Upcoming Events
Unleash the power of technology in the BC North and Interior with Thriving with Technology – a new tech program for youth (ages 18-29)!
CNIB Edmonton
11150 Jasper Ave.
Edmonton AB T5K 0C7
Canada
The Drop-In Tech Q&A Session is a monthly program in Edmonton where you drop-in with your technology related questions. We'll provide support with your phone, tablet, or computer inquiries whether you have an Android, Apple, or Windows device. This is a great opportunity to learn about accessibility features and apps and stay up to date with the latest technology. Please feel free to bring in your own devices and we encourage family members to participate and learn, explore, and have fun! The Edmonton Drop-In Tech Q&A Session meets at CNIB Edmonton on the last Thursday of every month from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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! First and third Tuesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
Come join us, your hosts Kevin, David and Brian, as we resume the widely popular – Tech Talk Tuesday. In these hour-long, weekly Zoom sessions we will discuss accessible technology as well as its practical application in every day life. You don’t need to know a lot about technology: you can just listen if you like. The group consists of beginners as well as advanced users of accessible technology. All questions and ideas are welcomed. Every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Atlantic Time on Zoom.
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. It's a place for exploring, discovering, and sharing innovative tech solutions for your accessible technology needs. Join us on Wednesday, April 3, as we review CNIB SmartLife’s Top 20 products, selected based on popularity & demand!
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. It's a place for exploring, discovering, and sharing innovative tech solutions for your accessible technology needs. Join us on Wednesday, April 3, as we review CNIB SmartLife’s Top 20 products, selected based on popularity & demand!
CNIB Halifax
6136 Almon Street
Halifax NS B3K 1T8
Canada
This is a braille practice group for clients to improve and gain new skills in reading and writing braille. Every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at CNIB Halifax.
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. Second Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Newfoundland Time on Zoom.
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. Two sessions to choose from! Weekly workshops are offered every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
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 a great deal of independence. Join us over Zoom for Intro to Assistive Technology to get a chance to see what is possible and how we at CNIB can help you learn how to harness the power of assistive technology. This lunch hour session is offered on Zoom, Tuesday, April 9th from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
Red Deer Public Library – Downtown Branch
4818 49 Street
Red Deer AB T4N 1T9
Canada
Join us at the Red Deer Public Library once a month. Bring in tech you have questions about. Be a part of conversation with peers about accessibility, and new exciting tech.
Come join us, your hosts Kevin, David and Brian, as we resume the widely popular – Tech Talk Tuesday. In these hour-long, weekly Zoom sessions we will discuss accessible technology as well as its practical application in every day life. You don’t need to know a lot about technology: you can just listen if you like. The group consists of beginners as well as advanced users of accessible technology. All questions and ideas are welcomed. Every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Atlantic Time on Zoom.
If you need help with your iOS device or just want to talk tech join our group to learn more or share your expertise! Second Tuesday of the month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. via teleconference.
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. Two sessions to choose from! Weekly workshops are offered every Tuesday from 7 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
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 on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Pacific Time.
CNIB Calgary
10 11A St. NE
Calgary AB T2E 4Z3
Canada
Meet Alexa, your personal assistant from Amazon! Alexa is a voice-activated virtual assistant that can help you with a wide range of tasks, from playing music and setting reminders to controlling smart home devices and providing information on the weather, news, and more. Join us for a technology workshop all about Alexa on Thursday, April 11th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time at CNIB Calgary.
CNIB Edmonton
11150 Jasper Ave #600
Edmonton AB T5K 0C7
Canada
Meet Alexa, your personal assistant from Amazon! Alexa is a voice-activated virtual assistant that can help you with a wide range of tasks, from playing music and setting reminders to controlling smart home devices and providing information on the weather, news, and more. Join us for a technology workshop all about Alexa on Thursday, April 11th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time at CNIB Edmonton.
CNIB Halifax
6136 Almon Street
Halifax NS B3K 1T8
Canada
This is a braille practice group for clients to improve and gain new skills in reading and writing braille. Every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at CNIB Halifax.
