Groups and Events Calendar
Use the calendar below to see upcoming groups, workshops, and events, and learn how to register.
Activities change often. Use this calendar to check dates and register for an activity. For fuller weekly updates about upcoming groups and events, plus other BALANCE news, subscribe to our newsletter to stay connected.
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Activities appear in a list, with the title, date, time, and description shown together. Because List view shows one date at a time, check the description to see whether an activity is a single event or part of a series or longer program.
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Need help?
If you need help finding or registering for a group or event, call 416-236-1796 ext. 0 or email info@balancefba.org
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If you are not yet a BALANCE client, visit our Request Services page to get started.
May 5, 2026
Pre-Employment Program Spring 2026
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May 4, 2026 – May 5, 2026
The BALANCE Pre-Employment Program helps job-seekers with visual disabilities explore new ways to think about career planning and their job search.
- Dates: May 4 to June 5 , 2026, from Monday to Friday
Learning objectives:
- Understand today’s job market
- Develop self-awareness
- Learn interview skills
- Enhance communication skills
- Improve technology skills for the workplace
- Build your personal brand
- Connect with community Employment Service Providers
One of our Winter 2026 participants said, “PEP helped me discover strengths I didn’t know I had, strengthen my weaknesses, and use SMART goals to move forward with confidence.”
OPEN TO: Residents of the City of Toronto and GTA (Those living elsewhere should contact us to discuss availability)
To apply: Contact PEP Coordinator Elizabeth Mohler by email at pep@balancefba.org or via telephone at (416) 236-1796 ext. 225.
For more information, visit the Pre-Employment Program webpage.
Funded through a generous grant from United Way Greater Toronto!
Pre-Employment Program Spring 2026
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May 5, 2026 – May 6, 2026
The BALANCE Pre-Employment Program helps job-seekers with visual disabilities explore new ways to think about career planning and their job search.
- Dates: May 4 to June 5 , 2026, from Monday to Friday
Learning objectives:
- Understand today’s job market
- Develop self-awareness
- Learn interview skills
- Enhance communication skills
- Improve technology skills for the workplace
- Build your personal brand
- Connect with community Employment Service Providers
One of our Winter 2026 participants said, “PEP helped me discover strengths I didn’t know I had, strengthen my weaknesses, and use SMART goals to move forward with confidence.”
OPEN TO: Residents of the City of Toronto and GTA (Those living elsewhere should contact us to discuss availability)
To apply: Contact PEP Coordinator Elizabeth Mohler by email at pep@balancefba.org or via telephone at (416) 236-1796 ext. 225.
For more information, visit the Pre-Employment Program webpage.
Funded through a generous grant from United Way Greater Toronto!
Sharing Space Support Group- Spring 2026
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May 5, 2026
Living with vision loss can bring emotional challenges, but you do not have to face them alone. The Sharing Space Support Group (SSSG) offers a welcoming space to connect with others, share experiences, and support one another.
- Dates: Tuesdays, from April 7- June 9
Led by Lisa Derencinovic, MSW, a professional counsellor with lived experience of blindness and several years of therapeutic counseling at BALANCE, this 10-week group for adults with visual disabilities focuses on building connection, sharing strategies, and supporting emotional well-being.
Participants will explore topics such as adjusting to vision loss, navigating identity and relationships, coping with grief and life transitions, managing stress, and celebrating personal growth.
Registration is now open. Join us to share, connect, and grow in a supportive community. Need help registering or joining by phone? Email us at info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0.
Most of the groups and events that you love are supported through Donations and Grants.
Learn more on our Donate page.