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AT Banter Podcast
by Rob Mineault, Steve Barclay, Ryan Fleury, Lis Malone
AT Banter’s goal is to celebrate and share stories of disability. Join Rob Mineault, Ryan Fleury, Steve Barclay, and Lis Malone as they talk with advocates and members of the Disability Community to educate and inspire better conversations about disability.
Episodes
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 463 - Libby Thaw and The Checkered Eye Project
After a summer break, AT Banter is back—and Rob Mineault and Steve Barclay kick things off with cruise talk, comeback-show jitters, and a lively conversation with Libby Thaw, creator of the Checkered Eye symbol. Libby shares her journey with Stargardt’s disease and explains why she created a…
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 462 - There’s No Vision Like Low Vision: A Conversation with Tom Perski
This week, Rob, Steve, and Lis sit down with Tom Perski, a pioneer in low vision rehabilitation and assistive technology whose lived experience has shaped services for thousands of people with vision loss. Diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease at 19, He shares candidly about dropping out of college,...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 461 - Roxie In Color - Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka
This week the gang sits down with guests Diane Dubrovner and Stacy Cervenka, co-authors of the new middle-grade novel Roxie in Color. The book follows Roxie, a shy 12-year-old starting at a new school who’s trying to keep one big secret under wraps: both of her parents are blind. The story…
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 460 - Right Hear, Right Now with Shanell Matos
This week Rob, Ryan, and Lis kick things off with failed catchphrases, and Lis’ mysterious “voodoo diet” before welcoming guest Shanell Matos, community manager at Right Hear. Shanell explains why Right Hear is an orientation app rather than a navigation app, how Bluetooth beacons and powerful...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 459 - Grief, Growth, and Gold Seams: Psychotherapist Matthew Reeves
This week, the AT Banter crew is very much in the house – basement, man cave, and all – as we welcome Matthew Reeves, a legally blind psychotherapist, rehab counselor, and host of the Insight Out podcast. Diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease at 12, Matthew is a a therapist focused on helping people...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 458 - Bridging the Generation Gap Part 2
In this “Generations Part Two” episode of AT Banter, Rob and Ryan welcome back Clement Chou, Albert Ruel, Betty Nobel, and Russell Leung for a lively, thoughtful – and often very funny – conversation about the generation gap in the blindness community. Together they tackle big questions like what...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 457 - Dolphin Computer Access The Swiss Army Knife of AT
In this episode of AT Banter, Rob, Ryan, and Steve shake off an early-morning, post–long weekend haze (fueled by espresso) to welcome Simon Kitchen, Chief Commercial Officer at Dolphin Computer Access. Dolphin is celebrating 40 years in assistive technology, and Simon joins the crew to dig into…
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AT Banter Episode 456 - Believe it or Not: Lynn Jensen’s Best Kept Secrets for Traveling
In this episode of AT Banter, the gang welcomes Lynn Jensen, Registered Nurse, longtime Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, and author of ‘Best Kept Secrets for Travelers With Sight Loss’. If you’ve ever thought, “Travel is stressful and airports are chaos”—and that’s before adding sight...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 455 - Making the Inaccessible Accessible with Guide
This week Rob, Ryan, and Lis dive into the fast-evolving world of AI and accessibility as they are joined by Andrew Gillies, founder and CEO of Guide, an AI-powered assistant for Windows that helps blind and low-vision users navigate inaccessible apps and interfaces. Instead of replacing screen...
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AT Banter Episode 454 - From Meningitis to Best‑Seller: John Grimes Returns
In this episode of AT Banter, Rob, Lis, and Steve welcomes back best‑selling author and Meningitis advocate John B. Grimes, whose new memoir Destiny Is Debatable: A Memoir of Meningitis, Losing Sight, and the Love I Didn’t See Coming dives deep into survival, disability, and the messy, beautiful...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 453 - Bridging the Generation Gap
This week Rob and Ryan dive into one of the lesser talked about challenges in the blindness and advocacy communities: the growing gap between generations. With guests Betty Nobel, Albert Ruel, Clement Chou, and Russell Leung, they explore how technology can both connect and isolate, why younger...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 452 - Ambutech & White Cane Week
It's White Cane Week and Rob, Ryan, and Steve kick things off with some classic AT Banter chaos before welcoming Mellyssa Lyght, Senior Customer Service Rep and buyer at Ambutech, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of canes for blind and low vision users. Mellyssa takes us behind the scenes...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 451 - Haptic Emojis & Airbag Pants
We’re kicking off 2026 with a full house – Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis – diving into the weird, wonderful, and sometimes what-were-they-thinking world of CES 2026 and assistive tech trends for the year ahead. Along the way we rant about tech fatigue, too many apps, smart homes that are too smart,...
