Episodes

Thursday Aug 18, 2016
AT Banter Episode 12 - A Conversation with Brian Hartgen
Thursday Aug 18, 2016
Thursday Aug 18, 2016
This week we welcome Brian Hartgen from Hartgen Consultancy, makers of software packages J-Say, Leasey, and J-Dictate. Plus we do some bad Bob Dylan impressions.

Friday Aug 12, 2016
AT Banter Episode 11 - Braaaains
Friday Aug 12, 2016
Friday Aug 12, 2016
This week we welcome Rachel back to sit in Steve's chair while we discuss some of the latest technology surrounding everyone's second-favorite organ and speculate on what the future may hold.

Friday Aug 05, 2016
AT Banter Episode 10 - Communicating Alternatively
Friday Aug 05, 2016
Friday Aug 05, 2016
Wonder what AAC means? Ponder no more -- this week we welcome Elaine Holtham to the Podcast and talk about some of the history of Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices and how they impact their users' lives.

Friday Jul 22, 2016
AT Banter Episode 9 - VocalEye Descriptive Arts
Friday Jul 22, 2016
Friday Jul 22, 2016
Ever wonder how to describe Falstaff's padding or a Fireworks display? We have the answers this week as we chat with Steph Kirkland from VocalEye Descriptive Arts Society.

Friday Jul 15, 2016
AT Banter Episode 8 - July 15, 2016
Friday Jul 15, 2016
Friday Jul 15, 2016
This week we're joined by Kim Kilpatrick of the Canadian Council of the Blind to talk about the program she helped found -- the Get Together with Technology Program. Also, some news stories, a rousing debate over air travel, and Steve's ongoing GST battle!

Friday Jul 08, 2016
AT Banter Episode 7 - July 8, 2016
Friday Jul 08, 2016
Friday Jul 08, 2016
After several weeks of teasing, it's finally here -- our episode about Disabled Superheroes! Join Rob, Steve and Rachel in the Studio of Justice for a look into how disability has been portrayed in comics, and discuss what the future may hold.

Thursday Jun 30, 2016
AT Banter Episode 6 - June 30, 2016
Thursday Jun 30, 2016
Thursday Jun 30, 2016
This week we've got something special cooking ... Alexis Hillyard, creator and star of the YouTube Channel Stump Kitchen drops in to chat about her experience as a Youtube content creator, life as a one handed Vegan Internet chef, and even swaps some of her favorite curse words with us.

Friday Jun 24, 2016
AT Banter Episode 5 - June 24, 2016
Friday Jun 24, 2016
Friday Jun 24, 2016
This week's episode features a discussion on Dementia, the statistics, the breakthroughs, and some related assistive technology that is here and up and coming that will help tackle this ever growing global problem.

Tuesday Jun 21, 2016
AT Banter Episode 4 - June 17, 2016
Tuesday Jun 21, 2016
Tuesday Jun 21, 2016
Today's episode we talk with with Carrie Anton, ex- Aroga-ite, current Assistive Technologist at Athabasca University and expert on Universal Design. We cover everything from the Universal Design, accessibility in Video Games, new AT gadgetry and even find time for a discussion on Superheroes with Disabilities.

Wednesday Jun 08, 2016
AT Banter Episode 3 - June 8, 2016
Wednesday Jun 08, 2016
Wednesday Jun 08, 2016
This week it's all about Braille! We're pleased to have Adam Wilton, Manager of PRCVI (Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired), as a captive in the Aroga Studio chatting with us about Braille Literacy, how it's taught, and how it has developed over the years.

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.