AT Banter Podcast

AT Banter Podcast Episode 395 - Penn Street & The Blind Chick

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 Chickhttps://aftersight.org/audio-publications/the-blind-chick/
AfterSighthttps://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.
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 394 - SnapSlide

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
SnapSlidehttps://www.snapslide.com/
SnapSlide On Facebookhttps://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.

AT Banter Podcast Episode 393 - Jonathan Price & AfterSight

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
AfterSighthttps://aftersight.org/
AfterSight Podcastshttps://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.

AT Banter Podcast Episode 392 - Disability Tour Bus

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 Transcript https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/at-banter-podcast-episode-392-disability-tour-bus.pdf
Show Notes
Disability Tour Bushttps://realwheels.ca/disability-tour-bus/
Disability Tour Bus on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttKYEEHgwsQ
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 391 - Luke Anderson & The Inaccessible Font

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 Foundationhttps://stopgap.ca/
Inaccessible Fonthttps://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.

AT Banter Podcast Episode 390 - Meet The Monarch

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 Notes
HumanWarehttps://www.humanware.com/en-canada/home
More Information on the Monarch https://www.humanware.com/en-canada/monarch
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 389 - LK Bowen & FOR WORSE

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 Notes
LK Bowen Onlinehttps://www.authorlkbowen.com/
Buy “For Worse” on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Worse-L-K-Bowen/dp/B0CL5D2YG3
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 388 - Camp Bowen

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 Bowenhttps://campbowen.ca/
Canadian Organization of the Blind and DeafBlindhttps://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.

AT Banter Episode 387 - Martijn Van der Spek & PiccyBot

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 Notes
Sparkling Appshttps://sparklingapps.com/
PiccyBot on iOShttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/piccybot/id6476859317
PiccyBot on Androidhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sparklingapps.piccybot
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 386 - Babies Down Bottles Up

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 Notes
Babies Down Bottles Up on Applehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/babies-down-bottles-up/id1531015317Babies Down Bottles Up on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4XQleCpiodkxziCTSnE344
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.