AT Banter Podcast Episode 143 - Richard Harlow

This week we’re visited by local visually impaired artist, advocate, motivational speaker and self-proclaimed Renaissance Man, Richard Harlow. Richard tells us how he was first diagnosed with the rare condition LHON, how it impacted his life, and how it eventually saw him begin a life of advocacy that resulted in the city of Nanaimo adopting a new Accessibility icon. Show Notes Delta Air Lines bans young puppies and kittens as support animalshttps://www.cnn.com/2018/12/12/us/delta-airlines-bans-support-animals-trnd/index.htmlA look at TTC accessibility through the eyes of a rider who uses two caneshttps://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/03/10/a-look-at-ttc-accessibility-through-the-eyes-of-a-rider-who-uses-two-canes.htmlRichard Harlow Interview from Times Colonisthttps://www.timescolonist.com/how-artist-richard-harlow-changed-his-style-after-going-blind-1.22756732 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. 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.