AT Banter Podcast Episode 117 - Haptic Boxing and Other Bad Ideas

The end is here! Well, the end of the month anyways, which means it’s time for our monthly news show! Joining us to discuss the latest in disability news is Colleen Connor, host of Blind Inspiration Cast, who brings the estrogen to the conversations which range from talking about a new tech that could help deaf-blind people enjoy live television broadcasts to yet more talk of robotic guide dogs. Show Notes New tech helps deaf-blind people ‘watch’ TV https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/new-tech-helps-deaf-blind-people-watch-tv How Google has stepped up its efforts to makes its own tech more accessible to the disabled https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/18/google-accessibility-advances-and-challenges.html Anirudh Koul joins Aira as Head of Artificial Intelligence and Research https://aira.io/anirudh-koul-joins-aira-as-head-of-artificial-intelligence-and-research Apple being sued over inaccessible website https://coolblindtech.com/apple-being-sued-over-inaccessible-website/ ASU Team wins competition with robot seeing Guide Dog https://coolblindtech.com/asu-team-wins-competition-with-robot-seeing-guide-dog/ Blind Inspiration Cast http://www.blindinspirationcast.com/ Audio Description Retreats http://www.adtrainingretreats.com/ AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324. Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.