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AT Banter Episode 450 - Voy! Canada's Women's Blind Soccer Team Takes On The World
In this special crossover episode, Rob flies solo without Ryan but drafts in guest host Shawn Marsolais from Blind Beginnings and the Limitless Podcast to help explore the fast, loud, and gloriously chaotic world of blind soccer. They’re joined by Jillian Sloane, Ramya Amuthan, and coach Matt...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 449 - A Bumpy Ride: World Braille Day 2026
Join Rob and Steve for a World Braille Day special where “bumpy paper” takes the spotlight. They’re joined by Braille champions Shawn Marsolais, Jen Jesso, and Riane LaPaire to celebrate why Braille is literacy and to ask why, in 2026, access to it is still uneven. The panel shares real‑world...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 448 - One (Lotus) Ring To Rule The Smart Home
For the last AT Banter episode of the year, Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis reunite and compare holiday plans before being joined by Dhaval Patel of Lotus Labs, creator of the Lotus Ring—a point‑and‑click wearable that controls your home without apps, rewiring, or Wi‑Fi. Dhaval shares how a late‑night...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 447 - Real Talk with the Kijewskis (and Barry)
This week Rob and Ryan are excited to be joined by returning friends Kerry and Brian Kijewski from Outlook on Radio Western, along with their “BF” – Barry Toner – for a wide‑ranging, funny, and thoughtful conversation about intersectionality, the damage of pity‑based charity marketing, “hero vs....
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 446 - Kinemo and Innovating Wearables
This week Rob and Ryan welcome Dr. Nordine Sebkhi and Arpan Bhavsar from Kinemo, a company shaking up the world of wearable assistive tech. Discover how their tiny, customizable sensors are giving independence a high-tech makeover, letting users control everything from power wheelchairs to...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 445 - Hearing Colours with SonifEye
Curious how music, technology, and accessibility can blend together? Lis joins Rob and Ryan this week as they welcome special guest Marshall Walters, the brains (and ears!) behind SonifEye, an innovative app that lets you actually hear the colors around you. It’s a conversation about the concept…
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 444 - Getting a Feel For Art with BlindSVG
Ready to get your hands on some art? In this episode of AT Banter, we’re joined by tactile graphics gurus Chancey Fleet and Marco Salsiccia, who are on a mission to prove that “drawing in the dark” is not only possible but downright fun! Discover how blind and low vision creators are hacking the...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 443 - Staying on the Board with Brett "The Blind Kid" Devloo
This week Lis, Rob, and Ryan welcome Brett "The Blind Kid" Devloo to the show, a skateboarder who navigates life with raw authenticity and zero apologies. When vision loss hit at 16, Brett didn't just adapt - he redefined what's possible on a skateboard. Join us as we peel back the layers of...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 442 - Mike Calvo the Blind Visionary
Buckle up for a wild ride with long time friend of the show Mike Calvo! He’s a tech entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and self-proclaimed 'blind visionary' who's lived a life that's part Miami Vice, part Silicon Valley! From hustling in the music scene to revolutionizing assistive technology,...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 441 - Hands-On The Glide
Join us for an epic crossover episode where AT Banter and Limitless podcasts collide to explore the Glide - a groundbreaking AI-powered navigation device that could be poised to change how blind individuals move through the world! Our panel (that includes Limitless Podcast host and friend of the...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 440 - Inside the Disability Screen Office with Alethea Bakogeorge
Dive into the world of disability representation in Canadian film as Rob, Ryan and Steve sit down with Alethea Bakogeorge, Director of Programs & Development from the Disability Screen Office (DSO). From her personal journey as a disabled actor to leading a groundbreaking national organization,...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 439 - Ride The Glide
Buckle up and get ready to ride as Rob, Steve and Ryan welcome back Amos Miller with the latest scoop on Glide, the revolutionary mobility device making waves in the blindness community. As CEO of Glidance, Amos shares exciting updates on how Glide’s autonomous navigation system is reshaping the...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 438 - Sonic Navigation: Christopher Toth & Audiom
Get ready to navigate the world like never before! This week Ryan and Rob sit down with Christopher Toth from XR Navigation, the company behind Audiom, the first accessible digital map that turns boring, inaccessible geography into an audio adventures. Christopher breaks down how his team is...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 437 - Pretty Blind, Pretty Funny - Jennie Bovard Returns
Get ready for a double dose of laughs and insight as the Limitless Podcast and AT Banter join forces for the inaugural episode of Limitless Banter! Guest host Shawn Marsolais (Blind Beginnings, Limitless Podcast) teams up with Ryan Fleury and Steve Barclay for a lively podcast crossover featuring...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 436 - Sonifying the Universe with Dr. Matt Russo
Get ready to blast off into the fascinating intersection of science, music, and accessibility! In this episode of AT Banter, the crew welcomes astrophysicist and musician Dr. Matt Russo, who’s turning the cosmos into a symphony through the magic of data sonification. Discover how planetary…
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 435 - Talking Wearables with Carrie Morales
Join Rob, Ryan, and Lis as they welcome back Carrie Morales from ‘Carrie On Accessibility’ for an eye-opening discussion about AI wearables. From Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to the upcoming Echovision, we explore how emerging technologies are revolutionizing accessibility for the blind and…
