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AT Banter Episode 428 – Steven Vine & Disability Diaries
This week Rob, Ryan and Lis welcome podcaster Steven Vine to the show where he shares his remarkable journey after experiencing a life-changing triple-A (abdominal aortic aneurysm) that resulted in the loss of his sight, a leg, and his colon. With warmth, humor, and raw honesty, Stephen explores how acceptance, strong support networks, and unwavering
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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 424 – Angela Bonfanti & CNIB
This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Angela Bonfanti, President and CEO of CNIB, to the podcast! Angela shares her personal journey and how her father’s experience with vision loss inspired her path, along with how she transitioned from the world of politics to leading one of Canada’s most impactful disability organizations. We discuss CNIB’s evolution,
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AT Banter Episode 423 – From Braille to Alexa: CELA’s Evolving Services
Rob, Ryan and Steve welcome Karen McKay and Ioana Gandrabur from the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) to the show this week to discuss some of the services CELA provides that includes a huge collection of accessible books—from embossed braille to audiobooks—to people with print disabilities across Canada. They also discuss how CELA is
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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 421 – Blind & Beyond Radio Show
We are “beyond” excited this week to welcome the host and producer of the Blind and Beyond Radio Show, Michael and Lynn Golder. Michael, who went blind later in life, and his co-host and wife Lynn Golder discuss their show’s history, which has been on air for 10 years and reaches 14 million listeners worldwide.
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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 419 – Kyle Brymer
This week we’re going back to school as we welcome Kyle Brymer, a research associate at New Brunswick Community College to discuss the challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals in post-secondary education, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder. Kyle tells us about the project he is involved in that aims at improving campus accessibility using digital
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