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, March 20, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Description:  Have questions about your technology? Want to share a new tech tip or device? This is the call for you.

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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP on using the Voice Dream suite of products (reader, writer, and scanner, part 4, a deep dive into Voice Dream writer)

Monday, March 20, 2023, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific

Instructor: David Greene

Description:  For many years now, the app Voice Dream reader has been a favourite app for reading all types of files and documents. After its launch, Voice Dream writer came along to help with editing and creating documents.  Next came Voice Dream scanner which enables you to scan and read printed materials.  This popular suite of products will be explored in this small group workshop.

Voice Dream – Text to Speech Reader – Award Winning Apps That Helps Everyone Read

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CCB-GTT MAC USER’S GROUP

Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic:  A variety of presentations and general Q and A.

Description:  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 NORTHERN ONTARIO AND RURAL CALL

Tuesday March 21, 2023, 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific:

Hosts: Dorothy Macnaughton and Brian Bibeault

Presenter: Brian Bibeault

Topic: Using the rotor in IOS.

Everyone from across Canada is welcome.

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CCB-GTT LOW TECH TIPS AND TRICKS CALL

Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Description: This week, we once again share our low-tech tips and tricks.  We’ve discussed locator dots, Braille labels, marking things using elastics, and much more.  Come and ask your low-tech questions and share your tips with us.

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP

Thursday March 23, 2023, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: A variety of presentations and time for 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@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT ATLANTIC CALL

Thursday March 16, 2023, 8:00 PM Atlantic/8:30 PM NDT:

Host: David Greene.

Description:  This is a weekly group for those living in Atlantic Canada. To find out more and to register please e-mail David.gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Friday March 24, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts: David Greene and Shelley Morris

Topic: Open Chat

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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP on the basics of using the Jaws screen reader (part 4, Using Jaws with web browsers)

Friday, March 24, 2023, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific

Instructor: David Greene

Description:  The jaws screen reader has been in use for decades now. It is an enormously powerful tool. Come and join us for the third of a four-part series on jaws.

We will be learning about using the jaws screen reader with the Microsoft word application for creating and editing documents.

This is a look at the very basics of jaws and is intended for those who are less advanced users.

(NOTE): Registration required, we limit this workshop to ten people. To register please e-mail gtt@ccbnational.net

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Additional Resources:

CCB-GTT PODCASTS

You can subscribe to the CCB Podcast feed by searching for CCB/Canadian Council of the Blind Podcast on the Victor Reader Stream, or your favourite smart device Pod Catcher.

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

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.

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How to Join Meetings:

You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are: All calls listed above,, 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:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

gtt@ccbnational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

david.gtt@ccbnational.net

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.

(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, February 27, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Description:  Join us each week when we discuss and share the tech topics of greatest interest and concern within our community. Come and ask your questions and share your tips.

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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP on using the Voice Dream suite of products (reader, writer, and scanner, part 1)

Monday, February 27, 2023, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific

Instructor: David Greene

Description:  For many years now, the app Voice Dream reader has been a favourite app for reading all types of files and documents.  After its launch, Voice Dream writer came along to help with editing and creating documents.  Next came Voice Dream scanner which enables you to scan and read printed materials.  This popular suite of products will be explored in this small group workshop.

Voice Dream – Text to Speech Reader – Award Winning Apps That Helps Everyone Read

(NOTE): Registration required, Registration is limited to 10 individuals. If numbers exceed 10 a second similar session will be held on Wednesday March 1, 2023, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific. To register please e-mail gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT MAC USER’S GROUP

Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic:  A variety of presentations and general Q and A.

Description:  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 UNSEEN TOUCH SCREEN session seven with Michael Feir. 

Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Presenter: Michael Feir

Description: Now that you understand what the VoiceOver screen reader does and know some basic gestures, it’s time to learn about the iOS operating system. We’ll take a tour of its main points of interaction with users. These include the home screens, notification centre, control centre, dock, status bar, today view, widgets, and spotlight search. We’ll also discuss what iOS does for its users behind the scenes. For a deeper dive, read the section of the guide called The iOS Operating System.

This course is based on the second 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: Michael Feir’s Blog: April 2022

People who have trouble downloading the book in the format of their choice should email Michael directly at: Michael.feir@gmail.com

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP

Thursday March 2, 2023, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: A variety of presentations and time for 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@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT ATLANTIC CALL

Thursday March 2, 2023, 7:00 PM Atlantic/7:30 PM NST:

Host: David Greene.

Description:  This is a weekly group for those living in Atlantic Canada. To find out more and to register please e-mail David.gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Friday March 3, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts: David Greene and Shelley Morris

Topic: Meeting members of our community.

