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AT Banter Episode 91 – Let’s All Move to Norway

https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/xzcvg3/PODCAST_Episode_91.mp3 This week Steve’s out with a bug and long time listener of the show Ali Moussa steps in to help us talk about some Accessibility related news items from the last few weeks! Show Notes Man Seeks New Copy of Windows 7 After Forced Windows 10 Upgrade https://yro.slashdot.org/story/18/02/19/1550230/man-seeking-new-copy-of-windows-7-after-forced-windows-10-upgrade-sues-microsoft?utm_source=slashdot&utm_medium=twitter Blindfold Games Now Offers Braille Support
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AT Banter Episode 90 – David MacDonald – The GodFather of WCAG

https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/cr4ej2/PODCAST_Episode_90.mp3 This week David MacDonald, president of CanAdapt and long-time WCAG and web accessibility guru, calls in to make the Banter Boys an offer they can’t refuse – namely making the online world a more accessible space! Show Notes University Teams Up To Develop Smart Paint to Help the Visually Impaired Navigate https://coolblindtech.com/university-teams-up-to-develop-smart-paint-to-help-the-visually-impaired-navigate/ CanAdapt WCAG
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AT Banter Episode 89 – Keith Lang and Music Works Talent

https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/cu353t/PODCAST_Episode_89.mp3 This week we talk to Keith Lang, owner and operator of Music Works Talent about what it’s like to be a visually impaired business owner and how technology has impacted his own life. Show Notes Intel Smart Glasses https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/5/16966530/intel-vaunt-smart-glasses-announced-ar-video Flame thrower Boring Company https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/feb/01/elon-musk-sells-out-boring-company-flamethrowers-fire Fake service animals https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2018/01/23/fur-and-fury-in-the-skies-as-more-people-bring-emotional-support-animals-on-planes.html Truth About Tech Campaign http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/05/technology/truth-about-tech-campaign/index.html Music
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AT Banter Episode 88 – Shawn Marsolais and the Taser Suit

https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/8ddqnk/PODCAST_Episode_88.mp3 This week we welcome in our 2nd in-Dungeon guest — Shawn Marsolais from Blind Beginnings, a local non-profit organization that provides services and support for children who are visually impaired and their families. She fills us in on what Blind Beginnings has been up to over the past year, including their ‘Do the Grind
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AT Banter Episode 87 – Grumpy Old Men and a Cowbell

https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/qhawgy/PODCAST_Episode_87.mp3 This week Ryan, Steve, Rob, and Mr Cowbell sleepily enter the Guitar Dungeon and tackle a few news stories including some local Accessibility news, how the first wave of HomePod reviews have looked, and the acquisition of Enhanced Vision by VFO. Show Notes Blind B.C. woman’s access to audiobooks threatened by political flap http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/blind-b-c-womans-access-to-audio-books-threatened-by-political-flap
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AT Banter Episode 86 – Jon Dibble and Enhanced Vision

https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/d9wush/PODCAST_Episode_86.mp3 It’s a very special episode as Ryan, Rob, and Steve welcome the first ever in-person guest to the Guitar Dungeon. Jon Dibble, Marketing Manager from Enhanced Vision braves the harsh Vancouver climate in exchange for beer in order to talk to us about what Enhanced Vision does, how the Low Vision industry has changed
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AT Banter Episode 85 – Mental Health and Disability with Ryan Sturgeon

https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/fmf64z/PODCAST_Episode_85.mp3 This week Rob and Ryan are joined by Ryan Sturgeon, Rick Hansen Foundation Ambassador and Community Mental Health Worker. We discuss the challenges people within the Disability community who also deal with mental illness face and the ways in which everyone can improve their mental health. Mental Health and Mindfullness for People With Disabilities
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AT Banter Episode 84 – Shawn Kirkpatrick and Loadstone GPS

https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/y9s6e2/PODCAST_Episode_84.mp3 Rob, Ryan, and Mr. Cowbell (Steve is away this week) discuss Smart Phones and their impact on the human condition before turning the microphones at Shawn Kirkpatrick, developer of the long standing accessible GPS app, Loadstone. Show Notes Your Smartphone is Making You Stupid https://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/your-smartphone-is-making-you-stupid/article37511900/ Google Home Holiday Sales Figures https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/5/16855982/google-home-sales-figures-holidays-2017 Loadstone GPS for
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AT Banter Episode 83 – Luis Perez Talks Universal Design

First show of 2018! We ring in the New Year (literally) as Steve brings a new addition to the Guitar Dungeon and we talk with Universal Design advocate Luis Perez about the concept and the impact that emerging technologies are having on the ongoing conversation about UD. Show Notes https://luisperezonline.com
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AT Banter Episode 82 – Keith Kirkland and WearWorks

https://atbanter.podbean.com/mf/web/3bfs9x/PODCAST_Episode_82.mp3 Merry Christmas and a very Haptic New Year! This week as we ease into 2018, we’re talking with Keith Kirkland from WearWorks, a company that is working on a haptic wearable navigation aid for the visually impaired. Show Notes WearWorks http://www.wear.works/
