AT Banter Podcast

AT Banter Podcast Episode 95 - The Return of the Jinglestick

It’s the last show of the month and it’s time for us to round up March with a show dedicated to some of the most recent AT-related news of the past few weeks. We talk about everything from Steve’s misadventures getting to CSUN to Apple’s new proposed Disability Inclusive Emojis and everything in between!
Show Notes
Uber Self Driving Car Death Should Have Been Able to Be Avoided http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5535969/Uber-self-driving-car-death-avoided.html Americans Less Likely to Trust Facebookhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-facebook-cambridge-analytica-apology/americans-less-likely-to-trust-facebook-than-rivals-on-personal-data-idUSKBN1H10AFHIMS Announces New Polaris Mini https://blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=18641Gradutate Student Creating Smartphone App for Deaf Blindhttps://coolblindtech.com/graduate-student-creating-smartphone-app-for-deaf-blind-users/Apple Proposes Adding Disability-Inclusive Emojis to the Unicode Consortiumhttps://themighty.com/2018/03/apple-proposes-new-emojis-disabilityMicrosoft Adding New Accessibility Improvements in Windows 10https://coolblindtech.com/microsoft-adding-new-accessibility-improvements-in-windows-10/AT&T Collaborates With Aira to Develop New AI Powered Prescription Medication Readerhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/att-collaborates-with-aira-to-develop-new-ai-powered-prescription-medication-reader-300608402.html
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 94 - Marco Trujillo and the Sunu Band

This week sees us chatting with Marco Trujillo, CEO and Founder of Sunu, makers of the new haptic mobility aid, the Sunu Band. We discuss the Sunu Band's origins, the signifigance of using Sonar, and the importance of the Visually Impaired community in its development. We also wake Steve up long enough to talk about Microsoft's announced Accessibility changes to Windows 10 and his upcoming trip to CSUN.
 
Show NotesSunu Band Websitehttp://www.sunu.ioSunu on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/sunu.io/Upcoming Windows 10 Accessibilty Changeshttps://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/03/19/windows-10-accessibility-what-to-expect-in-the-year-ahead
 
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 93 - Dave Williams and the Canute

This week we jump over the pond to the UK and welcome Dave Williams from The Braillists Foundation into the Guitar Dungeon to talk all about the Canute, Bristol Braille's new multi-line E-Reader that is poised to be released this year. We discuss the development of the project, what seperates the Canute from other similar electronic Braille products on the market, and the importance of Braille Literacy.Show NotesBristol Braillehttp://www.bristolbraille.co.uk/Bristol Braille Technology: Canute Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMCpxgTZgnMLiberals Cut CNIB Funding ... Just Kidding!https://globalnews.ca/news/4075364/trudeau-liberals-cut-funding-cnib-accessible-books/https://globalnews.ca/news/4076050/liberals-vow-renew-funding-books-for-blind/
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.chaosstechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.

AT Banter Podcast Episode 92 - The Inclusio Project

For the first time ever, we welcome two guests onto the show: Anita Hofer from Accessible Housing, a non-profit organization from Calgary that builds accessible and affordable housing and Mike Dummer, owner of Digital Lifestyles the company that was responsible for installing and maintaining the automation and accessibility features of AH's new Inclusio Development.
Show NotesMicrosoft Soundscapehttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/product/soundscape/Accessible Housinghttp://accessiblehousing.ca/Digital Lifestyleshttp://digilife.caAT 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.
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 91 - Let's All Move to Norway

