, then this week’s episode might be for you! Rob, Ryan, Lis and Steve welcome Anthony Gutierrez to the show to discuss Aphantasia, a condition he shares with 3% of the global population that is characterized by the inability to build mental images. It’s a fascination discussion about this fairly new condition that you won’t want to miss!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-382-anthony-gutierrez-aphantasia.pdf
Show Notes
Aphantasia Network
https://aphantasia.com/
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It was with great sadness that we here at AT Banter learned that Brooke Ellison, an incredible advocate and champion of disability rights for many years, passed away at the age of 45 on February 4, 2024. We were blessed here at the show to have been able to chat with her back in June of last year, and even though our time with her was limited, she made an indelible impression on all of us.
We have wanted to pay tribute to Brooke for awhile now, but the truth is we were unsure on how to best do that. Being a collection of 4 podcasting numbskulls with a silly little show in one corner of the podcast world, we felt like nothing we could do or say would do her legacy justice or communicate the huge impact she left on ourselves and the people who knew her.
We decided that perhaps the best way that we could pay tribute to her and spread her message to those who may have missed it would be to re-broadcast our interview with her. We had so much fun with her that afternoon, laughing and joking about making her an honorary Canadian while learning about her amazing story and having her share her insights on accessibility and the disability perspective. If you missed it we hope you will listen to this and visit the links in the show notes to learn about the life of this truly amazing woman.
Brooke will be missed greatly by those who loved her and by all whose lives she touched in some way, but it is our hope that by continuing to have these conversations about disability, by continuing the work of spreading her message, it will keep her memory alive.
Rob, Ryan, Steve, Lis
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-340-brooke-ellison.pdf
Show NotesLearn More About Brooke
https://www.brookeellison.com/
Miracles Happen on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Happen-Mother-Daughter-Journey/dp/0786867701
Look Both Ways on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Look-Both-Ways-Brooke-Ellison/dp/1951568184
This week Rob, Ryan, and Lis sit down to talk with Elizabeth Lalonde, advocate and founder of the Pacific Training Centre for the Blind, located in Victoria, BC. They discuss the origins of the Centre and its unique service model which includes a “non-custodial” approach to training in which blind teachers train blind students, before diving into a lively conversation regarding the importance of more training options for visually impaired Canadians.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-381-elizabeth-lalonde-pacific-training-centre.pdf
Show NotesPacific Training Centre for the Blind
https://pacifictrainingcentre.ca/
Pacific Training Centre for the Blind on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091941198664
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This week Rob, Ryan and Steve welcome Rabiah Dhaliwal, youth mental health activist, humanitarian, advocate and founder of Voice for Hope Foundation to the show to discuss her work in reducing the stigma around mental health and increasing access to mental health services, disability rights and inclusion, and the new Touchscapes Art Exhibit which brings accessible art to the public to highlight the importance of universal design.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-380-rabiah-dhaliwal-and-voices-for-hope-foundation.pdf
Show NotesVoices For Hope Foundation
https://www.voicesforhopefoundation.ca/
Touchscapes Exhibition
https://www.nafvan.com/touchscapes-exhibition
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Rob, Ryan, Lis, and Steve get geeky about accessibility and nachos as they welcome back Tanner Gers to the show. In the years since Tanner last visited, he founded a company called AccessAbility Officer, which provides provides accessibility audits, technical accessibility certifications, and disability employment services. We discuss the growing demand for digital accessibility testing and certification and how it has the potential to provide a new career path for job seekers with disabilities.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-379-tanner-gers-and-accessability-officer.pdf
Show NotesAccessAbility Officer
https://accessabilityofficer.com/
Tanner Gers – AT Banter Episode 235
https://atbanter.com/2021/04/13/at-banter-episode-235-tanner-gers/
Tanner Gers LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tannergers/
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AT Banter heads to the movies this week as Rob, Steve, Ryan, and Lis welcome blogger, YouTuber and movie reviewer John Stark, also known as Mac The Movie Guy. They discuss John’s vision journey, what made him position himself as a visually impaired movie reviewer, and the importance of high quality audio description before diving into a spirited discussion of some favorite movies and what he's looking forward to during the summer movie season.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-378-john-stark-aka-mac-the-movie-guy.pdf
Show NotesMac The Movie Guy Online
https://macthemovieguy.com/
Mac The Movie Guy on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT8prgdVvLZW44eyY2roewQ
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Excitement and the smell of coffee is in the air this week as the gang gathers together (at 8am on a Monday morning no less) to welcome Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez from the Rare With Flair podcast. They discuss the origins of the podcast, the importance of sharing their lived experiences with others with rare diseases, share their insights into their podcasting journey, and talk about the impact the show has had in their lives.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-377-casey-greer-and-cassandra-mendez.pdf
Show NotesRare With Flair
https://rarewithflair.com/
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This week Ryan, Steve, and Rob welcome Tom Frank and Christine Chaikin from the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International. CCLVI provides support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impacted by low vision and visual impairment. Tom and Christine tell us about CCLVI's origins, how it provides support, resources, and education to its membership and what advocacy looks like for the organization.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-376-council-of-citizens-with-low-vision-international.pdf
Show NotesCCLVI Website
http://www.cclvi.org
Resource book and entertainment
https://cclvi.info/ltlv/book-resources/
Resources in different categories
https://cclvi.info/resources/
Join CCLVI
http://www.cclvi.org/join
https://cclvi.org/join/member-form/
https://cclvi.org/join/pay2022
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The air is buzzing with assistive technology excitement and geekery as Steve makes his triumphant return to the show in time to walk us through his report of all the things he saw at CSUN, the annual assistive technology conference in California. His list includes a host of cool new products, from lasers to new braille technology, wearables, artificial intelligence, and a few surprises thrown in for good measure!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-375-csun-2024-round-up.pdf
Show NotesLow Vision International
https://lviamerica.com/
Zoomax
https://www.zoomaxusa.com/
EuroBraille
https://www.eurobraille.com/
Trysight
https://trysight.com/
QD Laser
https://www.qdlaser.com/en/
Irie-AT
https://irie-at.com/
Envision AI
https://www.letsenvision.com/
Paige Braille
https://paigebraille.com/
Audible Sight
https://www.audiblesight.ai/
Paige Braille
https://lviamerica.com/
Rebokeh
https://rebokeh.com/
Orbit Research
http://www.orbitresearch.com/
HIMS
https://hims-inc.com/
New Haptics
https://www.newhaptics.com/
Glidance
https://glidance.io/
Autonomous Living Technologies
https://www.auli.tech/
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Love, exciting and new. Come aboard, we’re expecting you. No, we aren’t talking about love on a boat this week, we are talking love on a roll! Come join Rob, Ryan and Lis as they welcome podcaster and accessibility advocate Garrett Mayersohn to the show to talk about his podcast, Love On A Roll. We discuss dating with a disability, why he started the podcast, and how the push for inclusion and diversity has changed the dating environment (and how it hasn’t). It’s a fascinating discussion, filled with dating tips and surprises galore! You won’t want to miss this one!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-373-garrett-mayersohn-and-love-on-a-roll.pdf
Show NotesLove On A Roll – on Apple Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-on-a-roll/id1524091310
Love On A Roll – on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/01SvVeb90zYJgR9nYWoSRg?si=rT7IxSgqTR2ouzOnmgc1gQ&nd=1&dlsi=07d6455c8f724dcf
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This week Colleen Connor returns for Part 2 of last week’s epic discussion of Audio Description including a scintillating discussion about describing “sensitive material” that made Ryan and Lis giggle and that you won’t want to miss!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-373-colleen-connor-returns-part-2.pdf
Show NotesBlind Inspiration Cast
https://www.blindinspirationcast.com/
Audio Description Training Retreats
https://www.adtrainingretreats.com/
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This episode Rob and Ryan feel old as they realize that it’s been 5 years since they have had this week’s guest on the show. Making her triumphant return to the podcast is Colleen Connor, director and co-founder of Audio Description Training Retreats and fellow podcaster at Blind Inspiration Cast. We catch up with her to see what is new after 5 years before diving into an inside look at Audio Description so epic that we had to break it into two parts!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-372-colleen-connor-returns-part-1.pdf
Show NotesBlind InspirationCast
https://www.blindinspirationcast.com/
Audio Description Training Retreats
https://www.adtrainingretreats.com/
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This week the gang reassembles to get a bit geeky about assistive technology as they welcome Courtney Cameron, Eastern Region Coordinator for Neil Squire Society’s innovative program Makers Making Change - an online platform providing a low-cost alternative to commercially available assistive technologies that involves pairing volunteer makers with people with specific AT needs.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-371-courtney-cameron-and-makers-making-change-1.pdf
Show Notes
Neil Squire Society
https://www.neilsquire.ca/
Makers Making Change
https://www.makersmakingchange.com/s/
What Is Makers Making Change?
https://youtu.be/s1z-3uZ3G60?si=TwPerMNhMJXrAJqa
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This week we are diving back into the wonderful world of audio description as Ryan, Lis, and Rob welcome Tabitha Kenlon, Project Coordinator for The Audio Description Project. The ADP, founded by the American Council of the Blind, serves as a comprehensive resource for both consumers and providers of audio description services as well as a central hub for information and resources related to audio description including an extensive directory of audio-described content. If you are a fan of audio description, you don’t want to miss this one!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-370-tabitha-kenlon-the-audio-description-project.pdf
Show NotesThe Audio Description Project
https://adp.acb.org/
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There is much rejoicing on the show this week as the Banter gang heads to their favorite place to talk about their favorite subject .. and if you guessed “the kitchen” to talk about “food”, you are clearly a regular listener! The rest of you, get your minds out of the gutter and listen as Lis, Ryan, and Rob welcome Mary Mammoliti, host of AMI’s Dish With Mary to talk about, food, accessible cooking, and her own journey through vision loss after being diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-369-mary-mammoliti.pdf
Show NotesWatch “Dish With Mary” on AMI Plus
https://amiplus.ca/m/0/episode?seriesId=74X8SA9S
Kitchen Cofession
https://www.kitchenconfession.com
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This week Rob, Lis, and Ryan welcome Kevin Shaw, entrepreneur, broadcast media professional, digital accessibility specialist, musician and host of the AMI show “Mind Your Own Business” to the show! They discuss Kevin’s background, life as an entrepreneur, some of the common pitfalls faced by many starting out a new business, how technology has impacted today’s entrepreneurs, and much much more!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-368-kevin-shaw-.pdf
Show Notes
Watch Mind Your Own Business on AMI Plus
https://amiplus.ca/m/0/episode?seriesId=2TrQmHNU
Kevin Shaw Online
https://kevin-shaw.com/
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What do you get when you combine the magic of professional audio description with the detailed and wonderous illustrations in children’s books? Join Rob, Ryan and Steve this week as they talk with The Audiobook Wizard himself, Richard Rieman and find out! From professional news radio talent to audio describer and author, Richard tells us all about his current passion to create accessible versions of children’s books and even brings along a few samples to showcase how much a descriptive audio track can enhance the experience for any child.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-367-richard-rieman-.pdf
Show NotesImagination Storybooks
https://dcmp.org/producers/1913-imagination-storybooks
The Audiobook Wizard
https://theaudiobookwizard.com/
The Audio Book Wizard on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5lqjv2TcPlb47Px4OjaiQg
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This week the gang is very excited to welcome Virginia Vuleta, Director of Digital Content at Accessible Media Inc to the show to talk all about AMI’s brand new streaming digital streaming service AMI Plus. They discuss the benefits of this new streaming service, the challenges of implementing it, and future plans to roll it out to multiple devices.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-366-ami-plus.pdf
Show NotesAMI Plus
https://www.amiplus.ca/
AMI
https://www.ami.ca/
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Get ready to get a little geeky as Rob, Ryan, and Lis break down and discuss a few of the new assistive technology devices that were featured at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that happened in early January. They break down and discuss their impressions of Guidi, a haptic smart belt, Oorion, an app that features objection recognition, and EyeCane, smart glasses to assist people with age related Macular Degeneration.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-365-ces-discussion.pdf
Show NotesGuidi
https://www.ai-guided.com/product
Oorion App
https://www.oorion.fr/en
EyeCane
https://eyecane.com/
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This week Rob, Ryan, and Lis welcome Amos Miller, founder and CEO of Glidance, to the show to talk about their new self-guided mobility aid called Glide. They discuss its creation, how it fits in as an aid between a mobility cane and a guide dog, how it uses robotics and AI for objection detection and avoidance, and many of the use case scenarios for the device.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-364-amos-miller-and-glide.pdf
Show NotesGlidance
https://glidance.io/
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It’s been 57 years since we have had them on the show, so we figured it was high time to have the boys from Double Tap back on the show! This week the gang welcome Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, hosts of AMI’s Double Tap podcast Double Tap TV to talk about Assistive Technology, looking back at some of the highlights of 2023 as well as looking forward to what we’re excited about in 2024.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-363-double-tap-returns.pdf
Show NotesDouble Tap Online
https://doubletaponair.com/
AMI
https://www.ami.ca/
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Recorded on World Braille Day, the AT Banter Gang sits down with a full house of Braille advocate superstars, including Riane LaPaire from National Network for Equitable Library Service, Adam Wilton and Jen Jesso from Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired, and Charmaine Co from Centre for Equitable Library Access. We dive into the importance of World Braille Day, some of the Braille related events planned for the month long “World Braille Days”, and discuss the importance of highlighting the importance of Braille in their daily lives.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-362-braillepalooza-2024.pdf
Show NotesNNELS
https://nnels.ca/
CELA
https://celalibrary.ca/
PRCVI
https://www.prcvi.org/
World Braille Days 2024 Events
https://nnels.ca/world-braille-days-wbd-2024
History of Braille
https://nnels.ca/world-braille-days-wbd-2024
https://celalibrary.ca/Louis_Braille_EN
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It’s the first show of a brand new year and we couldn’t be more excited to start things off with a bang as Ryan and Rob welcome social media superstar and author, advocate, and musician Heather Hutchison to the show. We talk about how she began her career as a content creator, what it’s like material that is both entertaining as well as educating, her passion for music and her albums, and much much more!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-361-heather-hutchison.pdf
Show NotesHeather Hutchison Online
https://www.heather-hutchison.com/
Holding On by Letting Go: A Memoir
https://www.heather-hutchison.com/books
Heather’s Music
https://www.heather-hutchison.com/music
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It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time of season once again! The trees have been decorated, the lights put up and once again we have gathered a collection of friends of the show together to celebrate the holiday season! Joining Rob, Ryan, Steve and Lis this year is Shawn Marsolais of the Limitless Podcast, Riane LaPaire from the National Network for Equitable Library Services, and Melissa Hope from Descriptive Video Works! And if that isn’t enough, we also have included the world premiere of a brand new song from Ryan called “Christmastime Is Not For Me”!
Show NotesBlind Beginnings
https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/
Descriptive Video Works
https://descriptivevideoworks.com/
National Network for Equitable Library Service
https://nnels.ca/
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This week the entire AT Banter gang reunites in order to welcome Ean Price, Peer Team Lead at Technology for Living and Founder of ICAN Resource Group to the show. They discuss his role at Technology for Living and the work they do around Assistive Technology and how he came to found ICAN as well as the importance of open source AT and accessible travel.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/12/at-banter-podcast-episode-359-ean-price.pdf
Show NotesTechnology for Living
https://www.technologyforliving.org/
ICAN Resource Group
https://icanresource.ca/
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This week Rob and Ryan welcome Riane LaPaire and Leah Brochu from the National Network for Equitable Library Services and Sarah Smith-Eivemark from Penguin Random House Canada to discuss their recent partnership to provide braille editions of two new books from cooking legend Jamie Oliver. They discuss the books, how the partnership came about, the funding that allowed the partnership to happen and the importance of accessible publishing.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-358-5-ingredients-braille-advocates.pdf
Show Notes5 Ingredients Mediterranean: Simple Incredible Food by Jamie Oliver
https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/5-ingredients-mediterranean-simple-incredible-food/9780525612902.html
Billy and the Giant Adventure
https://a.co/d/cjpm5I8
National Network for Equitable Library Service
https://nnels.ca/welcome-nnels
Rob’s Recipe Recommendation
https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/crispy-paprika-chicken/
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When Kari Brown-John sat down to try to book passage on a new ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver last summer, she was in for a big surprise. As it turns out, their policy was not to allow power wheelchairs on board. What started as a routine trip ended up splashed in the local media, and this week Kari sits down with Rob, Ryan, and Lis to tell her story and talk about the other various stories we are seeing in terms of accessibility issues within transportation.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-357-kari-brown-john.pdf
Show NotesB.C. woman shocked Hullo Ferries doesn’t allow motorized wheelchairs
https://globalnews.ca/news/10014096/hullo-ferries-motorized-wheelchairs-batteries/
Air Canada CEO apologizes for accessibility barriers
https://globalnews.ca/news/10081950/air-canada-accessibility-measures/
Air Canada apologizes, introduces new measures amid growing accessibility concerns
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/air-canada-apologizes-introduces-new-measures-amid-growing-accessibility-concerns-1.6638977
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We’re doing it at 300 BPM this week (if you’re a bass player you will get that joke) as we welcome Ciara Moser, a professional bassist who has also been blind since birth and has just released a new album called, “Blind, So What?”. We talk to her about her passion for music and where it all started, her podcast, how advocacy and education is incorporated into her music and brand, and much much more. If you’re a music fan, this is one episode you won’t want to miss!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-356-ciara-moser.pdf
Show Notes
Ciara Moser Online
https://www.ciara-moser.com/
Blind, So What Podcast on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z8pm0gKJCbJA6zRUX9jJH
Blind, So What Album on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/0dwFmVgwpLgz1CwuTDK5JP?si=m_rip_ajQDC_P1w7Dxk9Iw
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It’s that time of year again, when the pumpkins are placed on the doorsteps and witches and ghouls gather for tricks or treats! It’s also that time when the hosts of AT Banter gather together, drinks in hand, to engage in a little Halloween fun and nonsense, and this year is no different! Come join us as we welcome Shawn Marsolais and Keisha Anderson from the Limitless Podcast to help us ring in the “Ghoul Year” and discussion about everything from Halloween candy to watching horror movies as a blind or partially sighted viewer and much much more! And, for a change, no co-hosts were injured in production of this Halloween episode….
Show NotesCanada's chief accessibility officer 'furious' after Air Canada forgets her wheelchair
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/air-canada-lost-wheelchair-cadieux-1.7005429
Limitless Podcast
https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/limitless-podcast
Blind Beginnings
https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/
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In July of 2023, Scott Rees swam more than 30 kilometres across the Strait of Georgia, from Vancouver to Nanaimo, in just under 11 hours as part of a fundraiser for Canadian Guide Dogs. Join us this week as we sit down with Scott to talk about his vision journey with retinitis pigmentosa, his own experience getting his Guide Dog Caleb, what prompted him to start up this ambitious fundraiser, and what it was like to brave the waters of the Georgia Strait for 11 hours. Grab some Doritos and settle in, you don’t want to miss this one!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/10/at-banter-podcast-episode-354-scott-rees.pdf
Show NotesBlind B.C. man swims Strait of Georgia to help those in need of guide dogs
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/strait-of-georgia-swim-scott-rees-canadian-guide-dogs-for-the-blind-1.6914751
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Prepare to have your funny bone tickled this week (or if you’re Lis, your hand stabbed) as we welcome Steven Verdile, founder and Editor-in-Chief of the disability satire site, The Squeaky Wheel. We learn about how the site came to be and some of the challenges surrounding a satire site that centers on disability, as well as using humor to shine a spotlight on ableism and invoke social change.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/10/at-banter-podcast-episode-353-steven-verdile-and-the-squeaky-wheel-.pdf
Show NotesThe Squeaky Wheel
https://thesqueakywheel.org/
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It’s something a little different this week as Ryan, Rob, and Lis welcome back Shawn Marsolais, founder of Blind Beginnings and host of the Limitless Podcast back once again for a freeform, roundtable discussion about advocacy. We discuss everything from advocacy burnout to whether or not it’s fair that the community has to feel like they need to advocate and educate all the time. So what are you waiting for? Grab a hand and come join us down at the duck pond for an open and honest conversation about what it means to be an advocate.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/09/at-banter-podcast-episode-352-the-great-advocacy-discussion-.pdf
Show NotesBlind Beginnings
www.blindbeginnings.ca
Limitless Podcast
https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/limitless-podcast
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Better late than never! We didn’t get around to our Anniversary show in May due to scheduling conflicts, so we’re doing it in September (mainly because we never squander an opportunity to drink, celebrate ourselves, and be silly) to celebrate our 8 1/3 year Anniversary. The gang gathers together along with very special guest Shawn Marsolais of Blind Beginnings and the Limitless Podcast for some annual silliness that includes a mock awards ceremony, AT Banter trivia, a few clips of AT Banter history, and a few other surprises. Happy Banter-versary!
Show NotesBlind Beginnings
www.blindbeginnings.ca
Limitless Podcast
https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/limitless-podcast
Failed Experience Regina tourism rebrand
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/experience-regina-ends-1.6809256
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This week Rob and Ryan welcome Daniel Lubiner and Matthew Bullis from The TouchPad Pro Foundation to talk about their innovative braille teaching tool, The Braille Doodle. They discuss The Braille Doodle’s origin, how it works, and the importance of Braille literacy world-wide.
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/09/at-banter-podcast-episode-350-the-braille-doodle-and-touchpad-pro-foundation-.pdf
Show Notes TouchPad Pro Foundation https://www.touchpadprofoundation.org/
Pre-Order A Braille Doodle https://www.touchpadprofoundation.org/preorder-now/
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This week Rob and Ryan sit down with Ross Linnett, CEO of Recite Me, makers of a cloud-based assistive toolbar and online accessibility checker. They discuss Recite Me’s origins in advocacy, what differentiates it from other players in the toolbar and overlay space, and touch on some of the controversy surrounding the industry and what changes need to be made.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/09/at-banter-podcast-episode-349-ross-linnett-and-reciteme.pdf
Show NotesReciteMe
https://reciteme.com/
Transform Your Digital Accessibility and Usability
https://reciteme.com/news/transform-your-digital-accessibility/
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This week the show returns to its Assistive Technology roots and gives Rob and Ryan a chance to geek out once again with fellow AT specialists Cory Ballard and Luke Scriven, hosts of the YouTube channel Vision Forward's Tech Connect. They discuss the organization the work for and the services it provides, how the YouTube channel got its start and its main purpose, the challenges of AT training and some of the new and exciting trends they are seeing in the current generation of Assistive Technology.
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-348-vision-forward.pdf
Show Notes Vision Forward https://vision-forward.org/
Vision Forward's Tech Connect YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@VisionForwardTechConnect
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Back to our regular programming this week as Rob, Ryan, Lis, and Steve welcome singer/songwriter, author, motivational speaker, and reality show star Mario Bonds to the show to discuss everything from his journey through vision loss at age 9, through to his love of assistive technology, music, and how he almost got beat up on the set of the reality show, The Glee Project. It’s an open and earnest conversation that you don’t want to miss – plus it’ll cleanse your palette of all of that MALK from last week’s "episode" ….
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-347-mario-bonds.pdf
Show Notes Mario’s Website http://mabspeaks.com/ Mario’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2G4p2D4xiEKioyWUHwxTrw
Mario’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mariobonds/
“Chocolate” Official Video https://youtu.be/UgYolkvjWrs
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Ever wonder what happens at the AT Banter Podcast before the guest arrives or the show gets started? Ever wonder what topical and hard hitting subjects they may bring up and debate while they patiently wait for their guest to arrive? If this has been keeping you up at night, then this episode is what you’ve been waiting for, dear listener. Dubbed our “pre-podcast show” or the “podcast before the podcast”, the following 40 minutes of content was never intended to see the light of day, but Ryan is making us post this. Enjoy this special bonus episode that serves as a little behind the scenes look of the podcast, a loving tribute to Seinfeld’s “show about nothing”, and an infomercial about MALK, all wrapped up in one.
Show Notes MALK https://malkorganics.com/
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This week Ryan, Rob, and Lis are visited by YouTube content creator and podcaster Carrie Morales of Carrie On Accessibility! We discuss her channel and its content, how she developed such an interest in technology and accessibility at an early age, her creation process, what upcoming assistive technology devices she’s excited about, and much much more!
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-346-carrie-morales-carrie-on-accessibility.pdf
Show Notes Carrie On Accessibility https://carrieonaccessibility.com/
Carrie’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCraSGW8s4NMaFKrJ5YbjB4w
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It’s that time again dear listeners! With all the news coming out these days of the bad variety, we thought it was high time to take a break from our regularly scheduled programming and host another one of our famous (or infamous) Good News Shows! Not a whit of bad news in this episode, we cover everything from emancipated lab monkeys to sawfish mating scars and a whole bunch of other great news that you won’t want to miss. Helping us out this week is friend of the show Riane Lapaire! So turn off that cable news channel and come cozy up with us for an hour!
