Category: Blog Posts
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Sesquicentennial Episode Extravaganza!
Time really does fly when you’re having fun! None of us here at the podcast can believe that we’ve managed to record and produce 150 episodes of the AT Banter Podcast, but the math doesn’t lie! When we sat around in the Guitar Dungeon trying to come up with ideas of what we could do…
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AT Banter Episode 138 – Louise Gillis and White Cane Week
It’s White Cane Week and to help kick off celebrations, we welcome Louise Gillis, President of The Canadian Council of the Blind to talk to us about the organization, its history, mandate, and the support that it provides to the visually impaired community. Show Notes Bus Riders With Disabilities Should Have Access to Reserved Spaces…
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AT Banter Episode 99 – Microsoft Soundscape
https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/f5dauw/PODCAST_Episode_99.mp3 This week we’re thrilled to be talking with Jarnail Chudge and Amos Miller, two team members from Microsoft’s new Soundscape App for the visually impaired. They join us in the Guitar Dungeon to discuss the app’s origins, how it works, and the impact it has had on mobility experiences so far. Show Notes Soundscape…
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AT Banter Episode 81 – Christmas at the Super 8
https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/b8z334/PODCAST_Xmas_2017.mp3 Happy Holidays! It’s time once again for our Christmas tradition at AT Banter where we take a break from our regular subjects and tackle all things Christmas! Rick, Rob, Steve and Ryan share some Holiday memories while finding a little time to chat about Seeing Ai’s new updates as well as some opinions on…
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AT Banter Episode 76 – Kiki MacDonald and Euan’s Guide
https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/4eeks9/PODCAST_Episode_76.mp3 This week we welcome Kiki MacDonald to the Guitar Dungeon, co-founder of Euan’s Guide which is an accessibility review website based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Show Notes Euan’s Guide Website https://www.euansguide.com/ Euan’s Guide Twitter @EuansGuide
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AT Banter Episode 75 – Jeff Thompson and Blind Abilities
https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/ue83p5/PODCAST_Episode_75.mp3 This week we open the Guitar Dungeon to fellow podcaster Jeff Thompson, from Blind Abilities and talk about all manner of things related to Blindness and the transition into the work force – as well as a bit of general silliness regarding the proper form of the past tense of ‘tweet’. Show Notes Blind…
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AT Banter Episode 71 – Steve Bennett and Dolphin Computer Access
https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/3gukx9/PODCAST_Episode_71.mp3 This week we travel across the pond (via Skype of course – we don’t have that much of a budget) and banter with Steve Bennett from Dolphin Software, makers of the SuperNova screen magnification and screen reader software. Show Notes Dolphin Software https://yourdolphin.com/ Canadian Assistive Technology http://www.canasstech.com
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AT Banter Episode 70 – Tom Dekker
https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/n59ptr/PODCAST_Episode_70.mp3 This week we welcome Tom Dekker, founder of iHabilitation Canada, blogger and Blindness advocate into the Guitar Dungeon where he discusses his early days of Phone Phreaking, some current trends in AT, and the fight against a new set of standards being introduced for Canadian Guide Dogs. Show Notes Hands off Our Harnesses https://handsoffourharnesses.wordpress.com/…