CCB-GTT calls for the week of May 22-28, 2022.

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. Different zoom platforms are used for different meetings, and some require preregistration.

(Information on how to Join the various meetings is located towards the end of this document)

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No CCB-GTT OPEN TECH Chat on Monday May 23 because of the holiday

We on the CCB-GTT team hope you have a lovely holiday weekend.

CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP

Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic: General Mac Q and A.

Our presentations start at 2 PM Eastern. We open the room for people who would like a little extra help with their Mac at 1:30 pm Eastern, 10:30 am Pacific.

(NOTE): Registration required. To register, please e-mail: gtt

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CCB-GTT Open Tech Chat

Wednesday May 25, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Do you have high- or low-tech questions you would like answered? Do you have new discoveries, tips, and tricks to share? Come and join us for this lively tech discussion.

CCB-GTT WORKSHOPS, The very accessible overcast app for IOS (Group 1 session 2)

Wednesday May 25, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Instructors: Kim Kilpatrick and David Greene

Description: We conclude our exploration of the extremely popular overcast podcast app in this second session.

https://overcast.fm/

These workshops continue to be by registration only. See more details and how to register in our workshops section below.

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP

Thursday May 26, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: General Q and A.

Description of group: 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

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Friday May 27, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts: David Greene and Shelley Morris

Topic: Sharing our stories

Today we introduce you to Esther Berman who works for the federal government and is a long-time guide dog user.

CCB-GTT WORKSHOPS, The very accessible overcast app for IOS (Group 2 session 2)

Friday May 27, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Instructors: Kim Kilpatrick and David Greene

Description: We conclude our exploration of the extremely popular overcast podcast app in this second session.

https://overcast.fm/

These workshops continue to be by registration only. See more details and how to register in our workshops section below.

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New Upcoming Workshops

Thanks to everyone who has registered and continues to provide suggestions for our upcoming small group workshops.

Coming soon:

Using the versatile seeing AI app for identification and recognition of products, scanning documents, bar codes, light detection and more (the week of May 30, 2022)

Microsoft soundscape (unique GPS app) (The week of June 6, 2022)

We have added extra days and times as these workshops are extremely popular.

Once you are registered, you will be notified by e-mail about the date of your workshop.

Please see below for a list of possible topics and how to register.

All these sessions will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays at 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific, for one hour.

We are limiting participation in each group to ten people. This way, everyone gets their questions answered and can help each other in a small group.

The number of participants at these smaller groups will help ensure quality control and meaningful participation by all. We encourage only those individuals with a vested interest in the topic and/or product to participate to help ensure that instruction is awarded initially to those most requiring support.

Pre-register now for the following:

• Using the Victor Stream for reading books
• Victor Reader Stream and podcasts
• Using The channels of seeing AI.
• Using windows with a screen reader
• Ride share apps such as Uber and Lyft
• Microsoft Soundscape
• Basic Settings on IOS devices.
• Using Instacart and other shopping apps and services
• Using the Amazon app

To register for any of these or to suggest other topics, please email gtt

Upcoming non-tech events

CCB Men’s Discussion Group

Tuesday May 24, 2022, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:

Topic: What is a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)—

Description: We will discuss the basics of how to start a Registered Disability Savings Plan, the benefits, government of Canada grants. We will also discuss the Canadian Revenue Agency’s Disability Tax Credit. How to apply and the benefits of registering for it are. We will also devote some time towards the end of the call to discuss upcoming topics for future Men’s Group Meetings.

The registration link is different than for GTT calls. To register please contact Shane Cashin at

scashin

Kim Kilpatrick’s new storytelling show premiers on June 2 both in person and streamable

Some of you may know that besides working on the CCB-GTT team, I am also a professional storyteller. My third one woman show “Dangerous Touch” is being performed for the first time on Thursday June 2nd at 7:30 Pm Eastern time.

This is a show put on by Ottawa Storytellers

You can buy in-person tickets in Ottawa or live streamed tickets.

If you buy a streaming ticket, you have a week to watch the performance.

This show is all about living as a blind person through the last 2 years of COVID.

If you have trouble with the ticket purchase, you can e-mail

mad for help.

