Category: Podcast Episodes
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AT Banter Episode 427 – JAWS 30th “Sharkversary”
This week, Rob, Ryan, and Steve dive into an exciting celebration—the 30th anniversary of JAWS, the groundbreaking screen reader from Vispero! Joined by special guests Rachel Buchanan and Elizabeth Whitaker from Vispero, the crew discusses JAWS’s incredible journey and impact on users around the globe. Rachel and Elizabeth share personal insights and highlight anniversary celebrations,…
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AT Banter Episode 426 – AEBC & National AccessAbility Week
Join Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis as they kick things off with some hockey pool banter—and discover how “Artie,” their ChatGPT-powered pick, has scored a perfect run! Rob’s feeling pretty good, too, thanks to his “strategic” choice of the Edmonton Oilers. But it’s not all hockey talk! The gang switches gears to discuss National AccessAbility…
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AT Banter Episode 425 – “Artie” Ficial Intelligence
This week Rob, Lis, Steve and Rob delves into the topic of Artificial Intelligence, noting how it has recently sunk into the mainstream with more people using and embracing it, a shift from previous fear and skepticism. They discuss their personal experiences using AI for diverse tasks including asking questions, creating accessible programs like a…
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AT Banter Episode 422 – Tony Labillois & Jean Labbé
Buckle up as Rob, Ryan, and Lis dive into the thrilling world of blind car racing with guests Tony Labillois and Jean Labbé! Ahead of the 36th annual high-speed showdown on July 4th in Granby, Quebec, Tony and Jean share their excitement about competing in a unique event where 35 to 40 drivers—blind or blindfolded—battle…
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AT Banter Episode 420 – Lucy Greco – Accessibility Evangelist
Rob, Ryan, and Lis are joined this week by the delightful and outspoken Lucy Greco—YouTuber, Accessibility Evangelist, and champion of all things inclusive! Lucy shares the inside scoop on her advocacy work at the University of California, Berkeley, and her popular YouTube channel, where she reviews appliances and chats candidly with fellow blind creators. Together…
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AT Banter Episode 417 – Justine On Green
This week Rob, Steve, Ryan and Lis welcome guest Justine On Green, a blind music producer and songwriter from Vancouver. Justine shares her journey in the music industry, her work with top 40 artists, and her recent project with Jagpreet Bajwa. They discuss the state of accessible advancements in music production, the impact of AI…
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AT Banter Episode 416 – Good News, Everyone!
This week the gang gathers together to break from our regular format and once again partake in a bit of Good News (because boy, do we need it right now)! From the first person with a physical disability to be approved for a Space Station mission, to mussels are being used to monitor water quality,…
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AT Banter Episode 413 – Bruce Sharpe & HeardThat
In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Sharpe, CEO of Singular Hearing, to explore their groundbreaking app, HeardThat. Designed to transform a smartphone into a speech enhancement tool, HeardThat uses AI to separate speech from background noise, making conversations clearer in loud and chaotic environments. Bruce shares insights into the app’s development, its practical…
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AT Banter Episode 411 – Kimberley Parsley Demand & Disrupt
This week Rob and Ryan welcome Kimberly Parsley, a blind podcaster from Kentucky, to the show to discusses her podcast “Demand and Disrupt,” which focuses on disability issues beyond blindness. She shares her personal journey, including her rare genetic disorder, Von Hippel-Lindau, which led to her blindness and loss of hand function and we talk…
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AT Banter Episode 410 – BraillePalooza 2025
Welcome to 2025! It’s the first episode of the new year and we are thrilled to once again celebrate World Braille Day (January 4th) with guests Jen Jesso from PRCVI (Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired) and Riane LaPaire from NNELS (National Network for Equitable Library Services). We discuss the importance of Braille literacy…
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