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, 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 3, 10, & 24, 2025
(Note, Special presentation on Feb. 10th,), see below call description)
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.
On Feb 10th , Accessible Shopping Page Presentation
The GTT program is excited to announce that a representative from Innosearch.ai will be visiting to introduce an innovative accessible shopping page!
This platform brings together products from multiple companies, all designed with accessibility in mind. It offers an inclusive shopping experience tailored for individuals using assistive technology, ensuring a seamless and empowering journey for everyone.
Join us to learn how this cutting-edge tool makes online shopping more inclusive, efficient, and enjoyable for all. Bring your questions and explore a new era of accessible online shopping!
For more info contact Nolan, nolan.gtt@ccbnational.net or David, David.gtt@ccbnational.net
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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, Talking AI
Monday February 3, 10, & 24, 2025
2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:
Instructors: David Greene and Nolan Jenikov
Description: The world of AI is ever changing. Come learn of new apps and features that may benefit you.
(NOTE): Maximum of 10 participants per class, register by emailing david.gtt@ccbnational.net or,Nolan.gtt@ccbnational.net If there is enough interest a second group might be added.
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Tuesdays
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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, All things Windows
Tuesdays February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2025
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Instructors: David Greene and 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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CCB-GTT NORTHERN ONTARIO AND RURAL CALL
Tuesday February 18, 2025
7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:
Facilitator: Dorothy Macnaughton
Topic: The topic is AI apps – which are better and why; which ones to avoid; and how to address privacy issues. The speaker will be Brian Bibeault. Everyone across Canada is welcome.
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Wednesdays
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CCB-GTT Unseen Touch Screen Course Session 26 with Michael Feir
Wednesday February 5, 2025
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Presenter: Michael Feir
Description: We learn best when we’re busy having too much fun to realize that it’s happening. With their power to engage us, games can teach us lessons about ourselves, each other, and the technology we use to play them. Text adventures built of words, statistics and story can motivate us to learn typing and how to review the screen. Other games might improve our reflexes or show us the consequences of taking risks. Games of chance played with others might help break the ice so those others become friends. This week, we’ll begin a two part tour of the kinds of games which blind people can obtain and play using their iPhones. From story adventures to board games, strategy simulations and arcade audio action, there’s a lot of fun to be had. The lectures will focus on giving people a sense of what’s available. For live demonstrations of some games suitable for beginners, people can join us on the third Wednesday in February and March for cessions focussed on helping participants understand how to actually start playing games particularly good for beginners.
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 February 12, 2025
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
In this call, any and all questions are welcome! Bring your questions and curiosity to the group. What terms confused you the most when starting to use your technology?
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CCB-GTT Q & A WITH MICHAEL FEIR
Wednesday February 19, 2025
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Presenter: Michael Feir
Join Michael for his very popular Q and A session. Following up with his presentation on games for the iPhone, the group asked if Michael could demonstrate a few of the most accessible games on the Q and A call. So Michael will come prepared to do this. Feel free to bring any and all other IOS Questions to this call as well.
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CCB-GTT ANDROID USERS GROUP
Wednesday February 19, 2025
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.
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CCB-GTT LOW TECH TRICKS AND TIPS
Wednesday February 26, 2025
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Come join us as we once again share our low-tech tricks and tips. Question, Where do you find the best places to get your accessible low tech gadgets?
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Thursdays
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(NEW) CCB-GTT MAC BEGINNERS USER’S GROUP
Thursday February 6, 2025
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Hosts/Presenters: Kim Kilpatrick and Wayne Antle
(NOTE): Note: this is for beginner users and we will slowly go and practice step
by step using the mail app to compose, reply, forward, and send messages
as well as going through other settings and menus to help you make the
best use of the mail app on your mac.
(NOTE): Registration is required. Please e-mail gtt@ccbnational.net
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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP
Thursday February 6 & 20, 2025
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 MAC USER’S GROUP
Thursday February 13 & 27, 2025
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 ATLANTIC CALL
Thursday February 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2025
8:00 PM Atlantic/8:30 PM NST:
Host: David Greene
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 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2025
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Hosts, 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.
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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, podcast, Session 25 with Michael Feir
(NOTE): Unseen Touch Screen Course, podcast, Session 26 with Michael Feir, will be available on or before February 7th 2025.
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 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:
Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator
1-877-304-0968 Ext 550
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David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer
1-877-304-0968 Ext 509
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Nolan Jenikov
1-877-304-0968
GTT Program blog and resources 