Category: Open Chat Social Meeting

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

1-877-304-0968 Ext 509

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

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

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.

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

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Green, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

1-877-304-0968 Ext 509

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

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

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.

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PLEASE NOTE…..Enhanced security procedure in effect.

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

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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!

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

CCB is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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

David Green, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

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

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550

CCB-GTT Weekly Meetings, August 2 to August 8, 2020 via Zoom Conference

This week……..

CCB GTT Open Chats,

CCB GTT Presentation

and

CCB GTT Youth Zoom Conference Call

You’re invited to the CCB’s GTT Zoom Conference call meetings for the week of August 2nd to August 8th, 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.

Special note about zoom bombing from Kim,

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 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.

Phone 1-877-304-0968 or

email gtt@ccbnational.net

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!

Week of August 2 to August 8, 2020:

Please Note, There will NO open Chat on holiday Monday, August 3rd, 2020. Wishing you all a happy and safe long weekend!

CCB-GTT PRESENTATION

Wednesday, August 5, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time:

host, David Green

Theme: What to keep in mind when buying a new computer.

CCB-GTT YOUTH ZOOM CALL

Wednesday, August 5, 2020, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host, Nolin Jenikov

*Theme: GTT Weekly Youth Gathering Use this link to attend, provided you’re between the ages of 16 and 25ish.
(NOTE) This meeting’s credentials are different for this meeting than the regular CCB-GTT Zoom Log-in. For more info contact David Green at accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com.

CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Friday, August 7, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time:

host, David Green,

Theme: CCB Open Chat, use this link to attend.

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

CCB is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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

David Green, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

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

1-877-304-0965 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 Open Chat, use this link to attend.

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 beginners call, use this link to attend.

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 Open Chat, use this link to attend.

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

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

*Theme: GTT Weekly Youth Gathering Use this link to attend, provided you’re between the ages of 16 and 25ish.
(NOTE) This meeting’s credentials are different for this meeting than the regular CCB-GTT Zoom Log-in. For more info contact David Green at accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com.

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

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

CCB Open Chat, use this link to attend.

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

CCB is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Green, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

1-877-304-0968 Ext 509

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

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

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

Theme: CCB GTT Open Chat, use this link to attend.

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

*Theme: GTT Weekly Youth Gathering Use this link to attend, provided you’re between the ages of 16 and 25ish.
(NOTE) This meeting’s credentials are different for this meeting than the regular CCB-GTT Zoom Log-in. For more info contact David Green at accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com.

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

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

Theme: CCB Open Chat, use this link to attend.

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

CCB is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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

David Green, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

Brian Bibeault, Volunteer, North Call Coordinator:

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

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

CCB GTT weekly meetings July 5 to July 11 2020 via zoom conference

Weekly CCB GTT Open Chats,

CCB GTT Youth Zoom Conference Call

and CCB GTT National monthly Call

You’re invited to the CCB GTT’s Zoom Conference call meetings for the week of July 5 to July 11, 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.

Week of July 5 to July 11, 2020:

Monday, July 6, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time: Brian Bibeault and Corry Stuive will host.

Theme: CCB Open Chat, use this link to attend.

Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time: Gerry Chevalier:

Theme: Windows from the Keyboard Tips, Microsoft Outlook, use this link to attend.

Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific Time: Kim Kilpatrick and Guest host:

Theme: CCB Open Chat, use this link to attend.

Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific: Rebecca Jackson, Nolin Jenakov and David Green

*Theme: GTT Weekly Youth Gathering Use this link to attend, provided you’re between the ages of 16 and 25ish. The meeting credentials are different for this meeting than the regular CCB/GTT Zoom Log-in. For more info contact David Green at accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com.

Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 Pm Pacific: CCB GTT National Conferance Call

We will be joined by Charles Mossop who has been volunteering with the World Blind Union for 11 years and is currently president of the North American and Caribbean region. Charles will join us to tell us about the WBU, what it does, what it is, and what is going on currently. CCB GTT National call use this link to attend.

Friday, July 10, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific Time: David Green and Guest host.

Theme: CCB Open Chat, use this link to attend.

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

CCB is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

Brian Bibeault, Volunteer Coordinator:

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

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.

Theme: CCB Open Chat, use this link to attend.

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

Theme: Windows from the Keyboard Tips, Back Stage View and Save As, use this link to attend.

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

Theme: CCB Open Chat, use this link to attend.

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

*Theme: GTT Weekly Youth Gathering Use this link to attend, provided you’re between the ages of 16 and 25ish. The meeting credentials are different for this meeting than the regular CCB/GTT Zoom Log-in. For more info contact David Green at accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com.

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

Theme: CCB Open Chat, use this link to attend.

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

CCB is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

Brian Bibeault, Volunteer Coordinator:

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

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

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:

Theme: CCB Open Chat, use this link to attend.

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

Theme: GTT Beginners Conference Call, Zoom Practice Session: use this link to attend.

