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, May 17, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Topic: Open tech chat
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CCB-GTT NORTHERN ONTARIO AND RURAL CALL
Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:
Facilitators: Brian Bibeault and Dorothy Macnaughton
There will not be a specific topic, but this will be a chance to ask any tech question of the people on the call. Everyone from across Canada is welcome.
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CCB-GTT PRESENTATION
Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Presenter: Kim Kilpatrick
Topic: Using the address book which is built into your IPhone
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CCB-GTT All ABOUT ANDROID
Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:
Topic: The contact list on your phone: how to create and search for a contact.
Tracy and Matthew have put this group together to share their experiences navigating Android devices. We welcome the input from users of all experience levels so we can learn together. Please make sure your device in which you will be signing into the Zoom meeting has your proper name, so the host will recognize you and let you into the meeting.
(NOTE) Registration required, Email: aaug.canada@gmail.com
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CCB-GTT TORONTO ZOOM CALL
Thursday, May 20, 2021, 6:00 PM Eastern/3:00 PM Pacific:
Host: Jason Fayre
Topic: Passwords. Seemingly hundreds of them, everywhere! Every email account, every social media platform, every government portal, financial institution, everything online has its own password! Every one has to be long, include symbols and numbers, and capitals and lower case letters! How on earth can I keep track of them all? Jason will offer up some of the best tips and tricks for managing all those pesky passwords, reviewing a few of the most popular password management apps, and generally educate us on how best to make online access easier and more secure.
(NOTE) The meeting credentials are different for this meeting,
To join the CCB GTT Toronto Zoom meeting on your smart device, click this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93700586904?pwd=cmZxU2JKdmMvREpOOFRDeGdpbWdxQT09
One tap mobile
+12042727920,,93700586904#,,,,*005761# Canada
+14388097799,,93700586904#,,,,*005761# Canada
Dial by your location
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
Meeting ID: 937 0058 6904
Passcode: 005761
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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT
Friday, May 21, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: David Greene
Topic: Open discussion
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(Note) Early notice, there will be no “Open Chat” call on Monday May 24, 2021
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CCB-GTT PODCASTS
You can subscribe to the CCB Podcast feed by searching for CCB/Canadian Council of the Blind Podcast on the Victor Reader Stream, or your favourite smart device Pod Catcher. You can use this like to the originating distribution source. https://ccbpod.podbean.com/
New this week, Rogers Ignite TV, (Part 2) with Wayne Antle and Jim Hamilton
CCB-GTT TECH SUPPORT LIST
CCB sponsors a GTT email support list to provide help and support with technology for blind and low vision Canadians. To subscribe to the email list, send an empty email to: GTTsupport+subscribe@groups.io
You will get an email back from the list asking you to confirm your subscription. Simply reply to that email and you are subscribed. You will then receive a second email welcoming you to the list and describing how to use it. You are then ready to post your technology questions and/or answers to the list.
For more information visit: https://groups.io/g/GTTsupport
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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 