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, September 14, 21 & 28, 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, September 14, 21 & 28, 2026
(NOTE NEW START TIME) 2:15 PM Eastern/11:15 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
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Tuesdays
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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, All things Windows
Tuesday, September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 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, September 15, 2026
7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:
Facilitators: Dorothy Macnaughton and Brian Bibeault
The topic will be GPS apps and will include new apps and ones that can be used
with Meta glasses. Brian has a new one he will be speaking about, and
other apps will be discussed by those who attend the meeting. Everyone
across Canada is welcome.
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Wednesdays
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CCB-GTT APPS and TAPS LECTURE with Michael Feir
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: Kim Kilpatrick
Presenter: Michael Feir
Description: The Apps and Taps lecture series is designed for people who want to continue learning about how to make the most of their iPhones while totally blind. While it doesn’t require people to have participated in the Unseen Touchscreen course, it assumes that participants have a basic working knowledge of how to use VoiceOver and the iOS operating system. Lectures of the Unseen Touchscreen course remain available in the CCB podcast if needed.
In the Apps and Taps lecture series, we will dive deeply into various settings and concepts in the iOS operating system. One priority will be discussing new capabilities and changes which emerge in iOS, such as the arrival of Apple Intelligence. We will also go on deep dives into how to use a wide range of apps which are accessible using VoiceOver. These apps may be made by Apple and come on your iPhone. They may also be developed by third-party developers and be available from the App Store.
Similar to the format used for the Unseen Touchscreen course, there will be two sessions per month. The first session will typically occur on the first Wednesday of the month. It will consist of a lecture which will be recorded for inclusion in the CCB podcast. Those who attend the lecture will be able to ask questions after the lecture is recorded, if time permits. The second session will typically be held on the third Wednesday of the month and will not be recorded. It will be an opportunity to ask any questions related to that month’s lecture or any other topic related to using iPhones from a blindness perspective. This will hopefully make certain that people get help and ideas from fellow iPhone users with whatever their current issues or areas of curiosity might be. It will also be a chance to learn about any newly discovered accessible apps.
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 BACK TO BASICS CALL
Wednesday, September 9, 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. Today’s topic: let’s catch up on issues and concerns you may have encountered over the summer.
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CCB-GTT APPS and TAPS Q & A with Michael Feir
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:
Host: David Greene
Presenter: Michael Feir
Join Michael for his Apps and Tapps Q&A session. Come with all of your questions about iDevices and Voiceover.
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CCB-GTT ANDROID USERS GROUP
Wednesday, September 16, 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
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Thursdays
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CCB-GTT MAC USERS GROUP
Thursday, September 3, 2026
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 BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP
Thursday, September 10 & 24, 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 ATLANTIC CALL
Thursday, September 24, 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, September 4, 11, 18 & 25, 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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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP, Setting up a new Iphone
Friday, September 11, 18 & 25, 2026
11:00 AM Eastern/8:00 AM Pacific:
Instructors: David Greene and Nolan Jenikov
Topic:. We will explore the nine basic settings that will make your iPhone work
well for you.
(NOTE): Maximum of 15 participants per class; register by emailing david.gtt@ccbnational.net or,Nolan.gtt@ccbnational.net . You will receive a tutorial in MS Word format after signing up.
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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, #153, Unseen Touch Screen Course, podcast, Session 40 with Michael Feir
(NOTE): Apps and Tapps lecture 1, podcast with Michael Feir, will be available on or before September 4th. 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
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