CCB-GTT Weekly Meetings, October 18 to October 24, 2020 via Zoom

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 19, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

host, Kim Kilpatrick,

Topic, Open discussion,

CCB-GTT RURAL AND NORTH CALL

Tuesday October 20, 2020, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:

Host/co-host, Dorothy Mc Naughton and Brian Bibeault

We encourage everyone from across Canada to take part.  The topic is Apps – those that are most accessible and useful for people with vision loss, as well as other apps we enjoy using.  Our speaker is Elmer Thiesen.  There will be lots of time for questions and for everyone to share their favourite apps.

CCB-GTT PRESENTATION

Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Topic, All about Aira

Presenter Janine Stanley from AIRA, Host Kim Kilpatrick

CCB-GTT ALL ABOUT ANDROID

Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:

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. For the next three sessions we are going to discuss how to get started with your Android device. Please identify yourself when registering with your proper name and zoom screen name.

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

CCB-GTT YOUTH ZOOM CALL

Thursday, October 22, 2020, 8:00 PM Eastern/5:00 PM Pacific:

Host, Nolan Jenikov

For individuals between the ages of 16 and 25ish.

(NOTE) The meeting credentials are different for this meeting, preregistration required. For more info contact Nolan at nolan.gtt@ccbnational.net.

CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Friday, October 23, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time:

host, David Greene,

Topic, Open discussion,

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

CCB-GTT Weekly Meetings, August 30 to September 5, 2020 via Zoom

 

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.

PLEASE NOTE…..Enhanced security procedure in effect.

When you enter the waiting room before a meeting, please ensure that you give us a recognizable first and last 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.

CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Monday, August 31,  2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time:

Host Kim Kilpatrick

Come join us with all of your low and high tech questions and tips

CCB-GTT PRESENTATION

Wednesday, September 2, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Presenter, Kim Kilpatrick

Topic, using Voice Dream Reader. This topic was suggested after the August 26 presentation on the Dolphin Easy Reader app.

CCB-GTT YOUTH ZOOM CALL

(NOTE) NO MEETING SCHEDULED DURING THIS WEEK! The youth program is hoping to expand at a new time. To find out more or give suggestions email Nolan Jenikov at nolan.gtt@ccbnational.net

CCB-GTT BEGINNERS CALL

(NOTE) If you are a beginning learner of IOS, Android, PC, Mac, or other new devices: Have you enjoyed the monthly Beginner’s calls? Would you like them to continue? What topics would you like to see discussed? We  will be having a discussion meeting on this topic. If interested, e-mail Kim Kilpatrick at gtt@ccbnational.net

CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Friday, September 4, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time:

host, David Green,

Open discussion, Tech and/or other, Come join the community!

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 Green, 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

CCB-GTT Weekly Meetings, August 23 to August 29, 2020 via Zoom

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.

PLEASE NOTE…..Enhanced security procedure in effect.

When you enter the waiting room before a meeting, please ensure that you give us a recognizable first and last 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.

CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Monday, August 24, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time:

Host, Corry Stuive

Open discussion plus: Aira, social media and who knows what else…..

CCB-GTT PRESENTATION

Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Presenter, Kim Kilpatrick

Topic, Setting up and using the Dolphin Easy Reader app with CELA library and Bookshare.  

CCB-GTT YOUTH ZOOM CALL

Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host, Nolan Jenikov

GTT Weekly Youth Gathering Use this link to attend, provided you’re between the ages of 16 and 25ish.

(NOTE) The meeting credentials are different for this meeting, preregistration required. For more info contact David Green at accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com.

CCB-GTT BEGINNERS CALL

(NOTE) If you are a beginning learner of IOS, Android, PC, Mac, or other new devices: Have you enjoyed the monthly Beginner’s calls? Would you like them to continue? What topics would you like to see discussed? We  will be having a discussion meeting on this topic. If interested, e-mail Kim Kilpatrick at gtt@ccbnational.net

CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Friday, August 28, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time:

host, David Green,

Open discussion, Tech and/or other, Come join the community!

