AT Banter Podcast
AT Banter’s goal is to celebrate and share stories of disability. Join Rob Mineault, Ryan Fleury, Steve Barclay, and Lis Malone as they talk with advocates and members of the Disability Community to educate and inspire better conversations about disability.
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Episodes
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
It’s a episode full of troopers this week as the gang pushes through tech challenges, power supply issues and viruses to welcomes Marc Workman, CEO of the World Blind Union, an internationally recognized organization representing the 285 million blind and partially sighted persons in 190 member countries. We discuss WBU’s origins, its mandate, and some of the unique challenges of bringing major national and international organizations of blind persons together under a global umbrella.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-293-world-blind-union.pdf
Show Notes
World Blind Unionhttps://worldblindunion.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.
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.
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
It’s an exciting episode this week as Rob, Ryan, Lis, and Steve welcome siblings Brian and Kerry Kijewski, hosts of the radio show Outlook on Radio Western. They discuss the origins of their hour long weekly show that focuses on advocacy, what it’s like doing a show on live radio, and what drives their passion for broadcasting and advocacy.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-292-brian-and-kerry-kijewski.pdf
Show Notes
Outlook on Radio Westernhttps://radiowestern.ca/program/outlook
Chin Music on Radio Westernhttps://radiowestern.ca/program/chin-music
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.
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
We’re getting sweet this week as Rob, Ryan, Lis and Steve welcome advocate, author, and singer-songwriter Sammy SweetSpirit to the show. We discuss her book, “Look At It This Way: The Blind Leading the Sighted” and why she felt it so important to write it as well as her love of music and her album, “Something For Everyone”. We dare you to listen to this show and not smile!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-291-sammy-sweetspirit.pdf
Show Notes
Look At It This Way: The Blind Leading the Sighted on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Look-This-Way-Leading-Sighted/dp/1954968612
Something For Everyone on Amazon Musichttps://www.amazon.com/Something-Everyone-Sammy-SweetSpirit/dp/B07X59H3FR
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.
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Rob, Ryan, and Lis welcome Chad Bouton, producer and creator of the new podcast Hindsight is 20/200 to the show this week to discuss the show and its origins, mandate, and how it’s evolved after three months.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-290-chad-bouton.pdf
Show Notes
Hindsight is 20/200https://anchor.fm/chad-bouton
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.
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis are all together once again this week as they welcome Stephanae McCoy and Sylvia Stinson-Perez from the website Bold Blind Beauty where they discuss the origins of the site and how it’s grown into an advocacy platform and community.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-289-bold-blind-beauty.pdf
Show Notes
Bold Blind Beautyhttps://boldblindbeauty.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.
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.
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
It’s a streamlined show this week as Steve and Rob welcome Tony Labillois and Mandi Crespo from the Canadian Accessibility Network to discuss the origins of the Network and its efforts to provide a centralized accessibility resource to organizations all over the country.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/06/at-banter-podcast-episode-288-canadian-accessibility-network.pdf
Show Notes
Canadian Accessibility Networkhttps://carleton.ca/read/can/
Contact the Canadian Accessibility Networkcan@carleton.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.
Sunday May 29, 2022
Sunday May 29, 2022
May 29th – June 4th is National Accessibility Week in Canada, and in honor of that, Ryan, Rob, Lis and Steve discuss this very important (and sometimes contentious) topic .. interspersed with a bit of Hockey talk and sedition. Happy National Accessibility Week everyone!
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-287-talking-accessibility.pdf
Show Notes
About National Accessibility Weekhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/national-accessability-week.html
National Accessibility Week Eventshttps://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/events/national-accessability-week-2022/index-eng.aspxhttps://www.rickhansen.com/get-involved/national-accessability-weekhttps://www.neilsquire.ca/event/national-accessability-week-3-2022-05-29/
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.
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
This week we’re entering the wonderful world of online dating, so all you fellas take off your shirts and grab a fish! Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis welcome Christie Faye Collins to the show to talk about NOMI, the dating app she is currently working to develop that will cater to the neurodivergent and disability communities.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-286-christie-faye-collins-nomi.pdf
Show Notes
NOMIhttps://nomiconnect.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.
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.
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis put away the hockey jerseys and put on their best outfits as they welcome iconic Canadian Fashion designer and adaptive clothing pioneer Izzy Camilleri to the show. They discuss adaptive clothing and how it’s slowing growing into becoming more mainstream. It’s a fascinating look behind the curtain of this growing industry. Oh, and we also learn not to EVER buy Steve a pair of breakaway pants.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-285-izzy-camilleri-and-adaptive-clothing.pdf
Show Notes
IZ Adaptivehttps://izadaptive.com/
Fashion Dishttps://www.ami.ca/Fashion-Dis-About
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.
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Yes folks, it’s that time once again! Break out the shot glasses, AT Banter is another year older! Join Rob, Ryan, and Lis as they celebrate the show beginning its 7th year by discussing some of the challenges and joys of producing a weekly podcast and the impact it has on them personally. It’s an inside look into the show and a tribute to the audience and the guests that make the show possible. Plus there’s alcohol and silliness.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-285-circle-j___s-and-glitter.pdf
AT Banter Podcast
The AT Banter podcast is a podcast where we talk with advocates and members of the Disability community to help educate and inspire better conversation about disability. Changing the world and perspectives on disability one episode at a time! Featuring Rob Mineault, Ryan Fleury, Steve Barclay and Lis Malone.