AT Banter Podcast

AT Banter Podcast Episode 66 - Wade Wingler

This week we briefly discuss the new Eye Tracking software that will be included in the forthcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update before engaging in a Banterfest with Wade Wingler, Vice President of Technology and Information Services and Security Office at Easterseals Crossroads and host of the long running podcast Assistive Technology Update.
Show Notes
Easterseals Crossroadshttp://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/
Assistive Technology Updatehttp://www.eastersealstech.com/category/assistive-tech-update/

AT Banter Podcast Episode 65 - Steve Barclay and Aroga Technologies

It’s our longest and most self-indulgent episode yet! This week we take a deep dive into the life and times of our own Steve Barclay and discuss the rise and fall of Aroga Technologies. An open and earnest discussion about just what happened with the Assistive Technology company we all worked at, and where things are going in the future.
Show Notes
Canadian Assistive Technologywww.canasstech.com
Chaos Technical Serviceswww.chaostechnicalservices.com

AT Banter Podcast Episode 64 - Jessica Kovacs

Steve is back in studio this week and we learn where he’s been all this time before welcoming Jessica Kovacs to the show where she tells us all about her blog, ‘Thomas Marshall Does It All’, where she details the day to day life of her son Tommy who is growing up blind.
Show Notes
Thomas Marshall Does It Allhttp://www.thomasmarshalldoesitall.com/
TMDIA Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ThomasMarshallDoesItAll
TMDIA Twitterhttps://twitter.com/thomasdoesitall
Faith No Morehttp://www.fnm.com
Danzighttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danzig_(band)

AT Banter Podcast Episode 63 - Comics Empower

Ever wonder if there were comic books for the Blind and visually impaired? Well wonder no more, Citizen! This week we’re talking with Guy Hasson, founder of a virtual comic book shop that produces audio described comic books specifically for the visually impaired community.
Show Notes
Comics Empower Visit the Comics Empower website and see the entire library of comics that are available. You can also find them on Twitter @comicsempower and check out their podcast, Blind Panels.

AT Banter Podcast Episode 62 - Kyle Bryant

This week we’re joined by Kyle Bryant, host of the Two Disabled Dudes Podcast and founder of RideATAXIA. We discuss Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare neuro-muscular disorder, what it was like to be diagnosed with it at 17, and how a chance encounter with a recumbent trike altered the course of his life.
Show Notes
Jamie: Moving On From NV AccessRyan and Rob briefly discuss the news that James Teh, one of the lead developers at NV Access (makers of the open source screen reader, NVDA) is leaving to work at Mozilla.https://www.nvaccess.org/post/jamie-moving-on-from-nv-access/
rideATAXIAhttp://www.rideataxia.org
Two Disabled Dudes Podcasthttp://twodisableddudes.com
Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliancehttp://www.curefa.org
The Ataxian Trailerhttps://vimeo.com/127990377
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 61 - Full Nelson

This week we slow things down and engage in a bit of free form with guest co-host Nelson Régo from the Cool Blind Tech Podcast. Among the topics are a new Assistive Device, the development of a musical instrument that you play with your mind, some of the societal implications of autonomous cars, and Apple’s new foray into the digital assistant arena, the HomePod.
Show NotesGlassOuse Assistive DeviceDespite not knowing what syllable to put the emphasis on, we talk about this new mousing alternative that allows users a headpointing option that doesn't require a onscreen keyboard.
Newly-developed hands-free musical instrument now allows people to make music with their mindsWe talk a bit about Thomas Deuel's Encephalophone and ponder just how it works and the implications for alternate access and rehabilitation. Also, we marvel that it's really neat.
What’s Taking So Long for Driverless Cars to Go Mainstream?Next up we discuss Fortune's article regarding the societal impact of autonomous vehicles and make some completely unwarranted predictions on their future.
Google Maps now lets users add wheelchair accessibility details for locationsWe discuss briefly this new crowdsourcing effort by Google to make Google Maps an even better source of information regarding accessible locations.
Apple's New HomePodLastly, we talk about Apple throwing its hat into the digital assistant ring and discuss the specs and how it might compete with Google Home and the Amazon Echo.
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 60 - Aira

This week we talk with Wesley Friesen and Micheal Hingson from Aira, the new revolutionary subscription service that caters to the Visually Impaired community.

AT Banter Podcast Episode 59 - Maria Johnson - Girl Gone Blind

This week we had a great time bantering with Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind -- so much so that it turned out to be our longest episode to date! We talk with her about her eye condition, her experience with losing her sight, the importance of blogging and social media, technology, and how it helped with her transition and recovery.

AT Banter Podcast Episode 58 - Steve Takes Over

This week Steve impersonates Rob and steals the hosting duties as the three discuss some of the week's most interesting Assistive Technology news from around the country. And some other stuff too.

AT Banter Podcast Episode 57 - Google Home

This week we banter with perhaps the most famous guest we've ever had on -- none other than the Google Digital Assistant herself, the Google Home! We chat about the AT potential of this device, show what it can do in the home, and even dive into some of its more quirky features.