Groups and Events Calendar
We offer a variety of exciting group programs and webinars that are updated monthly. To find more details and register for our groups, please use the calendar below.
- Navigate through the calendar to locate a group or event that interests you.
For screen reader users (JAWS/NVDA), press “Enter” or use the right-click pop-up menu to access more information and the registration link. - Note: In-person groups are available only within the City of Toronto.
March 4, 2026
Winter 2026 Pre-Employment Program
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March 4, 2026
This free, five-week program is designed for job seekers with visual disabilities who want to strengthen their employment skills, explore career pathways, and build confidence in their job search.
Many people use the start of a new year to set goals or renew their focus, and this program offers a meaningful way to turn job-related resolutions into practical, achievable steps. Held Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM (EST) on Zoom, the program provides an accessible and supportive learning environment where participants will:
- Learn about today’s job market
- Build self-awareness and personal branding
- Strengthen interview and communication skills
- Enhance workplace technology skills
- Connect with community Employment Service Providers
- A past participant shared, “Facilitators work so well together and are so supportive in lifting my doubts.”
For more information, contact Elizabeth Mohler at pep@balancefba.org.
AT Lunch & Learn: Accessible Reading with CELA
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March 4, 2026
BALANCE for Blind Adults presents an AT Pop-Up Session on the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA)—Canada’s public library for people with print disabilities.
Join us for this interactive demonstration and learn how to confidently use the CELA online portal together with the Dolphin EasyReader player to access a wide range of accessible reading materials. The session will be hosted and led by Tyrone Whiston, with assistance from Doug Poirier.
Topics covered include:
- Setting portal preferences
- Searching for a book
- Browsing the book catalogue
- Adding books to your bookshelf
- Downloading books to your device
- Starting and navigating a book
- Using the Dolphin EasyReader player
- Removing books when finished
Discover how easy and enjoyable accessible reading can be
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