This week Steve's out with a bug and long time listener of the show Ali Moussa steps in to help us talk about some Accessibility related news items from the last few weeks!
Show NotesMan Seeks New Copy of Windows 7 After Forced Windows 10 Upgradehttps://yro.slashdot.org/story/18/02/19/1550230/man-seeking-new-copy-of-windows-7-after-forced-windows-10-upgrade-sues-microsoft?utm_source=slashdot&utm_medium=twitterBlindfold Games Now Offers Braille Supporthttps://blindfoldgames.org/2018/02/19/blindfold-games-with-braille-displays/It's Illegal in Norway to Have An Inaccessible Websitehttps://medium.com/confrere/its-illegal-to-have-an-inaccessible-website-in-norway-and-that-s-good-news-for-all-of-us-b59a9e929d54NeuroNode http://www.eastersealstech.com/2018/02/20/neuronode-emg-assistive-technology-device/?utm_content=buffer98716&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=bufferGoogle Assistant Firmaware Updates https://9to5google.com/2018/02/23/google-assistant-2018-multilingual-more-languages-device-commands/
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 90 - David MacDonald - The GodFather of WCAG

This week David MacDonald, president of CanAdapt and long-time WCAG and web accessibility guru, calls in to make the Banter Boys an offer they can’t refuse – namely making the online world a more accessible space!
Show Notes
University Teams Up To Develop Smart Paint to Help the Visually Impaired Navigatehttps://coolblindtech.com/university-teams-up-to-develop-smart-paint-to-help-the-visually-impaired-navigate/
CanAdapt WCAG Training and Auditshttp://www.davidmacd.com/
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 89 - Keith Lang and Music Works Talent

This week we talk to Keith Lang, owner and operator of Music Works Talent about what it's like to be a visually impaired business owner and how technology and the disability community has impacted his own life and business practices. 
Show NotesIntel Smart Glasseshttps://www.theverge.com/2018/2/5/16966530/intel-vaunt-smart-glasses-announced-ar-videoFlame thrower Boring Companyhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/feb/01/elon-musk-sells-out-boring-company-flamethrowers-fireFake service animalshttps://www.thestar.com/news/world/2018/01/23/fur-and-fury-in-the-skies-as-more-people-bring-emotional-support-animals-on-planes.htmlTruth About Tech Campaignhttp://money.cnn.com/2018/02/05/technology/truth-about-tech-campaign/index.htmlMusic Workshttp://www.musicworkstalent.com/
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 88 - Shawn Marsolais and the Taser Suit

This week we welcome in our 2nd in-Dungeon guest -- Shawn Marsolais from Blind Beginnings, a local non-profit organization that provides services and support for children who are visually impaired and their families. She fills us in on what Blind Beginnings has been up to over the past year, including their 'Do the Grind Blind' event that garnered a lot of media attention last summer.
Show Notes
Blind Beginningshttps://www.blindbeginnings.caBlind Beginnings YouTube Pagehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZA268_YOccpPaVddujAAKQDo The Grind Blind Documentaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRuCTf7vBeI
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 87 - Grumpy Old Men And A Cowbell

This week Ryan, Steve, Rob, and Mr Cowbell sleepily enter the Guitar Dungeon and tackle a few news stories including some local Accessibility news, how the first wave of HomePod reviews have looked, and the acquisition of Enhanced Vision by VFO. 
Show Notes
Blind B.C. woman's access to audiobooks threatened by political flaphttp://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/blind-b-c-womans-access-to-audio-books-threatened-by-political-flap
TransLink unveils accessible fare-gate program for SkyTrain, SeaBushttp://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/translink-to-unveil-accessible-transit-fare-gate-program-for-skytrain
Apple’s HomePod delivers on brilliant sound, but Siri still has room to growhttps://www.digitaltrends.com/smart-home-reviews/apple-homepod-review/
Enhanced Vision and VFO, with the Freedom Scientific and Optelec Brands are Joining Forces in Assistive Technology Mergerhttps://www.freedomscientific.com/About/News/Article/192
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 86 - Jon Dibble and Enhanced Vision

It's a very special episode as Ryan, Rob, and Steve welcome the first ever in-person guest to the Guitar Dungeon. Jon Dibble, Marketing Manager from Enhanced Vision braves the harsh Vancouver climate in exchange for beer in order to talk to us about what Enhanced Vision does, how the Low Vision industry has changed over the years and where it might go in the future.
 
Show Notes
 
Enhanced Vision 
www.enhancedvision.com
 
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