You are invited to the CCB’s GTT Zoom meetings, where we focus on the technology needs and concerns of Canadians who are blind or have low vision.  The calls will take place over the accessible Zoom Conference system, which will allow participants to dial in using their landline phones, smartphones, 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, May 4, 11 & 25, 2026

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

Host: Nolan Jenikov & 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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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, VoiceOver Deep Dive, continued

Monday, May 4, 11 & 25, 2026

2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Instructors: David Greene and Nolan Jenikov

Description: Welcome to ‘VoiceOver Deep Dive’! These sessions are a relaxed, interactive space for VoiceOver users to dive deeper into existing apps. Bring your questions, and let’s learn together with live demos and tips!

(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

Tuesday, May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026

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, May 19, 2026

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

Facilitators:  Dorothy Macnaughton and Brian Bibeault

The speaker will be Brian Bibeault. The topic is general tech questions. Bring your tech
questions to get help from Brian and other people on the call. Remember, anyone who wants to chat beforehand can Zoom in at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, 3:30 p.m. Pacific ime. Everyone from across Canada is welcome.

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Wednesdays

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CCB-GTT Unseen Touch Screen Course Session 39 with Michael Feir

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Presenter: Michael Feir

Description:. In this lecture, the focus will be on the personal economics of owning an iPhone. Having a device which can do so much means that you’re likely to save money which you might have needed to spend on other devices. You can also tap into markets of digital goods such as apps, books, and streaming services, among many others. There are unavoidable costs such as the price of the iPhone, accessories and a cellular data plan. We will examine these costs as well as other optional expenses. I’ll be sharing some advice on how to maximize your enjoyment while spreading out or minimizing costs.

This course is based on the third 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: https://michaelfeir.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-third-edition-of-personal-power.html

People who have trouble downloading the book in the format of their choice should email Michael directly at: Michael.feir@gmail.com

Mastodon: @mfeir@mstdn.social
Check out his blog at: http://www.michaelfeir.blogspot.ca

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CCB-GTT BACK TO BASICS CALL

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

In this group any and all questions are welcome! Individuals new to technology are encouraged to participate. What is AI?  When and how should you use it?

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CCB-GTT Q & A WITH MICHAEL FEIR 

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Presenter: Michael Feir

Join Michael for his very popular Q&A session. Come with all of your questions about iDevices and Voiceover.

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CCB-GTT ANDROID USERS GROUP

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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 on 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 are given to those who register. Email: aaug.canada@gmail.com

 

CCB-GTT LOW TECH TRICKS AND TIPS 

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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. Today’s topic is gardening and indoor plants.

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Thursdays

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP

Thursday, May 7 & 21, 2026

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 USERS GROUP

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Hosts/Presenters: Kim Kilpatrick and Wayne Antle

This group is for people who are using Mac computers. On Dec. 11^th 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, May 28, 2026

8:00 PM Atlantic/8:30 PM NST:

Host: David Greene

This group has a strong focus on tech support and socialization. If you don’t live in Atlantic Canada but have a connection with that region, for example, if 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 SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, All about email.

Fridays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026

11:00 AM Eastern/8:00 AM Pacific:

Instructors: David Greene and Nolan Jenikov

Difference between mail account and mail box, Creating a new mailbox, Sending, receiving, replying, forwarding, moving, deleting email, How to use the CC and Bcc fields, Adding a new contact from a new email sender.

(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 FRIDAY OPEN TECH CHAT

Friday, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026

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

Hosts, Shelley Morris, David Greene 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, #152, Unseen Touch Screen Course, podcast, Session 38 with Michael Feir

(NOTE): Unseen Touch Screen Course, podcast, Session 39 with Michael Feir, will be available on or before May 8th. 2026.

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

corry.gtt@ccbnational.net 

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550

 

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