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.

(Information on how to Join the various meetings is located towards the end of this document)

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Mondays

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CCB-GTT MONDAY OPEN CHAT

Monday October 16th, 23rd and 30th,

1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host, David Greene

Join us each Monday as we discuss and share the tech topics of greatest interest and concern within our community. Come and ask your questions, network with others and share your knowledge and tips.

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Tuesdays

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CCB-GTT MAC USER’S GROUP

Tuesday October 10th, 17th and 31st, 2023

2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts/Presenters: Kim Kilpatrick and Wayne Antle

Topic 10/10/23: Today we show participants using the Mac how to best navigate meetings in zoom.  We examine zoom’s accessibility settings, explore all aspects of hosting a meeting, participating, and using all zoom features.

Topic 10/17/23: Using the calendar on the Mac. The calendar on the Mac can be a little confusing at first. Wayne walks through how to make the best use of the calendar on the Mac.

Topic 10/31/23: Using outlook on the Mac. Although the native mail app on the Mac is wonderful, some people like to use outlook or need to use it for work. Up until recently, the outlook app for Mac has not been particularly accessible but it has improved.
Join us to learn about outlook on the Mac.

Group 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 October 17, 2023

7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:

Hosts: Dorothy Macnaughton and Brian Bibeault

The topic is “An Introductory session on IOS 17”.  Elmer Thiesen will be answering
questions about any issues people might have.  As always, others in our group who can help with useful information are happy to do so.  Everyone from across Canada is welcome to attend.

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Wednesdays

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CCB-GTT Unseen Touch Screen Course Session 12 with Michael Feir

Wednesday October 4, 2023,

1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Presenter: Michael Feir

Description: We store a lot of information on our iPhones. Apple does a lot to help keep that information secure. In this part of the Unseen Touchscreen course, we examine these security measures and the things we can do to safeguard our information while still making the most of our iPhones. The relevant section of the book is called Digitally Defending Yourself.

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

(NOTE): A podcast of this presentation will be available on our podcast channel (see information under “Additional resources”) no later than October 9th.

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CCB-GTT BACK TO BASICS CALL 

Wednesday October 11, 2023

1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts: Kim Kilpatrick

As usual, in this call, any and all questions are welcome!  If there is something you’ve always wanted to know but thought it was too basic to ask, bring your questions and curiosity to the group. Also, this month, we are wondering what tips you wish you had known when you started with your access technology?  Is there something basic you learned later that might have helped you on your journey?

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CCB-GTT Q & A WITH MICHAEL FEIR 

Wednesday October 18, 2023

1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Presenter: Michael Feir

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 October 18, 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

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CCB-GTT LOW TECH TIPS AND TRICKS CALL

Wednesday October 25, 2023

1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts: Kim Kilpatrick

Come join us as we once again share our low-tech tips and tricks.  We’ve discussed locator dots, Braille labels, marking things using elastics, and much more. Come and ask your low-tech questions and share your tips with us.

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Thursdays

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP

Thursday October 12th and 26th

2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: A variety of presentations and time for general Q and A.

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

Dates TBA, Contact David Greene for more info.

8:00 PM Atlantic/8:30 PM NDT:

Host: David Greene

Description:  This is a tech 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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Fridays

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CCB-GTT FRIDAY OPEN TECH CHAT

Friday October 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th, 2023

1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host, Shelley Morris and Nolan Jenikov

Join us each Friday as we discuss and share the tech topics of greatest interest and concern within our community. Come and ask your questions, network with others and share your share your knowledge and tips.

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Not Tech but may be of interest.

The CCB National Men’s Group will be holding their monthly zoom meeting on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 at 7pm Eastern/4pm Pacific.

The CCB National Men’s Group is a monthly meeting on zoom that is held every 4th Tuesday of the month.  We discuss topics that affect men who are blind and visually impaired.  Each month features a different topic and all are encouraged to speak openly about their experiences, give encouragement to other men and to make new connections.

We will mail out the zoom link (different from the one used for CCB GTT calls) to those on our mailing lists.  If you wish to join us and are not already on the Men’s mailing list, please email Shane at scashin@ccbnational.net . We also welcome your suggestions for future topics.

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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

(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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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 and the CCB National Men’s 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

david.gtt@ccbnational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 509

Nolan Jenikov

nolan.gtt@ccbnational.net

1-877-304-0968

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

corry.gtt@ccbnational.net 

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550