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

David Green, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

corry.gtt@ccbnational.net 

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550

CCB-GTT Weekly Meetings, August 16 to August 22, 2020 via Zoom

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.

PLEASE NOTE…..Enhanced security procedure in effect.

When you enter the waiting room before a meeting, please ensure that you give us a recognizable first and last 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.

CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Monday, August 17, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time:

Host, Kim Kilpatrick

Open discussion plus: What tech do you use for work?

CCB-GTT RURAL AND NORTH CALL

Tuesday August 18, 2020, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:

The topic will be learning how to use One Drive and Dropbox to store and share files. Your presenter will be Brian Bibeault. There will be lots of time for questions!

CCB-GTT PRESENTATION

Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Presenter, Gerry Chevalier

Topic, Using CELA library, part 2 of 2. This week focusing in on Newspapers and Magazines. Q&A to follow

CCB-GTT YOUTH ZOOM CALL

Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host, Nolan Jenikov

GTT Weekly Youth Gathering Use this link to attend, provided you’re between the ages of 16 and 25ish.

(NOTE) The meeting credentials are different for this meeting, preregistration required. For more info contact David Green at accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com.

CCB-GTT ALL ABOUT ANDROID

Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:

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 identify yourself when registering with your proper name and zoom screen name.

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

CCB-GTT TORONTO CALL

Thursday, August 20, 2020, 6:00 PM Eastern/3:00 PM Pacific:

This month, GTT creator, Kim Kilpatrick, David Green, CCB’s national GTT tech advisor, and CCB Member Debbie Eva Williams will be presenting the Apple Watch, a wearable world on your wrist!  You can use it for time, apple pay, transit app, messages, calendar, texting, and more! 

(NOTE) The meeting credentials are different for this meeting, To get the call in information please e-mail Gtt.toronto@gmail.com

CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Friday, August 21, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time:

host, David Green,

Open discussion, Tech and/or other, Come join the community!

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

David Green, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

corry.gtt@ccbnational.net 

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550

CCB-GTT Weekly Meetings, July 26 to August 1, 2020 via Zoom Conference

This week……..

Weekly CCB GTT Open Chats, 

CCB GTT Beginner’s call 

and 

 CCB GTT Youth Zoom Call

You’re invited to the CCB’s GTT Zoom Conference call meetings for the week of July 26 to August 1, where we will focus on the needs and concerns of Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.  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.  See below for the Zoom link and phone numbers.

PLEASE NOTE……Enhanced security procedure necessitated via security issues! Please review, note and implement were required. Thanks!

Special note about zoom bombing from Kim, 

When you enter the waiting room for the meeting, please ensure that you give us a recognizable first and last name.

If you are calling in from a land line, please e-mail the CCB receptionist (Shelley Morris) ahead of time to let us know your name and number so we will let you in. shelley’s email address is ccb@ccbnational.net.

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

Phone 1-877-304-0968 or

email gtt@ccbnational.net

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!

Week of July 26 to August 1, 2020:

CCB GTT Open Chat, Monday, July 27, 2020,

1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time: host Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: What tech helps you most since the onset of COVID 19.

CCB GTT Beginners Call, Tuesday, July 28, 2020,

1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific time: host Kim Kilpatrick

  • Topic, learning to use the IOS app Seeing AI.

CCB GTT Open Chat, Wednesday, July 29, 2020,

1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time: host Kim Kilpatrick, , 

  • Topic, open discussion

CCB GTT Youth Zoom Call, Wednesday, July 29, 2020,

2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific: Host , Nolan Jenakov,

CCB GTT Open Chat, Friday, July 31, 2020,

1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time: host David Green, 

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 East Coordinator

GTTProgram@Gmail.com

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Green, 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

CCB-GTT Weekly Meetings, July 19 to July 25, 2020 via Zoom Conference

This week……..

Weekly CCB GTT Open Chats,

  • (Including a special guest and topic Wednesday)

CCB GTT Rural and Northern Ontario Call

and

 CCB GTT Youth Zoom Conference Call

You’re invited to the CCB GTT’s Zoom Conference call meetings for the week of July 19 to July 25, where we will focus on the needs and concerns of Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.  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.  See below for the Zoom link and phone numbers.

