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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(NOTE): No CCB-GTT OPEN TECH CHAT on Monday September 19 due to the National Day of Remembrance.
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CCB-GTT MAC USER’S GROUP
Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Wayne Antle
Topic: General Q and A.
Description: This group is for people who are using Mac computers. The room opens at 1:30 Eastern to give anyone who needs it, some extra help before the meeting starts.
(NOTE): Registration is required. Please e-mail gtt@ccbnational.net
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CCB-GTT NORTHERN ONTARIO AND RURAL CALL
Tuesday September 20, 2022, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:
Hosts: Dorothy Macnaughton and Brian Bibeault.
Presenter: Elmer Thiesen
Topic: Apps that are useful for people who are blind or have low vision. Everyone from across Canada is welcome to attend.
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CCB-GTT Q & A WITH MICHAEL FEIR
Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Michael Feir
Description: Did you attend our first session with Michael on September 7, or did you listen to our podcast recording? Do you have questions about I Devices? Come and join this call and discuss all things iPhone.
This course is based on the second edition of Michael Feir’s free e-book, Personal Power: Getting the Most From iOS as a Totally Blind User. This book can be downloaded in several formats from: Michael Feir’s Blog: April 2022
People who have trouble downloading the book in the format of their choice should email Michael directly at: Michael.feir@gmail.com
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CCB-GTT ANDROID USERS GROUP
Wednesday September 21, 2022, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:
Hosts: Tracy Mousseau and Matthew Lorentz
Topic: Android Questions and Answers
Description: Sponsored and hosted by the Canadian Council of the Blind GTT program.
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.
(NOTE): Registration required, A different zoom room is used. Details given to those who register. Email: aaug.canada@gmail.com
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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP
Thursday September 22, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Topic: A variety of presentations and time for 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 September 23, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Hosts: David Greene and Shelley Morris
Topic: Open chat.
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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS
There is just a little time left to register for our next small group workshop:
Getting to know the Amazon app
(NOTE): due to the National Day of Remembrance, the Monday workshop dates are changed. See below.
Our small group workshops are back. We will be hosting one small group workshop series per month. For September, join us to learn more about how to use the Amazon app for IOS.
(NOTE): You need to register for this workshop as we keep groups small to facilitate the best learning experiences for all. To do so, please e-mail gtt@ccbnational.net
Workshop dates and times:
(GROUP 1) Monday September 26 and October 3, at 2:30 PM Eastern / 11:30 AM Pacific
(GROUP 2) Wednesday September 21 and 28 at 2:30 PM Eastern / 11:30 AM Pacific
Instructor: David Greene.
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Additional Resources:
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/
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, except for the CCB-GTT Android Users Group, can be accessed via the following link:
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
CONTACT US:
Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator
1-877-304-0968 Ext 513
David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer
1-877-304-0968 Ext 509
Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator
1-877-304-0968 Ext 550
GTT Program blog and resources 