AT Banter Podcast
Society & Culture
About
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
- AT Banter Podcast Episode 459 - Grief, Growth, and Gold Seams: Psychotherapist Matthew Reeves
Psychotherapist Matthew Reeves, who has Stargardt’s Disease, joins AT Banter to discuss his work helping individuals with vision loss, disability, and chronic illness. The conversation explores navigating these challenges with honesty and…
- AT Banter Podcast Episode 458 - Bridging the Generation Gap Part 2
In this episode, Rob and Ryan host a panel discussion on the generation gap within the blindness community. The group explores ways to foster intergenerational connection, manage advocacy burnout, and encourage in-person community engageme…
- AT Banter Podcast Episode 457 - Dolphin Computer Access The Swiss Army Knife of AT
In AT Banter Podcast Episode 457, Simon Kitchen from Dolphin Computer Access joins the hosts to discuss the company's 40-year journey in assistive technology. They cover the evolution from early hardware speech synthesizers to modern, AI-e…
- AT Banter Episode 456 - Believe it or Not: Lynn Jensen’s Best Kept Secrets for Traveling
Lynn Jensen, author of ‘Best Kept Secrets for Travelers With Sight Loss’, joins AT Banter Podcast to offer practical advice for traveling with sight loss, sharing personal stories and practical tips for navigating travel challenges.
- AT Banter Podcast Episode 455 - Making the Inaccessible Accessible with Guide
This episode of AT Banter Podcast features Andrew Gillies, founder and CEO of Guide, discussing his AI-powered assistant designed to help blind and low-vision users interact with inaccessible applications and interfaces by working alongsid…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 j…
- 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, acc…
- 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…
- 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 intersectionali…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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! D…
- 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 o…
- 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…
- 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 pane…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 audi…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 a…
- 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 jour…
- 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 webc…
- 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 chal…
- 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. A…
- 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 revol…
- 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…
- 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 col…
- 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 Vis…
- 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 Edmon…
- 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 t…
- 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 th…
- 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 em…
- 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 a…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 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…
- 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 fingert…
- 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 B…
- 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 m…
- 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 ben…
- 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 ho…
- AT Banter Podcast Episode 413 - Bruce Sharpe & HeardThat
In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Sharpe, CEO of Singular Hearing, to explore their groundbreaking app, HeardThat. Designed to transform a smartphone into a speech enhancement tool, HeardThat uses AI to separate speech from backgroun…
- AT Banter Podcast Episode 412 - Innosearch AI
This week, Ryan, Rob, and Steve sit down with Patrick Long, Co-founder and CEO of Innosearch, an innovative AI-powered platform revolutionizing accessibility for the visually impaired. Innosearch leverages cutting-edge AI and web scraping…
- AT Banter Podcast Episode 411 - Kimberley Parsley - Demand & Disrupt
This week Rob and Ryan welcome Kimberly Parsley, a blind podcaster from Kentucky, to the show to discusses her podcast "Demand and Disrupt," which focuses on disability issues beyond blindness. She shares her personal journey including her…
- AT Banter Podcast Episode 410 - BraillePalooza 2025
Welcome to 2025! It’s the first episode of the new year and we are thrilled to once again celebrate World Braille Day (January 4th) with guests Jen Jesso from PRCVI (Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired) and Riane LaPaire f…