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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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AT Banter Episode 418 – Jerred Mace & OneCourt
This week, Rob, Ryan, Lis, and Steve welcome Jerred Mace, founder of OneCourt, a startup that’s revolutionizing how blind and low vision fans experience live sports. Forget nosebleed seats — OneCourt brings the action right to your fingertips with a device that looks like a laptop but feels like a courtside seat. Using spatial haptics,…
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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 415 – Tyler Fentie & Accessible Gaming
This week, Rob. Ryan and Steve welcome Tyler Fentie, the Accessible Gaming Lead at Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change to discuss the growing importance of accessible gaming. Tyler explains the evolution of accessible gaming, the social benefits of gaming for people with disabilities, and the role of major game studios like Ubisoft and Eidos in…
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AT Banter Episode 414 – Dr. Linda Mamer & Deafblindness
This week Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis welcome Dr. Linda Mamer, to the show to share her extensive experience in teaching Deafblind and visually impaired students. They talk about the importance of Intervenors for the Deafblind, as well as how crucial it is for early intervention, family involvement, and technology in enhancing communication for children…
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