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-345-the-good-news-show.pdf
Show Notes Our Good News Stories: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/woman-who-lost-eye-as-baby-wears-glitter-eyeballs-to-own-her-difference/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/boy-stops-at-random-house-to-leave-a-pep-talk-on-doorbell-cam/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/13-foot-sawfish-spotted-farther-north-than-any-in-decades-hints-at-recovery-of-species/
https://canoe.com/news/world/rescued-lab-chimpanzee-amazed-seeing-open-sky-for-the-first-time/wcm/43dd1403-c1a0-412e-a009-233d5c9fc15c
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/espresso-a-day-could-keep-alzheimers-at-bay-preventing-tau-clumping/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2021/11/02/self-driving-farm-robot-uses-lasers-to-kill-100000-weeds-an-hour-saving-land-and-farmers-from-toxic-herbicides/?sh=3e7f4b254070
https://www.yesmagazine.org/economy/2022/10/17/child-poverty-social-safety-net
https://www.twelve.co/
https://www.today.com/parents/cute/72-year-old-man-graduates-college-georgia-99-mom-rcna86694
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Set the table and get your Pepto Bismo ready, this week the gang in headed into the kitchen – The Blind Kitchen to be exact! Rob, Ryan and Steve sit down with Debra Erickson, executive chef and founder of The Blind Kitchen, an organization that brings adaptive tools, helpful strategies, and specialized knowledge to blind and vision-impaired people who want to cook safely, confidently, and independently. They talk about Debra’s own vision loss, what prompted her to make a career shift into the culinary arts, tips on how to make a kitchen accessible, and much more!
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-344-debra-erickson-and-the-blind-kitchen.pdf
Show Notes The Blind Kitchen https://theblindkitchen.com/
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This week we go back to our Assistive Technology roots as Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell from Pneuma Solutions (formerly Serotek) stop by to give us an update on their new cloud based assistive technology products, and discuss everything from pricing to the importance of developing accessible software from the ground up.
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-343-mike-calvo-matt-campbell.pdf
Show Notes Pneuma Solutions https://pneumasolutions.com/
AccessKit https://accesskit.dev/
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The gang is back together again just in time to welcome Michiel Janssen, founder of Ayes to the show to talk about their AI-driven app called OKO, a navigation solution for the blind and visually impaired that uses AI and a smartphone's back camera to recognize pedestrian signals and provides audio and haptic feedback to the user.
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/07/podcast-episode-342-michiel-janssen-oko.pdf
Show Notes Ayes Online https://www.ayes.ai/
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Rob, Steve and Ryan sit down this week with Peter Field from the Triple Vision Podcast to get an update on their podcast which was created to recount the past, present, and future of blindness in Canada from a lived experience perspective.
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-341-triple-vision-returns.pdf
Show Notes Triple Vision Podcast https://triplevision.team/
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It’s a huge show this week as Rob, Ryan, Steve and Lis are honored to welcome Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, two-time author, politician, disability advocate, and official honorary Canadian, Brooke Ellison to talk about her journey through disability, her new book, “Look Both Ways”, and so much more. It’s not often that a guest can leave Lis speechless with her accomplishments, so this is a show you most certainly don’t want to miss!
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-340-brooke-ellison.pdf
Show Notes Brooke Ellison Online https://www.brookeellison.com/
Miracles Happen on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Happen-Mother-Daughter-Journey/dp/0786867701
Look Both Ways on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Look-Both-Ways-Brooke-Ellison/dp/1951568184
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This week Ryan and Rob welcome audio description writer Darla Biccum from Descriptive Video Works to the show to give us an inside look at the writing process and how effective and impactful descriptions are produced before discussing the future of Audio Description and whether AI may have a place in the process at some point (Spoilers … nope).
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-339-darla-biccum.pdf
Show Notes
Descriptive Video Works https://descriptivevideoworks.com/
Darla's AD Writing Credits https://theadna.org/darla-biccum-writer/
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This week Ryan, Lis, Rob, and Steve welcome broadcast veteran and audio describer Diane Newman to the show to discuss her work with Descriptive Video Works, the role of the audio describer, how her broadcast background impacts her current voice over work, and what the process of recording audio description is like.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-338-diane-newman.pdf
Show NotesDescriptive Video Works
https://descriptivevideoworks.com/
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With National AccessAbility Week quickly approaching, we are talking all things accessibility as we welcome accessibility advocate, consultant, author, and blogger Sheri Byrne-Haber to discuss the current state of accessibility including accessibility lawsuits, overlays, the problem with the “business case” for accessibility, and so much more!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-337-sheri-byrne-haber.pdf
Show Notes
Sheri Byrne-Haber’s Blog
https://sheribyrnehaber.com/
Sheri on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheribyrnehaber/
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This week we dive into a discussion all about artificial intelligence as Rob, Ryan and Steve welcome Kenny Vo to the show to discuss his Twitch and YouTube channels where he builds home-made robots powered by his own artificial intelligence named EVEEE. We discuss the channels and Kenny’s mandate to create systems that help people along with some of the possible ways AI systems could benefit assistive technology in the future .. if we don’t destroy humanity first.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-336-kenny-vo-artificial-intelligence.pdf
Show NotesKennevo on Twitch
https://www.twitch.tv/kennevo
Kennevo on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/kennevo
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Can you smell what the AT Banter Gang is cooking? This week Rob and Ryan welcome Blind Griller Extraordinaire Chris Peltz to the podcast to tell us all about his unique YouTube Channel and Podcast that details his experiences grilling and gives out some pointers for blind and sighted individuals alike! If you have ever wondered if you can make Banana Bread on the barbq, this episode is for you…
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-335-chris-peltz-and-blind-grilling.pdf
Show NotesBlind Grilling Experience
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blind-grilling-experience/id1515334158
Blind Grilling on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/BlindGrilling
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This week gang welcomes Dr. Rheanna Robinson, member of the Manitoba Métis Federation, Assistant Professor in the Department of First Nations Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), and advocate to the show to discuss her research of Indigenous perspectives on disability, intersectionality, advocacy, and her own lived experience living with Multiple Sclerosis .
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-334-dr.-rheanna-robinson.pdf
Show Notes
Dr. Rheanna Robinson at UNBC
https://www2.unbc.ca/people/robinson-dr-rheanna
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Sam Seavey, creator of the ever popular YouTube series The Blind Life stops by this week to visit the gang, shares some laughs, and talks about the channel, his take on some of the new trends in Assistive Technology, and even some of the misfires that manufacturers have made over the years. And if that’s not enough, you won’t want to miss special guest star Chat-GPT, who may or may not be replacing Rob as host...
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-333-sam-seavey-the-blind-life-ft.-chat-gpt.pdf
Show NotesThe Blind Life
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbzN3eHbLKPzltSB560DkA
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This week the Banter gang welcome Lance Johnson, creator and host of the See-Through Podcast. They discuss how his eye condition of Retinitis Pigmentosa prompted the creation of the podcast, how the show impacts him on a personal level, and why choosing to talk about controversial topics is important for the greater conversation about disability. You won’t want to miss this fascinating conversation, and be sure to check out his podcast on both YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-332-lance-johnson.pdf
Show NotesSee-Through Podcast
https://www.seethroughpod.com/
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The AT Banter Gang gathers once again this week to talk all about accessible video games as they welcome Tara Voelker, Senior Xbox Game Studios Accessibility Lead. They discuss the current state of accessibility in video games across a variety of platforms, including the work that Microsoft Game Studios is doing specifically in that space, as well as how far it’s come over the past decade. Grab your energy drink, gaming headset, and adaptive controller, this is one you won’t want to miss.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-331-tara-voelker.pdf
Show NotesTara Voelker Online
https://tara-voelker.com/
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The popular Blindness App Be My Eyes recently announced their partnership with OpenAI, makers of Chat-GPT along a forthcoming feature dubbed “Virtual Volunteer” which will incorporate artificial intelligence into the app. Rob and Ryan welcome Be My Eyes CEO Mike Buckley to the show to talk about this partnership, why Be My Eyes has embraced AI, and the implications and positive impact this evolving technology is having on Assistive Technology.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-330-mike-buckley-virtual-volunteering.pdf
Show NotesBe My Eyes
https://www.bemyeyes.com/
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It's an episode filled with laughs and music as the gang welcome NY based singer, songwriter, and founder of The We Can Project Jesse Ruben to the show to discuss his initiative for young students designed to help them discover their passions and encourage advocacy. They discuss the project’s origins and mandate along with Jesse’s music career and the importance of visiting schools in rural areas of Canada and the US.
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-329-jesse-ruben-the-we-can-project.pdf
Show NotesJesse Ruben Online
https://www.jesseruben.com/
Jesse Ruben on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tZhefLixacZsUcEDx9wCL
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This week Ryan, Rob and Lis welcome Ann-Marie Pham, CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion to discuss the organization and its mandate and as well as the importance and societal benefits of both diversity and inclusion. And if that isn’t enough reason to drop what you’re doing and listen to this episode, we also feature the world premiere of Ryan’s new song, “Glitter and Spangles”. You definitely don’t want to miss this one!
Show Transcript
https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-328-anne-marie-pham-ccdi.pdf
Show NotesCanadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
https://ccdi.ca/
White Cane Records
www.whitecanerecords.com
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This week Ryan and Rob sit down with fellow podcaster John Grimes of the Ambiguously Blind podcast to talk about his vision loss journey after a life threatening bout of Meningitis, how it impacted his life, how the podcast came about in an effort to help spread awareness.
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-327-john-grimes.pdf
Show NotesAmbiguously Blind Podcasthttps://www.ambiguouslyblind.com/
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This week Ryan, Rob, Steve, and Lis welcome Dhaval Patel and Natalie Shearer from Lotus Labs, a company that is actively working to revolutionize the idea of Smart Homes by developing a wearable ring that can control all smart devices in the home and making the process of setting up a smart home much less expensive and frustrating.
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-326-lotus-labs.pdf
Show NotesLotus Labshttps://www.lotuslabs.org/
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This week Ryan, Rob and Steve welcome Adam Grant Warren, writer, performer and member of the All Bodies Dance Program to talk about this innovative “mixed ability” dance company that not only embraces the idea of inclusion but of integration. They discuss the origins of the program and it’s mandate, how the notion of “all bodies” is incorporated into the creative process, and much more. If you are a fan of the arts, and of dance in particular, you won’t want to miss this episode!
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-325-adam-grant-warren.pdf
Show NotesAdam Grant Warrenhttps://www.adamgrantwarren.com/
All Bodies Dancehttp://allbodiesdance.ca/
All Bodies Dance You Tube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6SKEs-culgMsTjnmVhTZg
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This week Ryan, Rob, Steve, and Lis sit down and talk with Itto and Mekiya Outini, the husband and wife team behind The DateKeepers, a new media platform designed to share untold stories of people with disabilities. They share Itto’s own story of her journey of vision loss, how they met, and how frustrations with how media covers disability prompted them to start The DateKeepers.
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-324-the-datekeepers.pdf
Show NotesThe DateKeepershttps://www.thedatekeepers.com/
Lives Less Ordinary Podcast Episodehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0crdblb
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This week Ryan, Rob, and Steve welcome Dean Steacy to the show to discuss his efforts to get ScripTalk, an accessible prescription reading system, into his local drug story and ended up getting national attention in a CBC new article. Oh, and Steve does an unboxing of a mysterious box from sent from Lis…
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-323-talking-prescriptions.pdf
Show Notes
En-Vision Americahttps://www.envisionamerica.com/scriptability-suite
ScripTalk Mobilehttps://www.envisionamerica.com/app-chooser
CBC News Story - This blind man has been fighting for years to get 'talking prescriptions' at his local pharmacyhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/health/audio-drug-prescription-labels-1.6629460
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This week Ryan, Rob, Steve and Lis welcome John Melville, Vice-President of Content Development and Operations at Accessible Media Inc. We discuss everything from his early years and how he landed at AMI from a career in radio to how AMI’s content is developed and put through the lens of disability and the importance of the disability community’s input in the process. Oh, and we giggle at Newfoundland town names.
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-321-john-melville.pdf
Show NotesAMI Onlinehttps://www.ami.ca/
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This week Ryan, Rob, and Steve welcome advocate and fledgling app developer Megan Heximer to the show to discuss Accessibility Business Guide, her new app that provides the Disability Community with detailed accessibility information for local businesses. They discuss how the app works, the importance of community driven data as well as the need for information about accessible venues in mainstream Mapping programs.
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-321-accessibility-business-guide.pdf
Show NotesAccessAbility Business Guidehttps://accessabilitybg.com/
AccessAbility Business Guide on iOShttps://apps.apple.com/ca/app/accessability-business-guide/id1645582316
This week Ryan, Rob, and Lis welcome Disability advocate and Managing Director of Untapped Accessibility Trish Kelly to the show to discuss the company and how it assists organizations to become more accessible and inclusive. They discuss the current trends in accessibility and break down some of the forthcoming legislative changes in the form of the BC Accessibility Act.
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-320-trish-kelly-untapped-accessibility.pdf
Show NotesUntapped Accessibilityhttps://untappedaccessibility.ca/
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This week Ryan, Rob, Lis, and Steve welcome Braille & Accessibility Testing Coordinator and Habs Superfan Riane LaPaire to the podcast to discuss the work she does at NNELS (National Network for Equitable Library Services) as well as highlighting the many Braille related events being held throughout the month of January as part of World Braille Days.
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-319-riane-lapaire-nnels.pdf
Show NotesNNELShttps://nnels.ca/
World Braille Dayshttps://nnels.ca/world-braille-days-wbd-2023
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This week Ryan, Rob, Lis, and Steve welcome fellow podcaster and advocate Thomas Reid to the show to talk about his podcast, Reid My Mind Radio, its origins, his seasonal approach, and even dive into discussing the subject of his previous season, audio description.
Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2023/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-318-reid-my-mind-radio.pdf
Show Notes
Reid My Mind Radiohttp://reidmymind.com
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In November of 2022, Donovan Tildesley, had just boarded a cruise ship from the Virgin Voyages fleet and sat down at the bar to enjoy his first drink of the voyage when two staff members approached him to inform him that he needed to be removed from the ship because they were not going to be able to accommodate a blind solo traveller. This week the Banter Gang sits down and talks with Donovan to get the full story, the repercussions, how Virgin Voyages responded, and how it all resulted in a “coachable” moment.
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Show NotesBlind Canadian Paralympian removed from cruise shiphttps://globalnews.ca/news/9278221/paralympian-cruise-ship-accessibility/
Virgin Voyageshttps://www.virginvoyages.com/
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Rob and Ryan gather in the Anti Gloom Zoom Room one more time this Holiday season for a very special episode as they listen to the 1975 CBS Radio Mystery Theatre audio production of “A Christmas Carol”. So grab your mug of hot chocolate (or eggnog), stoke the fire, and listen along with us for this final AT Banter episode of the season. Happy Holidays!
“A Christmas Carol” courtesy of https://www.cbsrmt.com/
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yes it’s that time once again for the Annual AT Banter Holiday Podcast. Rob, Ryan, Lis, and Steve gather in the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room and welcome a cavalcade of friends of the show to share some holiday spirits and discuss a wide range of Holiday related subjects. Join the gang as they welcome Shawn Marsolais and Keisha Anderson from the Blind Beginnings Limitless Podcast, Melissa Hope from Descriptive Video Works, and Chad Bouton from the Hindsight is 20/200 podcast for a chaotic Yuletide roundtable that you won’t want to miss!
Show Transcript
Show NotesBlind Beginningshttp://www.blindbeginnings.ca
Descriptive Video Workshttps://descriptivevideoworks.com/
Limitless Podcasthttps://www.blindbeginnings.ca/limitless/
Hindsight is 20/200https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hindsight-is-20-200/id1620972504
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Fully accessible mapping solutions are still something that is being actively worked on in the Assistive Technology field, from QR codes to beacons to GPS. This week we dive into a discussion all about audio mapping and how it can impact accessible navigation and maps with Brandon Biggs, software engineer and CEO of XR Navigation.
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Show NotesXR Navigationhttps://xrnavigation.io
AudioMhttps://www.audiom.net/
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This week it’s not only the biggest episode we’ve ever done, but one of the most important. We’re packing the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room full this week as Rob, Ryan, Lis, and Steve welcome the members of the Triple Vision Podcast – Peter Field, Charlie Ayotte, Hanna Leavitt, and David Best – to talk about their show which aims to rebuild the narrative of the experience of Blind Canadians in history through research and personal stories. They discuss the podcast’s origins and the importance of ensuring that the story of Canadians who are blind or partially sighted are told by the community and not lost to time. You don’t want to miss this jam-packed episode!
Show Transcript
Show NotesTriple Vision Podcasthttps://www.ami.ca/Triple-Vision/recent_episodes
Triple Vision on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triple-vision/id1589475286
Triple Vision on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0nSpTBzeo2YBQ3I39mHnZ2
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This week Ryan, Rob, and Lis have a moment (actually more like a few) with Jennie Bovard, host of the podcast Low Vision Moments. They discuss the concept of the podcast and its origins, and how comedy and humor can be used to create teachable moments about blindness and low vision before diving in and sharing some of their own funny moments in typical circular firing squad fashion. It’s an episode full of belly laughs that you won’t want to miss!
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Show Notes Low Vision Moments https://www.ami.ca/low-vision-moments
Low Vision Moments on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEuR1OXa7OxgzcDQJLUL3VQ
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International Day of Persons With Disabilities is December 3, and to help celebrate, Rob and Ryan welcome Marcia Yale, President of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians, to the show. They discuss the organization, its origins, and the challenges that a grass roots advocacy organization faces, as well as the special conference it has planned on December 3 for International Day of Persons With Disabilities. And we find out just what Ryan gets up to after hours….
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Show Notes AEBC Website http://www.blindcanadians.ca/
AEBC International Day of Persons With Disabilities Conference https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-person-with-disabilities-day-conference-tickets-451207252037
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This week we cap off our multi-part series on Ableism as Rob, Ryan, and Lis welcome back Shawn Marsolais, founder of Blind Beginnings and host of the Limitless Podcast and disability advocate Amy Amantea to sit down at a round table discussion. In this last part of the series we discuss the hierarchy of disability and how it manifests from both within and outside of the disability community and give our final thoughts on ableism and how to combat it.
Show Transcript
Show Notes Blind Beginnings www.blindbeginnings.ca
Limitless Podcast https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/limitless/
Accessing Art with Amy https://www.ami.ca/Accessing-Art/recent_episodes
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It’s Halloween once again and while we may not have Steve grievously injuring himself with a power tool while showing us a shortcut on how to carve a pumpkin, but we have the very next best thing – Lis, Rob, and Ryan welcome long time friend of the show, Alexis Hillyard creator of the YouTube channel Stump Kitchen to this year’s annual Halloween show! We discuss the channel and what it’s been like spreading out her content to other platforms like Instagram and TikTok before discussing Halloween. If you have even wondered what vegetable juice best simulates blood, you won’t want to miss this episode! Happy Halloween!
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Show Notes Stump Kitchen on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDa7IzZX_Lb882M4qZc6nzg
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Rob, Ryan, and Steve get up in the wee hours of the morn to welcome Charlie Harding, Distribution Manger of Bristol Braille to the show to talk about their multi-line braille display the Canute 360 as well as their forthcoming first of its kind gaming console, the Canute Dock!
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Show Notes Bristol Braille https://bristolbraille.org/
The Canute Dock https://bristolbraille.org/braille-arcade/
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The show is back to full strength this week as the AT Banter team welcomes Luca DeMontis and Graham Foxcroft from Canadian Blind Hockey to the show! They discuss Blind Hockey, its adaptations and how the organizations promotes and impacts blind and partially sighted players all over the world. Rob also learns all about Hockey Etiquette. Don’t get caught offside and miss this one!
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Show Notes Canadian Blind Hockey https://canadianblindhockey.com
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This week Ryan and Rob welcome Rabia Khedr, National Director of Disability Without Poverty to the show to talk about the status of Bill C-22, an Act that promises to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit. They discuss the Act and its potential impact as well as the state of disability advocacy at the moment and what can be done to foster positive change for people with disabilities. You don’t want to miss this episode – and we’re not just saying that!
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Show Notes Disability Without Poverty https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/
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The AT Banter gang re-convene with a full roster this week as they welcome LaMondre Pough, CEO of Billion Strong, a non profit organization whose mission is to unite, elevate and empower the global community of people with disabilities in order to develop a positive disability identity. They discuss everything from the organization’s origins to the challenges faced to unify disability communities around the world and the importance of positive identity and advocacy. Oh, and this episode is definitely NOT sponsored by Frugal MacDoogal.
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Show Notes Billion Strong https://www.billion-strong.org/
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The gang is back at full strength this week as they welcome Alexa and Jake, founders of a fashion company known as Aille Design. Aille Design distinguishes itself from other fashion design companies by not only producing clothing that incorporates beaded braille onto clothing, but also empowers and celebrates inclusivity, while helping to reduce disability stigmas and educating about the importance of accessibility. They discuss the company’s origins as a university research project, its mission and mandate, and how the fashion industry is slowly changing to embrace accessibility and inclusion.
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Show Notes Aille Design https://ailledesign.com/
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This week Rob, Steve and Lis lament the absence of Ryan (but mostly the cowbell) before welcoming fellow podcaster Alexis Folk, a BC teen and disability advocate that lives with Cerebral Palsy. They discuss her advocacy work and the importance of youth getting involved as well as her podcast, “Meeting Mighty People” before discussing horses and frogs in salad. No, really.
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Show Notes
Meeting Mighty People Podcast https://meetingmightypeople.com/
B.C. orders more than 750 public sector organizations to form accessibility committees https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-orders-accessibility-committees-1.6569121
Londoner finds a live frog in a sealed package of salad https://london.ctvnews.ca/a-hoppy-discovery-londoner-finds-a-live-frog-in-a-sealed-package-of-salad-1.6064231
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This week Rob, Ryan and Steve sit down and talk with Shawn Marsolais, Director of Programs and Community Engagement at Blind Beginnings and host of the Limitless Podcast about their upcoming Limitless Beauty Fashion Show that is set to feature models that are blind or partially sighted.
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Show Notes Blind Beginnings www.blindbeginnings.ca
Limitless Beauty Fashion Show https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/blind-beginnings-limitless-beauty-fashion-show/
Limitless Podcast https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/limitless/
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This week we’re taking a deep dive into 3D Printing and its impact on assistive technology as Rob, Ryan, and Lis welcome Chad Leaman, Director of Innovation at the Neil Squire Society. They discuss how 3D printing works, how common 3D printing has become, how the price point has come down on the printers, and how the ability to produce custom parts has impacted home grown assistive technology solutions.
Show Notes Neil Squire Society https://www.neilsquire.ca/
Makers Making Change https://www.makersmakingchange.com
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Rob and Ryan welcome Monique Nelson, Director of Community Engagement from the organization PossAbilities this week to talk about the organization and all about its many programs and services that serve the developmental disability community.
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Show Notes Possabilities https://www.posabilities.ca/
Inclusion Art Show https://inclusionartshow.com/
Good For All Podcast https://www.posabilities.ca/good-for-all-podcast/
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It’s a big show this week as Lis shares some dietary news that shocks Rob and Ryan before welcoming Elham Youssefian, Inclusive Humanitarian Action and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Advisor at the International Disability Alliance to talk about this global organization and the work they do ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities all over the world.
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Show Notes International Disability Alliance https://www.internationaldisabilityalliance.org/
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Rob and Ryan hold down the fort this week and welcome James Thurston and Yulia Sarviro from G3ICT, the Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies to discuss their global initiative, Smart Cities for All. They discuss what makes a Smart City, how accessibility is crucial when it comes to infrastructure and how cities around the world are embracing universal design and accessibility.
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Show Notes G3ICT https://g3ict.org/
M-Enabling Summit https://m-enabling.com/
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Lis makes her triumphant return to the show (again) as we welcome Bradley Blair, an Orientation and Mobility instructor from her city of Charlotte, NC who also happens to be blind. We discuss the challenges that he faced in training, the advantages of having built in knowledge and perspective when it comes to providing services to clients, and some of the challenges faced in the build environment in the city of Charlotte.
Show Transcript
Show Notes WBTV News Story with Bradley Blair https://www.wbtv.com/2022/03/31/accessibility-issues-charlotte-pose-challenging-risks-those-living-with-disabilities/
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The show is alive … with the sound of music this week as Rob and Ryan welcome Precious Perez, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, advocate and published children’s author to the show. We discuss her love of music, what it was like attending Berklee College of Music as a blind student, her advocacy work and how music and representation can help normalize disability and education mainstream audiences. And Ryan even convinces her to sing too! You don’t want to miss this one!
