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Events in August 2021
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Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series
Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series
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August 4, 2021Do you sometimes feel misunderstood? Do you lack confidence when communicating in a group? Do you sometimes wish you could say things better or differently? Do you want to be a better listener?
This course will reduce communication-related stress and provide you with the opportunity to practice and build skills in a safe setting. You’ll learn assertive communication, self-advocacy strategies, active listening and how to give and receive feedback. At the end of the program, you will be able to apply your new skills in your everyday life and more actively engage in the activities that are important to you.
This workshop is available to BALANCE clients only.
These workshops will be held via Zoom. Please click here to register for Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series.
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A Walk in the Park: Going off the grid with BlindSquare and Soundscape
A Walk in the Park: Going off the grid with BlindSquare and Soundscape
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August 11, 2021This is session is for individuals who are familiar with BlindSquare and Soundscape and are ready to explore alternative ways of using these apps using offline maps. In this 2 day workshop, you will learn how to use points of interest/markers to navigate off the grid areas such as parks. This course will take place in person at High Park. If you are interested in learning how to make a route through a park and have the POI/markers guide you to the location, please join us in our outdoor and interactive sessions. All COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.
Session 1: Wednesday August 11 from 11-2
Session 2: Friday August 13 from 11-2
Please only register if you are able to attend both sessions as space is limited. Location: We will meet at 10:45 sharp at High Park station and travel together to the park.
To register please email info@balancefba.org . You need to be a BALANCE client and have a Service Agreement in place.
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August 11, 2021Do you sometimes feel misunderstood? Do you lack confidence when communicating in a group? Do you sometimes wish you could say things better or differently? Do you want to be a better listener?
This course will reduce communication-related stress and provide you with the opportunity to practice and build skills in a safe setting. You’ll learn assertive communication, self-advocacy strategies, active listening and how to give and receive feedback. At the end of the program, you will be able to apply your new skills in your everyday life and more actively engage in the activities that are important to you.
This workshop is available to BALANCE clients only.
These workshops will be held via Zoom. Please click here to register for Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series.
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A Walk in the Park: Going off the grid with BlindSquare and Soundscape
A Walk in the Park: Going off the grid with BlindSquare and Soundscape
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August 13, 2021This is session is for individuals who are familiar with BlindSquare and Soundscape and are ready to explore alternative ways of using these apps using offline maps. In this 2 day workshop, you will learn how to use points of interest/markers to navigate off the grid areas such as parks. This course will take place in person at High Park. If you are interested in learning how to make a route through a park and have the POI/markers guide you to the location, please join us in our outdoor and interactive sessions. All COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.
Session 1: Wednesday August 11 from 11-2
Session 2: Friday August 13 from 11-2
Please only register if you are able to attend both sessions as space is limited. Location: We will meet at 10:45 sharp at High Park station and travel together to the park.
To register please email info@balancefba.org . You need to be a BALANCE client and have a Service Agreement in place.
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Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series
Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series
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August 18, 2021Do you sometimes feel misunderstood? Do you lack confidence when communicating in a group? Do you sometimes wish you could say things better or differently? Do you want to be a better listener?
This course will reduce communication-related stress and provide you with the opportunity to practice and build skills in a safe setting. You’ll learn assertive communication, self-advocacy strategies, active listening and how to give and receive feedback. At the end of the program, you will be able to apply your new skills in your everyday life and more actively engage in the activities that are important to you.
This workshop is available to BALANCE clients only.
These workshops will be held via Zoom. Please click here to register for Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series.
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Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series
Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series
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August 25, 2021Do you sometimes feel misunderstood? Do you lack confidence when communicating in a group? Do you sometimes wish you could say things better or differently? Do you want to be a better listener?
This course will reduce communication-related stress and provide you with the opportunity to practice and build skills in a safe setting. You’ll learn assertive communication, self-advocacy strategies, active listening and how to give and receive feedback. At the end of the program, you will be able to apply your new skills in your everyday life and more actively engage in the activities that are important to you.
This workshop is available to BALANCE clients only.
These workshops will be held via Zoom. Please click here to register for Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series.
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