Here is the information from Ottawa Storytellers.

Our next Signature Series performance is almost here! Don’t miss Kim Kilpatrick’s new storytelling show Dangerous Touch: The Adventures of Being Blind in a Social Distance World on Thursday, June 2nd at 7:30 pm ET.

We all remember the day when the world shut down. Everything changed, and everyone had to learn how to live according to a new set of “rules” including mask-wearing, following arrows on the floor in the grocery store, and most importantly: no touching. Journey with storyteller Kim Kilpatrick as she attempts to navigate this world while blind.

Both in-person and live stream tickets are available. Tickets are $22 each. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit our website.

www.ottawastorytellers.ca

and look for signature series.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

CCB-GTT PODCAST FEED

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 week:

Episode 100 Second Edition of the book Personal Power with its author Michael Feir.

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

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

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Security procedure remains in effect.

When you enter the waiting room before a meeting, please ensure that you give us a recognizable name. If you are calling for the first time or from a land line, please e-mail the CCB’s Receptionist, (Shelley Morris) ahead of time to let us know your name and number so we will let you in. Shelley’s email is: ccb

If you need help doing these things or learning to use zoom, please contact us and we can help you.

How to Join Meetings:

You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are:

All calls listed above, except for the CCB-GTT Android Users Group, can be accessed via the following link:

https://zoom.us/j/9839595688?pwd=N01yeERXQk4rWnhvNCtHTzZwdXcwQT09#success

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:

For more information, contact:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

gtt

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

Accessibilitytraining7

1-877-304-0968 Ext 509

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

Corry.gtt

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550

CCB-GTT calls for the week of May 15-21, 2022.

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. Different zoom platforms are used for different meetings, and some require preregistration.

(Information on how to Join the various meetings is located towards the end of this document)

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CCB-GTT OPEN TECH CHAT

Monday, May 16, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Do you have high- or low-tech questions you would like answered? Do you have new discoveries, tips, and tricks to share? Come and join us for this lively tech discussion.

CCB-GTT WORKSHOPS, Apple podcasts (Group 2 session 2)

Monday May 16, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Instructors: Kim Kilpatrick and David Greene

Description: We complete the second of two groups exploring the apple podcasts app which comes pre-installed on any I device.

Find out information about future workshops and how to register in our workshops section below.

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No CCB-GTT MAC USERS Group on Tuesday May 17.

This group will resume on Tuesday May 24 at 2:00 Pm Eastern.

CCB-GTT NORTHERN ONTARIO AND RURAL CALL

Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:

Hosts: Dorothy Macnaughton and Brian Bibeault.

Topic: Using Dropbox

Presenter: Brian Bibeault

Everyone from across Canada is welcome.

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CCB-GTT Presentation Call

Wednesday May 18, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: Accessibility of internet, cell phones, and television.

Description: One of CCB’s national board members (Leslie Yee) will be on our call. She will be involved in upcoming consultations about these topics and would like feedback from us on the accessibility concerns we have.

CCB-GTT WORKSHOPS, The very accessible overcast app for IOS (Group 1 session 1)

Wednesday May 18, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Instructors: Kim Kilpatrick and David Greene

Description: We start our first series of workshops on a very accessible and popular podcast app called overcast.

https://overcast.fm/

These workshops continue to be by registration only. See more details and how to register in our workshops section below.

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CCB-GTT ADDROID USERS GROUP

Wednesday May 18, 2022, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:

Hosts: Tracy Mousseau and Matthew Lorentz

Topic: Android Questions and Answers

Description: Sponsored and hosted by the Canadian Council of the Blind GTT program.

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

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP

Thursday May 19, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: General Q and A.

Description of group: 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

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Friday May 20, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts: David Greene and Shelley Morris

Topic: Sharing our stories

Today we introduce you to Brenda Bush.

CCB-GTT WORKSHOPS, The very accessible overcast app for IOS (Group 2 session 1)

Friday May 20, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Instructors: Kim Kilpatrick and David Greene

Description: We start our first series of workshops on a very accessible and popular podcast app called overcast.

https://overcast.fm/

These workshops continue to be by registration only. See more details and how to register in our workshops section below.

