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 November 6th, 20th and 27th, 2023
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 November 14th and 28th, 2023
2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:
Hosts/Presenters: Kim Kilpatrick and Wayne Antle
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 November 21, 2023
7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:
Hosts: Dorothy Macnaughton and Brian Bibeault
Greg David from AMI will speak about their new programming and AMI+. Everyone from across Canada is welcome to attend.
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Wednesdays
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CCB-GTT Unseen Touch Screen Course Session 13 with Michael Feir
Wednesday November 1, 2023,
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Presenter: Michael Feir
Description: For many blind people, Braille is vital. They prefer to type in Braille and read in Braille rather than using a touchscreen and synthetic speech. This is quite possible using VoiceOver on your iPhone. Apple offers extensive support for using their products with Braille displays. This week, we’ll focus on what’s possible when you connect a Braille display via Bluetooth to your iPhone. We’ll also discuss Braille screen input which lets you type on the touchscreen as if it were a Braille keyboard. We’ll also go over some pitfalls of using Braille with your 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 BACK TO BASICS CALL
Wednesday November 8, 2023
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Hosts: Kim Kilpatrick
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 wonder, what is the best app/piece of software you have ever used and why?
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CCB-GTT Q & A WITH MICHAEL FEIR
Wednesday November 15, 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 November 15, 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 November 22, 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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CCB-GTT INTERVIEW SERIES
Monday November 29th, 2023
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host, David Greene
Maria Alley will be our guest, check out her webpage here and learn about her music career. About Maria Alley | Preschool Music Curriculum by Do Re Me and Maria
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Thursdays
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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP
Thursday November 9th and 23rd, 2023
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 monthly 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 November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th, 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 knowledge and tips.
(NOTE): On Friday November 10th we will be having a special presentation with the creators of Seleste glasses. Shubh from Seleste will join us for a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session. Hope everyone can join us!
To learn more visit the Seleste website at https://www.seleste.co/
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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP, Windows related programs
Friday November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th, 2023
2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:
Instructor: David Greene
If you have questions about Windows 10,11, MS Word, Outlook, Excel using a screen reader come join this group
(NOTE): registration required. This group is limited to a maximum of 10 persons.To register email david.gtt@ccbnational.net
If you have topics you would like covered in a small group setting, please send your suggestions to David at; david.gtt@ccbnational.net
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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, November 28th, 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/
(NOTE): a podcast of the Unseen Touch Screen Course, Session 13 with Michael Feir, will be available on Nov. 3rd.
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 Mens 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
Nolan Jenikov
1-877-304-0968
Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator
1-877-304-0968 Ext 550
GTT Program blog and resources 