AT Banter Podcast

This week we briefly discuss the new Eye Tracking software that will be included in the forthcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update before engaging in a Banterfest with Wade Wingler, Vice President of Technology and Information Services and Security Office at Easterseals Crossroads and host of the long running podcast Assistive Technology Update. Show Notes Easterseals Crossroads http://www.easter...

It’s our longest and most self-indulgent episode yet! This week we take a deep dive into the life and times of our own Steve Barclay and discuss the rise and fall of Aroga Technologies. An open and earnest discussion about just what happened with the Assistive Technology company we all worked at, and where things are going in the future. Show Notes Canadian Assistive Technology www.canasstech.com...

Steve is back in studio this week and we learn where he’s been all this time before welcoming Jessica Kovacs to the show where she tells us all about her blog, ‘Thomas Marshall Does It All’, where she details the day to day life of her son Tommy who is growing up blind. Show Notes Thomas Marshall Does It All http://www.thomasmarshalldoesitall.com/ TMDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ThomasMars...

Ever wonder if there were comic books for the Blind and visually impaired? Well wonder no more, Citizen! This week we’re talking with Guy Hasson, founder of a virtual comic book shop that produces audio described comic books specifically for the visually impaired community. Show Notes Comics Empower Visit the Comics Empower website and see the entire library of comics that are available. You can a...

This week we’re joined by Kyle Bryant, host of the Two Disabled Dudes Podcast and founder of RideATAXIA. We discuss Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare neuro-muscular disorder, what it was like to be diagnosed with it at 17, and how a chance encounter with a recumbent trike altered the course of his life. Show Notes Jamie: Moving On From NV Access Ryan and Rob briefly discuss the news that James Teh, one...

This week we slow things down and engage in a bit of free form with guest co-host Nelson Régo from the Cool Blind Tech Podcast . Among the topics are a new Assistive Device, the development of a musical instrument that you play with your mind, some of the societal implications of autonomous cars, and Apple’s new foray into the digital assistant arena, the HomePod. Show Notes GlassOuse Assistive De...

This week we talk with Wesley Friesen and Micheal Hingson from Aira, the new revolutionary subscription service that caters to the Visually Impaired community.

This week we had a great time bantering with Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind -- so much so that it turned out to be our longest episode to date! We talk with her about her eye condition, her experience with losing her sight, the importance of blogging and social media, technology, and how it helped with her transition and recovery.

This week Steve impersonates Rob and steals the hosting duties as the three discuss some of the week's most interesting Assistive Technology news from around the country. And some other stuff too.

This week we banter with perhaps the most famous guest we've ever had on -- none other than the Google Digital Assistant herself, the Google Home! We chat about the AT potential of this device, show what it can do in the home, and even dive into some of its more quirky features.

We're honored to be chatting with Debra Ruh, founder and CEO of Ruh Global Communication, and talk with her about the worldwide state of accessibility and inclusion in today's corporate community.

Jessica Rickards, co-host and contributor at Cool Blind Tech, joins us for a bantering session to talk about the podcast, some of her favorite Assistive Technology, and even a little bit of politics.

Quentin Christensen, Training Material Developer at NV-Access, joins us this week to talk about NVDA, the free open source Screen Reader as well as the state of screen readers in the marketplace today.

It's finally here .. the promised Anniversary Show! We mark our one year anniversary of the podcast by taking a break from our normal subject matter and breaking out the Tequila for a silly, stream-of-consciousness stroll through Memory Lane and any other topic that happens to come up. WARNING: Tequila was involved in the making of this podcast, so some salty language may be included.

This week we're talking with Erich Manser, Triathlete and Marathon Runner, about his experience running the Boston Marathon with a new technology called Aira.

This week Rob and Ryan dive into some of last week's most exciting AT-related news stories, including the announcements from Google I/O, a piece of wearable tech that can help control Parkinson's, and whatever else pops into their heads!

This week we banter with Victor Tsaran from Google Accessibility and get geeky with a lot of Android talk.

This week we get a little nostalgic while we talk with long time accessibility advocate, technology consultant, podcaster, and author Jonathan Mosen.

This week we manage to slow acclaimed author, advocate, and podcaster Donna Johdan down enough to chat with us about her many passions and accomplishments -- and even squeeze in a little Assistive Technology banter.

Today we banter with Nat Armeni, contributor and co-founder of The Blind Perspective newsletter, a monthly e-zine written by the visually impaired for the visually impaired.

This week we're thrilled to be talking to Neil Milliken, co-founder and co-host of AXSChat, a weekly Twitter Chat that was responsible for inspiring the creation of this very podcast!

This week we chat with Megan Lawrence, Microsoft Accessibility Evangelist, about the new accessibility features in Microsoft's latest update.

This week we get motivated with a great discussion with Marco Pasqua, ambassador from the Rick Hansen Foundation who tells us all about the great work the Foundation is doing helping break down barriers.

This week we talk to Mohammad Sayed, founder of the charity Rim Power and creator of the comic, WheelChair Man.

This week it's back to as close to normal as we get as we welcome Valerie Hunter, voice talent, producer, and writer of audio descriptions for the visually impaired.