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New Upcoming Workshops

Thanks to everyone who has registered and continues to provide suggestions for our upcoming small group workshops.

Coming soon:

Using the versatile seeing AI app for identification and recognition of products, scanning documents, bar codes, light detection and more (the week of May 30, 2022)

Microsoft soundscape (unique GPS app) (The week of June 6, 2022)

We have added extra days and times as these workshops are extremely popular.

Once you are registered, you will be notified by e-mail about the date of your workshop.

Please see below for a list of possible topics and how to register.

All these sessions will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays at 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific, for one hour.

We are limiting participation in each group to ten people. This way, everyone gets their questions answered and can help each other in a small group.

The number of participants at these smaller groups will help ensure quality control and meaningful participation by all. We encourage only those individuals with a vested interest in the topic and/or product to participate to help ensure that instruction is awarded initially to those most requiring support.

Pre-register now for the following:

• Using the Victor Stream for reading books
• Victor Reader Stream and podcasts
• Overcast podcast app
• Using The channels of seeing AI.
• Using windows with a screen reader
• Ride share apps such as Uber and Lyft
• Microsoft Soundscape
• Basic Settings on IOS devices.
• Using Instacart and other shopping apps and services
• Using the Amazon app

To register for any of these or to suggest other topics, please email gtt

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

CCB-GTT PODCAST FEED

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/

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

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

—

Security procedure remains in effect.

When you enter the waiting room before a meeting, please ensure that you give us a recognizable name. If you are calling for the first time or from a land line, please e-mail the CCB’s Receptionist, (Shelley Morris) ahead of time to let us know your name and number so we will let you in. Shelley’s email is: ccb

If you need help doing these things or learning to use zoom, please contact us and we can help you.

How to Join Meetings:

You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are:

All calls listed above, except for the CCB-GTT Android Users Group, can be accessed via the following link:

https://zoom.us/j/9839595688?pwd=N01yeERXQk4rWnhvNCtHTzZwdXcwQT09#success

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:

For more information, contact:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

gtt

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

Accessibilitytraining7

1-877-304-0968 Ext 509

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

Corry.gtt

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550

CCB-GTT calls for the week of May 1-7, 2022.

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. Different zoom platforms are used for different meetings, and some require preregistration.

(Information on how to Join the various meetings is located towards the end of this document)

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CCB-GTT OPEN TECH CHAT

Monday, May 2, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Do you have some high- or low-tech questions you would like answered? Do you have new discoveries, tips, and tricks to share? Come and join us for this lively tech discussion.

CCB-GTT WORKSHOPS, mobile banking (Group 4 session 2)

Monday May 2, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Instructors: Kim Kilpatrick and David Greene

Description: We complete the second session for our fourth and final group of mobile banking participants.

Find out information about future workshops and how to register in our workshops section below.

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CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP

Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic: Getting to know the contacts app on the mac.

Our presentations start at 2 PM Eastern. We open the room for people who would like a little extra help with their Mac at 1:30 pm Eastern, 10:30 am Pacific.

(NOTE): Registration required. To register, please e-mail: gtt

CCB-GTT Back to Basics Call

Wednesday May 4, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Join us for this extremely popular call. Come and ask all those questions you are dying to ask but feel afraid that they are too basic. Come and share and learn from an incredibly supportive group. High- and low-tech questions welcome.

CCB-GTT WORKSHOPS, Apple Podcasts (Group 1 session 1)

Wednesday May 4, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Instructors: Kim Kilpatrick and David Greene

Description: We begin our next series of workshops involving podcast clients with the apple podcasts app.

This workshop is popular and is divided into multiple groups for better learning experiences. If you are registered, you will be contacted with your group date and time.

These workshops continue to be by registration only. See more details and how to register in our workshops section below.

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP

Thursday May 5, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: General Q and A.

Description of group: 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

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Friday May 6, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts: David Greene and Shelley Morris

Topic: Sharing our stories

Today we introduce you to Natalie Martiniello from Montreal. She is a researcher, teacher, and President of Braille Literacy Canada.

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New Upcoming Workshops

Thanks to everyone who has registered and continues to provide suggestions for our upcoming small group workshops.

