Technology Programs

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CNIB SmartLife: Computer Keyboard Coaching

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.

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Intro to Assistive Technology Info Session

Like it or not, technology is becoming a big part of modern life. Nowadays, people rely on computers and smartphones for work, school, entertainment and connection. For people with vision loss, assistive technology offers all of this as well as increased confidence and independence. Join us over Zoom for Intro to Assistive Technology - find out what is possible and how we at CNIB can help you harness the power of assistive technology. This group meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time on Zoom.

CNIB SmartLife: Digital Treasure Chest, Apps for Bookworms (Daytime)

The Digital Treasure Chest is a new virtual program that will explore, examine, and highlight some of the best accessible technologies for people living with sight loss across Canada. Join us on November 6 as we talk about some mainstream e-book apps that offer a great selection and lots of accessibility.Wednesday, November 6 from 1 to 2 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

CNIB SmartLife: Digital Treasure Chest, Apps for Bookworms (Evening)

CNIB SmartLife: Introducing Case for Vision (Toronto)

Case for Vision is an iPhone 15 Pro case with a twist: it has legs that fold out so you can put it on a desk and use it as a stand magnifier, and an angled lens you can point at a wall to zoom in on whiteboards or anything else at a distance. Case for Vision also does a great job protecting your phone, too. The Case for Vision (Toronto) workshop happens Wednesday, November 13 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the CNIB GTA Community Hub.

CNIB SmartLife: Introducing Case for Vision (Daytime)

Case for Vision is an iPhone 15 Pro case with a twist: it has legs that fold out so you can put it on a desk and use it as a stand magnifier, and an angled lens you can point at a wall to zoom in on whiteboards or anything else at a distance. Case for Vision also does a great job protecting your phone, too. The Case for Vision (Daytime) workshop happens Wednesday, November 13 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Zoom.

CNIB SmartLife: Introducing Case for Vision (Evening)

Case for Vision is an iPhone 15 Pro case with a twist: it has legs that fold out so you can put it on a desk and use it as a stand magnifier, and an angled lens you can point at a wall to zoom in on whiteboards or anything else at a distance. Case for Vision also does a great job protecting your phone, too. The Case for Vision (Daytime) workshop happens Wednesday, November 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom.

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Repair Café Toronto – November

At the CNIB Repair Café, the skilled fixers will be on hand to repair a variety of items, with a special focus on The primary focus on repairing accessibility devices such as Perkins braillers, white canes, electronic magnifiers, talking and braille watches, and sewing-related repairs. Saturday, November 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CNIB GTA Community Hub.

CNIB SmartLife: Digital Treasure Chest, Better Cooking, Accessible Tech (Daytime)

The Digital Treasure Chest is a new virtual program that will explore, examine, and highlight some of the best accessible technologies for people living with sight loss across Canada. On November 20, we’re discussing how modern tech can make cooking easier and safer. Join us Wednesday, November 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

CNIB SmartLife: Digital Treasure Chest, Better Cooking, Accessible Tech (Evening)