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, September 20, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Topic: Bring your questions and tips, favourite apps and devices, and join us for a lively tech chat.
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CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Wayne Antle
Each week we cover a topic suggested by the group.
If you are having questions and would like to come in early to get additional assistance, the room is open at 1:30 pm Eastern, 10:30 am Pacific.
(NOTE): Registration required. To register, please e-mail, gtt@ccbnational.net
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CCB-GTT NORTHERN ONTARIO AND RURAL CALL
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:
Host: Dorothy Macnaughton
Presenters: Brian, Gerry and Albert
Topic: Are you looking at purchasing a PC, wondering what to look for? This is the call for you, join us as we will share what we would look for in purchasing a PC. We welcome everyone from across Canada.
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CCB-GTT PRESENTATION
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Presenter: Stephanie Shingle Customer Service Representative, En-vision America.
Topic: Scriptalk
Join Stephanie Shingle with En-vision America and learn how you or a loved one can get talking prescription labels for Free from your pharmacy!
website: https://www.envisionamerica.com
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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
This group is for anyone who is currently using an electronic Braille device. Meetings alternate between presentations and Q and A sessions.
(NOTE): Registration required. To register, please e-mail, gtt@ccbnational.net
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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT
Friday, Sept 24, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Hosts: Shelley Ann Morris and David Greene
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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 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
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 