NEW, PLEASE NOTE…..

Enhanced security procedure. Please review, note and implement were required.

Special note about zoom bombing from Kim,

Recently a few of our meetings have been derailed by Zoom Bomber(s). These are folks that come into meetings with no intent to participate. There sole intention is to disrupt the session. There arrival includes vulgar language and/or disturbing video content. Once in the zoom room it is impossible for a host to get rid of them, so…..

When you enter the waiting room before a meeting, please ensure that you give us a recognizable first and last name.

If you are calling in from a land line, please e-mail the meeting host ahead of time to let us know your name and number so we will let you in.

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

Phone 1-877-304-0968 or

email gtt@ccbnational.net

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!

Week of July 19 to July 25, 2020:

Monday, July 20, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time:

host Nolan Jenakov, email him at nolan.gtt@ccbnational.net

Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific time:

host Brian Bibeault, email him at gtt.northbay@gmail.com

  • Theme: a discussion about podcasts, podcatchers, what are they? How do you use them? CCB GTT Open Chat, use this link to atttend

Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time:

host Kim Kilpatrick, , email her at GTTProgram@Gmail.com

  • Theme: Our special guest Wayne Antle will describe and lead a discussion about IPhone reading apps. Followed by open chat starting around 2pm Eastern IPhone reading apps , use this link to attend.

Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

host Nolan Jenakov, email him at nolan.gtt@ccbnational.net

Friday, July 24, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time:

host David Green, email him at accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com

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 East Coordinator

GTTProgram@Gmail.com

David Green, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

Brian Bibeault, Volunteer, North Call Coordinator:

gtt.northbay@gmail.com

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

corry.gtt@ccbnational.net 

CCB-GTT Weekly Meetings, June 28 to July 04, 2020 via Zoom Conference

Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB)

Weekly Open Chat and GTT Youth Zoom Conference Calls

 

You’re invited to the CCB and GTT’s Zoom Conference call meetings for the week of June 21, where we will focus on the needs of Canadians who are blind or partially sighted as we all adjust to the “Social Distancing” that will keep us safe from COVID-19.  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.  See below for the Zoom link and phone numbers.

Week of June 28 to July 4, 2020:

Monday, June 29, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time: Brian Bibeault and Elmer Thiesen: Albert Ruel’s Retirement Party.

Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time: Gerry Chevalier:

Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific Time: Kim Kilpatrick and  Elmer Thiesen:

Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific: Rebecca Jackson, Nolin Jenakov and David Green

Friday, July 3, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time: David Green and Gerry Chevalier:

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, GTT East Coordinator

GTTProgram@Gmail.com

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

Brian Bibeault, Volunteer Coordinator:

gtt.northbay@gmail.com

 

CCB Backgrounder:

 

The CCB was founded in 1944 by a coalition of blind war veterans, schools of the blind and local chapters to create a national self-governing organization. The CCB was incorporated by Letters Patent on May 10, 1950 and is a registered charity under the provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada).

The purpose of the CCB is to give people with vision loss a distinctive and unique perspective before governments.  CCB deals with the ongoing effects of vision loss by encouraging active living and rehabilitation through peer support and social and recreational activities.

CCB promotes measures to conserve sight, create a close relationship with the sighted community and provide employment opportunities.

 

The CCB recognizes that vision loss has no boundaries with respect to gender, income, ethnicity, culture, other disabilities or age.

The CCB understands in many instances vision loss is preventable and sometimes is symptomatic of other health issues.  For the 21st century, the CCB is committed to an integrated proactive health approach for early detection to improve the quality of life for all Canadians.

As the largest membership organization of the blind and partially sighted in Canada the CCB is the “Voice of the Blind™”.

