This week Rob, Ryan, and Lis sit down to talk with Elizabeth Lalonde, advocate and founder of the Pacific Training Centre for the Blind, located in Victoria, BC. They discuss the origins of the Centre and its unique service model which includes a “non-custodial” approach to training in which blind teachers train blind students, before diving into a lively conversation regarding the importance of more training options for visually impaired Canadians.

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Pacific Training Centre for the Blind https://pacifictrainingcentre.ca/

Pacific Training Centre for the Blind on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091941198664

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This week Rob, Ryan and Steve welcome Rabiah Dhaliwal, youth mental health activist, humanitarian, advocate and founder of Voice for Hope Foundation to the show to discuss her work in reducing the stigma around mental health and increasing access to mental health services, disability rights and inclusion, and the new Touchscapes Art Exhibit which brings accessible art to the public to highlight the importance of universal design.

Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/05/at-banter-podcast-episode-380-rabiah-dhaliwal-and-voices-for-hope-foundation.pdf

Voices For Hope Foundation https://www.voicesforhopefoundation.ca/

Touchscapes Exhibition https://www.nafvan.com/touchscapes-exhibition

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.

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Rob, Ryan, Lis, and Steve get geeky about accessibility and nachos as they welcome back Tanner Gers to the show. In the years since Tanner last visited, he founded a company called AccessAbility Officer, which provides accessibility audits, technical accessibility certifications, and disability employment services. We discuss the growing demand for digital accessibility testing and certification and how it has the potential to provide a new career path for job seekers with disabilities.

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AccessAbility Officer https://accessabilityofficer.com/

Tanner Gers – AT Banter Episode 235 https://atbanter.com/2021/04/13/at-banter-episode-235-tanner-gers/

Tanner Gers LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tannergers/

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