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.

NO CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

On Monday, October 11, 2021,

Happy Thanksgiving Day to Everyone!

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CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP

Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic: General Q and A

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.

(If you need additional support and would like to come in early to get 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 PRESENTATION

Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Presenter: Diana Brent

Topic:  Using the Microsoft outlook app on IOS devices.

This session will provide information on using the Outlook mail app on IOS devices. In general, we will discuss getting and installing the app and setting up your email account. I will focus on composing, deleting, replying, moving, and   forwarding email messages as well as working through the various menus, moving between accounts and mailboxes. If time permits, we can look at the Outlook calendar which is very accessible as well.

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CCB-GTT NATIONAL CALL

Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Presenter: Ned Desmond (Sight Tech Global)

Sight Tech Global is the first global, virtual conference dedicated to fostering discussion among technology pioneers on how rapid advances in AI and related technologies will fundamentally alter the landscape of assistive technology and accessibility.

To find out more visit: https://sighttechglobal.com/

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS

Thursday, October 14, 2021, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

In order to participate in this group, you must be using an electronic Braille display.

(NOTE): Registration required. To register, please e-mail, gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Friday, October 15, 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.

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Not tech, but may be of interest…..

WOMEN OF CCB

Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 AM Pacific:

Attention all Women of CCB! Join us this coming Tuesday for a wonderful discussion with Laura Feltz, Hypnotherapist. Her presentation titled “stop sabotaging your sleep” tips and tools for a more restful sleep.

Laura’s presentation is about an hour and then we will have an additional 15 minutes or so for questions and comments. 

If you are not already on our contact list,  please email Leslie Yee at lyee@ccbnational.net zoom invites are only sent to those folks on the contact list. 

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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, IOS 15 with Michael Feir & Stephanie Shingle, Customer Service Representative, En-vision America.

 

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

GTTProgram@Gmail.com

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

corry.gtt@ccbnational.net 

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550