Technology Programs

Are you new to assistive technology? Want to get more out of your smart device or computer? This Zoom workshop is a 2 for 1! The first hour is devoted to structured learning – focusing on basics and beginner topics. Later on, we'll have a volunteer-led, tech-focused Q&A discussion group dealing with a wide range of questions. Come prepared to swap tips and tricks, share about your favorite apps, help one another and strengthen your own skills in the process. Join us while we figure it out – together! This technology group is hosted on Zoom, every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Pacific Time.

Are you having challenges with using your technology or do you simply have questions about something new? Join this discussion group with others with sight loss where we share ideas and experiences that might be helpful. Many heads are better than one! The technology drop-in session meets on Zoom, the first and third Tuesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time

The hosts of the call gather interesting topics from a wide range of applications and devices to bring them to the forefront of CNIB clients. From time to time, guests come live and chat with the group about new emerging technologies that promise to enhance the lives of people with sight loss. Techstravaganza meets on Zoom, every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

Mastery of the computer keyboard is essential for anyone using a computer, especially for someone using a screen reader. With this in mind, we are now offering weekly keyboarding coaching sessions at the CNIB Community Hub on Thursday's.

Due to popular demand, we're adding another monthly dose of our weekly Wednesday afternoon tech discussions. Techstravaganza 2.0 is a monthly discussion group that is joined by members all over the country to come together and talk everything tech. Techstravaganza 2.0 meets on Zoom, on the second Saturday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

Tech Connect is an interactive, engaging and educational program where participants discuss different technologies/apps that can help make life a bit easier! Participants will learn about technologies other participants use and you are then able to ask questions to get help with your own technology/apps. Tech Connect meets on Zoom on the second Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Newfoundland Time. 

Sponsored and hosted by the Canadian Council of the Blind GTT program. 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. CCB's Android Accessibility Users Group meets on Zoom, the third Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

A monthly technology group on assistive devices for Ottawa-area participants.  This technology workshop meets at the CNIB Ottawa Hub on the first Friday every month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Are you looking for a new audiobook reader that's both user-friendly and inclusive? Meet the Envoy Connect, an affordable, durable, and easy-to-use player! Proudly brought to you by CNIB SmartLife and CELA, this remarkable device opens up a new chapter in accessible reading. Join CNIB SmartLife on October 3rd for a special interactive session to demonstrate how you can get the most out of the Envoy Connect. During this session, we will guide you through the seamless process of accessing audiobooks from CELA and other sources using the Envoy Connect, and how you can play books through the built-in speaker or your favourite headphones. We’ll even show you how you can charge the Envoy Connect without wires or a power source! Don’t miss the chance to discover your new favourite way to read!

Want to get the most out of your new iPhone or iPad? Apple’s smart devices are full of handy accessibility features, from magnification to screen reading! CNIB SmartLife is hosting a series where we show you what you can do with your device and customize it for your unique needs. Every Thursday (October 5-26) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern at CNIB.