Show Transcript
Show Notes Precious Perez http://www.preciousperezmusica.com
RAMPD http://rampd.org/
It’s a skeleton crew this week as Rob and Ryan hold down the fort and welcome Melanie Taddeo, founder of Connect 4 Life, an Ontario non-profit that provides a wide variety of educational, programs and services for people with disabilities. The discuss the organization’s origins, the need to fill the service gaps left by larger organizations, and dive into discussing some of Connect 4 Life’s many programs. Oh, and Ryan plans an insurrection.
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Show Notes Connect 4 Life http://connect4life.ca/
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Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis welcome Luke Anderson, Executive Director and Founder of the StopGap Foundation, an Ontario-based non-profit that provides access solutions to businesses in the form of lightweight portable ramps. They discuss everything from Luke’s personal experience with disability and the origins of the StopGap Foundation to the challenges of dealing with local by-laws and policies and even touch on the mysterious caped crusader that goes by the moniker of Ramp Man….
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-294-stop-gap-foundation.pdf
Show Notes StopGap Foundation https://stopgap.ca/
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It’s a episode full of troopers this week as the gang pushes through tech challenges, power supply issues and viruses to welcomes Marc Workman, CEO of the World Blind Union, an internationally recognized organization representing the 285 million blind and partially sighted persons in 190 member countries. We discuss WBU’s origins, its mandate, and some of the unique challenges of bringing major national and international organizations of blind persons together under a global umbrella.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-293-world-blind-union.pdf
Show Notes
World Blind Union https://worldblindunion.org/
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It’s an exciting episode this week as Rob, Ryan, Lis, and Steve welcome siblings Brian and Kerry Kijewski, hosts of the radio show Outlook on Radio Western. They discuss the origins of their hour long weekly show that focuses on advocacy, what it’s like doing a show on live radio, and what drives their passion for broadcasting and advocacy.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-292-brian-and-kerry-kijewski.pdf
Show Notes Outlook on Radio Western https://radiowestern.ca/program/outlook
Chin Music on Radio Western https://radiowestern.ca/program/chin-music
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We’re getting sweet this week as Rob, Ryan, Lis and Steve welcome advocate, author, and singer-songwriter Sammy SweetSpirit to the show. We discuss her book, “Look At It This Way: The Blind Leading the Sighted” and why she felt it so important to write it as well as her love of music and her album, “Something For Everyone”. We dare you to listen to this show and not smile!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-291-sammy-sweetspirit.pdf
Show Notes Look At It This Way: The Blind Leading the Sighted on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Look-This-Way-Leading-Sighted/dp/1954968612
Something For Everyone on Amazon Music https://www.amazon.com/Something-Everyone-Sammy-SweetSpirit/dp/B07X59H3FR
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Rob, Ryan, and Lis welcome Chad Bouton, producer and creator of the new podcast Hindsight is 20/200 to the show this week to discuss the show and its origins, mandate, and how it’s evolved after three months.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-290-chad-bouton.pdf
Show Notes
Hindsight is 20/200 https://anchor.fm/chad-bouton
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Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis are all together once again this week as they welcome Stephanae McCoy and Sylvia Stinson-Perez from the website Bold Blind Beauty where they discuss the origins of the site and how it’s grown into an advocacy platform and community.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-289-bold-blind-beauty.pdf
Show Notes Bold Blind Beauty https://boldblindbeauty.com/
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It’s a streamlined show this week as Steve and Rob welcome Tony Labillois and Mandi Crespo from the Canadian Accessibility Network to discuss the origins of the Network and its efforts to provide a centralized accessibility resource to organizations all over the country.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-288-canadian-accessibility-network.pdf
Show Notes Canadian Accessibility Network https://carleton.ca/read/can/
Contact the Canadian Accessibility Network can@carleton.ca
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May 29th – June 4th is National Accessibility Week in Canada, and in honor of that, Ryan, Rob, Lis and Steve discuss this very important (and sometimes contentious) topic .. interspersed with a bit of Hockey talk and sedition. Happy National Accessibility Week everyone!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-287-talking-accessibility.pdf
Show Notes About National Accessibility Week https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/national-accessability-week.html
National Accessibility Week Events https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/events/national-accessability-week-2022/index-eng.aspx https://www.rickhansen.com/get-involved/national-accessability-week https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/national-accessability-week-3-2022-05-29/
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This week we’re entering the wonderful world of online dating, so all you fellas take off your shirts and grab a fish! Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis welcome Christie Faye Collins to the show to talk about NOMI, the dating app she is currently working to develop that will cater to the neurodivergent and disability communities.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-286-christie-faye-collins-nomi.pdf
Show Notes NOMI https://nomiconnect.net/
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Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis put away the hockey jerseys and put on their best outfits as they welcome iconic Canadian Fashion designer and adaptive clothing pioneer Izzy Camilleri to the show. They discuss adaptive clothing and how it’s slowing growing into becoming more mainstream. It’s a fascinating look behind the curtain of this growing industry. Oh, and we also learn not to EVER buy Steve a pair of breakaway pants.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-285-izzy-camilleri-and-adaptive-clothing.pdf
Show Notes IZ Adaptive https://izadaptive.com/
Fashion Dis https://www.ami.ca/Fashion-Dis-About
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Yes folks, it’s that time once again! Break out the shot glasses, AT Banter is another year older! Join Rob, Ryan, and Lis as they celebrate the show beginning its 7th year by discussing some of the challenges and joys of producing a weekly podcast and the impact it has on them personally. It’s an inside look into the show and a tribute to the audience and the guests that make the show possible. Plus there’s alcohol and silliness.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-285-circle-j___s-and-glitter.pdf
It’s Lis’s birthday week and in honor of that, we’ve handed the reins of the episode over to her (it beats getting her a gift, and we’re cheap). Lucky for us she has lined up an incredible show as we welcome Trevor Thomas. The Blind Hiker to the show. Trevor was the first blind person to solo thru-hike the Appalachian Trail and has currently solo trekked more than 22,000 miles, thru-hiking the most rugged long-trails in the United States. You don’t want to miss this episode and Trevor’s amazing story.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-283-trevor-thomas-the-blind-hiker.pdf
Show Notes Trevor Thomas Online https://www.theblindhiker.com/
Trail of Trust Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-K2B6NhQvg
Team Farsight https://www.farsightfoundation.org/
Translink Balancing Project Petition
https://busbalancingpetition.wordpress.com/
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Rob, Ryan, Steve and Lis drink some tea and prepare to wax poetic this week as they welcome Dave Steele, otherwise known as The Blind Poet to the show. Dave shares his own journey through vision loss, from first being diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa to becoming a bestselling author and known as “The Blind Poet”.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-282-dave-steele-the-blind-poet.pdf
Show Notes Dave Steele Online https://theblindpoet.net/
Stand By Me RP https://www.amazon.ca/Stand-Me-RP-Dave-Steele/dp/1530000408
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Insulin pumps can make a huge difference in the lives of those living with Diabetes, helping manage blood sugar levels more efficiently by delivering accurate insulin doses on a pre-programmed schedule. Despite the strong connection between blindness and diabetes, most of these life changing devices come without any sort of accessible features to ensure that anyone can operate them independently. This week Rob, Steve, Ryan, and Lis welcome Ryan Hooey and Kat Hamilton from CNIB to discuss the campaign to pressure manufacturers and Health Canada for accessibility options for insulin pumps.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-281-accessible-insulin-pumps.pdf
Show Notes CNIB Accessible Insulin Pump Campaign https://cnib.ca/en/accessible-insulin-pumps
We’re With U – Concert for Ukraine https://mushroomfm.com/WithYou
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Rob dresses up and wears socks this week in anticipation of the show as the gang welcomes Ardra Shephard, host of AMI’s, ‘Fashion Dis’, a makeover show that features members of the disability community. They discuss Ardra’s own personal journey with fashion and disability, how the idea of the show came about, adaptive clothing, and the importance of the show’s impact and message.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-280-ardra-shepard-fashion-dis.pdf
Show Notes Fashion Dis on AMI https://www.ami.ca/Fashion-Dis-About
Tripping On Air https://trippingonair.com/
Blind Musicians Concert for Ukraine https://mushroomfm.com/WithYou
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Steve makes his triumphant return to the show after a trip down to the CSUN (California State University, Northridge) Assistive Technology Conference. He gives the gang the rundown of some of the assistive technology devices he saw and his impressions of where the industry is at and where the next few years may take things.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-279-csun-2022-roundup.pdf
Show Notes
Blind Musicians Concert for Ukraine https://mushroomfm.com/WithYou
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Rob, Lis, and Ryan are excited to sit down with Darren Defrain, Director of the Writing Program at Wichita State University (go Shockers!) and co-developer of a new app called Vizling which aims to make digital comics accessible! They talk about the comic industry and why it’s important to make them accessible and even discuss their preferred costumes for Comic Con (spoilers: spandex bad). Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-278-darren-defrain-and-vizling.pdf
Show Notes Vizling App Info https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/english/deptenglish/vizling.php
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It’s an exciting and action-packed episode this week as Lis updates us on her cowbell status and her dog’s gassy habits. An if that’s not enough excitement for one episode, break out that heart medication and oxygen, because we are also thrilled and honored to talk with Kelly MacDonald and Ramya Amuthan from AMI’s widely popular arts, entertainment and lifestyle show, Kelly and Company! We discuss the show and its origins, the importance of accessibility and representation in media, and much much more! You don’t want to miss this one!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-277-kelly-macdonald-ramya-amuthan.pdf
Show Notes Kelly and Company https://www.ami.ca/category/kelly-and-company/recent_episodes
AMI https://www.ami.ca/new_ami
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We are packing the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room full this week with our panel who return for the third part of our series on ableism. Shawn Marsolais, Executive Director of Blind Beginnings and host of the Limitless Podcast and Amy Amantea, host of the Accessing Art with Amy Podcast join the gang for a rousing roundtable discussion that focuses in on the concept of internalized ableism.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-276-ableism-part-3.pdf
Show Notes Blind Beginnings www.blindbeginnings.ca
Limitless Podcast www.blindbeginnings.ca/limitless
Accessing Art with Amy https://www.ami.ca/Accessing-Art/recent_episodes
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What does zero gravity, BioEngineering, YouTube, and pulmonary surfactant all have in common? Well, if you guessed Prof. Mona Minkara, this week’s guest, you’d be absolutely right! It’s an episode full of energy as Rob, Ryan, Lis and Steve welcome Mona to the show to discuss her journey becoming a Bioengineer, her experience with Astro Access, an organization with the mandate to increase access and inclusion to space travel, her YouTube channel that showcases accessible international travel and transit systems, and her tireless work making STEM materials more accessible and encouraging more youth who are visually impaired youth to enter the science field. This is one you don’t want to miss!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-275-mona-minkara.pdf
Show Notes Mona Minkara Online https://monaminkara.com/
Planes, Trains, and Canes https://planestrainsandcanes.com/
Astro Access https://astroaccess.org/
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This week Rob, Steve, Lis, and Ryan welcome Sarina Cormier and Natalie Shearer from Two Canes Consulting to the show to talk about their fledgling two-woman accessibility consultation business. They discuss everything from their own chance meeting at a branch of the CNIB and the company’s origins to the state of accessibility in Ontario and the unique perspective that their own lived experiences bring to their clients.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-274-two-canes-consulting.pdf
Show Notes Two Canes Consulting https://twocanesconsulting.ca/
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We’re going to need a bigger podcast! Rob, Ryan, Steve and Lis welcome Matt Ater, Vice President of Software and Corporate Business Development for Vispero to the show to talk about some of the latest news around the JAWS screen reading software, including the implementation of JAWS kiosks in McDonald’s restaurants.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-273-matt-ater.pdf
Show Notes JAWS Connect https://www.tpgi.com/arc-platform/jaws-connect/
JAWS Kiosks https://www.tpgi.com/accessibility-solutions/jaws-kiosk/
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The mice are having a party this week as Rob is down for the count and away from the show this week, leaving the keys to the podcast in the hands of Lis, Ryan, and Steve as they tackle a few news stories including some updates from Dr. David Grimes and his vision ministry in South America.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-272-the-cat-is-away.pdf
Show Notes Peter Dinklage Calls Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake ‘Backward’ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/25/movies/peter-dinklage-snow-white.html
Robot Guide Pepper Could Help Blind https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/people/robot-guide-called-pepper-could-help-blind-and-partially-sighted-people-in-forth-valley-3544006
Donations for Dr. David Grimes Contact Steve at steve@canasstech.com
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January 27th was International Holocaust Remembrance Day and this year Lis and Steve lined up something special to recognize this occasion as they welcome New York Times Bestselling author Steven Hartov to the show. Steven walks us through the importance of the day and his own connections to it before discussing his long and storied writing career through a variety of different genres.
Show Notes Steven Hartov Online http://www.stevenhartov.com/
Steven Hartov on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Steven-Hartov/e/B000APBE1Y
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Rob, Lis, Steve, and Ryan welcome fellow podcasters and advocates Amy Amantea and Shawn Marsolais for the second part of an epic roundtable discussion on ableism, specifically the notion of “inspiration porn”. Inspiration porn is a term coined by Australian disability advocate Stella Young and refers to the age old notion of the exploitation of people with disabilities. We discuss the origins, talk about its impact on everyday lives, the fine line that exists between teachable moments and personal space, and much more.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-270-ableism-part-2.pdf
Show Notes Limitless Podcast https://limitlessbb.podbean.com/
Accessing Art with Amy https://www.ami.ca/Accessing-Art/recent_episodes
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This week the AT Banter gang talks with Jeff Wissel, Chief Accessibility Officer at Disability:IN. They discuss organization’s mandate, the importance of inclusive hiring practices and how many large corporations have started setting the standards for inclusion, accessibility, and diversity.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-269-jeff-wissel.pdf
Show Notes Disability: IN https://disabilityin.org
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How did you spend World Braille Day 2022? Well if you were the cast of the AT Banter Podcast, you spent it welcoming braille teacher, enthusiast, and manager of the Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired Adam Wilton back to the show! It’s been over 5 years since he was on last and was our very first guest on the podcast talking about the importance of braille education and the state of braille – and we’re excited to have him back!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-268-adam-wilton-returns.pdf
Show Notes Braille Literacy Canada https://www.brailleliteracycanada.ca
Braille Zoomers Program https://www.brailleliteracycanada.ca/en/programs/zoomers
6 Ways to Become a Supportive Ally to Braille Readers – Daily Hive https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/world-braille-day
It's World Braille Day today (January 4th), and to help celebrate we thought it would be fitting to dig way back into the Banter vaults and re-release not only one of our very first episodes, but our very first episode with a guest! Head on back with us to the year 2016 where we welcome Adam Wilton, Program Manager at the Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired to chat all about Braille! Then, join us again next week where he is our guest again for an updated version of the conversation!
Happy World Braille Day!!
It’s the last episode of 2021 and Rob and Ryan welcome guest host Lis Malone for the last time as they share some BIG show news and discuss a few of their favorite episodes of the year before giving 2021 proper farewell!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/12/at-banter-podcast-episode-267-2021-parting-shot.pdf
Show Notes Breaking Dishes Podcast https://breakingdishes.org/
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The Holiday Season is once again upon us, and to help celebrate we thought that this year we would do something a little different and give our listeners a chance to experience our VERY FIRST Christmas episode, recorded way back in 2016! Recorded with holiday drinks and in our very first "recording studio" which also doubled as the office lunch room, the episode features Rob, Steve, and Ryan along with early show semi-regulars Rick and Rachael.
From all of us here at AT Banter, we hope you enjoy this throwback, and have a safe and wonderful Holiday season!
Rob is stoked this week as the gang (Rob, Ryan, Steve, and guest host Lis) welcome Anthony Ferraro, motivational speaker, documentary star, content creator, skateboarder, musician and Paralympian in training – yes he does it all!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/12/at-banter-podcast-episode-266-anthony-ferraro.pdf
Show Notes Anthony Ferraro Online https://asfvision.com/
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This week Rob, Ryan, Steve and Lis welcome Amy Amantea, artist, actor and advocate for a rousing round table discussion about ableism. They talk about its definitions, the concept of micro aggressions and the importance of avoiding ableist language – and much much more. It’s an episode so full of thought provoking conversation and learning that there was no chance of packing into one episode, so stay tuned for additional parts in the weeks ahead!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/12/at-banter-podcast-episode-265-ableism-part-1.pdf
Show Notes Meet Amy Amantea https://www.ami.ca/Amy-Amantea-bio
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Rob, Ryan and Steve sit down this week and talk with renowned Disability Rights Lawyer and Author of the book, “Structured Negotiation: A Winning Alternative to Lawsuits” Lainey Feingold. They discuss accessibility lawsuits and the ADA, negotiation techniques, and how sitting down and discussing accessibility with companies can bear more fruit than actual lawsuits.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-264-lainey-feingold.pdf
Show Notes Lainey Feingold Online https://www.lflegal.com/
Structured Negotiation: A Winning Alternative to Lawsuits https://www.amazon.com/Structured-Negotiation-Winning-Alternative-Lawsuits/dp/0578310457
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Rob, Ryan and Steve once again welcome Lis Malone to help co-host as they sit down and talk to Ken Brandt, author of the book “Positive Vision: Enjoying the Adventures and Advantages of Poor Eyesight”. They discuss the origins of the book and the importance of having a positive attitude and sense of adventure. Also, why you always want to cross your legs when parachuting into a forest.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-263-ken-brandt.pdf
Show Notes Ken Brandt Online https://www.kenbrandt.com/
Positive Vision: Enjoying the Adventures and Advantages of Poor Eyesight https://www.amazon.ca/Positive-Vision-Enjoying-Adventures-Advantages/dp/0648762521/
We are back after a break of a couple weeks (blame Rob) and Ryan, Steve, and Rob welcome back guest co-host Lis Malone for a very special episode of the show. This week the gang talks to Dr. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and author of the book “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence” about addiction, how many seemingly innocuous things are being “drug-ified”, and why it’s important to find a balance in our everyday lives.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-262-dr.-anna-lembke.pdf
Show Notes Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence https://www.amazon.ca/Dopamine-Nation-Finding-Balance-Indulgence/dp/152474672X
Dr. Anna Lembke Online https://www.annalembke.com/
The pumpkins are all out on the porches and the trees are adorned with toilet paper, which can only mean one thing – it’s time for the AT Banter annual Halloween episode! This year we’ve got a full house, as Rob, Ryan, and Steve welcome special guest Rick Chant from Chaos Technical Services and Lis Malone, from the Breaking Dishes Podcast to help celebrate the season as only these Halloweenies can!
Show Notes https://www.halloweencostumes.com/blog/p-1494-adaptive-costumes.aspx
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It’s Blindness Awareness Month and Rob, Ryan and Steve talk about its mandate and why Blindness Awareness is important globally before welcoming on Dr. Dave Grimes to talk about his work done with the Children’s Low Vision Project and the work done overseas with Medical Ministry International.
Show Notes
Medical Ministry International https://www.mmi.org/
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Moose, rabbits, bears, oh my! This week Steve, Ryan and Rob are heading into the Great Outdoors to talk with Laura McEwan, Manager of Program Delivery for Accessible Wilderness Expeditions, an organization based in Kelowna, BC that offers all manner of adapted outings and adventures.
Show Notes Community Recreational Initiatives Society http://crisadaptive.ca/
Adaptive Adventures http://adaptiveadventures.ca/
Accessible Wilderness Expeditions https://www.accesswilderness.ca/
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Rob, Ryan and Steve get a lesson in foreign foot fetishes (inside joke, you’ll have to listen to the episode to get it) and welcome disability advocate, motivational speaker, social media star Kiesha Mastrodimos to the show to discuss the documentary “Kiesha’s Story: A Path to Wellness”.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/10/at-banter-podcast-episode-258-keisha-mastrodimos.pdf
Show Notes
Kiesha’s Story: A Path to Wellness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVW1ZcsFCsg
Keisha on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wheelsxo
Keisha on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChbEgWyPACFalmuSIwej3xA
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Mental health and the notion of self-care and self-love can be something many of us overlook in our busy, everyday lives. This week the boys are excited to welcome Jillian Gillis to the show to talk about her new(ish) podcast called Self Love is Blind, a show that discusses these concepts through the lens of disability.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/09/at-banter-episode-268-jillian-gillis.pdf
Show Notes Self Love Is Blind https://selfloveisblind.com/
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It’s another exciting week for the boys at AT Banter as they welcome back long time friend of the show Kelly Goto, founder and principal at gotomedia and gotoresearch to talk about the state of digital accessibility and how corporations are beginning to embrace inclusivity and accessible policies.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/09/at-banter-podcast-episode-256-kelly-goto-returns.pdf
Show Notes Kelly Goto on the web https://www.kellygoto.com/
gotomedia https://www.gotomedia.com/
gotoresearch https://www.gotoresearch.com/
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Yes that’s right, it’s that time again! After more COVID worries, protests, wildfires, heat waves and hurricanes, it’s high time for another installment of a Good News Show! This week Steve brings us a collection of news stories from around the world that all have one thing in common – all the news is GOOD! If you’re having a bad week and need to restore your faith in humanity, this is the episode for you!