We have added extra days and times as these workshops are extremely popular.

We will be completing all workshops before summer arrives.

Once you are registered, you will be notified by e-mail about the date of your workshop.

Please see below for a list of possible topics and how to register.

All these sessions will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays at 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific, for one hour.

We are limiting participation in each group to ten people. This way, everyone gets their questions answered and can help each other in a small group.

The number of participants at these smaller groups will help ensure quality control and meaningful participation by all. We encourage only those individuals with a vested interest in the topic and/or product to participate to help ensure that instruction is awarded initially to those most requiring support.

Pre-register now for the following:

• Using the Victor Stream for reading books
• Apple podcasts
• Victor Reader Stream and podcasts
• Overcast podcast app
• Using The channels of seeing AI.
• Using windows with a screen reader
• Ride share apps such as Uber and Lyft
• Microsoft Soundscape
• Basic Settings on IOS devices.
• Using Instacart and other shopping apps and services
• Using the Amazon app

To register for any of these or to suggest other topics, please email gtt

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

CCB-GTT PODCAST FEED

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.

New this week:

99. Using the focus mode on IOS with Michael Feir.

You can use this link to the originating distribution source. https://ccbpod.podbean.com/

Michael Feir’s new book Launched

A frequent presenter and participant in CCB-GTT groups, Michael Feir has just published the second updated edition of his book.

We are happy that he will be presenting on his book on May 4 during our presentation call.

Find out all about it here.

http://michaelfeir.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-second-edition-of-personal-power.html?m=1

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

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

—

Security procedure remains in effect.

When you enter the waiting room before a meeting, please ensure that you give us a recognizable name. If you are calling for the first time or from a land line, please e-mail the CCB’s Receptionist, (Shelley Morris) ahead of time to let us know your name and number so we will let you in. Shelley’s email is: ccb

If you need help doing these things or learning to use zoom, please contact us and we can help you.

How to Join Meetings:

You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are:

All calls listed above, except for the CCB-GTT Android Users Group, can be accessed via the following link:

https://zoom.us/j/9839595688?pwd=N01yeERXQk4rWnhvNCtHTzZwdXcwQT09#success

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:

For more information, contact:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

gtt

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

Accessibilitytraining7

1-877-304-0968 Ext 509

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

Corry.gtt

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550

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. Different zoom platforms are used for different meetings, and some require preregistration.

CCB-GTT OPEN TECH CHAT

Monday, December 20, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: Bring your favourite apps and devices, high-tech and low-tech solutions, questions, tips, and tricks to this lively weekly discussion group.

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CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP

Tuesday, December 21, 2021, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic: Q and a to end our year.

Our presentations start at 2 PM Eastern. We open the room for people who would like a little extra help with their Mac at 1:30 pm Eastern, 10:30 am Pacific.

(NOTE): Registration required. To register, please e-mail: gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT NORTHERN ONTARIO AND RURAL CALL

Tuesday, December 21, 2021, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:

Facilitators:  Brian Bibeault, Dorothy Macnaughton

The topic will be last minute Christmas present ideas or what you would like for Christmas.  Then, we will have a virtual Christmas social gathering.  Everyone from across Canada is welcome.

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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT, XMAS EDITION

Wednesday December 22, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

This will be our final open call of 2021. Come and join us to wrap up the year.

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP

Thursday December 23, 2021, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

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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(NOTE): Our CCB GTT team would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season. We appreciate everyone’s participation in all our calls and groups over this past year.

There will be no calls from December 24 to January 3, 2022.

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CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP

Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic: Brainstorming for upcoming presentations.

Our presentations start at 2 PM Eastern. We open the room for people who would like a little extra help with their Mac at 1:30 pm Eastern, 10:30 am Pacific.

(NOTE): Registration required. To register, please e-mail: gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT BACK TO BASICS CALL

Wednesday January 5, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Have a question that you have always wanted to ask about tech? Come and join us for our monthly “Back to Basics” call where ALL questions are welcome.

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP

Thursday January 6, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

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 OPEN CHAT

Friday January 7, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts: David Greene and Shelley Morris

Topic: Sharing our stories

Join David and Shelley as they interview Wendy Grandison.

