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, June 19, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific
Hosts: David Greene & Genevieve Hart
Description: Have questions about your technology? Want to share a new tech tip or device? This is the call for you.
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CCB-GTT SPECIAL PRESENTATION, THE NEW ENVOY CONNECT AUDIO BOOK PLAYER
(IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR CCB-GTT OTTAWA AND AREA GROUP).
Monday, June 19, 2023, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Presenters: CELA staff.
The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) has recently introduced a new option to its talking book player line up. This is the Envoy connect player available for purchase through the CNIB smart life store. In this presentation about CELA’s new service supporting the Envoy Connect audio book player, we will cover the basics of the Envoy Connect player, basics of the associated CELA Connect software, and what the service launch involves.
Link to the envoy connect page on CELA here: https://celalibrary.ca/help/envoy-connect
Everyone from across Canada is invited to join in!
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CCB-GTT MAC USER’S GROUP
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Wayne Antle
Topic: A variety of presentations and 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 June 20, 2023, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:
Hosts: Dorothy Macnaughton and Brian Bibeault
Topic: We will be discussing what we would like to have as topics and speakers for our
meetings in the fall. Also, we will look at what is good about this group, what things we should continue doing, and what else people would like to see going forward. Dorothy and Brian will facilitate the discussion. Everyone from across Canada is welcome.
(NOTE): This group will not be meeting in July or August.
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CCB-GTT Q & A WITH MICHAEL FEIR
Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: David Greene
Presenter: Michael Feir
Description: Join Michael for his very popular Q and A session. Come with all of your questions about iDevices and Voiceover.
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CCB-GTT ANDROID USERS GROUP
Wednesday June 21, 2023, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:
Hosts: Tracy Mousseau and Matthew Lorentz
Topic: Android Questions and Answers
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
(NOTE): This group will not be meeting next month.
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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP
Thursday June 22, 2023, 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 ATLANTIC CALL
Thursday June 22, 2023, 8:00 PM Atlantic/8:30 PM NDT:
Hosts: David Greene & Genevieve Hart
Description: This is a weekly group for those living in Atlantic Canada. To find out more and to register please e-mail David.gtt@ccbnational.net
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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT
Friday June 23, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Hosts: Shelley Morris and David Greene
Topic: All things tech as well as discussion about radio, music and podcasts.
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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.
NEW THIS WEEK, #115, Unseen Touch Screen, Session 9 with Michael Feir & #116 Voiceover tutorial with Wayne Antle
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.
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How to Join Meetings:
You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are: All calls listed above, with the exception of the CCB GTT Android 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:
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 