Description: Come join us this Friday and meet two gentlemen who grew up with vision loss, had a career with the Federal Government, enjoy reading, skiing, curling and much more. You may even hear some friendly and respectful banter.  Martin Collicott and Tad Skalski.

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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP on the basics of using the jaws screen reader (part 1, understanding the jaws settings)

Friday, March 3, 2023, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific

Instructor: David Greene

Description:  The jaws screen reader has been in use for decades now.  It is an enormously powerful tool.  Come and join us for the first of a four part series on jaws.

This is a look at the very basics of jaws and is intended for those who are less advanced users.  In this first part, understanding the jaws settings will be explored.

(NOTE): Registration required, We limit this workshop to ten people. To register please e-mail gtt@ccbnational.net

If you are interested in another workshop on this topic but cannot make the date please let us know.

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Not Tech but may be of interest.

The Men of CCB group will be holding a monthly zoom meeting on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 at 7pm Eastern/4pm Pacific.  This month’s topic will be…

Men’s Health, we will touch on such topics as,

– Nutrition

– Exercise

– Health Challenges

– Mental Health

– and more

To participate, if you’re already on the list of past participants, you will receive the link to join by Monday, February 27th, 2023.  If not, you can get on the list by contacting Shane Cashin at scashin@ccbnational.net.

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Additional Resources:

CCB-GTT PODCASTS

You can subscribe to the CCB Podcast feed by searching for CCB/Canadian Council of the Blind Podcast on the Victor Reader Stream, or your favourite smart device Pod Catcher.

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

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.

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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 Men of CCB 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:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

gtt@ccbnational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

david.gtt@ccbnational.net

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.

(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, February 6, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Corry Stuive

Description:  Join us each week when we discuss and share the tech topics of greatest interest and concern within our community. Come and ask your questions and share your tips.

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CCB-GTT Small Group Workshop on using the Accessible GPS app Blind Square (part 2)

Monday, February 6, 2023, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific

Instructor: David Greene

Description:  Recently, we introduced you to the accessible GPS app lazarillo. Another accessible option is the enormously powerful app blind square. Come and learn all about it in this small group workshop.

To find out more about blind square visit What is Blindsquare? – Blindsquare

(NOTE): Registration required, please e-mail david.gtt@ccbnational.net  Registration is limited to 10 individuals. If numbers exceed 10, a second similar session will be help on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific.

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CCB-GTT MAC USER’S GROUP

Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic:  A variety of presentations and general Q and A.

Description:  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 Back to basics call 

Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: David Green

Description: Join us for this back to basics call.

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CCB-GTT ATLANTIC CALL

Thursday February 9, 2023, 7:00 PM Atlantic/7:30 PM NST:

Host: David Greene.

Description:  This is a weekly group for those living in Atlantic Canada. To find out more and to register please e-mail David.gtt@ccbnational.net

CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Friday February 10, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts: David Greene and Shelley Morris

Topic: Come join us today for all things accessible tech and your favorite or least favorite book.

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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.

New this Week #112. Unseen Touch Screen course session Six

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.

—

How to Join Meetings:

You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are: All calls listed above 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:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

gtt@ccbnational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

david.gtt@ccbnational.net

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.

(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, January 30, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Description:  Join us each week when we discuss and share the tech topics of greatest interest and concern within our community. Come and ask your questions and share your tips.

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CCB-GTT Small Group Workshop on using the Accessible GPS app Blind Square (part 1)

Monday, January 30, 2023, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Instructor: David Greene

Description:  Recently, we introduced you to the accessible GPS app Lazarillo. Another accessible option is the enormously powerful app Blind Square. Come and learn all about it in this small group workshop.

To find out more about blind square visit What is Blindsquare? – Blindsquare

(NOTE): Registration required, please e-mail david.gtt@ccbnational.net  Registration is limited to 10 individuals. If numbers exceed 10, a second similar session will be help on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific.

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CCB-GTT MAC USER’S GROUP

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic:  A variety of presentations and general Q and A.

Description:  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 Unseen Touch Screen session six with Michael Feir

Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Corry Stuive

Presenter: Michael Feir

Description: In part 2 of our exploration of Voiceover, Michael Feir will continue discussing various gestures and techniques for getting the most out of Voiceover. We will learn how to reach the home screens and other key parts of iOS. There are also a good many settings which can help you customize Voiceover to suit your particular needs. Features such as navigation styles, quick settings, rotor settings, and more will be covered.

This course is based on the second 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: Michael Feir’s Blog: April 2022

People who have trouble downloading the book in the format of their choice should email Michael directly at: Michael.feir@gmail.com

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CCB-GTT ATLANTIC CALL

Thursday February 2, 2023, 7:00 PM Atlantic/7:30 PM NST:

Host: David Greene.