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NOT TECH BUT MAY BE OF INTEREST…

Special World Braille Day Event

Saturday, January 8, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

(Session length: 90 minutes)

Session 1: Looking Through the Crystal Ball: Innovations in Braille Technology for the 21st Century and Beyond

In celebration of World Braille Day, Braille Literacy Canada (BLC), the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), the CNIB Foundation, the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA), the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS), and the Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired (PRCVI) are organizing a series of online events.

This celebration of braille is open to people of all ages who are curious about braille, either practically, professionally, or somewhere in between! Target audiences include all braille readers, library staff, and educators. The celebration will be conducted virtually on Zoom.

For more information about this series of events, please contact: braille@nnels.ca

Register online by Tuesday, January 4, 2022 (World Braille Day)

To register go to: https://nnels.ca/world-braille-day

Description: The evolution of braille technology tells a story of break-through innovations and exciting possibilities. While there was a time not too long ago when braille could only be accessed on paper, we have now moved from the earliest single line displays to multi-line displays, eBRF, tactile graphic tablets and more. What were some of the earliest braille devices that would surprise you today, and which do braille users wish would return to the market? What are the most exciting present-day innovations and how will they change the playing field? Why is it that some technology never takes hold? As we look ahead, what are some remaining gaps in the industry and what do braille users hope to see on the horizon? Come and join us as a panel of braille users share their views on innovations in braille technology, their wishes for the future, and what they feel developers should know. If you love braille and are excited about technology, this event is for you!

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CCB GTT Podcast Feed

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 WEEK: Canadian Assistive Technology with Steve Barclay & Accessibuild with Jeff Godfrey

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

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Security procedure remains in effect.

When you enter the waiting room before a meeting, please ensure that you give us a recognizable name. If you are calling for the first time or from a land line, please e-mail the CCB’s Receptionist, (Shelley Morris) ahead of time to let us know your name and number so we will let you in. Shelley’s email is:

ccb

If you need help doing these things or learning to use zoom, please contact us and we can help you.

You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are:

CCB is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

https://zoom.us/j/9839595688?pwd=N01yeERXQk4rWnhvNCtHTzZwdXcwQT09#success

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

For more information, contact:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

GTTProgram@Gmail.com

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com

1-877-304-0968 Ext 509

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

corry.gtt@ccbnational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550

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. Different zoom platforms are used for different meetings, and some require preregistration.

CCB-GTT OPEN TECH CHAT

Monday, December 13, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: Bring your favourite apps and devices, high- and low-tech solutions, questions, tips, and tricks to this lively weekly discussion group.

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CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP

Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic: Q and a and further discussion about apple podcasts after last week’s presentation.

Our presentations start at 2 PM Eastern. We open the room for people who would like a little extra help with their Mac at 1:30 pm Eastern, 10:30 am Pacific.

(NOTE): Registration required. To register, please e-mail, gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT PRESENTATION CALL

Wednesday December 15, 2021, 1:00 Pm Eastern/10:00 Am Pacific.

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Presenter: Jeff Godfrey from Accessibuild

Description: Join us for a presentation about Accessibuild, a Canadian building navigation system that empowers users to navigate indoor environments independently using their Android or iOS device. Jeff Godfrey, the lead developer, will be discussing how the app works and providing a demonstration. He will also show users how to setup and customize the Accessibuild App to meet individual user needs.

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CCB-GTT ANDROID USERS GROUP

Wednesday December 15, 2021, 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.

Topic: Questions and Answers and Holiday Cheer

(NOTE) Registration required, Email: aaug.canada@gmail.com

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP

Thursday December 16, 2021, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

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 OPEN CHAT

Friday December 17, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific

Hosts: David Greene and Shelley Morris

Topic: Sharing our stories

This will be the last Friday gathering for 2021and the topic is favourite Christmas carols/stories.

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CCB GTT Podcast Feed

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/

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

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Security procedure remains in effect.