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

Theme: Windows from the Keyboard Tips, Microsoft Ribbons, use this link to attend.

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

Theme: CCB Open Chat, use this link to attend.

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

*Theme: GTT Weekly Youth Gathering Use this link to attend, provided you’re between the ages of 16 and 25ish. The meeting credentials are different for this meeting than the regular CCB/GTT Zoom Log-in. For more info contact David Green at accessibilitytraining7@gmail.com.

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

Theme: CCB Open Chat, use this link to attend.

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

CCB is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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

albert.GTT@CCBNational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

Albert Ruel, GTT West Coordinator

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550

Brian Bibeault, Volunteer Coordinator:

albert.GTT@CCBNational.net GTTProgram@Gmail.com

CCB Backgrounder:

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.

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 Windows From The Keyboard Tips Summary Notes, Navigating and Selecting Text, May 20, 2020, with a Link to the CCB Podcast Episode

Get Together with Technology (GTT)

Sponsored by the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB)

Summary Notes:

May 20, 2020

Theme: Navigating and Selecting Text in Word and Outlook, use this link for the CCB Podcast Episode.

Presenter: Gerry Chevalier

Gtt.edmonton@gmail.com

In this 4^th episode of the Windows From the Keyboard series, Gerry demonstrates how to navigate text using the keyboard in Word and Outlook emails although many of the keystrokes apply to other Windows apps. In addition to navigating, Gerry discusses how to combine the Shift key with the navigation keys to select the text as you navigate. At the end of the episode Gerry comments on the Shift+F3 keystroke to change the case of selected text.

For more information please contact your GTT Coordinators:

Albert Ruel or Kim Kilpatrick

1-877-304-0968,550 1-877-304-0968,513

CCB Backgrounder:

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.

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

GTT is an exciting initiative of the Canadian Council of the Blind, founded in Ottawa in 2011 by Kim Kilpatrick and Ellen Goodman. GTT aims to help people who are blind or have low vision in their exploration of low vision and blindness related access technology. Through involvement with GTT participants can learn from and discuss assistive technology with others walking the same path of discovery.

GTT is made up of blindness related assistive technology users, and those who have an interest in using assistive technology designed to help blind and vision impaired people level the playing field. GTT groups interact through social media, and periodically meet in-person or by teleconference to share their passions for assistive technology and to learn what others can offer from their individual perspectives.

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

CCB-GTT Windows From The Keyboard Tips Summary Notes, Task Bar, May 13, 2020, with a Link to the CCB Podcast Episode

Get Together with Technology (GTT)

Sponsored by the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB)

Summary Notes:

May 13, 2020

Theme: Task Bar, use this link for the CCB Podcast Episode.

Presenter: Gerry Chevalier

Gtt.edmonton@gmail.com

In this third episode of Using Windows From the Keyboard, Gerry, without touching the mouse, shows how to navigate the Windows Task Bar, how to use Jump Lists, and how to pin icons to the Task Bar. He also illustrates useful keyboard shortcuts such as Windows Key plus number row keys to jump to specific Task Bar icons and Windows Key plus ALT Plus number row keys to open the Jump List for specific Task Bar icons. The podcast concludes with a description of the Windows Run dialogue.

For more information please contact your GTT Coordinators:

Albert Ruel or Kim Kilpatrick

1-877-304-0968,550 1-877-304-0968,513

albert.GTT@CCBNational.net GTTProgram@Gmail.com

CCB Backgrounder:

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.

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

CCB-GTT Open Chat Summary Notes, Typio Online Typing Tutorial Session, May 8, 2020 with Link to the CCB Podcast Episode

Get Together with Technology (GTT)

Sponsored by the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB)

Summary Notes:

Theme: CCB-GTT Open Chat, Typio Online Typing Tutorial Session, May 8, 2020, follow this link to the CCB Podcast episode.

Canadian Assistive Technologies Ltd

Steve Barclay (Sales and Admin)

steve@canasstech.com provided a demo of the Typio Online typing tutorial.

Canadian Assistive Technology and its team have been involved in the Assistive Technology sector for over 28 years. We strive to bring expertise, empathy, and service to our customers while delivering all the Accessibility tools they need in order to be successful in the workplace or engage in their favorite activities in the home.

DON’T BE A STRANGER! TALK TO US!

Please feel free to contact us by any means if you have any questions about what products might help you, any support issues, inquiries about loan devices, or our training and consultation services.

We are huge Assistive Technology geeks, so we LOVE talking about anything and everything it! Plus, we’re lonely — so reach out and say “hi”!

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BY PHONE

Toll Free: 1-844-795-8324

Local:604-367-9480

BY EMAIL

Typio Online:

Typio Online is a highly visual and entirely audible typing tutor in the cloud

Give your students a fun and engaging way to learn typing right in the browser

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Built specifically for blind and visually impaired typists.
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No outside assistive technology required. Typio Online is accessible right in the browser.

For more information please contact your GTT Coordinators/Trainers:

Kim Kilpatrick 1-877-304-0968 Ext. 513