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.
How to Join Meetings:
All calls listed below, 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
(Information on other options for joining the calls are located towards the end of this document)
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Mondays
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CCB-GTT MONDAY OPEN CHAT
Monday February 5, 12, & 26, 2024
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 February 6, & 20, 2024
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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Wednesdays
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CCB-GTT Unseen Touch Screen Course Session 16 with Michael Feir
Wednesday February 7, 2024
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Presenter: Michael Feir
Description: Apple has long been associated with music and creativity. Your iPhone can give you access to millions of songs, curated playlists, radio stations, and even some live events. This month, we’ll dive into the enjoyment of music and go over the Music app and the Apple Music Plus service in detail. This is one of the easiest ways for beginners to start truly enjoying their iPhones.
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 SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, Saving Zoom meeting links to your contacts or calendar, part 1
Wednesday February 7, 2024
2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:
Instructors: David Greene & Nolan Jenikov
Easy ways to save and/or bookmark your links for Zoom meetings, including accessing the previously attended feature on the sign in page.
(NOTE): registration required. This group is limited to a maximum of 10 persons. To register email david.gtt@ccbnational.net
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CCB-GTT BACK TO BASICS CALL
Wednesday February 14, 2024
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, is there a book, podcast, web site, or other resource that you relied on to help you learn your technology?
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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, Saving Zoom meeting links to your contacts or calendar, part 2 including Q&A
Wednesday February 14, 2024
2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:
Instructors: David Greene & Nolan Jenikov
Part 2 of 2, Easy ways to save and/or bookmark your links for Zoom meetings, including accessing the previously attended feature on the sign in page.
(NOTE): registration required. This group is limited to a maximum of 10 persons. To register email david.gtt@ccbnational.net
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CCB-GTT Q & A WITH MICHAEL FEIR
Wednesday February 21, 2024
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 SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, Understanding and navigating the Files app on iPhone
Wednesday February 21, 2024
2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:
Instructors: David Greene & Nolan Jenikov
Learn how to save and retrieve files, create folders. This group will run for 4 weeks.
(NOTE): registration required. This group is limited to a maximum of 10 persons. To register email david.gtt@ccbnational.net
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CCB-GTT ANDROID USERS GROUP
Wednesday February 21, 2024
7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:
Hosts: Tracy Mousseau and Matthew Lorentz
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 February 28, 2024
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 SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, Understanding and navigating the Files app on iPhone, part 2 of 4
Wednesday February 28, 2024
2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:
Instructors: David Greene & Nolan Jenikov
Learn how to save and retrieve files and create folders.
(NOTE): registration required. This group is limited to a maximum of 10 persons. To register email david.gtt@ccbnational.net
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CCB-GTT NORTHERN ONTARIO AND RURAL CALL
(NOTE, special day and time, this month only)
Wednesday February 28, 2024
7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:
Hosts: Dorothy Macnaughton & Brian Bibeault
Our topic is new apps and other older apps which might be useful. Brian will explain how the Perplexity app works, as well as VoiceVista. We will share other apps as well. Everyone from across Canada is welcome to attend.
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Thursdays
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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP
Thursday February 1, 15, & 29, 2024
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
Thursday, February 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2024
8:00 PM Atlantic/8:30 PM NDT:
Host: David Greene (Nolan Jenikov on Feb. 15)
This group has a strong focus of tech support and socialization. If you don’t live in Atlantic Canada but have a connection with that region, for example you went to the Halifax School for the blind, you are welcome to join us. Registration required. to register and/or for more information please e-mail David.gtt@ccbnational.net
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Fridays
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CCB-GTT FRIDAY OPEN TECH CHAT
Friday February 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2024
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Hosts, Shelley Morris & 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.
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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, All things Windows
Friday February 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2024
2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:
Instructors: David Greene & Nolan Jenikov
This group will focus on the Windows operating system using Microsoft Word, Microsoft outlook and navigating windows in general.
(NOTE): registration required. This group is limited to a maximum of 10 persons.To register email 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, February 27th, 2024 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. This months topic, Men’s health.
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/
(NEW THIS MONTH): Unseen Touch Screen Course, Session 15 with Michael Feir
(NOTE): Unseen Touch Screen Course, Session 16 with Michael Feir, will be available on or before February 9th.
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 and CCB Mens Groups 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: (you will require the meeting number and password, listed above)
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:
Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator
1-877-304-0968 Ext 550
David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer
1-877-304-0968 Ext 509
Nolan Jenikov
1-877-304-0968
GTT Program blog and resources 