 

 

CCB National Office

100-20 James Street Ottawa ON  K2P 0T6

Toll Free: 1-877-304-0968 Email: info@ccbnational.net URL: http://www.ccbnational.net

 

CCB-GTT Weekly Meetings, June 21 to June 27, 2020 via Zoom Conference

Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB)

Weekly Open Chat, GTT Beginners and GTT Youth Zoom Conference Calls

 

You’re invited to the CCB and GTT’s Zoom Conference call meetings for the week of June 21, where we will focus on the needs of Canadians who are blind or partially sighted as we all adjust to the “Social Distancing” that will keep us safe from COVID-19.  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.  See below for the Zoom link and phone numbers.

Week of June 21 to June 27, 2020:

Monday, June 22, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time: Albert Ruel and Brian Bibeault:

Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific: Kim Kilpatrick and Brian Bibeault:

Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time: Gerry Chevalier:

Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific Time: Kim Kilpatrick and :

Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific: Rebecca Jackson, Nolin Jenakov and David Green

Friday, June 26, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time: David Green and Gerry Chevalier:

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, GTT East Coordinator

GTTProgram@Gmail.com

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

 

Albert Ruel, GTT West Coordinator

albert.GTT@CCBNational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550

 

Brian Bibeault, Volunteer Coordinator:

gtt.northbay@gmail.com

 

CCB Backgrounder:

 

The CCB was founded in 1944 by a coalition of blind war veterans, schools of the blind and local chapters to create a national self-governing organization. The CCB was incorporated by Letters Patent on May 10, 1950 and is a registered charity under the provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada).

The purpose of the CCB is to give people with vision loss a distinctive and unique perspective before governments.  CCB deals with the ongoing effects of vision loss by encouraging active living and rehabilitation through peer support and social and recreational activities.

CCB promotes measures to conserve sight, create a close relationship with the sighted community and provide employment opportunities.

 

The CCB recognizes that vision loss has no boundaries with respect to gender, income, ethnicity, culture, other disabilities or age.

The CCB understands in many instances vision loss is preventable and sometimes is symptomatic of other health issues.  For the 21st century, the CCB is committed to an integrated proactive health approach for early detection to improve the quality of life for all Canadians.

As the largest membership organization of the blind and partially sighted in Canada the CCB is the “Voice of the Blind™”.

 

 

CCB National Office

100-20 James Street Ottawa ON  K2P 0T6

Toll Free: 1-877-304-0968 Email: info@ccbnational.net URL: http://www.ccbnational.net

 

GTT Youth Weekly Meeting Announcement, May 26, 2020 via Zoom Conference

Get Together with Technology (GTT)

Sponsored by

Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB)

Invites all Blind and visually impaired  youth from ages 16 – 25 ish  to a weekly social drop-in Zoom gathering

 

Theme: To strengthen community through socialization and interaction

Date: Every Wednesday at 2:00 PM eastern time

  • Where: Zoom conference room. These gatherings will be moderated

CCB and GTT are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5593858367?pwd=ckxOQzRhWTdTNzR0bDZWTm40NFJMdz09

Meeting ID: 559 385 8367

Password: 0880

CCB Backgrounder:

The CCB was founded in 1944 by a coalition of blind war veterans, schools of the blind and local chapters to create a national self-governing organization. The CCB was incorporated by Letters Patent on May 10, 1950 and is a registered charity under the provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada).

The purpose of the CCB is to give people with vision loss a distinctive and unique perspective before governments.  CCB deals with the ongoing effects of vision loss by encouraging active living and rehabilitation through peer support and social and recreational activities.

CCB promotes measures to conserve sight, create a close relationship with the sighted community and provide employment opportunities.

The CCB recognizes that vision loss has no boundaries with respect to gender, income, ethnicity, culture, other disabilities or age.

The CCB understands in many instances vision loss is preventable and sometimes is symptomatic of other health issues.  For the 21st century, the CCB is committed to an integrated proactive health approach for early detection to improve the quality of life for all Canadians.

As the largest membership organization of the blind and partially sighted in Canada the CCB is the “Voice of the Blind™”.

CCB National Office

100-20 James Street Ottawa ON  K2P 0T6

Toll Free: 1-877-304-0968 Email: info@ccbnational.net URL: www.ccbnational.net