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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.
NO CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT
On Monday, September 6, 2021,
Happy Labour Day to Everyone!
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CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP
Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Wayne Antle
Do you use a Mac with voiceover or zoom? Do you want to know how to make the most out of your Mac and its features? Come join the Mac user’s group for a mix of presentations, and hands on assistance.
NOTE: Registration required. To register, please e-mail, gtt@ccbnational.net
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CCB-GTT PRESENTATION
Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Presenters: Wayne Antle
Topic: QR Codes, What are they? How do we use them?
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CCB-GTT NATIONAL CALL
Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Topic: The federal election. Learn what to expect in the upcoming federal election. Discuss tips and tricks for voting successfully, what tools and assistance will be available, what technologies might assist you when voting, and what could make voting easier and more accessible for you.
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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT
Friday, September 10, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Hosts: David Greene & Shelley Anne Morris
Topic: What’s on your mind? Come join us to talk about what is on your mind regarding Blindness technology and living? Get ideas and advice and share what you’ve learned along the way. Come with a smile ready to be encouraged by each other in this supportive, respectful space.
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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/
CCB-GTT TECH SUPPORT LIST
CCB sponsors a GTT email support list to provide help and support with technology for blind, low vision and Deaf Blind 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
CCB-GTT BUY, SELL, TRADE OR DONATE LIST
This is a Canadian Group for blind, partially sighted and deaf-blind folks to buy, sell, trade or donate previously enjoyed assistive technology.
To subscribe to the email list, send an empty email to: main+subscribe@CCB-Tech-BuySellTrade.groups.io
(The list will serve as a connection venue only, and the CCB will assume no responsibility for the quality of goods or the value of the transaction(s) between two people, or a person and a company.)
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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 