You are invited to the CCB’s GTT Zoom meetings where we focus in on the technology needs and concerns of Canadians who are blind or low vision. The calls will take place over the accessible Zoom Conference system, which will allow participants to dial in using their landline phones, smart phones, or computers. You will find the Zoom link and phone numbers below the meeting listings. Please pay special attention to the “(NOTE)” notation after some of the meeting listings. Different zoom platforms are used for different meetings and some require preregistration.
CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT
Monday, February 1, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host, Kim Kilpatrick,
Topic, Open tech chat.
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CCB-GTT PRESENTATION
Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host, Kim Kilpatrick,
Topic, “Hear all about it”! What is a podcast? how to set up and use the native apple podcast app on I devices, where to find podcasts, etc. Your questions welcome. From you folks that already listen to podcasts, besides the CCB GTT Podcast. (lol) what are some of your other favourites.
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CCB-GTT YOUTH ZOOM CALL
Thursday, February 4, 2021, 8:00 PM Eastern/5:00 PM Pacific:
Host, Nolan Jenikov
For individuals between the ages of 16 and 25ish.
(NOTE) The meeting credentials are different for this meeting, preregistration required. For more info contact Nolan at nolan.gtt@ccbnational.net.
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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT
Friday, February 5, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
host, David Greene,
Topic, Open discussion,
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ADVANCE NOTICE!
February 7 – 13, 2021 is White Cane Week, an annual week of awareness activities, started by the CCB.
We will be having a special call or two during the week (still working on details) including this special CCB GTT National Call on February 10th.
Mark your calendars! Wednesday February 10 at 7 PM eastern, 4 PM Pacific.
Laurie Davidson (the Executive director of CELA library) and two of her staff will be joining our call to give us updates on CELA services and to answer any questions and take any feedback you might have for them.
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Security procedure remains in effect.
When you enter the waiting room before a meeting, please ensure that you give us a recognizable name. If you are calling for the first time or from a land line, please e-mail the CCB’s Receptionist, (Shelley Morris) ahead of time to let us know your name and number so we will let you in. Shelley’s email is ccb@ccbnational.net.
If you need help doing these things or learning to use zoom, please contact us and we can help you.
You can participate by phone or internet from wherever you are:
CCB is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
https://zoom.us/j/9839595688?pwd=N01yeERXQk4rWnhvNCtHTzZwdXcwQT09
Meeting ID: 983 959 5688
Password: 320119
Alberta One tap mobile for Smart Phones:
+15873281099,9839595688#
BC One tap mobile for Smart Phones:
+17789072071,9839595688#
Manitoba One tap mobile for Smart Phones:
+12045151268,9839595688#
Montreal One tap mobile for Smart Phones:
+14388097799,9839595688#
Toronto One tap mobile for Smart Phones:
+16473744685,9839595688#
Direct Dial:
Alberta: +1 587 328 1099
BC: +1 778 907 2071
Manitoba: +1 204 515 1268
Montreal: +1 438 809 7799
Toronto: +1 647 374 4685
For more information, contact:
Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator
1-877-304-0968 Ext 513
David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer
accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com
1-877-304-0968 Ext 509
Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator
1-877-304-0968 Ext 550
GTT Program blog and resources 