Description:  This is a weekly group for those living in Atlantic Canada. To find out more and to register please e-mail David.gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Friday February 3, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts: David Greene and Shelley Morris

Topic: Come join us this Friday and hear the exciting stories of three Blind/visually impaired individuals who held similar positions, dealing with accessibility, at three separate universities.

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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/

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

—

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.

—

How to Join Meetings:

You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are: All calls listed above 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:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

gtt@ccbnational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

david.gtt@ccbnational.net

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.

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

—

CCB-GTT OPEN TECH CHAT

Monday, January 23, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Description:  Join us each week when we discuss and share the tech topics of greatest interest and concern within our community. Come and ask your questions and share your tips.

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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP on using the video calling app Be My Eyes (part 1)

Monday, January 23, 2023, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Instructor: David Greene

Description:  Because of the price hikes recently instated by AIRA, many people in our community are asking about the free video assistant app, Be My Eyes. Join us for a walk through of this free and extremely useful app.

In this small group workshop, we walk you through the app and show you how to use it.

We limit this workshop to ten people.

To find out more about this app (available for IOS and android) visit the web site at

Be My Eyes – See the world together

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

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CCB-GTT MAC USER’S GROUP

Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic:  A variety of presentations and general Q and A.

Description:  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 LOW TECH TIPS AND TRICKS

Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Description: Come and join us for this informative discussion on low tech tips and solutions. These could be for your home, when out and about, for organizing things, and more.

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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP on Using the Victor Stream (part 4)

Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific —

Host: David Greene

Presenter: Gerry Chevalier

Description: In the final part of his exploration of the second-generation Victor Stream, Gerry will show us the voice recording capabilities of the stream and answer any additional questions that may have come up during this series of workshops.

(NOTE): This workshop is now full but if you would like a repeat of it in future, please e-mail gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP

Thursday January 26, 2023, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: A variety of presentations and time for 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@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT ATLANTIC CALL

Thursday January 26, 2023, 7:00 PM Atlantic/7:30 PM NST:

Host: David Greene.

Description:  This is a weekly group for those living in Atlantic Canada. To find out more and to register please e-mail David.gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT OPEN TECH CHAT

Friday January 27, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts: David Greene and Shelley Morris

Topic: Open chat.

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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.

New This Week, #111. Using drag and drop with voiceover on the mac,  presented by Wayne Antle.

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.

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How to Join Meetings:

You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are: All calls listed above 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:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

gtt@ccbnational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

david.gtt@ccbnational.net

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.

(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, November 28, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Description:  Did you buy a piece of new tech on black Friday? Are you wondering about which high- or low-tech gifts to give or receive for the holidays?

Do you have tips or questions to share? This is the call for you.

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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP on using the Calendar in IOS with voiceover Part 2.

Monday, November 28, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Instructor: David Greene

This is part two of the exploration of the IOS calendar app. This current workshop is now full but if anyone would like this workshop repeated, please e-mail gtt@ccbnational.net

We limit this group to ten people so everyone can get individual questions answered and explore the calendar together.

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CCB-GTT MAC USER’S GROUP

Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 2:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Wayne Antle

Topic:  General Q and A.

Description:  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 PRESENTATION ON THE NAVILENS SYSTEM

Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Presenter: Oran McAllister, Client Engagement Officer at NaviLens,

Description:

NaviLens is a new and exciting cutting-edge technology which has been developed to provide blind and visually impaired people with more accessibility and autonomy in their everyday lives. Oran McAllister, Client Engagement Officer at NaviLens, will be giving a presentation about the NaviLens Codes and the amazing features of this technology. He will give a short introduction to the NaviLens code, how it came about and how it works, additionally he will speak about the many use cases of the technology around the world, from transportation infrastructure wayfinding to product packaging, as well as validation from many users and associations from across the globe. Furthermore, Oran will be speaking about how NaviLens can be used in the home, in associations, and in schools using the free NaviLens kits, in addition to telling us a little more about the future of NaviLens.

For more information, http://www.navilens.com/ and https://www.rnib.org

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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP on using the Victor Stream (part 4, using the built-in voice note recorder).

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

Instructor: Gerry Chevalier

Description: This week we conclude our exploration of the victor stream. Today we learn all about the ability to record and use the built-in voice recorder. We also set aside time to answer any questions that may have come up over the past four weeks. This has been a successful and popular workshop.

We can repeat this workshop early in the new year if there is enough interest. To put your name on the list, please e-mail gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP

Thursday December 1, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: A variety of presentations and time for 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@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT ATLANTIC CALL

Thursday December 1, 2022, 7:00 PM Atlantic/7:30 PM NST:

Host: David Greene.