CNIB Halifax – SmartLife Centre
6136 Almon Street
Halifax NS B3K 1T8
Canada
Explore the latest offerings at our SmartLife Centre in Halifax during a special event hosted by CNIB SmartLife in collaboration with Eschenbach, a leading player in the accessible technology sector offering a range of products for those with blindness and low vision. We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at the open house on Tuesday, April 16th. Engage with an Eschenbach representative, experience live demonstrations of diverse devices, and gain insights into our ground-breaking program, CNIB SmartLife Tech @ Home.
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! First and third Tuesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
Hosted by Steve MacInnes, Tech It Out is a monthly series that demos accessible and mainstream tech. Third Tuesday of every month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Atlantic Time on Zoom.
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. Two sessions to choose from! Weekly workshops are offered every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
Come join us, your hosts Kevin, David and Brian, as we resume the widely popular – Tech Talk Tuesday. In these hour-long, weekly Zoom sessions we will discuss accessible technology as well as its practical application in every day life. You don’t need to know a lot about technology: you can just listen if you like. The group consists of beginners as well as advanced users of accessible technology. All questions and ideas are welcomed. Every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Atlantic Time on Zoom.
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. Two sessions to choose from! Weekly workshops are offered every Tuesday from 7 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
CNIB St. John's – SmartLife Centre
70 The Blvd
St. John's NL A1A 1K2
Canada
Explore the latest offerings at our SmartLife Centre in St. John's during a special event hosted by CNIB SmartLife in collaboration with Eschenbach, a leading player in the accessible technology sector offering a range of products for those with blindness and low vision. We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at the open house on Thursday, April 18th. Engage with an Eschenbach representative, experience live demonstrations of diverse devices, and gain insights into our ground-breaking program, CNIB SmartLife Tech @ Home.
Spring is here! The days are getting warmer, and the nights are getting shorter. After a long cold winter, people are dusting off their running shoes and bikes and getting ready to start new adventures outside. Perhaps you want to get started on a new exercise regiment or to ditch the comfort foods of winter. But with the constant influx of new diets and exercise routines, it can be hard to know where to start. Well, let technology help you with that! Thursday, April 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Spring is here! The days are getting warmer, and the nights are getting shorter. After a long cold winter, people are dusting off their running shoes and bikes and getting ready to start new adventures outside. Perhaps you want to get started on a new exercise regiment or to ditch the comfort foods of winter. But with the constant influx of new diets and exercise routines, it can be hard to know where to start. Well, let technology help you with that! Thursday, April 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
CNIB Halifax
6136 Almon Street
Halifax NS B3K 1T8
Canada
This is a braille practice group for clients to improve and gain new skills in reading and writing braille. Every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at CNIB Halifax.
Join CNIB SmartLife as we feature the latest innovations in assistive technology – we bring the technology fair to you in this virtual monthly event. In April, we are excited to feature: The Tactonom Reader, by Inventivio. Tuesday, April 23 from 12 to 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
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. Two sessions to choose from! Weekly workshops are offered every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
Come join us, your hosts Kevin, David and Brian, as we resume the widely popular – Tech Talk Tuesday. In these hour-long, weekly Zoom sessions we will discuss accessible technology as well as its practical application in every day life. You don’t need to know a lot about technology: you can just listen if you like. The group consists of beginners as well as advanced users of accessible technology. All questions and ideas are welcomed. Every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Atlantic Time on Zoom.
CNIB Edmonton
11150 Jasper Ave #600
Edmonton AB T5K 0C7
Canada
Join us for an interactive workshop designed for CNIB Vision Mate volunteers and participants, aimed at enhancing independence through the utilization of cutting-edge assistive technology. In this workshop, we will explore two powerful apps—Be My Eyes and Seeing AI—that revolutionize accessibility for individuals with sight loss. Tuesday, April 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. at CNIB Edmonton.
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. Two sessions to choose from! Weekly workshops are offered every Tuesday from 7 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
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 on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Pacific Time.
