Guide Dog Peer Group (Ontario)

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Peer Support Programs

Join other guide dog handlers to talk about social/advocacy issues.

This group meets via teleconference biweekly on Wednesday, November 11 & 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call-in information will be given upon registration. 

Please be advised that you must register for all programs. We kindly ask you to RSVP a minimum of 1 full business day before the start of the program.

Registration required. For more information or to register, please contact Rose Jobin-White, Team Lead, Volunteer Operations, Ontario North & West, Program Lead, Recreation, Sport & Accessible Community Engagement, Ontario Northeast CNIB Foundation, at Rose.Jobin-White@cnib.ca or call 1-800-563-2642 x5418.

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Upcoming Events

Family Social
For children and youth (ages 0-21) and their families. Join us for a fun night for the whole family as we listen and learn from a guest speaker. November topic: Diversity & Inclusion. This group meets via Zoom web conference on November 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.
Getting Organized with Accessible Tech
Most people hve at least one email address, if not more. And even if you don't have one, registering for one is easy and fast. Did you know that your email provider likely offers more than just an email service? In fact, many email accounts also have a calendar and other options for organizing your life. Join us as we explore the in's and out's of the most popular email services along with the additional functions that will help you get your ducks in a row! This group meets via Zoom web conference on November 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.
Accommodating Your World: Optelec Equipment
This November and December, the CNIB Foundation will be hosting a series of virtual workshops with the theme “Accommodating Your World.” November 24 Session: Optelec Equipment, 10-11 a.m. MT. Optelec Canada has teamed up with the CNIB Foundation to present and identify key functionalities on their most popular products. Join us to identify what Optelec device best suits your needs for accommodating your world.
The Listening Stage Presents: Assassinating Thomson
Join us on the evening of Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 as critically acclaimed visual artist Bruce Horak brings his hit show “Assassinating Thomson” to you, in your home! Presented by Common Boots Theatre in association with BALANCE for Blind Adults, we’re very excited for the first presentation in our series of “The Listening Stage.” 
Wildlife Talk with Shubenacadie Wildlife Park
The Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park is a 99-acre park in Nova Scotia that includes animals, an interpretive centre, and hiking trails. During this call, they will be giving a presentation on a unique topic focused on local animals. This program runs via Zoom web conference on November 24 from 1 to 2 p.m. Atlantic Time. Call in information will be given upon registration. 
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