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.
NOVEMBER TIME CHANGE (NOTE) … On November 1st, some parts of Canada will revert back to Standard time, while others will not. Start times for most meetings are listed in both Eastern and Pacific. In the event of an error, the Eastern start time will prevail. We encourage you to double-check the start times in your area; they might have changed.
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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, November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026
1:00 PM Eastern/11:00 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, November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026
2:15 PM Eastern/12:15 PM 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, November 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2026
1:00 PM Eastern/11:00 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, November 17, 2026
7:00 PM Eastern/5:00 PM Pacific:
Facilitators: Dorothy Macnaughton and Brian Bibeault
Our speaker will be Greg David from AMI. Bring your questions and learn about AMI’s programming. Join us at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, 4:30 p.m. Pacific time to chat with others informally before the meeting.
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Wednesdays
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CCB-GTT APPS and TAPS LECTURE #3 with Michael Feir
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
1:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Presenter: Michael Feir
Description: The first session in our exploration of iPhone settings focused on connectivity and configuration. In the second part of our deep exploration of settings, we’ll begin with the group of settings having to do with how and when your iPhone makes you aware of information. This includes sounds and haptics, focus and notification settings. These will give you more power to decide under what circumstances your iPhone can interrupt what you’re doing. A good understanding of these settings is vital for blind users. We’ll also discuss the notifications centre and how to control which focus mode your iPhone is in using the Focus button in the control centre.
You are invited to check out 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 APPS and TAPS Q & A with Michael Feir
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
1:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Corry Stuive
Presenter: Michael Feir
Join Michael for his Apps and Taps Q&A session. Come with all of your questions about iDevices and Voiceover.
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CCB-GTT ANDROID USERS GROUP
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
7:00 PM Eastern/5:00 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
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CCB-GTT-OFT (Our Favourite Things)
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
1:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick & Corry Stuive
In this group, we will explore some of our favourites; this might include Apps, programs, software or maybe even equipment. But it’s not just our favourites; we want to learn of yours also. Is there a special app or program that you like and/or use that you think others might enjoy or benefit from also? Let’s talk!
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Thursdays
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CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP
Thursday, November 5 & 19, 2026
2:00 PM Eastern/12:00 PM Pacific:
Host/Presenter: 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 BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP
Thursday, November 12 & 26, 2026
2:00 PM Eastern/12:00 PM 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 out of your device.
(NOTE): Registration required. Please e-mail: gtt@ccbnational.net
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CCB-GTT ATLANTIC CALL
Thursday, November 26, 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 FRIDAY OPEN TECH CHAT
Friday, November 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026
1:00 PM Eastern/11:00 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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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP, Router and gesture options.
Friday, November 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026
11:00 AM Eastern/9:00 AM Pacific:
Instructors: David Greene and Nolan Jenikov
Topic:. This class will focus on adding or removing items to the router, changing swipe and tap gestures.
(NOTE): Maximum of 10 participants per class; register by emailing david.gtt@ccbnational.net .
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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, #156, Apps and Tapps lecture, #2, with Michael Feir & #157 Siri AI demonstration with Russell Solowoniuk
(NOTE): Apps and Tapps lecture #3, podcast with Michael Feir, will be available on or before November 6th. 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
1-877-304-0968 Ext 550
David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer
1-877-304-0968 Ext 509
Nolan Jenikov
1-877-304-0968