Show Notes 18 Actually Good Things That Happened in 2020 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/good-things-happened-2020_l_5feb660fc5b6ff7479847494
New Cancer Treatments May Be on The Horizon – Thanks to Success in mRNA Vaccine Trial https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/mrna-vaccines-could-offer-personal-treatments-for-some-of-the-words-cancers/
4 Tuna Species Recovered After Decade of Fishing Quotas–With Albacore in Stores Being Truly Sustainable https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/iucn-reports-4-tuna-species-on-path-to-recovery/
11-year-old Girl Drummer, Nandi Bushell, Finally Joins Foo Fighters on Stage https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/nandi-bushell-plays-with-dave-grohl-foo-fighters/
Cure for Osteoarthritis Could Be ‘No Further Than the End of Your Nose', Researchers Find https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/cure-for-osteoarthritis-basel-university
Pecan-Rich Diet Shown to Reduce Cholesterol in New Study https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/pecan-enriched-diet-shown-to-reduce-cholesterol-georgia/
Youth is Fighting Microplastic Pollution with Magnetic Liquid After Winning Google Science Fair https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/fionn-ferreira-won-google-science-fair-2019-with-microplastic-cleaning-fluid/
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Guess who’s back?? Rejoice, ye Barclheads! Steve triumphantly (well, that might be pushing it) to the podcast just in time for the newly reunited trio to welcome Darcy Burnard and Holly Anderson from the Apple-centric accessibility podcast ‘Maccessibility’ to the show. They talk about what the state of accessibility of Apple is currently, whether the playing field has been leveled between all the different OS and device manufacturers, and what kind of innovations might be coming in the future.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/09/at-banter-podcast-episode-254-maccessibility.pdf
Show Notes Maccessibility Podcast Online https://maccessibility.net/
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Rob and Ryan take a break from yelling at the clouds this week in order to welcome David Moses, a Post-Doctoral engineer from the University of California San Francisco who also worked on a recent study that involved developing an implant that allowed a test subject to translate brain signals into text, with a vocabulary of 50 words! They talk to him about the study he worked on as well break down what Brain Computer Interfaces are and how they work, and what the future could hold for the field.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/09/at-banter-podcast-episode-253-brain-computer-interfaces.pdf
Show Notes Adults with disabilities face barriers accessing food, leading to food insecurity: U of T study https://www.utoronto.ca/news/adults-disabilities-face-barriers-accessing-food-leading-food-insecurity-u-t-study
Stroke Prevented His Speech, But Brain Implant Brought It Back https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=261595
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Rob and Ryan welcome Disability Awareness Consultant and podcaster Andrew Gurza to the show this week, in an episode so spicy and forward that we had to put a disclaimer at the beginning of the episode! It’s a three-way conversation about everything from sex and disability to the state of disability advocacy in an episode you won’t want to miss!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-252-andrew-gurza.pdf
Show Notes
Andrew Gurza Online http://www.andrewgurza.com
Disability After Dark http://www.andrewgurza.com/podcast
CBC Documentary on Andrew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fMCsyhvnEc
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The conversation around pronouns and their importance has been at the heart of conversations about inclusion lately, but for some people it can be hard to understand. This week Rob and Ryan sit down with Dennis Baron, Professor of Linguistics and English at the University of Illinois and author of the book “What’s Your Pronoun: Beyond He and She” to give some context and understanding of the current discourse, as well as a historical perspective.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-251-whats-my-pronoun.pdf
Show Notes What’s Your Pronoun: Beyond He and She https://www.amazon.ca/Whats-Your-Pronoun-Beyond-She/dp/1631496042
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Rob and Ryan are beyond excited and honored to welcome comedian Darryl Lenox to the show to have a very open and frank conversation about his recent vision loss and how he is adapting to it across all aspects of his life, from travel and smartphones to his writing process.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-250-darryl-lennox.pdf
Show Notes New border rules will prevent air travel for people who are blind or unable to use internet https://vancouversun.com/news/new-border-rules-will-prevent-air-travel-for-people-who-are-blind-or-unable-to-use-internet
Darryl Lenox Online http://www.darryllenox.com
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Steve is on vacation, but Rob and Ryan soldier on without him as they welcome Steve Hoffman, CEO of Founders Space and author of the book “The Five Forces That Change Everything” to discuss future technology and what it means to both the mainstream but also assistive technology. If geeking out about Brain Computer Interfaces and Artificial Intelligence is your thing, boy do we have the show for you!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-249-steve-hoffman_otter.ai_.pdf
Show Notes Founders Space https://www.foundersspace.com
The Five Forces That Change Everything https://www.foundersspace.com/five-forces
Courtney Cole on Tik Tok @enleyetening
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This week Steve, Rob, and Ryan welcome Tova Sherman, co-founder and CEO of reachAbility, an organization in Nova Scotia that provides a variety of employments services and programs to people with disabilities. We discuss everything from reachAbility’s origins and mandate to the uniquely holistic organizational philosophy of “no one goes nowhere”, and so much more. It’s a jam-packed episode that you won’t want to miss!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-248-tova-sherman.pdf
Show Notes
reachAbility https://www.reachability.org/
Win, Win, Win!: The 18 Inclusion-isms You Need to Become a Disability Confident Employer https://www.amazon.ca/Win-Inclusion-isms-Disability-Confident-Employer/dp/0981323146
Bluenose Ability Arts & Film Festival https://www.baaff.ca/
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This week Steve, Rob, and Ryan welcome Robin Christopherson, head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet to the podcast where they discuss everything from web overlays (yes, we know … again) and the impact of digital accessibility to his daily podcast, Dot to Dot where he features new skills of the Amazon Echo devices.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-247-robin-christopherson.pdf
Show Notes AbilityNet https://abilitynet.org.uk/
Dot to Dot Podcast https://usa2day.podbean.com/
The Echo Show Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9bYZg9p1WunHV5e6QgcX
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It’s a big show this week as Steve, Ryan and Rob welcome Stephanie Cadieux, MLA for South Surrey and current Caucus Chair and Official Opposition Critic for Gender Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion, to the podcast to discuss the new Accessible British Columbia Act and what it means for people with disabilities throughout the province. We discuss how far we’ve come in addressing accessibility and barriers as well as the very long way we have to go. It’s an in-depth conversation that you won’t want to miss!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-246-stephanie-cadieux.pdf
Show Notes In Anticipation of a BC Accessibility Act https://www.peacearchnews.com/opinion/opinion-in-anticipation-of-a-bc-accessibility-act/
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The air is filled with excitement and the smell of freshly baked vegan cooking this week as Rob, Ryan and Steve welcome back Alexis Hillyard from the Cooking / Advocacy YouTube channel Stump Kitchen. We get a full update of how the channel has been doing, her personal life, and how the channel mixes in information, advocacy, her personal life and vegan recipes all into a tasty treat that subscribers all over the world gobble down weekly.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-245-stump-kitchen-re-heated.pdf
Show Notes Stump Kitchen YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/stumpkitchen
Stump Kitchen Google Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWRbd9Ls_kM
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It’s a great show this week (unlike all those OTHER shows every other week) as Rob, Ryan and Steve welcome David Dame, Director of Accessibility at Microsoft Canada to the podcast. They discuss what’s new over at Microsoft Accessibility and what kinds of initiatives are in the works in order to help improve digital accessibility and inclusion. They may even entertain a few theories on what may have happened to everyone’s favorite paper clip …. #WheresClippy
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-244-david-dame.pdf
Show Notes Dave Dame https://www.davedame.com/home
David Dame - TedX https://www.ted.com/talks/dave_dame_sprinting_with_cerebral_palsy
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This week Rob and Ryan welcome Shane Lowe from Mediate, makers of the scanning app Supersense, to the show to talk about Super Lidar, their new mobility aid available for iOS!
Show Notes Disability Alliance BC https://disabilityalliancebc.org/
Disability Alliance BC Concerns over Bill 6 https://disabilityalliancebc.org/dabc-has-concerns-over-proposed-accessibility-legislation-contact-your-mla/
Find your local MLA https://www.leg.bc.ca/learn-about-us/members
Supersense https://www.supersense.app/
Super Lidar https://www.supersense.app/product-page-superlidar
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This week Ryan, Rob and Steve welcome author and long-time Disability advocate Al Etmanski to the show. Al is author of the book “The Power of Disability: Ten Lessons for Surviving, Thriving, and Changing the World” and has led the closure of institutions and segregated schools in British Columbia, founded Canada’s first Family Support Institute and co-founded Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) with his wife Vickie Cammack in 1989. We discuss the book, the importance of advocacy, the current state of Disability Rights and issues, and much more!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/at-bantter-podcast-episode-242-al-etmanski.pdf
Show Notes Al Etmanski Online
https://aletmanski.com/
Plan Institute https://planinstitute.ca/
The Power of Disability https://www.amazon.ca/Power-Disability-Surviving-Thriving-Changing/dp/1523087560
https://www.audible.ca/pd/The-Power-of-Disability-Audiobook/B082DRF6H6
If you have ever been wondering just what an Accessible Web Overlay is and whether or not it’s a good thing or a bad thing, boy do we have the show for you. This week Rob, Ryan, and Steve welcome Accessibility Advocate Samantha Evans and independent Accessibility Consultant Nick Steenhout to fill us in on what they are, how they work, and how they are currently impacting the world of digital accessibility.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-241-accessible-overlays.pdf
Show Notes Overlay Fact Sheet
https://overlayfactsheet.com
Accessibility Rules Podcast www.a11yrules.com
Accessibyebye https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/accessibyebye/ikcamkknjfdplkdjjncobgmpciklohjg
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Yes, dear listeners, it’s that time of the year again! This week marks our 5th year of shows, and no one is more surprised at our longevity than we are! Join us for this special episode to hoist a few to ourselves, look back at the year that was, and generally be our silly selves. Thank you to all that have continued to listen to us and support the show – this one’s for you!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-240-another-damn-anniversary-show.pdf
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Rob, Ryan and Steve band together once again, celebrate Ryan’s victory over his ant problem and ponder the term “Parastronaut” before welcoming Matthew Horspool from the Braillists Foundation to the show. They discuss the state of braille in the blindness community in the UK and some of the challenges faced for organizations that work to advocate for braille literacy and teach braille.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-239-matthew-horspool.pdf
Show Notes The Braillists Foundation https://www.braillists.org/
Astronauts with disabilities can apply to Europe's space agency for 1st time https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/astronauts-physical-disabilities-esa-1.6013038
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This week Rob and Ryan reflect on the wonders of ant life before welcoming Stephanie Debisschop, Director of Plan Institute (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network) to the show to discuss the organization, its origins, and its mandate to help build stronger financial futures and support networks for people with disabilities through a variety of educational programs, supports, and outreach.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-238-plan-institute.pdf
Show Notes Plan Institute https://planinstitute.ca/
PLAN https://plan.ca/
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Networks and studios these days are experimenting with text-to-speech technology to create synthetic speech that can then be used as Audio Description for different shows and movies. Today we talk with Valerie Hunter from Valerie H Productions and Melissa Hope from Descriptive Video Works and discuss this new technology and how it’s being used, the controversy it’s caused in the Blind and Partially Sighted communities, and some of the pros and cons of using it.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-237-audio-description_-human-or-synthetic_.pdf
Show Notes Valerie H Productions http://www.valerie-h.com/
Descriptive Video Works https://www.descriptivevideoworks.com/
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Rob and Ryan fly the show solo this week without Steve as they welcome on Laura Hayden from the Canadian Helen Keller Centre to discuss the organization and give them some insight on the types of programs and services that they offer Canadians all over the country who are deafblind.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-236-canadian-helen-keller-centre.pdf
Show Notes Canadian Helen Keller Centre https://www.chkc.org/
Jonathan Mosen Podcast https://mosenatlarge.pinecast.co/episode/de792ca5/widespread-concern-about-accessibility-overlays-leads-to-a-new-chrome-extension-to-block-them-dating-when-blind-braille-comments-and-more
HBO Max Rolls Out Audio Descriptions https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/26/22352839/hbo-max-audio-description-warner-media
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This week, Rob, Ryan and Steve welcome Paralympic Athlete and motivational speaker Tanner Gers to the show where they learn about his involvement in the bid to bring five-a-side Blind Soccer to the Paralympics as well as several other projects he has in the pipeline.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-235-tanner-gers.pdf
Show Notes Find Tanner Online https://tannergers.com
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When it comes to this week’s show, we’ve got some good news, and we have some bad news. First the good news … THERE IS NO BAD NEWS (unless your name is Pepe and you're a skunk)! That’s right, it’s been about a year since we had our last “Good News Show”, so we decided to do it again this year since we are still in desperate need of plenty of sunshine, lollipops, puppy dogs, and kittens in our lives! Maria Johnson from the Girl Gone Blind Blog joins Rob, Ryan and Steve for an hour of fun, laughter, and GOOD NEWS!
Show Notes Girl Gone Blind Blog https://girlgoneblind.com/
She Beat Cancer at 10. Now She’s Set to Be the Youngest American in Space https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/22/science/spacex-hayley-arceneaux.html
‘Life-saving’ nose spray that kills 99.9% of viruses begins production in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/life-saving-nose-spray-that-kills-99-9-of-viruses-begins-production-in-israel/
Woman Finds Husband's ‘Secret Instagram Account' Full of Recipes He Makes for Her https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/woman-finds-husbands-secret-instagram-account-full-of-recipes-he-makes-for-her
The Golden Labrador Who Keeps on Giving https://www.goodinfonet.com/goodnews/the-golden-labrador-who-keeps-on-giving-2
Orchestra Allows Deaf People to ‘Hear’ Beethoven https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/orchestra-allows-deaf-people-to-hear-beethoven-through-touch-much-like-he-did/
How Pepe Le Pew became the latest character in the culture war https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/03/09/pepe-le-pew/
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April is World Autism Awareness Month and to help celebrate and spread awareness, Rob, Ryan and Steve welcome Dominique Chabot from Autism Canada to the show. We discuss the details of what Autism is and how it manifests, the challenges that many families face when it comes to being diagnosed, and what services and programs Autism Canada provides.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-233-dominique-chabot-and-autism-canada.pdf
Show Notes Autism Canada https://autismcanada.org/
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Rob, Steve and Ryan welcome Alanna Hendren from the Developmental Disabilities Association to the show this week to talk about the organization, its long history and the work it does throughout the Lower Mainland. The Developmental Disabilities Association is a community living agency that provides over 50 community-based programs and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in Vancouver.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-232-alanna-hendren.pdf
Show Notes
Developmental Disabilities Association https://www.develop.bc.ca/
CELA https://celalibrary.ca/
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When the federal government released their 2020 Fall Economic Statement in December of 2020, it revealed its plans to withdraw the $4 million in funding that it provides to CELA (Centre for Equitable Library Access) and NNELS (National Network for Equitable Library Service) in order to provide books in alternate formats. This week we welcome Karen Mckay from CELA and Daniella Levy-Pinto from NNELS to discuss these funding cuts and the implications for Canadians who rely on the alternative book formats their organizations produce. Find out how you can help as well by visiting the CELA and NNELS websites in the show notes!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-231-restorethefunding.pdf
Show Notes Centre for Equitable Library Access https://celalibrary.ca https://celalibrary.ca/advocacy#whatyoucando
National Network for Equitable Library Service https://nnels.ca/ https://nnels.ca/advocate-nnels-services
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Things get off to a rocky start this episode with a cowbell malfunction, and things don’t get much better as the boys rant about accessibility problems with the US vaccine websites. Luckily, long time listener, Accessibility Specialist, and Senior Strategist at Civic Actions Mike Gifford saves the day and infuses the show with some much needed positivity about the work he’s involved in around digital accessibility and what the future may hold.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-230-mike-gifford.pdf
Show Notes Civic Actions https://civicactions.com/
Covid Vaccine Websites Violate Disability Laws https://khn.org/news/article/covid-vaccine-websites-violate-disability-laws-create-inequity-for-the-blind
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Talk Description to Me is an exciting new podcast from Christine Malec and JJ Hunt where they discuss and audio describe current events and topical issues and this week they join Rob and Ryan for a spirited conversation about the show, the state of audio description and how we can innovate and expand its reach.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-229-talk-description-to-me.pdf
Show Notes Talk Description to Me https://talkdescriptiontome.buzzsprout.com/
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Great Scott! Drop your linen and start your grinning but whatever you do, don’t back Baby into a corner! This week we welcome Guest Host Shawn Marsolais from the Blind Beginnings Limitless Podcast to help us do something a little different in celebration of Retro Day next week (February 27th). Join Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Shawn as they don their headbands, leg warmers, and fluorescent colored shirts and they dive into a discussion about everything 80s related. Movies, world events, music, tv, and even a little about the Assistive Technology of the time – we are talking about it all! You don’t want to miss this totally tubular and gnarly episode!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-228-back-to-the-80s.pdf
Show Notes Retro Day https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-retro-day-february-27
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The boys are all together again as Steve returns to the show after a bit of an absence, just in time to get geeky with a rousing discussion about the used Assistive Technology market before welcoming Matt Campbell and Pneuma Solutions CEO Mike Calvo to the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room to talk about some exciting new features of Scribe, their digital document remediation product. And if that isn’t enough for one show, we also announce an exciting new idea for a show later in the month! You don’t want to miss this show!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-227-calvo-returns.pdf
Show Notes Pneuma Solutions https://pneumasolutions.com
Scribe For Meetings https://scribeformeetings.com/
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Rob and Ryan are thrilled this week to be joined by local author Jessica Wegrzynowski and her care aid and friend Misty into the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room to talk about her new book, My Spring Fling: Young Love and Living Life to the Fullest. Jessica discusses how the book came about, some of the challenges she faced writing it, and what she hopes readers will take away from it.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-226-jessica-wegrzynowski.pdf
Show Notes My Spring Fling: Young Love and Living Life to the Fullest on Amazon
https://www.amazon.ca/My-Spring-Fling-Living-Fullest/dp/B08PJ1LKW2/ref=sr_1_1
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White Cane Week happens every year during the first week of February and this week we welcome Canadian Council of the Blind’s President, Louise Gillis, to discuss what White Cane Week is, fill us in on all the events happening, and the CCB’s year round mandate to help support and advocate for blind and partially sighted Canadians.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-225-ccb-white-cane-week.pdf
Show Notes Canadian Council of the Blind
https://ccbnational.net/
Sensible Innovations https://www.sensible-innovations.com
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These days it might seem like no news is good news, but Rob and Ryan do their best to drum up some of the latest Assistive Technology news that 2021 has to offer so far, including discussing an article about the problem of the cost of AT devices and some news about accessibility that is being built into new TVs.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/at-banter-podcast-episode-224-no-news-is-good-news.pdf
Show Notes
ADA Lawsuit Rates Rising
https://blog.usablenet.com/a-record-breaking-year-for-ada-digital-accessibility-lawsuits
Disability advocates call for easier access to 'life-changing' technology https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/essential-worker-pandemic-disabilities-vision-impaired-assitive-technology-1.5852002
Samsung Makes Its 2021 TVs More Accessible https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-makes-its-2021-tvs-more-accessible-for-people-with-vision-or-hearing-disabilities/
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It’s the first episode of 2021 and Rob and Ryan are not only well rested from the Holidays, but optimistic that 2021 is going to be a great year! After a mini- discussion about Braille in celebration of World Braille Day, the boys welcome Pramit Bhargava as the first guest of 2021 to talk about his new app, Louie, which add voice control functionality to Android based smartphones.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/podcast-episode-223_otter.ai_.pdf
Show Notes Louie Voice Control
https://louievoice.com/
Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way: An Enlightening Journey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RWLRC2F/
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It's that time of year again, and time for our annual episode where we discuss all things Christmas and the Holidays! It's a little bit different this year and a departure from our originally planned Christmas episode (thanks a lot 2020), but we pushed through technical difficulties to bring you a little Yuletide audio cheer. Thank you to all our listeners and guests for your support over the year and we will see you in 2021!
It’s a momentous occasion in the Guitar Dungeon this week as Ryan flies solo and spreads his wings as he interviews Marc Arneson, Director of Brand Development/ Community Learning at Hadley, one of the longest running and largest educators of Braille and related subjects for blind or partially sighted individuals in North America.
Show Notes
Hadley
https://hadley.edu/
B.C.'s COVID-19 income and disability assistance top-up will soon be cut in half https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-s-covid-19-income-and-disability-assistance-top-up-will-soon-be-cut-in-half-1.5835293
Buy a Cowbell! https://canasstech.com/products/at-banter-podcast-cowbell
Want to join us for our live show on Dec. 17, 2020 at 5:00pm PST? Email us at cowbell@atbanter.com
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Nothing can stop us now! Rob, Ryan and Steve welcome the aptly named Unstoppable Tracy, aka Tracy Schmidt, to the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room where we learn about her background and how she gained such an enthusiastic and positive attitude and how her condition as a quadruple amputee informed it. We manage to talk about a few of her many accomplishments, but only scratch the surface of what this amazing woman has accomplished.
Show Notes Unstoppable Tracy
https://unstoppabletracy.com/
Listen to (Un)Stop the Story
https://unstoppabletracy.com/podcast/
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Given the year that 2020 has been, it’s not surprising to think that Mental Wellness is a growing concern among many people, both at home as well as the workplace. This week Rob and Ryan welcome Megan Lawrence, Sr. Accessibility Technical Evangelist at Microsoft to discuss the topic of Mental Health and how COVID has changed the way we discuss it and how companies are participating in the conversation.
Show Notes Show Transcript
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This week the Anti-Zoom Gloom room has a new silky smooth vocal presence as Rob, Ryan, and Steve welcome award-winning Voice-over Artist and Audio Describer Roy Samuelson to talk all about his work as an Audio Describer and advocate.
Show Notes Roy Samuelson on the Web https://roysamuelson.com/
Audio Description Discussion Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/AudioDescriptionDiscussion/
Audio Description Project https://www.acb.org/adp
Audio Description Narrators of America https://theadna.org/
Kevin’s Way https://kevinsprocess.com/
UbiSoft Criticized for Ableist Language https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-says-it-will-patch-out-ableist-assassins-creed-valhalla-content-following-criticism/
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This week Rob and Ryan sit down with best-selling author, motivational speaker, and advocate Michael Hingson to discuss a wide range of topics around Blindness, from his experiences growing up to his early experiences in the Assistive Technology field to the importance of Braille Literacy.
Show Notes ‘The Witches’ Faces Backlash From Disability Community https://deadline.com/2020/11/the-witches-backlash-disability-community-warner-bros-regrets-offence-1234608930/
Independence Science https://independencescience.com
Michael Hingson https://michaelhingson.com
Thunder Dog https://www.amazon.com/Thunder-Dog-Story-Triumph-Ground/dp/140020304X
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(Rebroadcast) Three guys, a girl and a pumpkin walk into a basement .. Nope, this isn’t the start of a wildly inappropriate joke involving a gourd, it’s our Annual Halloween episode! Yes, the episode no one has been waiting for, Rob, Ryan, and Steve are joined by friend of the show Colleen Connor from BlindInspirationCast as they discuss some spooky Halloween topics as Steve attacks a defenseless pumpkin with power tools.
SHOW NOTES BlindInspirationCast http://www.blindinspirationcast.com/
Audio Description Retreats http://www.adtrainingretreats.com/
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This week we’re sitting down with a discussion about the importance of inclusivity with President and CEO of the Vancouver International Airport, Tamara Vrooman. Tamara has been a long-time advocate for inclusive hiring practices for years and sits on the board of the Rick Hansen Foundation as well and is an active member of the President’s Group, a network of 25 BC business leaders working for more accessible and inclusive workplaces.
Show Notes Microsoft’s 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2020/10/21/microsofts-2020-diversity-inclusion-report-a-commitment-to-accelerate-progress-amidst-global-change/
B.C. NDP recommits to disability legislation https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-election-ndp-disability-legislation-1.5771668
Guinness launches first alcohol-free beer https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/guinness-launches-alcohol-free-beer
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Indoor navigation and fully accessible public spaces has long been a dream, and this week we’re talking to a couple guys that might be looking at making that dream come true. Jose Gaztambide and Mike May from GoodMaps join Rob, Ryan and Steve this week to talk about their app and the state of the art positioning technology used in order to quickly and accurately map spaces and turn that data in an accessible digital format.
Show Notes GoodMaps https://www.goodmaps.com
GoodMaps Explore for iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/goodmaps-explore/id1524698552
Guy on a Jetpack https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/another-mysterious-jetpack-man-spotted-155800233.html
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We have been talking about Digital Accessibility so much over the past few months, we decided it was high time to have a whole show dedicated to it! The boys welcome Kathy Wahlbin from the Paciello Group into the Anti-Zoom Gloom Room to discuss not only its importance but just what the term “accessible” means from a technical standpoint and how digital services are evaluated. Oh, and Ryan goes off on a rant.
Show Notes RadioShack Sued for ADA Accessibility Violation https://lawstreetmedia.com/tech/radioshack-sued-for-ada-website-accessibility-violation/
Paciello Group https://www.paciellogroup.com/
Fly on Your Head (Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UiBjq0ht7U
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Something a little different this week! We wanted to do something special to celebrate International Podcast Day, so Steve came up with the idea of a News Show that breaks from the usual format of Assistive Technology. These days it's hard to not get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of bad news that fills our days, so we're fighting back with a little something we call The Good News Show -- nothing but warm fuzzies! So if you've got the blues about the state of the world, this is the episode for you!
Show Notes A paralyzed adventurer designed a mountain bike for people with disabilities to explore the outdoors https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/a-paralyzed-adventurer-designed-a-mountain-bike-for-people-with-disabilities-to-explore-the-outdoors/ar-BB18YX7X
Duck Rescued After Plastic Ring Gets Stuck Around the Neck https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/duck-rescued-after-a-plastic-ring-gets-stuck-around-the-animals-neck/ar-BB18Ubjw
Biodegradable Carbon Negative Straws and Forks https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/biodegradable-carbon-negative-straws-and-forks-made-from-methane/
Bexarotene Cancer Drug Found to Repair Myelin Nerves in MS Patients https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bexarotene-cancer-drug-found-to-repair-myelin-nerves-in-ms-patients/
Ryan Reynolds Offers Reward for Woman's Stolen Teddy Bear https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/3887/Ryan-Reynolds-Offers-Reward-For-Woman-039-s-Stolen-Teddy-Bear-That-Contains-Sentimental-Message
Two Beluga Whales Set Free After Nearly a Decade in Captivity https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/3906/Two-Beluga-Whales-Set-Free-After-Nearly-A-Decade-In-Captivity
Methane Seaweed Supplement for Cows https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/australian-methane-eliminating-seaweed-supplement-for-cows/
Senate Passes Bill to Protect From Drift Gillnets https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/3889/Senate-Passes-Bill-To-Protect-Sea-Turtles-Whales-Dolphins-And-More-From-Drift-Gillnets
Bee Populations Growing https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bee-populations-growing-in-us-states-like-michigan-texas-and-maine/
A Man from Albany Was Saved From Possibly Drowning https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/3941/He-Prayed-For-Help-It-Arrived-In-The-Form-Of-Priests-On-A-Floating-Tiki-Bar
Zeroavia Launches World's First Hydrogen Powered Passenger Plane https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/zeroavia-launches-world-first-hydrogen-powered-passenger-plane/
Elephant Population in Kenya Has More Than Doubled Over the Last Three Decades https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/3913/The-Elephant-Population-In-Kenya-Has-More-Than-Doubled-Over-The-Last-3-Decades
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Another big show this week as Rob, Ryan, and Steve welcome Alexander Hauerslev Jensen and Will Butler from the ever popular app Be My Eyes, which connects blind and low-vision individuals with sighted volunteers and companies from all over the world through a live video call.
Show Notes Be My Eyes https://www.bemyeyes.com/
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Steve is finally back from who knows where (we have trouble getting a straight answer out of him) just in time to welcome Cagri Zaman from Migrate, makers of Supersense AI, to the show. We talk all about their scanning app for the visually impaired, Supersense, as well as the augmented reality and artificial intelligence technology that power it. Come for the geeky acronyms but stay for the drawing of our last hockey jersey!
Show Notes SuperSense AI App https://www.supersense.app
Mediate https://mediate.tech
Facebook Announces Project Aria https://about.fb.com/news/2020/09/announcing-project-aria-a-research-project-on-the-future-of-wearable-ar/
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What happens when you fill the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room full of four podcasters with a passion for accessibility and assistive technology? Find out this week as Rob and Ryan welcome Steven Scott from Double Tab TV and his co-host from the Double Tap Canada Podcast, Shaun Preece. The boys discuss a few new bits of technology including the Vivzone Bone Conduction Face Mask and Bose Rondo Frames and even manage to squeeze in some time to discuss Aira and their new polices around free calls to the service.
