At Banter Podcast

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 of the lead developers at NV Access (makers of the open source screen reader, NVDA) is leaving to work at Mozilla. https://www.nvaccess.org/post/jamie-moving-on-from-nv-access/ rideATAXIA http://www.rideataxia.org Two Disabled Dudes Podcast http://twodisableddudes.com Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance http://www.curefa.org The Ataxian Trailer https://vimeo.com/127990377 Visit us online at www.atbanter.com or you can drop us an email (we LOVE email) at atbanterpodcast@gmail.com!

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 Device Despite not knowing what syllable to put the emphasis on, we talk about this new mousing alternative that allows users a headpointing option that doesn't require a onscreen keyboard. Newly-developed hands-free musical instrument now allows people to make music with their minds We talk a bit about Thomas Deuel's Encephalophone and ponder just how it works and the implications for alternate access and rehabilitation. Also, we marvel that it's really neat. What’s Taking So Long for Driverless Cars to Go Mainstream? Next up we discuss Fortune's article regarding the societal impact of autonomous vehicles and make

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.