Description:  This is a weekly group for those living in Atlantic Canada. To find out more and to register please e-mail David.gtt@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT OPEN CHAT

Friday December 2, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Hosts: David Greene and Shelley Morris

Topic:  Sharing our stories.

Description: We welcome Naz Husain who, as a child, moved to Canada from Pakistan and will speak about life experiences in education, work, travel, and volunteering.

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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/

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.

—

How to Join Meetings:

You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are: All calls listed above 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:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

gtt@ccbnational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

david.gtt@ccbnational.net

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.

(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, November 7, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Description:  Come and join us for this lively weekly discussion of all things accessible technology. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your tips and solutions.

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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP ON USING THE ROTOR IN IOS WITH VOICEOVER, (Part 1).

Monday, November 7, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Instructor: David Greene

Have you ever wondered about how best to use the rotor in voiceover? Register for this two-part small group workshop. We limit this group to ten people so everyone can get individual questions answered and explore the rotor together.

Description: Why is the rotor so helpful when navigating through apps, documents, and settings? What does the rotor do? How do you select and unselect what is included in the rotor? How do you rearrange rotor options to have those you most use at the top?

(NOTE): Registration required. To register for this workshop e-mail gtt@ccbnational.net

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No CCB-GTT MAC USER’S Group on Tuesday November 8. (The group returns on Tuesday November 15).

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CCB-GTT BACK TO BASICS CALL

Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Description:  Welcome to our regular monthly back to basics call where every question is on the table. Curious about something but think it is too silly to ask? Ask it here! We’re open to all questions and share our knowledge and tips with everyone.

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CCB-GTT SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP ON USING THE VICTOR STREAM (part 1, using the direct to player bookshelf).

Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Instructor: Gerry Chevalier

Description: This week we begin our journey with using the victor stream by discussing the direct to player bookshelf from CELA.

Reminder: Before attending this workshop, you need to

1.  Have a victor stream that is already connected to the internet and is registered with CELA for direct to player service. If you need help with this prior to the workshop, please call CELA at 1-855-655-2273
2.  Have a basic knowledge of how to use your stream (how to access menus, and a knowledge of all buttons on your stream. If you need help with this, please call us at 1-877-304-0968

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

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CCB-GTT BRAILLE DISPLAY USERS GROUP

Thursday November 10, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Topic: A variety of presentations and time for 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@ccbnational.net

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CCB-GTT ATLANTIC CALL

Thursday November 10, 2022, 7:00 PM Atlantic/7:30 PM NST:

Host: David Greene.

Description:  This is a weekly group for those living in Atlantic Canada. To find out more and to register please e-mail David.gtt@ccbnational.net

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There will be no CCB-GTT Open tech Chat on Friday November 11th., Remembrance Day.

We encourage you to honour Canada’s Veterans and remember their service and sacrifice. Lest we forget.

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Special CCB-GTT and Braille Literacy Canada call on using the Hable one.

Saturday, November 12, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific:

Host: Kim Kilpatrick

Presenter: Freek van Welsenis Co-founder Hable One

Description: Using a smartphone with a visual impairment can sometimes be frustrating and difficult. At Hable, we like to make this easier for you. The Hable One is the easiest Braille keyboard to control your smartphone.

Do you use Voiceover or Talkback on your smartphone and struggle with swiping gestures? Or do you find on-screen typing cumbersome and takes up a lot of energy? Then the Hable One is probably of interest to you.

The Hable One is a small and handy device that allows you to type easily and quickly on your smartphone, for example when you are on the move. It also lets you control your smartphone without having to use the touchscreen.

The device is small and wireless, fits in your hand and has eight control buttons. You hold it with two hands “in the air” such that you have each finger on a button. By using combinations of buttons, you can give commands and enter text. Hable bases these button combinations on the codes of the Braille alphabet. To learn to use Hable, however, you don’t need any knowledge or experience with this.

It works with Voiceover and Talkback on smartphones and tablets. It can be used to type more accurately and navigate your phone with simple gestures and shortcuts.

More info,  https://www.iamhable.com/

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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.

New this week: #104: Unseen Touch Screen, episode three.

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.

—

How to Join Meetings:

You can participate by phone or Internet from wherever you are: All calls listed above, 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:

Kim Kilpatrick, CCB GTT Coordinator

gtt@ccbnational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 513

David Greene, CCB GTT Accessibility Trainer

david.gtt@ccbnational.net

1-877-304-0968 Ext 509

Corry Stuive, CCB National Program Coordinator

corry.gtt@ccbnational.net 

1-877-304-0968 Ext 550