Vivzone Bone Conduction Face Mask https://vivzone.com/products/bone-conduction-audio-face-mask
Bose Rondo Frames https://www.bose.ca/en_ca/products/frames/bose-frames rondo.html#v=bose_frames_rondo_black_row
Aira https://aira.io/
Double Tap TV https://www.ami.ca/category/2918/season
Double Tap Online https://doubletap.online/
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Get those 20 sided die ready to roll (and if you understand that reference, you get a +3 to your nerd cred), this week Rob and Ryan and getting geeky with guest Jim O’Donnell, creator of the website Knights of the Braille. Knights of the Braille is a community of role players who also include players who are blind or partially sighted who have also taken it on themselves to help provide accessible materials for a variety of game systems. Jim discusses his history with role playing, what materials are currently available, and what the process of conversion is like. Don’t roll a 1 and miss this!
Show Notes
Knight of the Braille https://knightsofthebraille.com/
Rollout of COVID App Faces Criticism https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/rollout-of-covid-alert-app-faces-criticism-over-accessibility-1.5049392
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It’s a big show this week as Rob, Ryan, and Steve welcome Shelly Brisbin to the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room. Shelly is an author, podcaster, producer, and blogger who has been writing about accessibility and Assistive Technology since the early 2000s and her book, iOS Access for All, is one of the most comprehensive resources around outlining iOS accessibility features. We chat with her from everything from the early days of Apple accessibility right through to where accessibility stands during these days of COVID. You don’t want to miss this one!
Show Notes Shelly Brisbin https://www.brisbin.net/
36 Seconds That Changed Everything: How the iPhone Learned to Talk http://www.36seconds.org/
iOS Access for All http://www.iosaccessbook.com/
Typio Accessible Typing Tutor
https://canasstech.com/products/typio
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Its’ a veritable geek fest this week in the Anti-Zoom Gloom Room as Rob and Ryan are joined by special guest host Mike Feir as they welcome Thaddeus from Ebon Sky Studios, an indie game developer that is actively working on creating audio games for the blind.
Show Notes Ebon Sky Studios https://ebonskystudios.com/
Ebon Sky Studios on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ebonskystudios/
Michael Feir’s Blog http://michaelfeir.blogspot.com/
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This week we talk to Envision’s Chief Engineer Karthik Kannan about their soon-to-ship Smart Glasses and vision aid, the Envision Glasses. We discuss what these AI-powered glasses can do, the development challenges and speculate about what lies ahead for the mainstream Smart Glasses market.
Show Notes Envision Glasses https://www.letsenvision.com/glasses
Envision App https://www.letsenvision.com/
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This week the show takes on some much needed youthful energy as the boys welcome Emilee and Hannah Schevers to the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room to talk about Tru Faces, a community for individuals with disabilities that they’ve built across several social media platforms. The girls share their upbringing and how it help shaped their positive attitudes as well as their mission behind Tru Faces and what the future holds.
Show Notes Tru Faces on the Web
On Instagram
On YouTube
ADA 30th Anniversary
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This week the boys welcome Josh Summers and Melina Nathanail from National Captioning Canada into the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room to discuss .. you guessed it, captioning! Captioning has been around for so long that it’s hard not to take it for granted, so we dive into some of the history behind it and look at the process of how much of the captioning of content we see is produced.
Show Notes National Captioning Canada https://www.natcapcan.ca
Student Designs Handheld ‘Robotic Guide Dog’ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8556449/Student-designs-handheld-robotic-guide-dog-help-support-people-visual-impairments.html
Transcript of this week's show courtesy of National Captioning Canada
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It’s crowded to capacity this week in our Anti-Gloom Zoom Room as the boys welcome Shawn Marsolais, Executive Director of Blind Beginnings back to the show to talk about the organization’s new podcasting project– but this time she isn’t alone! Keisha, Clement, and Nika are all co-hosts of the new Limitless Podcast and together they tell us about why they started the podcast, what makes it important and very personal to them, and much more. We even have sheep on this episode, and if you think we’re kidding, dive into the episode and see for yourself!
Show Notes Limitless Blind Beginnings Podcast https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/limitless/
Blind Beginnings https://www.blindbeginnings.ca
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No one knows the importance of Assistive Technology in the workplace better than our guest this week, Nate Toevs from the Neil Squire Society. Nate visits us in the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room to tell us all about the Neil Squire Society and its mission of assisting people with disabilities develop the skills and training needed to enter the workforce.
Show Notes Neil Squire Society https://www.neilsquire.ca/
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Webinar https://www.neilsquire.ca/involved/attend-webinar/workbcatswebinar/
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It's a party! Not only are we celebrating Canada Day this week in the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room, but Ryan, Rob, and Steve also raise a glass and talk to Albert Ruel, Get Together With Technology Coordinator for the Canadian Council of the Blind, who is officially retiring. We talk about his career as an employee of the CNIB and CCB as well as aspects of technology and even how he initially lost his sight.
Show Notes How To Use a Screen Reader on the Peloton Bike https://blog.onepeloton.com/screen-reader-peloton/
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We celebrate our 200th episode by welcoming back one of our old friends of the show, Diane Johnson Head of the Descriptive Video Works Studio. It’s hard to believe it’s been 4 years since she’s been on, but we manage a refresher course on the importance of Audio Description and get an idea of how much has changed in the industry and who is leading the charge in terms of audio described content.
Show Notes Descriptive Video Works https://www.descriptivevideoworks.com/
Audio Description Project https://www.acb.org/adp/
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The Anti-Gloom Zoom Room is opened up once again this week and Rob, Steve and Ryan welcome in Mike Calvo, long time Assistive Technology veteran and CEO of Pneuma Solutions to talk all about the importance of accessible documents and what Pneuma Solutions is doing to help.
Show Notes Pneuma Solutions https://pneumasolutions.com/
Scribe Remediation https://pneumasolutions.com/products/scribe/
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Ryan, Steve and Rob go international this week as they welcome Michelle Woods, Director of Copyright Law Division at the World Intellectual Property Organization into the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room to help break down the Marrakesh Treaty and what it means for the production and distribution of accessible books worldwide.
Show Notes World Intellectual Property Organization https://www.wipo.int/portal/en/index.html
Accessible Books Consortium https://www.accessiblebooksconsortium.org/portal/en/index.html
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Ryan, Steve and Rob celebrate National Accessibility week in the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room by inviting in Len Baker, president of March of Dimes Canada, one of the oldest and largest charities in Canada that advocates for people with disabilities, to talk about what the organization mission and how it has dealt with the current COVID crisis.
Show Notes March of Dimes Canada https://www.marchofdimes.ca
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This week Rob, Steve, and Ryan welcome Steven Scott, host of the Double Tap Canada Podcast and Double Tap TV, into our little corner of the Internet, the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room.
Show Notes Double Tap TV https://www.ami.ca/DoubleTap
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Rick, Rob, Steve and Rick once again assemble virtually in the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room to welcome Tyson Rettie, recently diagnosed with Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, to the show. Tyson gives us an overview of what it’s been like since diagnosis and how his vision loss has impacted his passion, back country skiing.
Show Notes IBM’s new open-source tool helps developers make their apps more accessible https://thenextweb.com/high-contrast/2020/05/18/ibms-new-open-source-tool-helps-developers-make-their-apps-more-accessible/
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Can you believe it’s been 4 years of this?? Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Rick all band together in the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room to celebrate the podcast’s 4th Anniversary and announce some show news as well as some actual news before .. well, we won’t spoil it.
Show Notes Disabled Ontarians are being denied access to assisted devices during the pandemic https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2020/05/12/disabled-ontarians-are-being-denied-access-to-assisted-devices-during-the-pandemic.html
Current and ex-employees allege Google drastically rolled back diversity and inclusion programs https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/current-ex-employees-allege-google-drastically-rolled-back-diversity-inclusion-n1206181
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Rob and Steve welcome their first official guest into the Anti-Gloom Zoom Room this week! Shawn Marsolais, Founder and Executive Director of Blind Beginnings, joins them to discuss how the organization has adjusted its programs in response to the COVID-19 crisis and the implications going forward.
Show Notes
Blind Beginnings
http://www.blindbeginnings.ca
“Changing Our World” Blind Beginnings Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3HLS_Jv2oQ
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Quarantine has may be taking its toll on the boys as they gather together in our Anti-Gloom Zoom Room to record a marathon session of bad jokes in order to fight back against all the bad news that many of us are bombarded with on a daily basis. Enjoy this special episode of silliness as we prepare for getting things back to normal for next week’s show!
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Well it’s another week and most of us here on the planet are still in some level of stay at home or lock down. COVID-19 is all most people are still talking about and that includes many advocate and members of the Disability Community. Rick, Rob, and Steve discuss several of the latest news stories about how COVID-19 is impacting the community and postulate on what might happen once things return to normal. But on the upside, we give away a hockey jersey.
Show Notes We’re Proving Remote Work Is Possible. That’s Good News for People with Disabilities https://thetyee.ca/News/2020/04/09/Remote-Work-and-Disability/
The coronavirus crisis proves reasonable workplace accessibility has been possible all along https://qz.com/work/1830548/coronavirus-is-making-the-workplace-more-accessible/
COVID-19's isolated world is the norm for people with disabilities https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/covid-19-isolation-disabilities/
Concerns being raised about Ontarians with disabilities during COVID-19 https://www.kitchenertoday.com/coronavirus-covid-19-local-news/concerns-being-raised-about-ontarians-with-disabilities-during-covid-19-2236397
People with disabilities are the forgotten vulnerable community in the age of COVID-19 https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/491616-people-with-disabilities-are-the-forgotten-vulnerable
The Coronavirus Response Shows How Crucial Accessibility Is https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/amymeng/coronavirus-working-from-home-disability-accessibility
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Rob, Steve, and Rick may be the last people on the planet that anyone should take advice on maintaining their sanity, but they come together remotely to do their best all the same. The virus has us all shut in and isolating, which can be even more of a challenge for people with disabilities. This week the boys step through some ideas of what to do in order to maintain a positive attitude and sanity while at home and share some of their own strategies and stories.
Show Notes Accessibyte Platform Free https://www.accessibyte.com/stay-safe
JAWS Screen Reader Free https://www.freedomscientific.com/
Supernova Screen Reader Free https://yourdolphin.com/en-gb/news?id=480
Lynda Online Courses https://www.lynda.com/
Blind Alive https://www.blindalive.com/
Who’s Zooming Who https://canasstech.com/blogs/news/whos-zooming-who
Zoom Online Meeting https://zoom.us/
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We may be in the middle of a global pandemic, and Ryan is taking a hiatus, but the show must go on! Rob, Steve and Rick discuss the announcement of some new forthcoming braille devices from Orbit research before launching into an extended conversation about what is on everyone’s mind these days – the impact of the Covid-19 virus and some of the ways it is impacting communities.
Show Notes Orbit Research Announces a Trio of New Braille Products https://www.blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=21591
CORVID-19 Virus - What do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know? https://acl.gov/COVID-19
CORVID-19 Restrictions Put Extra Burden on Blind Community https://abcnews.go.com/Health/coronavirus-restrictions-put-extra-burden-blind-community-experts
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This week we get a lesson about the USA’s disability legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act, from Jessica Sanders and Christine Sket from Braille Works. We discuss everything from the scope of the Act itself to the Domino’s Pizza court case that went before the Supreme Court last year, as well as what it means for Accessibility going forward.
Show Notes ADA Website https://www.ada.gov/
BrailleWorks https://brailleworks.com/
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We are back from a brief hiatus this week and once again gather in the Guitar Dungeon to talk with Jeff Godfrey from Y4U Technologies along with beta tester Brian Bibeault about their new Indoor Navigation app, Accessibuild.
Show Notes
Accessibuild Website https://accessibuild.ca/
Accessibuild App for iOS https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/accessibuild/id1487709203
Shameless Plug – Canute 360 https://canasstech.com/products/canute-360-pre-order
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It’s an exciting show this week as Rob and Ryan welcome Eric Damery, Vice President of Software Management at Vispero, makers of the ever popular JAWS Screen Reading Software. We wax nostalgic about the computing landscape of the 90s and discuss what it was like developing a screen reader during that period and how it compares to the current development cycle before discussing what the future holds for JAWS.
Show Notes JAWS Screen Reader https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/software/jaws/
JAWS Support and Training https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/
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Ryan gets bit by the travel bug and we learn that Geography is not Rob’s best subject as we welcome Karthik Kannan from Envision back into the Guitar Dungeon to talk about their new forthcoming product, Envision Glasses.
Show Notes
Envision Glasses https://www.letsenvision.com/glasses
Envision App https://www.letsenvision.com/
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It’s the first News show of the new year! Today Rob, Ryan and Steve rant about a few new stories that are near and dear to their hearts including taxi cabs, Web Accessibility, and the future of haptic devices.
Show Notes Vancouver taxi companies stop subsidizing drivers of accessible vehicles, cite ride-hailing competition https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-taxi-association-drops-incentives-for-driving-taking-wheelchair-accessible-vehicles-1.5444541
One Year to Countdown to Web Accessibility Begins in Ontario https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/the-one-year-countdown-to-web-accessibility-begins-in-ontario-807926582.html
Accessibee Aims to Get People With Disabilities Online by 2025 https://www.information-age.com/accessibe-internet-accessible-2025-123487156/
UPMC is First to Implant Wireless Retinal Device in the US https://coolblindtech.com/upmc-is-first-to-implant-wireless-retinal-device-in-the-u-s/
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Well, after 182 episodes, the unthinkable has finally happened: Rob has fallen ill enough to miss the show! Will our intrepid co-hosts, Ryan and Steve, be able to pick up the slack and stop giggling long enough to welcome clothing entrepreneurs Bradford and Bryan Manning to the show? Find out in this week’s exciting episode of AT Banter!
Show Notes Two Blind Brothers Website https://twoblindbrothers.com/
Two Blind Brothers Facebook https://www.facebook.com/twoblindbros/
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This week we welcome back Quentin Christensen from NDVA into the Guitar Dungeon to talk about all the new features of the free screen reader and discuss the state of screen readers overall. Somewhere in there we also find the time to discuss a few new products from CES and obscure 80s movie references. Jam packed show!
Show Notes Get NVDA https://www.nvaccess.org/
Relaxed Theatre Performances https://theconversation.com/how-a-radical-form-of-accessibility-is-pushing-the-boundaries-of-theatre-performance-125797
OrCam Hear Demonstration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKlyrvB4mMs
The Warriors Movie Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRM2YcGpmxg
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It’s the first show of a new decade and we begin 2020 with perhaps the greatest show we’ve ever produced. Just kidding, we once again fly by the seat of our pants and welcome the father-daughter team of Rick and Nicole Chant from Chaos Technical Services into the Guitar Dungeon. We discuss the Holidays, New Year’s Resolutions, what we think the AT trends in the coming year might be, and a variety of other silly topics. If you were going to miss one show this year, this might be the one to pick!
Show Notes This Belt Helps People with Vision Loss Navigate Objects https://coolblindtech.com/this-belt-helps-people-with-vision-loss-navigate-objects/
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It's that time again! The stockings are all hung in the Guitar Dungeon, and the tequila is all poured with care! Rick from Chaos Technical Services joins us for our Annual Christmas episode where we reminisce about holiday shows past, talk some Christmas controversies, play some trivia, and exchange presents! Pour some eggnog and pull up a chair to the fire and join us for the last show of the year! Merry Christmas and a very Happy Holiday Season to all!
It’s our last regular show of the year! This week we welcome Liam Smith from Bristol Braille, makers of the forthcoming Braille e-reader the Canute 360. We get the latest updates on the status of the first production run as well as finding out what the development process has been like and what makes this new Braille device special.
Show Notes Bristol Braille http://www.bristolbraille.co.uk/
Pre-Order the Canute 360 https://canasstech.com/products/canute-360-pre-order
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It’s another guerilla podcast as Rob and Ryan deal with a last minute guest cancellation and discuss a few news stories instead. Then, to Ryan’s delight, Rob turns the mics on him for an in-depth personal interview about his Blindness and his path into the Assistive Technology industry.
Show Notes Translink to Upgrade Transit System for the Visually Impaired https://globalnews.ca/news/6264724/translink-to-spend-7m-to-upgrade-transit-system-for-the-visually-impaired/ Target expands Aira service for blind and low-vision customers https://www.supermarketnews.com/issues-trends/target-expands-aira-service-blind-and-low-vision-customers
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Ever wonder why the person in the next cubicle over never shakes anybody’s hand? We may have the answer for you as we dive into the very important topic of invisible disabilities and talk with Jess Stainbrook, Executive Director at the Invisible Disabilities Association.
Show Notes Invisible Disabilities Association https://invisibledisabilities.org/
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This week on a very special AT Banter, the boys hold their own version of Listener Appreciation Day and welcome long time listener Beth aka Snow Bunny into the Guitar Dungeon for a bit of a stream-of-consciousness discussion which covers everything from the future of Assistive Technology to Smart Devices and privacy and everything in between. Oh, and Ryan gets fired.
Show Notes New Smart Cane Aims to Integrate Blind People More into Daily Life https://interestingengineering.com/video/new-smart-cane-aims-to-integrate-blind-people-more-into-daily-life
Bronwyn Berg put spikes on her wheelchair to deter people from grabbing it without consent https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-friday-edition-1.5333703/disability-advocate-says-justaskdontgrab-highlights-how-often-strangers-help-without-consent-1.5324427
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It’s a full house this week as Rick and Nicole Chant, the father/ daughter team at Chaos Technical Services, visits the Guitar Dungeon to help the boys discuss a few news stories from the past few weeks. They talk about the latest Canadian scandal before launching into discussing what Google is doing to expand the usability of their Home devices, more Accessibility lawsuits and a very worthwhile awareness day.
Show Notes Don Cherry Fired https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/don-cherry-fired
People with Down syndrome have trouble using smart speakers. Here's how Google's trying to help https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/down-syndrome-speech-recognition-google-1.5347429
Blind Employee Sues Beacon Health https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/blind-employee-sues-beacon-health-options
Purple Tuesday https://www.moodiedavittreport.com/purple-tuesday-travel-retailers-urged-to-unlock-disabled-spending-power/
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The boys have recovered from the Halloween show and transubstantiated back into their normal selves just in time to welcome Javier Pita, CEO of NaviLens, into the Guitar Dungeon all the way from sunny Spain! We discuss this innovate new variation of QR codes and its many applications, including as a navigation system for the visually impaired.
Show Notes NaviLens https://www.navilens.com/
NaviLens Demonstration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq3VI0vUtO0
Legally Blind Man Files Human Rights Complaint https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/legally-blind-man-files-human-rights-complaint-1.5343362
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It’s Halloween once again in the Guitar Dungeon, and the boys have gathered along with special guest Rick Chant from Chaos Technical Services to have a frightfully live show where literally ANYTHING could happen ….
Show Notes “Are Guide Dogs Unethical?” from Good Morning Britain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqht8JyI9Vg
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This week we’re excited to welcome Matthew Shifrin, creator of the website Lego for the Blind, into the Guitar Dungeon where he explains the origin of his step by step instructions for multiple LEGO sets as well as how it came out that LEGO followed suit and began to develop their own pilot project for Braille and audio instructions.
Show Notes Microsoft AI for Accessibility https://news.microsoft.com/en-ca/2019/10/17/ideas-from-the-heart-could-help-make-employment-more-attainable-for-people-with-disabilities/ LEGO for the Blind http://legofortheblind.com/ LEGO Audio and Braille Instructions https://legoaudioinstructions.com/ How LEGO Helps Blind People See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVy5E2DZkKM
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This week we travel all the way to Hawaii (yeah, we wish) and talk to Dr. Brett Oppegaard about The UniD Project, whose mandate is to create more vivid and robust audio descriptions for the visually impaired. We discuss the project's origins, its mandates and its first phase which is providing audio description at National Parks.
Show Notes Uber Introduces Pet Uber https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/9/20905237/uber-pet-app-update-dog-cat-fee-price-cities-available
The UniD Project https://www.unidescription.org/
It’s a Dog Day Afternoon in the Guitar Dungeon as we break some big news concerning the Domino’s Pizza Accessibility lawsuit before welcoming in Tara Dougherty from the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society for a discussion about (almost) everyone’s favorite topic -- puppies!
Show Notes Supreme Court Denies Domino’s https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/464897-disability-activists-notch-win-as-supreme-court-declines-to-take-up Pacific Assistance Dogs Society https://pads.ca/
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World Cerebral Palsy is almost upon us on October 6, so we take some time this week to talk with Elizabeth Specht and Jeanne Morton from the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC, who discuss the condition itself as well as the Association and the work it does for individuals all over the Province.
Show Notes Domino’s Wants to Slice Away at ADA https://slate.com/technology/2019/09/supreme-court-dominos-web-accessibility-visually-impaired.html Alexa’s Show and Tell Features ID Objects https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/23/amazon-alexa-accessibility-show-and-tell/ Cerebral Palsy Association of BC https://www.bccerebralpalsy.com/ Contact CPABC info@bccerebralpalsy.com
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It’s a big show this week as Rob, Steve, and Ryan discuss a range of big topics, including climate change, ape uprisings and even find some time to manage to touch on the accessibility features of iOS 13 before welcoming on Jenine Stanley, Explorer Community Manager at Aira to discuss what’s new with the innovative service for people with Blindness or Low Vision.
Show Notes Aira https://aira.io/ What’s New in Accessibility with iOS 13 https://appletoolbox.com/wheres-accessibility-settings-in-ios-13-and-ipados-we-found-it-and-more/#What8217s_new_in_Accessibility_with_iOS_13
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The Dungeon is alive … with the sound of music! That’s right, this week we dive back into a Music Therapy discussion with yet another returning guest, Dr. Benjamin Schogler, from Skoog! We discuss how this innovative Music Therapy tool was developed as well its mainstream applications, what’s new with the next generation of Skoogs, and how it can be used in therapeutic settings.
Show Notes Skoog Website https://skoogmusic.com/
Audible Says Captions Are Fair Use https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/09/amazon-fires-back-at-book-publishers-says-captions-are-fair-use/
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The Guitar Dungeon is awash with excitement this week as Ryan, Rob, Steve, and special in-studio guest Grant welcome back Alexis Hillyard, creator of the YouTube cooking channel Stump Kitchen to the show. We discuss her advocacy work as well as how the Stump Kitchen channel has evolved before launching into an extended discussion on how advocacy and content creation can work together. You don’t want to miss this one!
Show Notes
Stump Kitchen YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDa7IzZX_Lb882M4qZc6nzg
Stump Kitchen Online https://www.stumpkitchen.com/
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Steve makes his somewhat triumphant return to the show for the first show of the Fall season where we discuss a new Audible accessibility feature that is under fire from publishers before we welcome David Errington, President and CEO of Accessible Media Inc into the Guitar Dungeon.
Show Notes Major book publishers sue Amazon’s Audible over new speech-to-text feature https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/23/20830057/amazon-audible-speech-to-text-feature-lawsuit-major-book-publishers
Accessible Media Inc https://www.ami.ca
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It’s the last show of the summer and we celebrate by welcoming in Derek Featherstone, Chief Experience Officer at Level Access and Accessibility Rock Star, into the Guitar Dungeon for an extended discussion of Digital Accessibility. We discuss everything from how the industry has changed to the new Accessible Canada Act and what needs to happen to drive Accessibility forward.
Show Notes
Watch Derek’s Accessibility Presentation, “Where Accessibility Lives” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecE-oRh6-b8
Level Access www.levelaccess.com
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This week Rob and Ryan welcome Paul Ruvolo, creator of the indoor navigation app Clew, to the Guitar Dungeon. He walks us through how this innovative app uses Augmented Reality to provide a virtual breadcrumb trail and some of the challenges that were faced in development.
Show Notes Aira Goes Free https://aira.io/aira-is-free
Get Clew on the App Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clew/id1268077870
Clew Website http://www.clewapp.org/
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We’re back from vacation (again) and go full steam ahead on discussing a few recent news stories surround accessibility. From Lyft horror stories to self-service kiosks, Rob and Ryan cover a wide range of topics before welcoming back Karthik Kannan from Envision AI to announce some big promotional news.
