AT Banter Podcast

AT Banter Episode 12 - A Conversation with Brian Hartgen

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.

AT Banter Episode 11 - Braaaains

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.

AT Banter Episode 10 - Communicating Alternatively

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.

AT Banter Episode 9 - VocalEye Descriptive Arts

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.

AT Banter Episode 8 - July 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!

AT Banter Episode 7 - July 8, 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.

AT Banter Episode 6 - June 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.

AT Banter Episode 5 - June 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.

AT Banter Episode 4 - June 17, 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.

AT Banter Episode 3 - June 8, 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.