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.
(Information on how to Join the various meetings is located towards the end of this document)
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CCB-GTT OPEN TECH CHAT
Monday May 30, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Do you have high- or low-tech questions you would like answered? Do you have new discoveries, tips, and tricks to share? Come and join us for this lively tech discussion.
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CCB-GTT WORKSHOPS, Exploring the multi-use Seeing AI app from Microsoft (Group 1)
Monday May 30, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:
Instructors: Kim Kilpatrick and David Greene
Description: We introduce you to the many channels and uses of the Microsoft Seeing AI app for IOS. From reading text and documents, to identifying money, detecting light, reading bar codes and more, this app is a valuable tool in your app toolbox.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/seeing-ai
These workshops continue to be by registration only. See more details and how to register in our workshops section below.
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CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP
Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Wayne Antle
Topic: General Mac Q and A.
Our presentations start at 2 PM Eastern. We open the room for people who would like a little extra help with their Mac 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 BACK TO BASICS CALL
Wednesday June 1, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Is there a tech question that you have been wanting to ask forever but feel it is too basic or silly? This is the call for you. There are no silly questions and lots of great answers on these calls.
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CCB-GTT WORKSHOPS, Exploring the multi-use Seeing AI app from Microsoft (Group 2)
Wednesday June 1, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:
Instructors: Kim Kilpatrick and David Greene
Description: We introduce you to the many channels and uses of the Microsoft Seeing AI app for IOS. From reading text and documents, to identifying money, detecting light, reading bar codes and more, this app is a valuable tool in your app toolbox.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/seeing-ai
These workshops continue to be by registration only. See more details and how to register in our workshops section below.
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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP
Thursday June 2, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Topic: General Q and A.
Description of group: If you are using an electronic Braille display, come join us to ask questions, share tips and tricks, and get the most use out of your device.
(NOTE): Registration required. Please e-mail: gtt@ccbnational.net
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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT
Friday June 3, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Hosts: David Greene and Shelley Morris
Topic: Sharing our stories
Today we introduce you to Michael Feir. Our community is familiar with his book and his tech support. Now come and learn all about him.
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New Upcoming Workshops
Thanks to everyone who has registered and continues to provide suggestions for our upcoming small group workshops.
Coming soon:
Microsoft Soundscape (unique GPS app) (The week of June 6, 2022)
We have added extra days and times as these workshops are extremely popular.
Once you are registered, you will be notified by e-mail about the date of your workshop.
Please see below for a list of possible topics and how to register.
All these sessions will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays at 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific, for one hour.
We are limiting participation in each group to ten people. This way, everyone gets their questions answered and can help each other in a small group.
The number of participants at these smaller groups will help ensure quality control and meaningful participation by all. We encourage only those individuals with a vested interest in the topic and/or product to participate to help ensure that instruction is awarded initially to those most requiring support.
Pre-register now for the following:
- Using the Victor Stream for reading books
- Victor Reader Stream and podcasts
- Using windows with a screen reader
- Ride share apps such as Uber and Lyft
- Microsoft Soundscape
- Basic Settings on IOS devices.
- Using Instacart and other shopping apps and services
- Using the Amazon app
To register for any of these or to suggest other topics, please email gtt@ccbnational.net
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
CCB-GTT PODCAST FEED
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/
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.
How to Join Meetings:
You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are:
All calls listed above can be accessed via the following link:
https://zoom.us/j/9839595688?pwd=N01yeERXQk4rWnhvNCtHTzZwdXcwQT09#success
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
Contact us:
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 