Show Notes Wheelchair users say even accessible taxis will refuse rides in Vancouver https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wheelchair-accessible-taxis-vancouver-1.5234791 San Francisco woman with disability who says Lyft drivers repeatedly cancel her rides is calling for change https://abc7news.com/society/sf-woman-with-disability-says-lyft-drivers-repeatedly-cancel-her-rides/5460706/ This blind woman says self-checkouts lower the bar(code) for accessibility https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/self-checkouts-accessibility-concerns-1.5243720 A blind man couldn’t order pizza from Domino’s. The company wants the Supreme Court to say websites don’t have to be accessible https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/25/dominos-asks-supreme-court-to-say-disability-protections-dont-apply-online.html Envision https://www.letsenvision.com/
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This week we delve back into the always-hot topic of Accessible spaces as Rob and Ryan talk with Jessica Hipp, Chief Operating Officer of WayAround, an innovative Audio Tagging system that could help revolutionize public, home, and office settings.
Show Notes WayAround https://www.wayaround.com/ Contact Jessica connect@wayaround.com New law requires pharmacies to provide “prescription readers” to blind patients https://www.klcc.org/post/new-law-requires-pharmacies-provide-prescription-readers-blind-patients
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This week Rob and Ryan welcome Amy Silverman, author of “My Heart Can’t Even Believe It” into the Guitar Dungeon this week where the three discuss a variety of topics including the language of disability, advocacy, and raising a daughter with Down’s Syndrome.
Show Notes My Heart Can't Even Believe It: A Story of Science, Love, and Down Syndrome https://www.amazon.ca/My-Heart-Cant-Even-Believe/dp/1606132741 Amy Silverman Online https://www.amy-silverman.com/
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Every shop at Old Navy and wish you could purchase a t-shirt that could regulate temperature or monitor your vital signs? Well, you may be in luck soon. This week we talk with Jess Jur, Associate Professor of Textile Engineering, Chemistry & Science at NC State University's College of Textiles who gives us an overview of the notion of Smart Textiles and helps us breakdown what the implications are for Assistive Technology.
Show Notes Comcast’s latest accessibility feature lets customers change TV channels with their eyes https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/17/18681792/comcast-eye-control-accessibility-feature-change-tv-channels Bad braille plagues buildings across U.S., CBS News Radio investigation finds https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bad-braille-plagues-buildings-across-u-s-cbs-news-radio-investigation-finds/ NEXT Research Group https://sites.textiles.ncsu.edu/next/ Smart Clothes TED Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oUHW9eqNaA
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The show returns from a week long break as Rob and Ryan welcome friend of the show Colleen Connor back into the Guitar Dungeon, where they discuss everything you want to know (and likely a few things you don’t) about the current state of Audio Described content and where they see things (hopefully) going in the future.
Show Notes BlindInspirationCast http://www.blindinspirationcast.com/ Audio Description Retreats http://www.adtrainingretreats.com/ VocalEye http://www.vocaleye.ca/
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Ready to do some button mashing?? We take a deep dive into the history and future of Accessible Gaming with this week’s guest, Mike Feir, who is a regular contributor on AMI as well as author of several books. Mike’s experience with Accessible Gaming goes all the way back to the 90s, and he discusses what it was like back then and where he sees gaming going these days.
Show Notes Audio Games http://www.audiogames.net AppleVis https://www.applevis.com/ Mike’s Blog http://michaelfeir.blogspot.com/ Blind Bargains https://www.blindbargains.com/ Kelly & Company https://www.ami.ca/category/kelly-and-company
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This week it’s all about Apple as we welcome Tyler Stephen from AppleVis into the Guitar Dungeon to give us a rundown of the major Accessibility announcements that were made at Apple’s annual Developer’s Conference.
Show Notes Ali Stroker Makes History as First Wheelchair User to Win a Tony https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/09/theater/ali-stroker-oklahoma-tony-awards.html WWDC 2019 as it happened: everything announced during Apple's keynote https://www.techradar.com/news/wwdc-2019-liveblog AppleVis https://www.applevis.com/
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A very special episode this week as we spend the entire hour talking with Kelly Goto, respected presence in the UX, Service Design and CX communities and Founder of Goto Media. We discuss the often mysterious world of design, and get an inside view of some of the most important design elements of the past 20 years before diving into the importance of universal design.
Show Notes Goto Research / Media www.gotomedia.com www.gotoresearch.com Global Research Consortium www.uxfellows.com Colin’s Story https://mindfultech.us/light-and-dark/
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Rob and Ryan fly solo this week while Steve is out and welcome Amanda Tolson and Jenna Reed from En-Vision America to the show. We discuss En-Vision’s long standing presence in the Assistive Technology community, dive into everything we wanted to know about bar code scanning, and the importance of Accessible Prescription labeling solutions.
Show Notes AODA Alliance More Details on Amendments to ACA https://www.aodaalliance.org/whats-new/more-specifics-on-the-amendments-to-bill-c-81-the-proposed-accessible-canada-act-that-the-senates-standing-committee-passed-and-that-we-want-the-house-of-commons-to-ratify-still-no-commitment-by/ Accessible Canada Act Could Become Law Next Month https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/canada-s-first-accessibility-bill-could-become-law-next-month-minister-1.4433709 CRTC calls for comments on Bell, Corus, Rogers proposed amendment to described video conditions https://mobilesyrup.com/2019/03/12/crtc-amendments-call-comments-bell-corus-rogers/ En-Vision America https://www.envisionamerica.com En-Vision America Advocacy Page https://www.envisionamerica.com/advocacy/
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This week Rob, Ryan, and Steve welcome local photographer, accessibility advocate, and one of the busiest people we know, Cathy Browne into the Guitar Dungeon to talk about her photography, some of her advocacy work and the importance of accessible environments.
Show Notes Google Unveils Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/google-glass-enterprise-edition-2-2/ Cathy Browne Flickr Album https://www.flickr.com/photos/cathybrowne/albums/72157660569356506 Soap Box Radio Archive https://www.coopradio.org/station/archives/4575 Follow Cathy on Twitter! @CathyBrowne
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Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! It’s been a week since Google I/O, Google’s big annual developer’s conference, and we welcome have three of the Google Accessibility Team to talk about some of the Accessibility announcements that were made at the event.
Show Notes New Microsoft Patent Reveals Plans for Braille Controller https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/05/06/new-microsoft-patent-reveals-braille-controller-for-visually-impaired-gamers Microsoft is Improving Windows 10 Update Process https://wccftech.com/microsoft-promised-future-of-windows-10-update-process/ Google Accessibility Website https://www.google.com/accessibility/ Contact Google Accessibility https://support.google.com/accessibility/answer/7641084
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It’s back to business as usual this week as we pick up the pieces from the 150th episode and welcome Dr. Amy Kavanagh to the Guitar Dungeon, all the way from across the pond! Rob and Ryan explain what happened to Episode 150 and cover a bit of news before chatting with Dr. Kavanagh about her Twitter campaign of #JustAskDontGrab and the origins behind it.
Show Notes Lego Creates Braille Building Blocks https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/building-blocks-lego-creates-new-braille-bricks-1.4398733 Microsoft is making VR better for those with vision problems https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/18/microsoft-seeing-vr/ Cane Adventures https://caneadventures.blog/ Dr. Amy Kavanagh on Twitter @BlondeHistorian #JustAskDontGrab
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Rob, Ryan, and Steve cover a few news stories of the week and then are joined by Noah Callan, CEO and founder of the website Disability Tek. Noah discusses his excitement about assistive technology, what impact it’s had on his life, and the state of Apple Accessibility.
Show Notes Intuitive Limbs: The New Era In Prosthetic Technology https://www.forbes.com/video/6000038875001/#192bb3472c57 Toronto’s only operating cannabis retail store not wheelchair accessible on opening day https://globalnews.ca/news/5120247/hunny-pot-cannabis-co-accessibility-toronto/
Third of blind people have been hit or narrowly missed by electric car https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6914721/Blind-people-hit-narrowly-missed-electric-car.html
British scientists on cusp of curing blindness with stem cells https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6919821/British-scientists-say-theyre-cusp-curing-blindness-stem-cell-treatment.html
Disability Tek https://www.disabilitytek.com
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This week we’re joined by Sam Seavey from the popular YouTube Channel The Blind Life. We discuss the state of Assistive Technology, what kind of AT he uses in his daily life, and the trials and tribulations of being a YouTube Content Creator.
Show Notes The Blind Life YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbzN3eHbLKPzltSB560DkA Blind Shell Accessible Mobile Phone https://www.blindshell.com/
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This week Rob, Ryan and Steve welcome Karthik Kannan, co-Founder and Chief Engineer at Envision Technologies, into the Guitar Dungeon all the way from the Netherlands! We discuss the details of the Envision app, which assists blind or partially sighted users and the power of AI and machine learning that drives it.
Show Notes Envision AI https://www.letsenvision.com/ Download Envision AI for Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.letsenvision.envisionai Download Envision AI on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1268632314
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This week we’ve got a very important show – if you only listen to one episode of AT Banter this year, this is the one! Renowned disability advocate David Lepofsky joins us to talk all about C-81, the proposed Accessible Canada Act and details some of the shortcomings of the Act which he and many other disability advocates hope will be rectified before the Act passes into law. Listen in and find out what you can do to help and make your voices heard!
Show Notes AODA Alliance Website https://www.aodaalliance.org EMAIL THE SENATE COMMITTEE! soci@sen.parl.gc.ca AODA Alliance on Twitter @aodaalliance Email the AODA Alliance aodafeedback@gmail.com Accessible Canada Act Is Too Weak to be Effective, Advocates Say (CTV News) https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/accessible-canada-act-is-too-weak-to-be-effective-advocates-say-1.4224281
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This week Rob and Ryan welcome Nancy Thorogood, Research Associate from the Rick Hansen Institute into the Guitar Dungeon to talk about the Institute and the work that they do on Spinal Cord Injury research, all the while trying not to ask stupid questions (and sometimes succeeding).
Show Notes Rick Hansen Institute http://rickhanseninstitute.org/ RHI and Stem Cell Research http://rickhanseninstitute.org/resource/sci/stem-cell-research Additional Information on Spinal Cord Injuries https://scireproject.com/ https://scireproject.com/community/ Local Studies on SCI http://icord.org/research/participate-in-a-study/ Apple Event 2019 Annoucements https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-event-2019-apple-card-tv-plus-news-plus-arcade-everything-just-announced/
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Assistive Technology geeks, rejoice! This week it’s all about gadgets and shiny objects as the boys are joined by Albert Ruel and Kim Kilpatrick from Get Together With Technology to talk about the recent CSUN Conference. Albert, Kim, and Steve tell us all about the highlights from the conference and the new technology that was on display as well as some of the Conference's surprises and standout experiences.
Show Notes Canute http://www.bristolbraille.co.uk TactPlus Tactile Printer https://www.tactplusprinter.com BrailleMe http://innovisiontech.co/brailleme B2G https://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/technology/b2g QD Laser https://www.qdlaser.com/en/applications/eyewear.html Tech4Freedom – UFO https://www.tech4freedom.net/ufo Tech4Freedom – Box One4ALL https://www.tech4freedom.net/box Zoomax AceSight https://www.zoomax.com/low-vision-products/wearable-AceSight.html Sony Wearable Neck Speaker https://www.japantrendshop.com/sony-wearable-neck-speaker-srsws1-p-4096.html Nearby Explorer https://www.aph.org/pr/nearby-explorer-now-available-for-ios Tap Keyboard https://www.tapwithus.com Markido Inc https://markido.com BuzzClip https://imerciv.com
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This week we’re visited by local visually impaired artist, advocate, motivational speaker and self-proclaimed Renaissance Man, Richard Harlow. Richard tells us how he was first diagnosed with the rare condition LHON, how it impacted his life, and how it eventually saw him begin a life of advocacy that resulted in the city of Nanaimo adopting a new Accessibility icon.
Show Notes Delta Air Lines bans young puppies and kittens as support animals https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/12/us/delta-airlines-bans-support-animals-trnd/index.html A look at TTC accessibility through the eyes of a rider who uses two canes https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/03/10/a-look-at-ttc-accessibility-through-the-eyes-of-a-rider-who-uses-two-canes.html Richard Harlow Interview from Times Colonist https://www.timescolonist.com/how-artist-richard-harlow-changed-his-style-after-going-blind-1.22756732
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This week we’re excited to welcome back Shawn Marsolais, Founder and Executive Director of Blind Beginnings to the Guitar Dungeon. We catch up with what Blind Beginnings has been up to for the past year and discuss some of the issues that visually impaired people face on a day to day basis and what solutions and programs Blind Beginnings is actively working on.
Show Notes Walmart Is Phasing Out 'Greeters' In U.S. https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2019/02/28/walmart-greeters_a_23680761/ Dentists No Longer Permitted To Turn Away Patients Due To Disabilities https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2019/02/28/dentists-turn-away-disabilities/26093/ The writing of this AI is so human that its creators are scared to release it https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/ai-writer-disinformation-1.5030305 Blind Beginnings https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/
For those in the Lower Mainland who want to help support Blind Beginnings and the work they do, get your tickets to the 9th Annual Gala Dinner and Online Auction, April 6th 6 – 10:30pm. Purchase tickets here: https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/donations/2019-gala-dinner-auction/
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Recently, a small Braille and Tactile Graphics company in Windsor, Ontario was awarded a licensing deal that allows them to produce a series of Braille and Tactile Graphic activity books for children. This week we’re joined by Rebecca Blaevoet, accountant and marketer for Tactile Vision Graphics, who gives us some insight on what it was like to be awarded this huge licensing deal, its implications for visually impaired children, and the importance of Braille Literacy.
Show Notes Woman with disability banned from No Frills store after failing to pack groceries fast enough https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/disabled-woman-banned-from-no-frills-1.5028056 Okanagan Parents Voice Concern Over New School District App Accessibility https://globalnews.ca/news/4996759/accessibility-digital-age-okanagan-parent-voices-concern/ Tactile Vision Graphics https://tactilevisiongraphics.com/
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Will there be Braille in the Matrix? Jonathan Avila, Chief Accessibility Officer of Level Access joins the Banter Boys this week to discuss accessibility within Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality platforms. We discuss the efforts to encourage developers of these platforms to ensure these new spaces are accessible as well as some of the potential these platforms hold for people with disabilities.
Show Notes Gene therapy first to 'halt' most common cause of blindness https://www.bbc.com/news/health-47226987 Galleries From A to Z Sued Over Websites the Blind Can’t Use https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/18/arts/design/blind-lawsuits-art-galleries.html Level Access https://www.levelaccess.com/
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We’re back after a week away! Rob explains why, Ryan explains his new phone choice (brace yourself, this will shock you), and the boys catch up with a few pieces of news before welcoming Fernando Albertorio from Sunu to the show where he gives a full update on some of the Sunu Band mobility aid’s new firmware features.
Show Notes Hockey Players with Assistive Devices Barred from Ont Tournaments https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/hockey-players-with-assistive-devices-barred-from-ont-tournaments-1.4290238 Barbie Unveils New Line of Inclusive Dolls With Disabilities https://mynbc15.com/news/offbeat/barbie-unveils-line-of-inclusive-dolls-with-disabilities Sunu https://www.sunu.io
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It's White Cane Week and to help kick off celebrations, we welcome Louise Gillis, President of The Canadian Council of the Blind to talk to us about the organization, its history, mandate, and the support that it provides to the visually impaired community.
Show Notes Bus Riders With Disabilities Should Have Access to Reserved Spaces https://www.therecord.com/opinion-story/9138967-bus-riders-with-disabilities-should-have-access-to-reserved-spaces/ Haptic Baton Helps Visually Impaired Musicians https://www.bbc.com/news/av/stories-46994209/magic-baton-helps-blind-musicians-feel-conductor Canadian Council of the Blind http://ccbnational.net
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This week in the Guitar Dungeon, Rob, Ryan, and Steve cover a few pieces of news before they welcome Ted Drake, Accessibility Leader for Intuit Software where they discuss the accessibility efforts of the company and the state of assistive technology and how it’s evolved over the last 15 years.
Show Notes 92 Year Old Beaten On Transit https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/92-year-old-beaten-using-public-transit-for-elderly-1.4971728 Windsor Company Contracted by Disney to Produce Activity Books for the Visually Impaired https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/blind-visually-impaired-disney-blaevoet-tactile-vision-graphics-windsor-1.4974183 Intuit Software https://www.intuit.com/ca/
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This week in the Guitar Dungeon, Rob, Ryan, and Steve welcome Dr. Chad Andrews, Manager of Research and Education from the Foundation Fighting Blindness to give them an update of some of the more recent advancements in the research surrounding the battle against visual impairments. But first they lose a few brain cells talking about a recent bird-brained online challenge and some of the more significant announcements from the recent Consumer Electronics Show.
Show Notes BirdBox Challenge is Stupid https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/jan/08/bird-box-challenge-why-blindfolding-yourself-and-walking-into-walls-is-even-more-stupid-than-it-sounds CES 2019 Annoucements https://www.androidauthority.com/ces/ Foundation Fighting Blindness www.ffb.ca
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Steve makes his return to the Guitar Dungeon and joins Rob and Ryan in welcoming Tom Perski, Vice President at IrisVision, who discusses the challenges and advantages in developing a wearable Low Vision headset built on mainstream technology.
Show Notes IrisVision https://irisvision.com/
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It’s the first show of 2019 as Rob and Ryan return to the Guitar Dungeon for the first time since the break. The boys briefly catch up with some news about a Kickstarted Brailler label maker and printer called Vrailler before getting their banter on with Sabrina Kemeny, CEO and Co-Founder of Tap Systems, makers of the Tap wearable Bluetooth Keyboard.
Show Notes Vrailler Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vrailler/vrailler-the-portable-and-easy-to-use-braille-prin
Tap http://www.tapwithus.com
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year … and time for us to take an hour and crack the seal on some Christmas cheer reflect on the year that has passed. Rob, Rick, Steve, and Ryan pass around the Pumpkin Spice Bailey’s as they discuss a few of the AT trends of the past year before exchanging some presents and sharing some Christmas cheer. Merry Christmas to all!
Show Notes Amazon Echo Silver Edition (SNL) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMwz487yG9I
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This week Ryan and Rob respond to some email before welcoming Sean Tibbetts, CEO and Co-Founder of CyberTimez, maker of the Cyber Eyez wearable Assistive Technology device to the show. We discuss the state of the Wearables market and the development of wearables as pieces of AT before diving into some speculation of what the future may hold.
Show Notes Cyber Timez https://www.cybertimez.com/
Cyber Eyez M300 https://canasstech.com/collections/low-vision-solutions/products/vuzix-m300
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Grab your ukulele and warm up those vocal cords, it's another Music show! This week Rob and Ryan welcome Kristina Shelden, local singer/songwriter and Vancouver Adapted Music Society board member into the Guitar Dungeon where they discuss the work VAMS does, both in Kristina’s own life but also among Vancouver’s disabled community.
Show Notes Microsoft Passes Apple as Most Valuable Company https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/26/microsoft-passes-apple-most-valuable-company/
AODA Examines Bill C-81 https://www.aoda.ca/canadas-house-of-commons-unanimously-passes-bill-c-81-the-proposed-accessible-canada-act-sending-it-to-the-senate-but-the-federal-liberal-government-blocked-many-key-amendments-that-would-have-m/
Kristina Shelden Online https://www.kristinasheldenmusic.com/
Kristina’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjfomxkBZU5GDQap-JFNeA
VAMS (Vancouver Adapted Music Society) https://www.vams.org/
Music Saves – Feeling Alright https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xn0AVl0ny0
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Rick Chant from Chaos Technical Services joins Rob, Ryan and Steve in the Guitar Dungeon this week as they dedicate the entire episode to discuss the state of Apple and some of the controversies facing the tech giant and what it means for its customers.
Show Notes B.C. government shifting accessible parking requirements to local governments https://globalnews.ca/news/4692689/b-c-accessible-parking-local-government/
Apple defends iPhone app fees as high court weighs consumer suit https://www.thestar.com/business/technology/2018/11/23/apple-defends-iphone-app-fees-as-high-court-weighs-consumer-suit.html
Apple Caught Overcharging for Device Repairs https://www.gamingpost.ca/canadian-sports-science-news/apple-caught-overcharging-device-repairs/
How Apple and other manufacturers attack your right to repair their products https://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-hiltzik-right-repair-20181116-story.html
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This week we welcome Getting Together With Technology Coordinator and Aira Explorer Albert Ruel into the Guitar Dungeon. We grill him on what it’s like having the Aira service and the implications of it on his daily life, and what the pros and cons are for others in the visually impaired community.
Show Notes Calgary Transit Demands Humiliating Claims Couple https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/cancer-patients-wife-says-calgary-transit-disability-access-demands-humiliating
Accessibility Debate Over Toronto Restaurant https://toronto.citynews.ca/2018/11/15/accessibility-debate-heats-up-on-toronto-restaurants-instagram-page/
Aira Website https://aira.io/
Canadian Council for the Blind http://ccbnational.net/fresco/
Getting Together With Technology Blog https://gttprogram.blog/
Albert Ruel – Recorded Demo of Aira https://ccbpod.podbean.com/e/gtt-special-episode-aira-and-be-my-eyes-demonstration/
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So, remember two years ago when we said we were going to have Rick Hansen on the show? Well, better late than never! We finally got him! The Guitar Dungeon is awash with excitement as our dream has finally come to fruition and we welcome Canadian hero and accessibility advocate Rick Hansen to the show in our biggest episode yet!
Show Notes Rick Hansen Foundation https://www.rickhansen.com/
Rick Hansen Foundation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rickhansenfdn/
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This week we’re blasting off into the final frontier and talking to Lynn Langille and Dan Oates from SCIVIS (Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students). They tell us all about the program and its importance in the lives of children who attend each year as well as regale us of tales of our own Steve Barclay and his adventures at the Camp in previous years.
Show Notes SCIVIS Website http://www.scivis.org/
AMI Spotlight on SCIVIS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K5IFLKEUDc
Contact Lynn Langille, Canadian SCIVIS Coordinator lynn.langille@sd23.bc.ca
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Three guys, a girl and a pumpkin walk into a basement .. Nope, this isn’t the start of a wildly inappropriate joke involving a gourd, it’s our Annual Halloween episode! Yes, the episode no one has been waiting for, Rob, Ryan, and Steve are joined by friend of the show Colleen Connor from BlindInspirationCast as they discuss some spooky Halloween topics as Steve attacks a defenseless pumpkin with power tools.
Show Notes BlindInspirationCast http://www.blindinspirationcast.com/
Audio Description Retreats http://www.adtrainingretreats.com/
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Steve returns to the Guitar Dungeon this week just in time to join Rob and Ryan in talking to Sophie Aladas from Key2Access, a company that is revolutionizing pedestrian mobility through the use of wireless technology.
Show Notes Key2Access https://www.key2access.com
Key2Access App on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.key2access.android
Key2Access App on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/key2access/id1110583788?mt=8
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This week we’re combining two of our favorite things – accessibility and movies! Rob and Ryan talk to Alex Koren from Actiview, an accessible app that provides audio description, captioning, enhanced audio and sign language services for movies. They discuss the app’s origins and features as well as the importance of having working accessibility solutions in theaters.
Show Notes Actiview https://actiview.co/en/
Get Actiview on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/actiview-movie-access/id1138121187
Actiview Overview Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omy1tSjPiMU
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This week Rob and Ryan revisit one of our most popular guests, Tommy Edison, The Blind Film Critic. We chat with him about what he’s been up to over the past year and have a free form conversation about a little bit of everything before diving into the latest Google Event’s announcements.
Show Notes Tommy Edison Experience https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCld5SlwHrXgAYRE83WJOPCw
Blind Film Critic Website http://blindfilmcritic.com/
Everything Announced at the October Google Event https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/everything-google-announced-at-its-october-event-nyc/
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This week sees us following up on an episode from last summer, Episode 92 – The Inclusio Project. Rob, Ryan and Steve talk to Inclusio resident Ryan Kostiuk about what it’s like to live in Alberta’s first full accessible and automated housing residence and the impact it has had on his life.
Show Notes Accessible Housing http://accessiblehousing.ca/
Digital Lifestyles https://digilife.ca/
Inclusio http://accessiblehousing.ca/inclusio/
News Coverage of Ryan and Inclusio https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/inclusio-accessible-housing-1.4610572
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Ever sit around wondering what’s been going on the last few weeks in Accessibility? Find yourself craving the need of listening to three old guys talking about a bunch of accessibility news topics while trying (and usually failing) to stay on topic? Well buckle up, this week’s show is for you! Rob, Ryan, and Steve fill us in with some of the last few week’s of interesting news stories before welcoming back Alexis Hillyard to the show where she fills us in on how her YouTube channel, Stump Kitchen, has been doing since we last talked and her audition for MasterChef Canada.