When you enter the waiting room before a meeting, please ensure that you give us a recognizable name. If you are calling for the first time or from a land line, please e-mail the CCB’s Receptionist, (Shelley Morris) ahead of time to let us know your name and number so we will let you in. Shelley’s email is: ccb@ccbnational.net

If you need help doing these things or learning to use zoom, please contact us and we can help you.

You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are:

CCB is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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

For more information, contact:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

GTTProgram@Gmail.com

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com

1-877-304-0968 Ext 509

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

corry.gtt@ccbnational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550

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. Different zoom platforms are used for different meetings, and some require preregistration.

CCB-GTT OPEN Tech CHAT

Monday, December 6, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: Bring your favourite apps and devices, high- and low-tech solutions, questions, tips, and tricks to this lively weekly discussion group.

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CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP

Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic: using apple podcasts on the mac.

Our presentations start at 2 PM Eastern. We open the room for people who would like a little extra help with their Mac at 1:30 pm Eastern, 10:30 am Pacific.

(NOTE): Registration required. To register, please e-mail, gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB GTT Back to Basics monthly call

Wednesday December 8, 2021, 1:00 Pm Eastern/10:00 Am Pacific.

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

During these monthly calls, we answer all your burning questions that you have been hesitant to ask about tech. Bring your questions and curiosity.

CCB GTT national call

Wednesday December 8, 2021, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: Presentation from Canadian Assistive Technology

Thanks to the CCB GTT Edmonton team who always brings Steve Barclay to present to their group around this time, we are bringing Steve back on a national call to tell us all the exciting news from Canadian Assistive Technology.

Come and learn about new products, most popular software, devices, and more.

Maybe you will find that perfect gift for yourself or someone else.

CCB GTT Braille Display users group

Thursday December 9, 2021, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: General Q and A.

This group is for people who already have and are using electronic Braille displays.

Note: If you are not already registered for this group, please e-mail

gtt

CCB GTT Open chat

Friday December 10, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific

Hosts: David Greene and Shelley Morris

Topic: Sharing our stories

Our guest for next Friday December 10 is Petro Neborskij. Petro is a professional dancer originally from Ukraine, he also is one of our regular attendees on all CCB GTT zoom calls

Come and hear his story of struggle and triumph adapting with vision loss.

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/

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

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Security procedure remains in effect.

When you enter the waiting room before a meeting, please ensure that you give us a recognizable name. If you are calling for the first time or from a land line, please e-mail the CCB’s Receptionist, (Shelley Morris) ahead of time to let us know your name and number so we will let you in. Shelley’s email is: ccb@ccbnational.net

If you need help doing these things or learning to use zoom, please contact us and we can help you.

You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are:

CCB is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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

For more information, contact:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

GTTProgram@Gmail.com

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com

1-877-304-0968 Ext 509

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

corry.gtt@ccbnational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550

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. Different zoom platforms are used for different meetings and some require preregistration.

CCB GTT OPEN TECH CHAT

Monday October 18 2021 1:00 PM Eastern 10:00 Am Pacific time.

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Come and bring your tech questions, tips, and knowledge to this lively weekly discussion.

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CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP

Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic: Using the voiceover utility, changing voices, and more ways of searching your mac.

Do you use a Mac with voiceover or zoom? Do you want to know how to make the most out of your Mac and its features? Come join the Mac user’s group.

(If you need additional support and would like to come in early to get assistance, the room is open at 1:30 pm Eastern, 10:30 am Pacific).

(NOTE): Registration required. To register, please e-mail, gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB GTT RURAL AND NORTHERN ONTARIO CALL

Tuesday October 19 2021 7 PM Eastern/ 4 PM Pacific

Description: The topic will be Narrator and Magnification programs built in to Windows 10. The speaker will be Brian Bibeault. Everyone from across Canada is welcome.

Facilitator: Dorothy Macnaughton

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CCB-GTT PRESENTATION

Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Presenter: Katja Danilova

Topic: Voxmate app.

Description: Voxmate is a new Android app with audio-first applications that can be operated with just four gestures. With Voxmate, you can read news, listen to audiobooks, play games, chat on the Audio Forum and more by simply swiping up, down, left, and right. The app was designed from the ground up to focus on a great audio experience rather than describing what’s on the screen, and that makes the whole experience uncluttered, intuitive, and worth your time. Katja, the co-founder of Voxmate, will introduce us to the app, answer your questions, and talk about future iOS plans.