CNIB Thunder Bay
229 Camelot Street
Thunder Bay ON P7A 4B2
Canada
If you need some tips on using your iPhone or iPad, CNIB Thunder Bay hosts a monthly drop-in session where a team of volunteer tech coaches are available to help you learn about your iOS accessible features. Fourth Thursday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. at CNIB Thunder Bay.
CNIB Calgary
10 11A St. NE
Calgary AB T2E 4Z3
Canada
This is a local program available to those in Calgary where you can come and drop-in with your technology related questions. We will provide support with your phone, tablet, or computer inquiries whether you have an Android, Apple, or Windows device. Please feel free to bring in your own devices and we encourage family members to participate and learn, explore, and have fun. Accessible Technology Monthly Q&A Calgary meets on the last Thursday of every month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at CNIB Calgary.
CNIB Edmonton
11150 Jasper Ave.
Edmonton AB T5K 0C7
Canada
The Drop-In Tech Q&A Session is a monthly program in Edmonton where you drop-in with your technology related questions. We'll provide support with your phone, tablet, or computer inquiries whether you have an Android, Apple, or Windows device. Last Thursday of every month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at CNIB Edmonton.
CNIB Halifax
6136 Almon Street
Halifax NS B3K 1T8
Canada
This is a braille practice group for clients to improve and gain new skills in reading and writing braille. Every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at CNIB Halifax.
CNIB Kingston
826 Princess Street
Kingston ON K7L 1G3
Canada
A monthly technology group on assistive devices for Kingston-area participants. Last Tuesday of every month from 12 to 2 p.m at CNIB Kingston.
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. Two sessions to choose from! Weekly workshops are offered every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
Come join us, your hosts Kevin, David and Brian, as we resume the widely popular – Tech Talk Tuesday. In these hour-long, weekly Zoom sessions we will discuss accessible technology as well as its practical application in every day life. You don’t need to know a lot about technology: you can just listen if you like. The group consists of beginners as well as advanced users of accessible technology. All questions and ideas are welcomed. Every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Atlantic Time on Zoom.
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. Two sessions to choose from! Weekly workshops are offered every Tuesday from 7 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
CNIB Halifax
6136 Almon Street
Halifax NS B3K 1T8
Canada
This is a braille practice group for clients to improve and gain new skills in reading and writing braille. Every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at CNIB Halifax.
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! First and third Tuesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
Come join us, your hosts Kevin, David and Brian, as we resume the widely popular – Tech Talk Tuesday. In these hour-long, weekly Zoom sessions we will discuss accessible technology as well as its practical application in every day life. You don’t need to know a lot about technology: you can just listen if you like. The group consists of beginners as well as advanced users of accessible technology. All questions and ideas are welcomed. Every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Atlantic Time on Zoom.
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 on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Pacific Time.
CNIB Calgary
10 11A St. NE
Edmonton AB T2E 4Z3
Canada
Google Assistant is your intelligent companion from Google, available on various devices such as smartphones, smart speakers, and more. It's designed to help you get things done quickly and easily using just your voice. Whether you need to set reminders, get answers to questions, control smart home devices, or even have a friendly chat, Google Assistant is always ready to lend a hand. With its advanced AI capabilities, Google Assistant makes your life simpler and more organized. Join us for a technology workshop all about Google Assistant on Thursday, May 9th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time at CNIB Calgary.
CNIB Edmonton
11150 Jasper Ave #600
Edmonton AB T5K 0C7
Canada
Google Assistant is your intelligent companion from Google, available on various devices such as smartphones, smart speakers, and more. It's designed to help you get things done quickly and easily using just your voice. Whether you need to set reminders, get answers to questions, control smart home devices, or even have a friendly chat, Google Assistant is always ready to lend a hand. With its advanced AI capabilities, Google Assistant makes your life simpler and more organized. Join us for a technology workshop all about Google Assistant on Thursday, May 9th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time at CNIB Edmonton.
CNIB Halifax
6136 Almon Street
Halifax NS B3K 1T8
Canada
This is a braille practice group for clients to improve and gain new skills in reading and writing braille. Every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at CNIB Halifax.
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. Second Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Newfoundland Time on Zoom.