AT Banter Episode 247 – Robin Christopherson

July 21, 2021Leave a comment

This week Steve, Rob, and Ryan welcome Robin Christopherson, head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet to the podcast where they discuss everything from web overlays (yes, we know … again) and the impact of digital accessibility to his daily podcast, Dot to Dot where he features new skills of the Amazon Echo devices.

Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/07/at-banter-podcast-episode-247-robin-christopherson.pdf

Show Notes

AbilityNet
https://abilitynet.org.uk/

Dot to Dot Podcast
https://usa2day.podbean.com/

The Echo Show Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9bYZg9p1WunHV5e6QgcX

AT Banter Episode 169 – Cerebral Palsy Association of BC

October 4, 2019Leave a comment

World Cerebral Palsy is almost upon us on October 6, so we take some time this week to talk with Elizabeth Specht and Jeanne Morton from the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC, who discuss CP itself as well as the Association and the work it does for individuals all over the Province.

Show Notes

Domino’s Wants to Slice Away at ADA
Alexa’s Show and Tell Features ID Objects
Cerebral Palsy Association of BC
Contact CPABC
info@bccerebralpalsy.com

AT Banter Episode 167 – Skoog Returns

September 20, 2019September 27, 2019Leave a comment

The Dungeon is alive … with the sound of music! That’s right, this week we dive back into a Music Therapy discussion with yet another returning guest, Dr. Benjamin Schogler, from Skoog! We discuss how this innovative Music Therapy tool was developed as well its mainstream applications, what’s new with the next generation of Skoogs, and how it can be used in therapeutic settings.

Show Notes

Skoog Website
Audible Says Captions Are Fair Use

AT Banter Episode 144 – CSUN Wrap-Up

March 22, 2019Leave a comment

Assistive Technology geeks, rejoice! This week it’s all about gadgets and shiny objects as the boys are joined by Albert Ruel and Kim Kilpatrick from Get Together With Technology to talk about the recent CSUN Conference. Albert, Kim, and Steve tell us all about the highlights from the conference and the new technology that was on display as well as some of the Conference’s surprises and standout experiences.

Show Notes

Canute
http://www.bristolbraille.co.uk
TactPlus Tactile Printer
https://www.tactplusprinter.com
BrailleMe
http://innovisiontech.co/brailleme
B2G
https://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/technology/b2g
QD Laser
https://www.qdlaser.com/en/applications/eyewear.html
Tech4Freedom – UFO
https://www.tech4freedom.net/ufo
Tech4Freedom – Box One4ALL
https://www.tech4freedom.net/box
Zoomax AceSight
https://www.zoomax.com/low-vision-products/wearable-AceSight.html
Sony Wearable Neck Speaker
https://www.japantrendshop.com/sony-wearable-neck-speaker-srsws1-p-4096.html
Nearby Explorer
https://www.aph.org/pr/nearby-explorer-now-available-for-ios
Tap Keyboard
https://www.tapwithus.com
Markido Inc
https://markido.com
BuzzClip
https://imerciv.com

AT Banter Episode 136 – Dr. Chad Andrews

January 18, 2019Leave a comment

This week in the Guitar Dungeon, Rob, Ryan, and Steve welcome Dr. Chad Andrews, Manager of Research and Education from the Foundation Fighting Blindness to give them an update of some of the more recent advancements in the research surrounding the battle against visual impairments. But first they lose a few brain cells talking about a recent bird-brained online challenge and some of the more significant announcements from the recent Consumer Electronics Show.

Show Notes

BirdBox Challenge is Stupid
CES 2019 Annoucements
Foundation Fighting Blindness
www.ffb.ca

AT Banter Episode 133 – It’s Christmas Again!

December 21, 2018Leave a comment

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … and time for us to take an hour and crack the seal on some Christmas cheer reflect on the year that has passed. Rob, Rick, Steve, and Ryan pass around the Pumpkin Spice Bailey’s as they discuss a few of the AT trends of the past year before exchanging some presents and sharing some Christmas cheer. Merry Christmas to all!

Show Notes

Amazon Echo Silver Edition (SNL Parody)

AT Banter Episode 123 – The Return of Tommy Edison

October 12, 2018Leave a comment

This week Rob and Ryan revisit one of our most popular guests, Tommy Edison, The Blind Film Critic. We chat with him about what he’s been up to over the past year and have a free form conversation about a little bit of everything before diving into the latest Google Event’s announcements.

Show Notes

Tommy Edison Experience

Blind Film Critic Website

Everything Announced at the October Google Event

AT Banter Episode 122 – Ryan Kostiuk and Inclusio

October 5, 2018October 5, 2018Leave a comment

This week sees us following up on an episode from last summer, Episode 92 – The Inclusio Project. Rob, Ryan and Steve talk to Inclusio resident Ryan Kostiuk about what it’s like to like in Alberta’s first full accessible and automated housing residence and the impact it has had on his life.