Podcasts about at banter

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 Notes Luminosity Festival https://www.luminatofestival.com/ LuminoCity Podcast https://www.luminatofestival.com/luminocity Disability Collective https://www.thedisabilitycollective.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 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 Notes Vispero https://vispero.com/ Insert J Club https://www.freedomscientific.com/insertjclub/ JAWS Timeline https://vispero.com/jaws-timeline/ 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, 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 Notes AEBC National AccessAbility Week Event https://www.blindcanadians.ca/post/national-accessability-week-2025 AEBC Online 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.

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! 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, 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 Notes CNIB https://www.cnib.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.

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 Notes CELA https://celalibrary.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.

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 Notes Défi-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. 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 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 Notes Blind & Beyond Radio Show https://www.blindandbeyondradioshow.org/ 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.

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 Notes Access Aces https://accessaces.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 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 Notes New Brunswick Community College https://nbcc.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, 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 Notes OneCourt https://www.onecourt.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.

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 Notes First 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/ 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 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 Notes Makers Making Change https://www.makersmakingchange.com/s/ Neil Squire Society https://www.neilsquire.ca/ GAConf https://www.gaconf.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, 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 Notes Canadian Deafblind Association http://www.cdbabc.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.

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 Notes Singular Hearing https://heardthat.ai/about-singular-hearing HeardThat https://heardthat.ai/ HeardThatPlus https://www.heardthat.plus/   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, 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 Notes Innosearch https://www.innosearch.ai/ 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 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 Notes Demand & Disrupt https://demand-and-disrupt.pinecast.co/ Avacado Press https://www.advocadopress.org/ 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.

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! 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.

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 Notes Disability Without Poverty https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.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 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 Notes Invisible Disabilities Association https://invisibledisabilities.org/ 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 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. 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.

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 Notes Rare With Flair Podcast https://rarewithflair.com Good News Network https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ 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 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 Notes Trend-Able https://www.trend-able.com/ EmBrace It https://www.trend-able.com/embrace-it-podcast-speaking-engagements/ 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, 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 Notes AMI Today on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR0vpzT7BlE&list=PLM5Ss_-z2cibFAZonxukg5RFibacwGswB&ab_channel=AMI%3AAccessibleMediaInc. 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 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 Notes Donna Jodhan https://www.donnajodhan.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.

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 Notes Got Game on AMI Plus https://www.amiplus.ca/Got-Game 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.

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 Notes The Blind Chick https://aftersight.org/audio-publications/the-blind-chick/ AfterSight https://aftersight.org/ 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.

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 Notes SnapSlide https://www.snapslide.com/ SnapSlide On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/SnapSlide/100067111487742/ 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.

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 Notes AfterSight https://aftersight.org/ AfterSight Podcasts https://aftersight.org/category/audio-publications/featured-podcasts/ 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.

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 Notes Stop 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/ 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.

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 Notes Camp Bowen https://campbowen.ca/ Canadian Organization of the Blind and DeafBlind https://cobd.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.

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 Notes Love Disabled Life https://www.lovedisabledlife.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 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 Notes Take the BC Accessibility Standards Questionnaire https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/accessible-bc-standards/ 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.

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/ 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 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 Notes Learn 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

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 Notes AccessAbility 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/ 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.

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 Notes Mac The Movie Guy Online https://macthemovieguy.com/ Mac The Movie Guy on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT8prgdVvLZW44eyY2roewQ 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.

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 Notes Rare With Flair https://rarewithflair.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.

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 Notes Low 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/ 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 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 Notes Blind Inspiration Cast https://www.blindinspirationcast.com/ Audio Description Training Retreats https://www.adtrainingretreats.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 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 Notes Blind InspirationCast https://www.blindinspirationcast.com/ Audio Description Training Retreats https://www.adtrainingretreats.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 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 Notes The Audio Description Project https://adp.acb.org/ 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, 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/ 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 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 Notes AMI Plus https://www.amiplus.ca/ AMI https://www.ami.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.

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 Notes Guidi https://www.ai-guided.com/product Oorion App https://www.oorion.fr/en EyeCane https://eyecane.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 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 Notes Glidance https://glidance.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.

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 Notes Double Tap Online https://doubletaponair.com/ AMI https://www.ami.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. 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 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 Notes Blind Beginnings https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/ Descriptive Video Works https://descriptivevideoworks.com/ National Network for Equitable Library Service https://nnels.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. 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 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 Notes Technology for Living https://www.technologyforliving.org/ ICAN Resource Group https://icanresource.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. 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  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 Notes 5 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/ 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. 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.