For more info visit https://voxmate.com/

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CCB-GTT ANDROID USERS GROUP

Wednesday, October 20, , 2021, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:

Hosts: Tracy Mousseau and Matthew Lorentz

Topic: Using the contact list on your Android Phone

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, Email: aaug.canada@gmail.com

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP

Thursday, October 21, , 2021, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

In order to participate in this group, you must be using an electronic Braille display.

Topic: Hosting and participating in zoom calls with a Braille display.

(NOTE): Registration required. To register, please e-mail, gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Friday, October 22, , 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts: David Greene & Shelley Anne Morris

Topic: What’s on your mind?

Come join us to talk about what is on your mind regarding Blindness technology and living.

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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 like to the originating distribution source. https://ccbpod.podbean.com/

CCB-GTT TECH SUPPORT LIST

CCB sponsors a GTT email support list to provide help and support with technology for blind, low vision and Deaf Blind 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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Security procedure remains in effect.

When you enter the waiting room before a meeting, please ensure that you give us a recognizable name. If you are calling for the first time or from a land line, please e-mail the CCB’s Receptionist, (Shelley Morris) ahead of time to let us know your name and number so we will let you in. Shelley’s email is: ccb@ccbnational.net

If you need help doing these things or learning to use zoom, please contact us and we can help you.

You can participate by phone or internet from wherever you are:

CCB is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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

For more information, contact:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

GTTProgram@Gmail.com

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com

1-877-304-0968 Ext 509

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

corry.gtt@ccbnational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550

Sent from Mail for Windows

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. Different zoom platforms are used for different meetings and some require preregistration.

CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Monday, October 4, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: Bring all of your tech tips and questions to this lively discussion group.

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CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP

Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic: Q and A on the finder after last week’s presentation. Bring other questions along too.

If you need additional support and would like to come in early to get assistance, the room is open at 1:30 pm Eastern, 10:30 am Pacific.

(NOTE): Registration required. To register, please e-mail, gtt

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CCB-GTT PRESENTATION

Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: Back to basics Wednesday.

On the first Wednesday of each month, we are going to have a session in which we welcome all questions. Have you always wondered what a smart speaker or screen reader is? Have a very basic question that you have been afraid to ask? Come and join us.

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS

Thursday, October 7, 2021, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

In order to participate in this group, you must be using an electronic Braille display.

(NOTE): Registration required. To register, please e-mail, gtt

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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Friday, October 8, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts: Shelley Ann Morris and David Greene

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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 like to the originating distribution source. https://ccbpod.podbean.com/

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

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

(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.)

—

Security procedure remains in effect.

When you enter the waiting room before a meeting, please ensure that you give us a recognizable name. If you are calling for the first time or from a land line, please e-mail the CCB’s Receptionist, (Shelley Morris) ahead of time to let us know your name and number so we will let you in. Shelley’s email is: ccb

If you need help doing these things or learning to use zoom, please contact us and we can help you.

You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are:

CCB is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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

For more information, contact:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

GTTProgram

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

accessibilitytraining7

1-877-304-0968 Ext 509

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

Hcorry.gtt

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550

Hi All.

I have been working with this lady to find some other solutions for entering passwords.

She has asked that I pass along this survey to anyone who is interested in doing it.

It is real this time.  Not like the keyboard one.

Kim

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: Daniella Briotto Faustino <DaniellaBriottoFaust@cmail.carleton.ca>

Date: December 19, 2017 at 3:45:57 PM EST

To: GTT Program <gttprogram@gmail.com>

Cc: Nolan Jenikov <nolan.gtt@ccbnational.net>

Subject: Online survey: The use of passwords by people with visual impairment

Hello,

My name is Daniella Briotto Faustino and I am a Master student in the Human Computer Interaction program at Carleton University (Ottawa, Canada). Under the supervision of Professor Audrey Girouard, I am conducting a research for my thesis and looking for participants to answer an online survey about the use of passwords by people with visual impairment. This research has been cleared by the Carleton University Research Ethics Board.