Show Notes Samsung Files Patent For New Braille Input on Smartwatches https://coolblindtech.com/samsung-files-patent-for-new-braille-input-on-smartwatches/
Vision Improving Nanoparticle Eyedrops Could Improve Vision https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/israel-eyedrops-correct-vision/
Scientists Create World’s First 3D Printed Bionic Eye https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1010794/cure-blindness-bionic-eye-3d-printing-medical-breakthrough-science-news
Amazon Announces New Line of Products https://www.thurrott.com/smart-home/175683/amazon-announces-a-smart-home-tsunami
Restaurant Wants To Use Marijuana To Ease Lobster’s Suffering https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/21/dining/lobsters-marijuana-cooking-restaurant.html
Stump Kitchen http://www.stumpkitchen.com
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Steve makes a triumphant return to the podcast and – ok, we may be overselling that, but he is back. We celebrate by talking a bit about the most recent Apple Event and delve into the capabilities of the newest version of the Apple Watch before welcoming Damien Pickering, Vice President of Sales for HIMS International to the show where he gives us a preview of their upcoming Braille device, the QBraille XL.
Show Notes HIMS http://himsintl.com/
What Happened at the Apple Event 2018 https://venturebeat.com/2018/09/13/10-key-things-you-missed-at-apples-september-2018-gather-round-event/
QBraille XL https://canasstech.com/collections/blindness-products/products/qbraille-xl-braille-display
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This week Rob and Ryan tackle a few extra news stories left over from last month including what Aira and CNIB are up to, Apple's upcoming Press Event, and the forthcoming release of the new Blitab Braille Tablet before talking with Chritine Chaikin about her company, InSightful Publications which creates state resource handbooks specifically designed for use by the blind and visually impaired.
Show Notes Hololens can now guide the blind through complicated buildings https://www.technologyreview.com/s/611197/hololens-can-now-guide-the-blind-through-complicated-buildings
Aira announces partnership with Wegman's Grocery Chain https://aira.io/wegmans
CNIB Rolls Out CNIB Foundation Restructuring https://cnib.ca/en/node/1136
Blitab is Back https://coolblindtech.com/looks-like-blitab-is-back/
Apple Event To Take Place September 12 https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-xr-iphone-xs-max-ipad-pros-macs-and-more-everything-apple-could-announce-on-sept-12/?ftag=CAD-03-10aaj8j
Insightful Publications http://in-sightful.com/
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This week we kick off September with an intimate sit-down with friend of the show, Rick Chant, owner and operator of Chaos Technical Services where he gives us a glimpse into his background and the challenges and rewards of operating an Assistive Technology service center.
Show Notes Chaos Technical Services http://www.chaostechnicalservices.com
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The end is here! Well, the end of the month anyways, which means it’s time for our monthly news show! Joining us to discuss the latest in disability news is Colleen Connor, host of Blind Inspiration Cast, who brings the estrogen to the conversations which range from talking about a new tech that could help deaf-blind people enjoy live television broadcasts to yet more talk of robotic guide dogs.
Show Notes New tech helps deaf-blind people ‘watch’ TV https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/new-tech-helps-deaf-blind-people-watch-tv
How Google has stepped up its efforts to makes its own tech more accessible to the disabled https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/18/google-accessibility-advances-and-challenges.html
Anirudh Koul joins Aira as Head of Artificial Intelligence and Research https://aira.io/anirudh-koul-joins-aira-as-head-of-artificial-intelligence-and-research
Apple being sued over inaccessible website https://coolblindtech.com/apple-being-sued-over-inaccessible-website/
ASU Team wins competition with robot seeing Guide Dog https://coolblindtech.com/asu-team-wins-competition-with-robot-seeing-guide-dog/
Blind Inspiration Cast http://www.blindinspirationcast.com/
Audio Description Retreats http://www.adtrainingretreats.com/
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This week we connect with Merry Old England and talk with Tony Giles, a visually impaired adventurer who has travelled to over 130 countries and written two books about his experiences. We talk with him about his experiences growing up and dive into his many globetrotting adventures and what has given him the confidence to travel independently.
Show Notes Tony Giles – Blind Independent Traveller http://www.tonythetraveller.com/
Seeing the World My Way – Buy it on Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seeing-World-Way-Tony-Giles/dp/1906236380/
Seeing the Americas My Way – Buy it on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M14JY50
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We go international all the way to South Korea this week and connect with the folks at Dot Inc to talk about their new product, the Dot Watch. We talk about the unique technology that drives this accessible Smart device as well as discuss plans for forthcoming products. We also learn magnets are cool!
Show Notes Dot Watch on the Web https://dotincorp.com/
Dot Watch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pg/dotsmartbraillewatch
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Rob and Ryan take shelter from the Vancouver August heat in the cool confines of the Guitar Dungeon to talk with no other than Mike May, founder of Sendero Group and pioneer in the field of GPS Assistive Technology. And as if that isn’t enough, we also talk to him about his downhill skiing career and what it’s like to hold the speed skiing record in downhill for a totally blind person (which is, for the record, 65 mph).
Show Notes BVI Workforce Innovation Center https://www.workforceforall.com/
Sendero Group http://www.senderogroup.com/
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This week we’re very excited to welcome educators Lynn Langille and Linda Mamer into the Guitar Dungeon to discuss their passion project, the Children’s Low Vision Project of British Columbia. We discuss the important work the project does for youth with visual impairments all around the Province and how the events that they bring to communities are planned out.
Show Notes Children’s Low Vision Project of BC http://www.clvp-bc.com
AMI Covers CLVP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAT96uT8jRQ
Want to Know More About CLVP? Email them at clvpbc@sd23.bc.ca
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It’s the end of the month and time for our monthly free-form news show! This week we welcome Adam Wilton, Manager at the Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired to help talk about a host of news stories from the past few weeks in a free form discussion that, as usual, breaks out into several digressions, a few arguments, and leaves everyone feeling very optimistic about the future of assistive technology. It’s a feel-good episode!
Show Notes Reprogrammable Braille Could Eliminate Reading Multiple Books to Just a Few Pages
https://coolblindtech.com/reprogrammable-braille-could-eliminate-reading-multiple-books-to-just-a-few-pages/
Cool Wearable Technology: Seismic Super Suit Helps Old People Move
https://www.i4u.com/2018/07/128995/cool-wearable-technology-seismic-super-suit-helps-old-people-move
Bone conduction wireless glasses
https://www.eastersealstech.com/2018/07/10/bone-conduction-wireless-glasses/
This clever app lets Alexa read Sign Language
https://www.fastcompany.com/90202730/this-clever-app-lets-amazon-alexa-read-sign-language
Firefox makers working on voice-controlled web browser called Scout
https://www.cnet.com/news/mozilla-working-on-scout-a-voice-controlled-web-browser-project/
PRCVI www.prcvi.org
Adam Wilton’s Twitter @TVI_Adam
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This week it’s time for something completely different. Mark Kingwell, Canadian professor of philosophy and associate chair at the University of Toronto's Department of Philosophy joins us in the Guitar Dungeon for a rousing discussion about AI and technology and its current and potential impact on our society. Get ready to take the red pill and take a deep dive in The Matrix with those one, folks!
Show Notes Mark Kingwell Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Kingwell
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This week we take a deep dive into all things Braille as we welcome Brian MacDonald, President of the National Braille Press into the Guitar Dungeon and discuss what the organization does to promote Braille and Braille Literacy. And while we’re on the subject of Braille, Ryan breaks down a new Braille Display coming to market called the QBraille.
Show Notes QBraille Braille Display http://www.hims-inc.com/product/qbraille-xl/
National Braille Press http://www.nbp.org/
Candice Elzinga Casting Director candice@cecastinginc.com
BrailleMe by Innovision http://innovisiontech.co/brailleme/
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This week the Guitar Dungeon is filled with motivational vibes as Rob and Ryan welcome Lowell Taylor for a visit. He fills us in about what it was like to compete on Canada’s Amazing Race as a visually impaired contestant, his current plans to become a Paralympic athlete, his career as a motivational speaker, and duties as Health and Wellness expert on the AMI TV show, “Mind Set Go”.
Show Notes Live With Heart https://livewithheart.ca/
Lowell and Julie on Twitter https://twitter.com/julielowellcan
Lowell and Julie on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JulieLowellCAN/
Mind Set Go http://www.ami.ca/category/mind-set-go
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This week we’re thrilled to be adding a bit of estrogen to the mix and welcoming Maria Johnson aka Girl Gone Blind into the Guitar Dungeon to help us talk about a few of the Accessibility-related news stories of the last few weeks.
Show Notes Google Rebrands TalkBack into Android Accessibility Suite https://9to5google.com/2018/06/20/google-talkback-android-accessibility-suite/
Microsoft Invests 25 million into AI Tech for Disability Solutions https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/640866/microsoft-invests-25m-into-ai-tech-disability-solutions/?_lrsc=11f4a7f1-8798-40bc-8b68-5c6c8400a08e
Customer Experiences with AI https://www.forbes.com/sites/blakemorgan/2018/06/15/building-beautiful-customer-experiences-with-ai/#2258bb3a1b72
The Proposed Accessible Canada Act https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2018/06/minister-duncan-introduces-the-proposed-accessible-canada-act.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/accessible-people-disabilities/act-plain-language-summary.html
https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/canada/2018/06/21/disability-rights-advocates-welcome-national-legislation.html?__twitter_impression=true
Continued Conversations with Google https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/06/21/continuned-conversation-google-assistant-starts-rolling-today/
Plastic Overlay Makes Reading Easier for Blind iPad Users https://coolblindtech.com/plastic-overlay-makes-reading-easier-for-blind-ipad-users/
Morid Alexa Comment https://amp.hothardware.com/news/alexa-sees-dying-people#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s
Girl Gone Blind https://www.facebook.com/girlgoneblind/
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This week in the Guitar Dungeon, Chris Venter, aka The Blind Scooter Guy takes a break from his globetrotting to chat with us about how he got his moniker, how life as an adventurer has changed since losing his vision, and how he didn’t let visual impairment deter him from doing the things he was passionate about. How do you eat an elephant? Listen in and find out!
Show Notes Blind Scooter Guy Website
https://blindscooterguy.wordpress.com/
How I Became The Blind Scooter Guy: My soul searching safari by scooter from the Southern Tip of Africa to the Shamrock fields of Ireland
https://www.amazon.com/How-Became-Blind-Scooter-Guy/dp/0620774967
Chris Venter Ted TalkX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a9UVmmChug
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If you’ve been paying attention to the news around Accessibility for the past few years, you’ve surely heard of the Marrakesh Treaty. But what exactly is the Treaty and what does it all mean? You might even be asking yourself (as we did), where the heck IS Marrakesh? This week Brad Turner from Benetech returns to the show to break down all the details of the Treaty and what exactly it means for accessible books for the global visually impaired community while the Guitar Dungeon’s Google Home answers some of our Geography questions.
Show Notes Benetech
https://benetech.org/
BookShare
https://www.bookshare.org/cms/
Microsoft Accessible Controller Now Available for Pre-Order
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/xbox-adaptive-controller/8nsdbhz1n3d8
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This week we serve up a double shot of accessibility! First we talk with Kirsten Sutton, Managing Director of SAP Labs Canada and member of Presidents Group, an organization that advocates for the employment of people with disabilities in the Lower Mainland. And if that isn’t enough for one show, we then talk with Len Baker, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation, who fills us in on the details of CNIB’s new partnerships with Aira, BlindSquare, and Key2Access.
Show Notes Presidents Group
http://www.accessibleemployers.ca/
CNIB Unleashes The Power of Technology to mark Global Accessibility
http://cnib.ca/en/news/Pages/CNIB-unleashes-the-power-of-technology-to-mark-Global-Accessibility-Awareness-Day.aspx
Aira
https://aira.io/
BlindSquare
http://www.blindsquare.com/
Key2Access
https://www.key2access.com/
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It’s the end of the month and time for our monthly free-form news show! This week we welcome Clement Chou to help talk about a host of news stories from the past few weeks in a free form discussion that, as usual, breaks out into several digressions, a few arguments, and even a celestial musical interlude.
Show Notes Blog Article about ‘Disability Simulation’
https://blog.prototypr.io/why-i-wont-try-on-disability-to-build-empathy-in-the-design-process-and-you-should-think-twice-7086ed6202aa
Getty Images to Produce Disability Related Stock Images
https://www.oath.com/2018/05/17/oath-national-disability-leadership-alliance-and-getty-images-l/
GalaPro - The New Technology About to Revolutionize Broadway
http://www.playbill.com/article/the-new-technology-about-to-revolutionize-broadway
Apple Pushes to teach coding to students who are deaf and blind
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2018/05/17/apple-pushes-teach-coding-students-who-deaf-and-blind/619269002/
New App for Android called Smart Braille
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.finki.tasevski.smartbraille
Astronomy for the Visually Impaired
https://thebottomline.as.ucsb.edu/2018/05/astrosom-making-outer-space-exciting-for-blind-people
Amazon Echo Records Couple's Conversation
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/05/25/614470096/amazon-echo-recorded-and-sent-couples-conversation-all-without-their-knowledge
Visually Impaired, in the Lower Mainland and Interested in Martial Arts Training? Contact Johnny Tai at johnnytiger@shaw.ca
Night Strike Self Defense on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Night-Strike-Self-Defense-292623577738421/
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This week we welcome fellow podcaster, motivational speaker, and YouTuber Colleen Connor into the Guitar Dungeon where she tells us about her visual impairment and experiences of being a content creator and advocate for audio description. We also find the time to discuss Microsoft’s new adaptive controller and an announcement from CNIB regarding some new partnerships.
Show Notes Microsoft’s New Adaptive Controller
https://news.microsoft.com/stories/xbox-adaptive-controller/
CNIB Announces New Partnerships
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/cnib-unleashes-the-power-of-technology-to-mark-global-accessibility-awareness-day-682897411.html
Blind Inspiration Cast
http://www.blindinspirationcast.com/
Blind Inspiration Cast You Tube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKHMrCSX3thkIsb3oDD_aJw/videos
Audio Description Training Retreats
http://www.adtrainingretreats.com/
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It’s a totally Google-rific show this week as we welcome no less than 5 Google employees spanning over two interviews, talking about many different accessibility projects! On the heels of Google I/O we talk with members of the Google Accessibility Team Kyndra LaCoco, Patrick Clary, and Victor Tsaran about the conference and the announcements that were made. Then if that wasn’t enough, we chat with Rodrigo Alarcon and Nienke Vonsee about the newly announced Accessibility lessons added to the Google Primer app just in time for Global Accessibility Awareness Day. That’s a lot of Google for your money, folks!
Show Notes Google Accessibility
google.com/accessibility
Email Google Accessibility
disability-support@google.com
BrailleBack Beta Signups
If you'd like to sign up for BrailleBack beta, you'll need to sign up to be a member of the eyes-free community and then sign up to become a beta tester
Google Accessibility Blog
google.com/accessibility/blog
Trusted Tester Program
google.com/accessibility/initiatives-research
Get Google Primer on the Web
https://www.yourprimer.com/
Get Google Primer in the App Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.primer
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Can you believe it’s been two years and over 100 episodes? We take a break from our regular format and invite friend of the show and owner of Chaos Technical Services Rick Chant into the Guitar Dungeon where we reminisce and engage in some free form conversations. We talk about everything from the state of AI Assistants to the idea of disability as loss and everything in between, including Gibraltar monkeys. Yes, you read that right – you’ll just have to listen to see how that happens. So, break out the tequila shots and join us for this Birthday episode!
Show Notes Sneaky Weasel Beer
https://www.balderdashbeer.com
Ford’s New Smart Window
https://interestingengineering.com/this-car-window-from-ford-allows-blind-passengers-to-feel-the-outside-view
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It’s that time of the month again! Yup, time to compile a bunch of AT-related news stories and babble somewhat coherently about them. Helping out us out this month is local Grind-Blinder and TedTalker Harjinder Saran who also gives us some background on what it was like doing a TedTalk and climbing Vancouver’s most treacherous hiking trail before lending her voice to the news.
Show Notes Pinterest Accessibility Update
https://mashable.com/2018/04/25/pinterest-accessibility-update.amp?__twitter_impression=true
Windows 10 Update This Week
https://blogs-windows-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/04/27/make-the-most-of-your-time-with-the-new-windows-10-update/amp/
More Talk About Robot Dogs
https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/amp/ncna869266?__twitter_impression=true
Tech Firms Increasing Accessibility for Disabled Users
https://venturebeat.com/2018/03/16/how-tech-firms-are-increasing-accessibility-for-disabled-users/
Microsoft Experimenting with Caption Crawler
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/hearing-believing-researchers-innovation-provides-richer-web-browsing-experience-people-blind/
Blind Beginnings
https://www.blindbeginnings.ca
Harjinder Saran TedTalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-YajTp_7O4
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This week we’re thrilled to be talking with Jarnail Chudge and Amos Miller, two team members from Microsoft’s new Soundscape App for the visually impaired. They join us in the Guitar Dungeon to discuss the app’s origins, how it works, and the impact it has had on mobility experiences so far.
Show Notes
Soundscape https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/product/soundscape/
Soundscape on the App Store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-soundscape/id1240320677?ls=1&mt=8
ELIA Font http://www.theeliaidea.com/eliahome
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Sharpen your skates and get your gear on -- it's time to hit the ice! This week we're talking to Mark Bentz from Canadian Blind Hockey about the organization and their efforts to grow the sport on both sides of the border into an official Paralympic Event. Sports!
Show Notes
Canadian Blind Hockey http://blindicehockey.com/
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The Guitar Dungeon is awash with excitement this week as we welcome in Daniel Kish, President of World Access for the Blind and well-known teacher of echo location. We talk to Daniel about what echo location is and what it means for the people who use it as well as its potential impact on the visually impaired community. You don’t want to miss this one (not that you’d want to miss ANY episodes, of course…)
Show Notes World Access for the Blind http://waftb.net/ Visioneers.org http://visioneers.org/ Daniel Kish Keynote Speech at ZeroCon18 https://business.facebook.com/zeroproject.org/videos/1823082754398043/ Excerpt from the textbook, ‘Echolocation and Flash Sonar’ https://visioneers.org/media/flashsonar-textbook/
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We are all over the map, literally, this week as welcome Aimee Cayer from the non-profit organization ‘Autism on the Seas’ into the Guitar Dungeon. She gives an overview of the invaluable services the organization provide vacationing families with Special Needs family members and its origins before leaving the boys to talk about a host of off-topic bits, including hockey, Las Vegas, and a crazy story involving seagulls.
Show Notes
Study Reveals Blind People Imagine the Future Differently Than Sighted People https://coolblindtech.com/study-reveals-blind-people-imagine-the-future-differently-than-sighted-people/ Autism on the Seas https://autismontheseas.com/
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It’s the last show of the month and it’s time for us to round up March with a show dedicated to some of the most recent AT-related news of the past few weeks. We talk about everything from Steve’s misadventures getting to CSUN to Apple’s new proposed Disability Inclusive Emojis and everything in between!
Show Notes
Uber Self Driving Car Death Should Have Been Able to Be Avoided http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5535969/Uber-self-driving-car-death-avoided.html Americans Less Likely to Trust Facebook https://www.reuters.com/article/us-facebook-cambridge-analytica-apology/americans-less-likely-to-trust-facebook-than-rivals-on-personal-data-idUSKBN1H10AF HIMS Announces New Polaris Mini https://blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=18641 Gradutate Student Creating Smartphone App for Deaf Blind https://coolblindtech.com/graduate-student-creating-smartphone-app-for-deaf-blind-users/ Apple Proposes Adding Disability-Inclusive Emojis to the Unicode Consortium https://themighty.com/2018/03/apple-proposes-new-emojis-disability Microsoft Adding New Accessibility Improvements in Windows 10 https://coolblindtech.com/microsoft-adding-new-accessibility-improvements-in-windows-10/ AT&T Collaborates With Aira to Develop New AI Powered Prescription Medication Reader https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/att-collaborates-with-aira-to-develop-new-ai-powered-prescription-medication-reader-300608402.html
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This week sees us chatting with Marco Trujillo, CEO and Founder of Sunu, makers of the new haptic mobility aid, the Sunu Band. We discuss the Sunu Band's origins, the signifigance of using Sonar, and the importance of the Visually Impaired community in its development. We also wake Steve up long enough to talk about Microsoft's announced Accessibility changes to Windows 10 and his upcoming trip to CSUN.
Show Notes Sunu Band Website http://www.sunu.io Sunu on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sunu.io/ Upcoming Windows 10 Accessibilty Changes https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/03/19/windows-10-accessibility-what-to-expect-in-the-year-ahead
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This week we jump over the pond to the UK and welcome Dave Williams from The Braillists Foundation into the Guitar Dungeon to talk all about the Canute, Bristol Braille's new multi-line E-Reader that is poised to be released this year. We discuss the development of the project, what seperates the Canute from other similar electronic Braille products on the market, and the importance of Braille Literacy.
Show Notes
Bristol Braille http://www.bristolbraille.co.uk/ Bristol Braille Technology: Canute Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMCpxgTZgnM Liberals Cut CNIB Funding ... Just Kidding! https://globalnews.ca/news/4075364/trudeau-liberals-cut-funding-cnib-accessible-books/ https://globalnews.ca/news/4076050/liberals-vow-renew-funding-books-for-blind/
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For the first time ever, we welcome two guests onto the show: Anita Hofer from Accessible Housing, a non-profit organization from Calgary that builds accessible and affordable housing and Mike Dummer, owner of Digital Lifestyles the company that was responsible for installing and maintaining the automation and accessibility features of AH's new Inclusio Development.
Show Notes
Microsoft Soundscape https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/product/soundscape/ Accessible Housing http://accessiblehousing.ca/ Digital Lifestyles http://digilife.ca
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This week Steve's out with a bug and long time listener of the show Ali Moussa steps in to help us talk about some Accessibility related news items from the last few weeks!
Show Notes Man Seeks New Copy of Windows 7 After Forced Windows 10 Upgrade https://yro.slashdot.org/story/18/02/19/1550230/man-seeking-new-copy-of-windows-7-after-forced-windows-10-upgrade-sues-microsoft?utm_source=slashdot&utm_medium=twitter Blindfold Games Now Offers Braille Support https://blindfoldgames.org/2018/02/19/blindfold-games-with-braille-displays/ It's Illegal in Norway to Have An Inaccessible Website https://medium.com/confrere/its-illegal-to-have-an-inaccessible-website-in-norway-and-that-s-good-news-for-all-of-us-b59a9e929d54 NeuroNode http://www.eastersealstech.com/2018/02/20/neuronode-emg-assistive-technology-device/?utm_content=buffer98716&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Google Assistant Firmaware Updates https://9to5google.com/2018/02/23/google-assistant-2018-multilingual-more-languages-device-commands/
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This week David MacDonald, president of CanAdapt and long-time WCAG and web accessibility guru, calls in to make the Banter Boys an offer they can’t refuse – namely making the online world a more accessible space!
Show Notes
University Teams Up To Develop Smart Paint to Help the Visually Impaired Navigate https://coolblindtech.com/university-teams-up-to-develop-smart-paint-to-help-the-visually-impaired-navigate/
CanAdapt WCAG Training and Audits http://www.davidmacd.com/
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This week we talk to Keith Lang, owner and operator of Music Works Talent about what it's like to be a visually impaired business owner and how technology and the disability community has impacted his own life and business practices.
Show Notes
Intel Smart Glasses https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/5/16966530/intel-vaunt-smart-glasses-announced-ar-video Flame thrower Boring Company https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/feb/01/elon-musk-sells-out-boring-company-flamethrowers-fire Fake service animals https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2018/01/23/fur-and-fury-in-the-skies-as-more-people-bring-emotional-support-animals-on-planes.html Truth About Tech Campaign http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/05/technology/truth-about-tech-campaign/index.html Music Works http://www.musicworkstalent.com/
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This week we welcome in our 2nd in-Dungeon guest -- Shawn Marsolais from Blind Beginnings, a local non-profit organization that provides services and support for children who are visually impaired and their families. She fills us in on what Blind Beginnings has been up to over the past year, including their 'Do the Grind Blind' event that garnered a lot of media attention last summer.
Show Notes
Blind Beginnings https://www.blindbeginnings.ca Blind Beginnings YouTube Page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZA268_YOccpPaVddujAAKQ Do The Grind Blind Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRuCTf7vBeI
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This week Ryan, Steve, Rob, and Mr Cowbell sleepily enter the Guitar Dungeon and tackle a few news stories including some local Accessibility news, how the first wave of HomePod reviews have looked, and the acquisition of Enhanced Vision by VFO.
Show Notes
Blind B.C. woman's access to audiobooks threatened by political flap http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/blind-b-c-womans-access-to-audio-books-threatened-by-political-flap
TransLink unveils accessible fare-gate program for SkyTrain, SeaBus http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/translink-to-unveil-accessible-transit-fare-gate-program-for-skytrain
Apple’s HomePod delivers on brilliant sound, but Siri still has room to grow https://www.digitaltrends.com/smart-home-reviews/apple-homepod-review/
Enhanced Vision and VFO, with the Freedom Scientific and Optelec Brands are Joining Forces in Assistive Technology Merger https://www.freedomscientific.com/About/News/Article/192
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It's a very special episode as Ryan, Rob, and Steve welcome the first ever in-person guest to the Guitar Dungeon. Jon Dibble, Marketing Manager from Enhanced Vision braves the harsh Vancouver climate in exchange for beer in order to talk to us about what Enhanced Vision does, how the Low Vision industry has changed over the years and where it might go in the future.