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 434 - Tamara Vandendool & Unsightly Opinions
This week on the show, Rob, Ryan, and Lis are joined by the multi-talented Tamara Vandendool Cable who is a musician, educator, disability advocate, and the creative force behind Unsightly Opinions and Odyssey Music. Tamara shares her journey from academia to advocacy, opening up about the...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 433 - Mike Hazelwood & SensePilot
Get ready for an epic dive into the world of accessible gaming and computer control! This week we're joined by Mike Hazelwood from SensePilot, who's revolutionizing how people interact with computers using nothing more than a standard webcam. Imagine controlling your PC and fragging enemies in…
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 432 - Noah Senecal-Junkeer & Easy Surf
This week, Rob and Ryan dive into the world of digital accessibility with special guest Noah Senecal-Junkeer, Co-founder of Easy Surf. Noah shares his deeply personal journey living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and how his own challenges using tools like speech recognition software…
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 431 - Legacy, Laughter, and Looking Ahead with Kelly MacDonald
This week on AT Banter, Rob, Ryan, and Lis are joined by the one and only Kelly McDonald, beloved AMI radio and television host, for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about the end of an era and the start of an exciting new chapter. After eight and a half amazing years, Kelly and Company is...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 430 - Meet the Zeen!
Get ready to meet the Zeen, a groundbreaking mobility solution that’s redefining what it means to move independently! Rob, Ryan and Lis sit down with Hall of Fame inventor Garrett Brown and Exokinetics CEO Rick Sherak to explore this revolutionary device that’s far beyond just another wheelchair....
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 429 - Accessibility, Arts, and Astronomical Adventures with Christine Malec
Join us for an illuminating conversation with returning guest Christine Malec, a passionate advocate from Toronto’s blind community, as she discusses her impactful role in making arts and culture accessible at the vibrant Luminato Festival. Running from June 4 to 22, this year's festival embraces...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 428 - Steven Vine & Disability Diaries
This week Rob, Ryan and Lis welcome podcaster Steven Vine to the show where he shares his remarkable journey after experiencing a life-changing triple-A (abdominal aortic aneurysm) that resulted in the loss of his sight, a leg, and his colon. With warmth, humor, and raw honesty, Stephen explores...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 427 - JAWS 30th Sharkversary!
This week, Rob Mineault, Ryan Fleury, and Steve Barclay dive into an exciting celebration—the 30th anniversary of JAWS, the groundbreaking screen reader from Vispero! Joined by special guests Rachel Buchanan and Elizabeth Whitaker from Vispero, the crew discusses JAWS’s incredible journey and...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 426 - AEBC & National AccessAbility Week
Join Rob, Ryan, Steve, and Lis as they kick things off with some hockey pool banter—and discover how "Artie," their ChatGPT-powered pick, has scored a perfect run! Rob’s feeling pretty good, too, thanks to his strategic choice of the Edmonton Oilers. But it’s not all hockey talk! The gang…
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 425: "Artie" Ficial Intelligence
This week Rob, Lis, Steve and Rob delves into the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI), noting how it has recently sunk into the mainstream with more people using and embracing it, a shift from previous fear and skepticism. They discuss their personal experiences using AI for diverse tasks...
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AT Banter Podcast Episode 424 - Angela Bonfanti & CNIB
This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Angela Bonfanti, President and CEO of CNIB, to the podcast! Angela shares her personal journey and how her father’s experience with vision loss inspired her path, along with how she transitioned from the world of politics to leading one of Canada's most...
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AT Banter Podcast 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...
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AT Banter Podcast 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...
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AT Banter Podcast 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...
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AT Banter Podcast 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...
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AT Banter Podcast 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...
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AT Banter Podcast 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…
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AT Banter Podcast 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...
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AT Banter Podcast 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 Podcast 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...
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AT Banter Podcast 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…
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AT Banter’s goal is to celebrate and share stories of disability. Join Rob Mineault, Ryan Fleury, Steve Barclay, and Lis Malone as they talk with advocates and members of the Disability Community to educate and inspire better conversations about disability.
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Rob Mineault, Steve Barclay, Ryan Fleury, Lis Malone
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AT Banter’s goal is to celebrate and share stories of disability. Join Rob Mineault, Ryan Fleury, Steve Barclay, and Lis Malone as they talk with advocates and members of the Disability Community to educate and inspire better conversations about disability.
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