As a token of appreciation, participants will be included in a prize draw of an Amazon gift card, in the value of 50 Canadian dollars.

Survey title: The use of passwords by people with visual impairment

This online survey contains around 30 questions, either multiple choice or text entry. It can be completed all at once or within a week, by accessing the same link. To participate in this survey, participants must be: visually impaired, at least 18 years old, and comfortable with the English language.

Here is the link to access the online survey: https://cuhealth.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4UdAGTWkF32wzpb

If you know others that would be interested in participating, please forward this email to them.

Thank you,

Daniella Briotto Faustino

Master student in Human-Computer Interaction

http://cil.csit.carleton.ca/

http://daniellabriotto.com

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Good afternoon all, here is all the relevant information on the TYB program. This is CCB’s newest program, set out to ENGAGE, EDUCATE and EMPOWER the blind/VI to adopt a lifestyle full of activity and integrated sport.

HOW TO FIND US:
IN FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE search bar, simply type:

CCB Trust Your Buddy

Then “like” and “subscribe” to our page and videos.

FACE BOOK LIVE this FRIDAY July 21st!
12noon EST / 9am PST

I’ll be on talking about various fitness topics and HIGHLY encourage to go ahead and “like” our Facebook page then submit your questions in the comments box. Either before or during th the video, then I’ll have a chance to answer them LIVE for you.

Anything sport, health, fitness, exercise, equipment, related…nothing is off the list.

Share our page and channel with all your contacts!!

CCB is excited to provide you with this FREE Health Education/Accessible Sport resource….take advantage and get all your questions answered!!

Cheers,

Ryan Van Praet (Reg. Kinesiologist)
Program Manager
“TRUST YOUR BUDDY”
Accessible Sport & Health Education
Canadian Council of the Blind

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Hello everyone from Kim Kilpatrick.
This is an official news release from OC Transpo in Ottawa. I was glad to be on this committee and glad that we finally have exterior bus announcements here. Thanks to the staff at OC Transpo for taking our thoughts and suggestions into consideration and for working with us so well.
OC Transpo takes bus announcements outside
On April 23, OC Transpo launched improvements to its next stop announcement system. Exterior bus announcements, which audibly announce the route and destination of the arriving bus, can now be heard by customers waiting at all bus stops and transit stations.
Some customers are unable to see or read the visual destination sign of an approaching bus – particularly, customers who are blind or who have vision loss. This affects their ability to identify the bus, and to use transit independently and safely. Exterior bus announcements will assist all customers in confirming they are boarding the correct vehicle, especially at stops and platforms served by multiple routes.
Generated from a speaker located outside the front door of the bus, this technology will automatically announce, in both official languages, the same information that can be seen on the exterior destination sign of the bus. When the operator opens the door, the bus will make the announcement – for example, “Route 95 Baseline, Circuit 95 Baseline.”
Announcement volumes have been set to be only a few decibels above the ambient or surrounding street-level noise at the stops. They are intended to be heard by those waiting at the stop. The volume of the exterior bus announcements will also vary depending on the time of day – getting quieter from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
The implementation of OC Transpo’s new exterior bus announcements has been guided by feedback from an eight-member community working group, composed of residents and stakeholders with an interest in the provision of a more accessible transit service. This group helped to initiate the project, provided OC Transpo staff with an enhanced understanding of the unique challenges faced by some customers, and assisted in the development of the announcement content and sounds. The community working group included representatives of the City’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), Alliance for the Equality of Blind Canadians, Canadian Council of the Blind and Women’s Initiatives for Safer Environments.
For more information on OC Transpo’s exterior bus announcements or on the other accessibility features that make it easier for customers to use transit, please visit http://www.octranspo.com or contact OC Transpo Information at 613-741-4390 (TTY 613-741-5280).

This is a message from the developer of the app Autour. At present, Autour is crashing at startup, as a result of a certificate that our university needs to update with the Apple App Store. Regretfully, we had no notice that the certificate was about to expire until this morning. We are hoping that the university’s IT Services department will remedy this promptly so that Autour’s services can be restored. We will notify you once this is done, but in the meantime, our sincere apologies for the disruption.