Show Notes Enhanced Vision www.enhancedvision.com
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This week Rob and Ryan are joined by Ryan Sturgeon, Rick Hansen Foundation Ambassador and Community Mental Health Worker. We discuss the challenges people within the Disability community who also deal with mental illness face and the ways in which everyone can improve their mental health.
Show Notes
Mental Health and Mindfullness for People With Disabilities http://www.rickhansen.com/Blog/ArtMID/13094/ArticleID/159/Mental-health-and-mindfulness-for-people-with-disabilities
Brandon Wheelchair Sports http://www.brandonwheelchairsports.ca
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Rob, Ryan, and Mr. Cowbell (Steve is away this week) discuss Smart Phones and their impact on the human condition before turning the microphones at Shawn Kirkpatrick, developer of the long standing accessible GPS app, Loadstone.
Show Notes
Your Smartphone is Making You Stupid
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/your-smartphone-is-making-you-stupid/article37511900/
Google Home Holiday Sales Figures
https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/5/16855982/google-home-sales-figures-holidays-2017
Loadstone GPS for the Blind
http://www.loadstone-gps.com/
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First show of 2018! We ring in the New Year (literally) as Steve brings a new addition to the Guitar Dungeon and we talk with Universal Design advocate Luis Perez about the concept and the impact that emerging technologies are having on the ongoing conversation about UD.
Show Notes
https://luisperezonline.com
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Merry Christmas and a very Haptic New Year! This week as we ease into 2018, we’re talking with Keith Kirkland from WearWorks, a company that is working on a haptic wearable navigation aid for the visually impaired.
Show Notes
WearWorks http://www.wear.works/
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Happy Holidays! It’s time once again for our Christmas tradition at AT Banter where we take a break from our regular subjects and tackle all things Christmas! Rick, Rob, Steve and Ryan share some Holiday memories while finding a little time to chat about Seeing Ai’s new updates as well as some opinions on the Net Neutrality decision.
Show Notes
Seeing AI Gets Major Update https://coolblindtech.com/microsofts-seeing-ai-app-gets-major-update-and-is-now-available-in-35-countries/
Google Duo https://duo.google.com/
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This week Rick Chant from Chaos Technical Services sits in while we welcome David Nason, contributor to the the Apple-centric Assistive Technology website AppleVis into the Guitar Dungeon. We discuss all things Apple, talk a lot about the new iPhone X, and dive into some of the past and present accessibility features within Apple products.
Show Notes
AppleVis Website https://www.applevis.com/
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This week we welcome Brad Turner, VP of Education at Benetech into the Guitar Dungeon where we discuss the company’s ongoing mandate of providing positive social change utilizing technology. Also, we discuss some big news for Steve’s company, Canadian Assistive Technology.
Show Notes Benetech https://benetech.org
It’s everybody’s favorite time of the month – and yes, we’re referring to our Monthly News Show! Rick Chant from Chaos Technical Services joins us to banter about some of the past few weeks’ most interesting news stories.
Show Notes
Apple delays HomePod launch until 'early 2018
http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/11/17/apple-pushes-homepod-launch-into-early-2018
Report: 6 million iPhone X units sold over Black Friday weekend, buyers favor more expensive 256 GB model
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/28/black-friday-iphone-x-sales/
Hulu sued for not offering audio service for blind customers https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/hulu-sued-for-not-offering-audio-service-for-blind-customers/2017/11/21/726a646a-cef6-11e7-a87b-47f14b73162a_story.html?tid=ss_tw-bottom&utm_term=.4d3650f41748
Uber service animal policy under fire for 'doctor’s or cleric’s letter' exemption http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/2017/11/20/uber-service-animal-policy-under-fire-for-doctors-or-clerics-letter-exemption
3D printer makes first wearable ‘battery’ https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/11/22/3d-printer-makes-first-wearable-battery/
This week we invite Shawn Smith of ‘Don’t Dis My Ability’ into the Guitar Dungeon where we talk all about invisible disabilities and the burgeoning field of Neurodiversity.
Show Notes
Don’t-Dis-My-Ability http://ddmacs.ca/
Mindview Mind Mapping Software https://www.matchware.com/mind-mapping-software
This week we welcome Kiki MacDonald to the Guitar Dungeon, co-founder of Euan's Guide which is an accessibility review website based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Show Notes
Euan's Guide Website https://www.euansguide.com/
Euan's Guide Twitter @EuansGuide
This week we open the Guitar Dungeon to fellow podcaster Jeff Thompson, from Blind Abilities and talk about all manner of things related to Blindness and the transition into the work force – as well as a bit of general silliness regarding the proper form of the past tense of ‘tweet’.
Show Notes
Blind Abilities https://blindabilities.com/
Blind Abilities App on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blind-abilities/
Happy Halloween! This week it’s our annual Halloween show, and Ryan has dressed up the Guitar Dungeon to be even spookier that it is normally! Rick Chant from Chaos Technical Services sits in as we answer from Listener emails, talk about a few recent Assistive Technology items in the news, and then launch into bantering about all things Halloween while eating way too much candy.
Show Notes
Don’t Blame Batteries for Every Lithium Ion Explosion https://www.wired.com/2017/03/dont-blame-batteries-every-lithium-ion-explosion/
Most Popular Halloween Candy by State http://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/halloween/g4584/most-popular-halloween-candy-america/
Best and Worst Halloween candy http://www.eatthis.com/halloween-candies-ranked/
2017 Most Popular Halloween costumes http://time.com/4989367/most-popular-halloween-costumes-2017/
8 Super Weird Things You Didn't Know About Halloween http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/halloween-weird-facts_n_5948456
This week we welcome Dave Wilkinson into the Guitar Dungeon, where we discuss some of the products that HIMS manufactures, what the development cycle is like, and the state of Braille hardware in general. BONUS: Keep listening after the show to listen to Ryan unbox his brand spanking new Google Home Mini.
Show Notes:
HIMS https://hims-inc.com
BrailleSense Polaris https://hims-inc.com/products/braillesense-polaris/
This week we're bantering with Peter Tucic, Blackhawks fan and Blindness Product Specialist, about Humanware's line of forthcoming new products -- as well as a bit of hockey smack talk for good measure.
Show Notes
Humanware http://www.humanware.com/
Canadian Assistive Technology http://canasstech.com
How To Get Your Apps and Ringtones Back on Your Mac and PC with iTunes 12.6.3 https://coolblindtech.com/how-to-get-your-apps-and-ringtones-back-on-your-mac-and-pc-with-itunes-12-6-3/
This week we travel across the pond (via Skype of course – we don’t have that much of a budget) and banter with Steve Bennett from Dolphin Computer Access, makers of the SuperNova screen magnification and screen reader software.
Show Notes
Dolphin Computer Access https://yourdolphin.com/
Canadian Assistive Technology http://www.canasstech.com
This week we welcome Tom Dekker, founder of iHabilitation Canada, blogger and Blindness advocate into the Guitar Dungeon where he discusses his early days of Phone Phreaking, some current trends in AT, and the fight against a new set of standards being introduced for Canadian Guide Dogs.
Show Notes
Hands off Our Harnesses
https://handsoffourharnesses.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/handsoffourharnesses/
iHabilitation
http://www.ihabilitation.com/
Join us for a triumphant return to the Banter Bit as Rob, Steve, and Ryan give their brief thoughts and impressions of this week's Google Event and learn about the lifespan of domesticated Racoons.
Show Notes
Best of the Google Event https://lifehacker.com/the-best-of-the-google-event-from-everyone-else-1819189217
Rob, Ryan and Steve are back to basics with one of their patented stream-of-consciousness News shows, joined by Chaos Technical Service’s Rick Chant. Listen in as they discuss everything from fruit fly genitalia to hijacked voice assistants, and everything in between!
Show Notes
These Disabled Americans Are Getting Dragged Out and Arrested for Demonstrating Over Healthcare http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a12466578/disabled-protesters-healthcare-hearing/
Al Franken raises concerns about Apple’s FaceID https://www.macrumors.com/2017/09/13/us-senator-questions-face-id-privacy-security/
Wearables Fashion Show at the Accessibility Innovation Showcase at Invictus Games https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/09/23/wearable-assistive-technology-will-hit-the-runway-at-invictus-showcase.html
Google assistant comes to Bose head phones https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/135419/google-assistant-comes-bose-headphones
Amazon brings new accessibility to Fire devices https://www.amazon.com/p/feature/ter2a57g6htm6mr
Your future sex robot could be hacked and programmed to murder you http://bgr.com/2017/09/11/sex-robot-hack-security-cyborg/
Internet of cells http://www.nature.com/news/how-the-internet-of-cells-has-biologists-buzzing-1.22645
Hijacked Voice Assistants https://coolblindtech.com/how-alexa-siri-google-assistant-can-be-listening-without-you-knowing-it/?utm_source=ReviveOldPost&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost
Google Chrome Will No Longer Autoplay Content With Sound In January 2018 https://tech.slashdot.org/story/17/09/15/2232241/google-chrome-will-no-longer-autoplay-content-with-sound-in-january-2018
Rob's off this week and leaves the podcast duties to Steve and Ryan, who talk with Nancy Willard, Director of Embrace Civility in the Digital Age, a program and advocacy movement that targets online bullying and bad online behaviors.
Show Notes
Embrace Civility in the Digital Age
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This week we do a bit of iBantering about the new Apple announcements before we’re joined by Idan Meir, co-founder and CEO of Right-Hear, an app and accessibility solution for the visually impaired.
Show Notes
Apple Special Event As It Happened https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iphone-8-release-apple-event-as-it-happened/
Right-Hear http://right-hear.com/
Right-Hear App for Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.righthear&hl=en
Right-Hear App for iOS https://itunes.apple.com/il/app/right-hear-righthear/id1061791840?mt=8
This week we briefly discuss the new Eye Tracking software that will be included in the forthcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update before engaging in a Banterfest with Wade Wingler, Vice President of Technology and Information Services and Security Office at Easterseals Crossroads and host of the long running podcast Assistive Technology Update.
Show Notes
Easterseals Crossroads http://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/
Assistive Technology Update http://www.eastersealstech.com/category/assistive-tech-update/
It’s our longest and most self-indulgent episode yet! This week we take a deep dive into the life and times of our own Steve Barclay and discuss the rise and fall of Aroga Technologies. An open and earnest discussion about just what happened with the Assistive Technology company we all worked at, and where things are going in the future.
Show Notes
Canadian Assistive Technology www.canasstech.com
Chaos Technical Services www.chaostechnicalservices.com
Steve is back in studio this week and we learn where he’s been all this time before welcoming Jessica Kovacs to the show where she tells us all about her blog, ‘Thomas Marshall Does It All’, where she details the day to day life of her son Tommy who is growing up blind.
Show Notes
Thomas Marshall Does It All http://www.thomasmarshalldoesitall.com/
TMDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ThomasMarshallDoesItAll
TMDIA Twitter https://twitter.com/thomasdoesitall
Faith No More http://www.fnm.com
Danzig https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danzig_(band)
Ever wonder if there were comic books for the Blind and visually impaired? Well wonder no more, Citizen! This week we’re talking with Guy Hasson, founder of a virtual comic book shop that produces audio described comic books specifically for the visually impaired community.
Show Notes
Comics Empower Visit the Comics Empower website and see the entire library of comics that are available. You can also find them on Twitter @comicsempower and check out their podcast, Blind Panels.
This week we’re joined by Kyle Bryant, host of the Two Disabled Dudes Podcast and founder of RideATAXIA. We discuss Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare neuro-muscular disorder, what it was like to be diagnosed with it at 17, and how a chance encounter with a recumbent trike altered the course of his life.
Show Notes
Jamie: Moving On From NV Access Ryan and Rob briefly discuss the news that James Teh, one of the lead developers at NV Access (makers of the open source screen reader, NVDA) is leaving to work at Mozilla. https://www.nvaccess.org/post/jamie-moving-on-from-nv-access/
rideATAXIA http://www.rideataxia.org
Two Disabled Dudes Podcast http://twodisableddudes.com
Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance http://www.curefa.org
The Ataxian Trailer https://vimeo.com/127990377
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This week we slow things down and engage in a bit of free form with guest co-host Nelson Régo from the Cool Blind Tech Podcast. Among the topics are a new Assistive Device, the development of a musical instrument that you play with your mind, some of the societal implications of autonomous cars, and Apple’s new foray into the digital assistant arena, the HomePod.
Show Notes GlassOuse Assistive Device Despite not knowing what syllable to put the emphasis on, we talk about this new mousing alternative that allows users a headpointing option that doesn't require a onscreen keyboard.
Newly-developed hands-free musical instrument now allows people to make music with their minds We talk a bit about Thomas Deuel's Encephalophone and ponder just how it works and the implications for alternate access and rehabilitation. Also, we marvel that it's really neat.
What’s Taking So Long for Driverless Cars to Go Mainstream? Next up we discuss Fortune's article regarding the societal impact of autonomous vehicles and make some completely unwarranted predictions on their future.
Google Maps now lets users add wheelchair accessibility details for locations We discuss briefly this new crowdsourcing effort by Google to make Google Maps an even better source of information regarding accessible locations.
Apple's New HomePod Lastly, we talk about Apple throwing its hat into the digital assistant ring and discuss the specs and how it might compete with Google Home and the Amazon Echo.
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This week we talk with Wesley Friesen and Micheal Hingson from Aira, the new revolutionary subscription service that caters to the Visually Impaired community.
This week we had a great time bantering with Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind -- so much so that it turned out to be our longest episode to date! We talk with her about her eye condition, her experience with losing her sight, the importance of blogging and social media, technology, and how it helped with her transition and recovery.
This week Steve impersonates Rob and steals the hosting duties as the three discuss some of the week's most interesting Assistive Technology news from around the country. And some other stuff too.
This week we banter with perhaps the most famous guest we've ever had on -- none other than the Google Digital Assistant herself, the Google Home! We chat about the AT potential of this device, show what it can do in the home, and even dive into some of its more quirky features.
We're honored to be chatting with Debra Ruh, founder and CEO of Ruh Global Communication, and talk with her about the worldwide state of accessibility and inclusion in today's corporate community.
Jessica Rickards, co-host and contributor at Cool Blind Tech, joins us for a bantering session to talk about the podcast, some of her favorite Assistive Technology, and even a little bit of politics.
Quentin Christensen, Training Material Developer at NV-Access, joins us this week to talk about NVDA, the free open source Screen Reader as well as the state of screen readers in the marketplace today.
It's finally here .. the promised Anniversary Show! We mark our one year anniversary of the podcast by taking a break from our normal subject matter and breaking out the Tequila for a silly, stream-of-consciousness stroll through Memory Lane and any other topic that happens to come up. WARNING: Tequila was involved in the making of this podcast, so some salty language may be included.
This week we're talking with Erich Manser, Triathlete and Marathon Runner, about his experience running the Boston Marathon with a new technology called Aira.
This week Rob and Ryan dive into some of last week's most exciting AT-related news stories, including the announcements from Google I/O, a piece of wearable tech that can help control Parkinson's, and whatever else pops into their heads!
This week we banter with Victor Tsaran from Google Accessibility and get geeky with a lot of Android talk.
This week we get a little nostalgic while we talk with long time accessibility advocate, technology consultant, podcaster, and author Jonathan Mosen.
This week we manage to slow acclaimed author, advocate, and podcaster Donna Johdan down enough to chat with us about her many passions and accomplishments -- and even squeeze in a little Assistive Technology banter.
Today we banter with Nat Armeni, contributor and co-founder of The Blind Perspective newsletter, a monthly e-zine written by the visually impaired for the visually impaired.
This week we're thrilled to be talking to Neil Milliken, co-founder and co-host of AXSChat, a weekly Twitter Chat that was responsible for inspiring the creation of this very podcast!
This week we chat with Megan Lawrence, Microsoft Accessibility Evangelist, about the new accessibility features in Microsoft's latest update.
This week we get motivated with a great discussion with Marco Pasqua, ambassador from the Rick Hansen Foundation who tells us all about the great work the Foundation is doing helping break down barriers.
This week we talk to Mohammad Sayed, founder of the charity Rim Power and creator of the comic, WheelChair Man.
This week it's back to as close to normal as we get as we welcome Valerie Hunter, voice talent, producer, and writer of audio descriptions for the visually impaired.
This week we return to our roots of three guys rambling on aimlessly and talk about the recent CSUN Show and some of the products featured there.
Ever wonder what the next generation of touch screens might be like? Listen in this week as we chat with Cedrick Chappaz, CEO and co-founder of Hap2u, a company that is working on bringing haptics to touch screen everywhere.
This week we get our game on with Mark Barlet, founder of The Able Gamers Charity and discuss the state of accessibility in the video gaming community.
This week we're cooking up a storm with our very special guest Christine Ha, winner of MasterChef and host of AMI's cooking show, Four Senses. She tells us all about what it was like as a visually impaired contestant on MasterChef, her favorite kitchen gadgets, and some of her favorite meals to cook.
This week we chat with YouTuber, Blogger, and Deafness advocate Rikki Poynter! Full transcript of this week's show can be found at www.atbanter.com.
This week we get our game on with Marty Schultz of Blindfold Games, who gives us some insight into what goes into developing Mobile Games for the Visually Impaired.
This week we chat with a real life Guitar Hero Mel Bergman, the founder of Wheely Guitars, a custom guitar maker who specializes in building guitars designed to be able to be played in a wheelchair. Plus, we giggle at G string jokes and learn about the meaning of Mastadong.
Dave Symington from the Vancouver Adapted Music Society joins us this week to talk about the organization's origins and how they assist musicians with disabilities find their groove!
This week we talk to Kevin Shaw, President and Founder of TellMeTV, an on-demand video description service about the state of on-demand content services, and his experience in building an accessible UI across multiple platforms.
Rob and Ryan give a brief overview of Amazon's and Google's respective 'personal assistants' and their potential as Assistive Technology.
This week we're thrilled to be talking to Molly Watt, passionate advocate for inclusive technology, co founder of the Molly Watt Trust, director of usability consulting firm Molly Watt Limited, blogger, and children's book author and illustrator (she does it all, folks!).
This week we're joined by Dr. Gary Birch, executive director of the Neil Squire Society, who chats all about what Neil Squire does, the state of accessibility, brain-computer interfacing, his work with the United Nations, and what it's like being an Order of Canada recipient.
It's Christmas at the AT Banter Studios! It's all hands on deck as we take a break this week from our regular subject matter to partake in a bit (well, maybe more than just a bit) of holiday cheer, share Holiday memories, exchange presents, and even are treated to a live performance of an original song by our own Ryan Fleury.
Well, after 30 episodes we've amassed enough screw-ups, ridiculous digressions and general silliness to fill an episode. As our early Christmas present to our listeners, we've collected some of the more noteworthy ones for your amusement (and our embarrassment). Enjoy!
Rob and Ryan talk with Tommy Edison, YouTube star and film critic about his life, how he got his start on YouTube, his experiences, and, of course, movies.
This week we get happy and welcome Uday Parshionikar, Founder and CEO of Perceptive Devices to chat about his hands free computing software solution – Smyle Mouse!
Ryan spills the beans on where our very special guest has gone to and we talk about the next big Windows Update and what it means for accessibility in the Windows environment.
Once again we discuss the power of music as we talk with Lorri Johnson, an accredited Music Therapist and graduate of the Capilano University Bachelor of Music Therapy Program and talk about Music Therapy and its benefits, as well as her own experiences in dealing with seniors in Long Term Care.
This week is action packed as we welcome Grant Hardy into the depths of the Banter studio to chat about his experiences as an on air personality with Accessible Media Inc, how he got started in the business, and AMI's goals of making media accessible for all Canadians. Also, chickens. Oh, and the Banter Boys make their television debut.
This week has us talking with Bin Liu, Founder and CEO if iMerciv, makers of a new navigation aid for the visually impaired. We also give our Vancouver Sports Riot Predictions for the upcoming year.
In this episode of Banter Bits, we take a quick look at Enhanced Vision's newest portable video magnifier, the Transformer HD and see what's new.
Something a little different this week -- we welcome Mick Szydlowski, guardian of Oskar the Blind Cat to share his stories of how Oskar came into his life, and how a chance encounter at an Nebraska farm created a Internet superstar and feline advocate for blindness and pet adoption.
Join us for this minisode where we talk about what's new in Freedom Scientific's Screen Reader Software, JAWS 18.
In this first 'minisode' of the AT Banter Podcast, Rob and Ryan explain the State of the Podcast and the premise behind Banter Bits.
This week we talk with Karon Argue, Author and Illustrator about life as a legally blind artist and the challenges she's had to overcome.
This week Rob, Ryan, and Rachel take a break from the regular format to talk about Halloween, past and present, how it's changed, and the wonder that is Pumpkin Spice.
This week we chat with Sofeya Devji and Daphne Hitchcock as they give us some insight into what it's like being Vision Teachers and the challenges they face on a daily basis.
This week we welcome Diane Johnson, President and CEO of Descriptive Video Works, to talk about the process of describing video for the blind or visually impaired.
This week it's a free-form show where we ramble and cover some of the more interesting bits of AT-related news that came out this week.
This week we're talking to Ben Schögler - Creative Director and Co-Founder of SkoogMusic - about their music-based assistive technology product and all around fun word, the Skoog!
This week Rob, Steve, and Ryan talk with Bill McCann from Dancing Dots about Braille Music, growing up as a Blind musician and delve into the dark world of Trombone Player jokes.
This week we're getting physical with Mel Scott and her company Blind Alive, which produces accessible exercise programs for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
This week we're joined in-studio by Shawn Marsolais, founder of Vancouver-based Blind Beginnings, and chat about the organization, what it does, and her time as a Paralympian.
This week is another SPECULATIVE episode where Rob, Steve and Ryan talk about Robots and some ways they're being used within AT as well as where they might go, then geek out about our favorite robots in pop culture.
This week Steve and Ryan become athletic supporters and chat with Mike Lonergan from BC Blind Sports about what the organization does, Adapted Sports, and the Canadian Paralympic Team.
This week we welcome Brian Hartgen from Hartgen Consultancy, makers of software packages J-Say, Leasey, and J-Dictate. Plus we do some bad Bob Dylan impressions.
This week we welcome Rachel back to sit in Steve's chair while we discuss some of the latest technology surrounding everyone's second-favorite organ and speculate on what the future may hold.
Wonder what AAC means? Ponder no more -- this week we welcome Elaine Holtham to the Podcast and talk about some of the history of Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices and how they impact their users' lives.
Ever wonder how to describe Falstaff's padding or a Fireworks display? We have the answers this week as we chat with Steph Kirkland from VocalEye Descriptive Arts Society.
This week we're joined by Kim Kilpatrick of the Canadian Council of the Blind to talk about the program she helped found -- the Get Together with Technology Program. Also, some news stories, a rousing debate over air travel, and Steve's ongoing GST battle!
After several weeks of teasing, it's finally here -- our episode about Disabled Superheroes! Join Rob, Steve and Rachel in the Studio of Justice for a look into how disability has been portrayed in comics, and discuss what the future may hold.
This week we've got something special cooking ... Alexis Hillyard, creator and star of the YouTube Channel Stump Kitchen drops in to chat about her experience as a Youtube content creator, life as a one handed Vegan Internet chef, and even swaps some of her favorite curse words with us.
This week's episode features a discussion on Dementia, the statistics, the breakthroughs, and some related assistive technology that is here and up and coming that will help tackle this ever growing global problem.
Today's episode we talk with with Carrie Anton, ex- Aroga-ite, current Assistive Technologist at Athabasca University and expert on Universal Design. We cover everything from the Universal Design, accessibility in Video Games, new AT gadgetry and even find time for a discussion on Superheroes with Disabilities.
This week it's all about Braille! We're pleased to have Adam Wilton, Manager of PRCVI (Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired), as a captive in the Aroga Studio chatting with us about Braille Literacy, how it's taught, and how it has developed over the years.
Our second episode! We paid for the mics, we're going to use them! Today we talk about Assistive Technology assessments, Apple Watches, and discuss the terms 'Assistive Technology' and 'Disability'.
Well, today marks our inaugural episode of AT Banter, where we chat about the iTunes Accessibility Store, Windows 10's free upgrade being extended for those using Assistive Technology, the NuEyes Glasses Visual Prosthetic, and Dictation Bridge. And other stuff. Please visit this podcast at http://www.aroga.com/atbanter