AT Banter Podcast

By: Rob Mineault Steve Barclay Ryan Fleury Lis Malone
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • AT Banter Podcast Episode 405 - Nicole Bergstrom & Hilton Accessibility
    Nov 27 2024

    This week Rob, Ryan and Lis welcome Nicole Bergstrom, Hilton's Senior Director of Accessibility to the show to discuss Hilton’s partnership with Be My Eyes. Nicole explains the integration of Be My Eyes' support with Hilton employees, emphasizing the importance of choice and training for Hilton Customer Care representatives. The conversation highlights Hilton's efforts to enhance travel experiences for guests with disabilities and their commitment for providing an accessible experience for their guests.

    Show Transcript https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-404-nicole-bergstrom-hilton-accessibility.pdf

    Show Notes

    Hilton Partnership With Be My Eyes https://stories.hilton.com/releases/hilton-and-be-my-eyes-launch-industry-first-partnership

    Accessible Travel: Be My Eyes Partners with Hilton https://youtu.be/L2M7gWogzfA?si=aYM7SPNEDZWCRmJn

    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 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.

    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.

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    49 mins
  • AT Banter Podcast Episode 404 - Invisible Disabilities Association
    Nov 20 2024

    This week Rob and Ryan discuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding invisible disabilities with Jess Stainbrook, Executive Director of the Invisible Disabilities Association. They explore the organization's efforts to raise awareness and advocate for people with invisible disabilities, including legislative initiatives to implement disability ID symbols on government IDs and training for law enforcement. Jess shares his personal experiences with dyslexia while emphasizing the need for societal understanding and acceptance. The conversation highlights the importance of education, representation, and community support for individuals with invisible disabilities. It’s a long overdue conversation around invisible disabilities that you won’t want to miss, especially if you are a fan of 70s era sitcoms!

    Show Transcript https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-404-invisible-disabilities-association.pdf

    Show Notes

    Invisible Disabilities Association https://invisibledisabilities.org/

    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 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.

    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.

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    57 mins
  • AT Banter Podcast Episode 403 - Scott Martin
    Nov 6 2024

    This week Rob and Ryan welcome Scott Martin, a podcaster and soon-to-be author, who shares his journey becoming a quad amputee to coaching soccer, adopting children, and much more. Scott discusses his upcoming book, set for release on June 9, 2026, coinciding with the 2026 World Cup, his podcast entitled ‘Life Is A Road Trip’, and the importance of advocacy and the need for societal change. The conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs of adapting to life with a disability, the impact of storytelling, and the potential for grassroots advocacy to drive systemic change.

    Show Transcript https://atbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-403-scott-martin.pdf

    Show Notes

    Life’s A Road Trip on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/lifes-a-road-trip/id1658423751

    Life’s A Road Trip on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3hSFOMivFBODVHl4p6dLes

    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 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver.

    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.

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    56 mins

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