AT Banter Podcast

AT Banter Podcast Episode 418 - Jerred Mace & OneCourt

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.
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 417 - Justine On Green

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 Notes
Blind 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 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/justineongreen/
Justine On Green on Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/justine-on-green/1693924186
Justine On Green on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/32FAVgobfqyV5d8fqirEuq?si=5dzuxyqiTs-fCp2rVqwbKw
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 Podcast Episode 416 - Good News, Everyone!

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 Missionhttps://www.positive.news/lifestyle/first-astronaut-with-a-disability-cleared-for-space-station-mission/
Pizza Delivery Driver GoFundMehttps://www.today.com/food/people/pizza-deliver-driver-tip-snowstorm-gofundme-rcna190184
Clement Chou Akido GoFundMehttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-celebrate-my-aikido-milestones
10 Year Old Deaf Girl New Caption Glasseshttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/10-year-old-deaf-girl-is-blown-away-with-new-caption-glasses-that-let-her-see-spoken-words
Mouse Resuscitation Studyhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14429385/Mouse-resuscitation-mouth-study-video.html
Scientists Discover Low Cost Way To Trap Carbonhttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scientists-discover-low-cost-way-to-trap-carbon-using-common-rocks-which-could-help-farmers-too/
Mussel Pollution Sensorshttps://newatlas.com/science/mussels-pollution-sensors/
Netherlands To Return Nigerian Looted Treasurehttps://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 Missilehttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/previously-failed-cancer-drug-repurposed-to-act-as-flags-for-cancer-seeking-nuclear-missile
Big Mama and Papa's Pizzahttps://bmpp.com/
Rock Star Pizzahttps://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.
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 415 - Tyler Fentie & Accessible Gaming

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 Changehttps://www.makersmakingchange.com/s/
Neil Squire Societyhttps://www.neilsquire.ca/
GAConfhttps://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.

AT Banter Podcast Episode 414 - Dr. Linda Mamer & Deafblindness

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 Associationhttp://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.

AT Banter Podcast Episode 413 - Bruce Sharpe & HeardThat

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 Hearinghttps://heardthat.ai/about-singular-hearing
HeardThathttps://heardthat.ai/
HeardThatPlushttps://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.

AT Banter Podcast Episode 412 - Innosearch AI

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
Innosearchhttps://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.

AT Banter Podcast Episode 411 - Kimberley Parsley - Demand & Disrupt

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 & Disrupthttps://demand-and-disrupt.pinecast.co/
Avacado Presshttps://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.

AT Banter Podcast Episode 410 - BraillePalooza 2025

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 Notes
NNELS (National Network of Equitable Library Services)https://nnels.ca/
PRCVI (Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired)https://www.prcvi.org
World Braille Day Eventshttps://nnels.ca/world-braille-days-wbd-2025
 
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 Podcast Episode 409 - Die Hard Is A Christmas Movie

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.