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, November 15, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Topic: Come and share all of your tech questions, answers and tips.
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CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Wayne Antle
Topic: Using text replacement and keyboard shortcuts on the Mac.
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, November 16, 2021, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:
Facilitators: Dorothy Macnaughton and Brian Bibeault
The discussion will be on various accessible e-mail programs, with several people contributing. This will be helpful for anyone thinking about changing their e-mail program.
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CCB-GTT PRESENTATION
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Presenter: Dan Clark
Topic: Windows 11. Come and learn about Windows 11 and its accessibility.
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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS
Thursday, November 18, 2021, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
If you have an electronic Braille display, come and join us for this weekly call. Sometimes we have presentations and sometimes Q and A about our displays.
(NOTE): Registration required. To register, please e-mail, gtt@ccbnational.net
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CCB-GTT TORONTO GROUP
Thursday, November 18, 2021, 6:00 PM Eastern/3:00 PM Pacific:
Get Together with Technology (Toronto) is back this month with a special presentation on the accessibility of Point of Sale (POS) terminals! This month, Lui Greco, CNIB Manager Regulatory Affairs, will be sharing information on a new model of accessible POS terminal developed by Moneris in consultation with a variety of disability stakeholders, including the CNIB, a project funded by the Federal Government. These terminals may already be in place, or will be rolling out at retailers near you soon! So join us, and learn what you need to know to maintain your privacy, expand your autonomy, and stay connected to the digital retail economy!
(NOTE): This meeting takes place in a different Zoom room from the others, To obtain the credentials for this meeting, please e-mail, Gtt.toronto@gmail.com
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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT
Friday, November 19, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Hosts: Shelley Ann Morris and David Greene
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CCB-GTT ANDROID USERS GROUP
(NOTE): Special day and time!
Saturday, November 20, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Hosts: Tracy and Matthew
Topic: Voxmate
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. The meeting will run for 90 minutes.
(NOTE): Registration required, Email: aaug.canada@gmail.com
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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 link to the originating distribution source. https://ccbpod.podbean.com/
NEW THIS WEEK: Using numbers on the Mac with Wayne Antle
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
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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
GTT Program blog and resources 