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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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.


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September 21, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Pre-Employment Program: Fall 2026


September 21, 2026

Program Details:

  • Dates: September 21st to October 23rd, Monday to Friday
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
  • Format: Virtual via Zoom
  • Eligibility: Open to residents of the Greater Toronto Area (living elsewhere? Contact us to discuss availability)

The BALANCE Pre-Employment Program (PEP) helps job seekers who are blind and partially sighted explore new ways to think about career planning and their job search.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand today’s job market: Build and leverage professional connections to uncover new opportunities.
  • Develop self-awareness & build your personal brand: Define your unique strengths and professional identity.
  • Enhance communication & interview skills: Learn how to present yourself with confidence.
  • Improve workplace technology skills: Harness accessibility tools for career success.
  • Connect with community Employment Service Providers and resources : Expand your professional network and achieve your career goals.

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.”

How to Apply:
To register or for more information, please contact PEP Coordinator Victoria Hernandez at pep@balancefba.org or call 416-236 -1796 ext. 227

For more information, please visit the Pre-Employment Program Webpage.

Funded through a generous grant from United Way Greater Toronto.

September 22, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Pre-Employment Program: Fall 2026


September 22, 2026

Program Details:

  • Dates: September 21st to October 23rd, Monday to Friday
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
  • Format: Virtual via Zoom
  • Eligibility: Open to residents of the Greater Toronto Area (living elsewhere? Contact us to discuss availability)

The BALANCE Pre-Employment Program (PEP) helps job seekers who are blind and partially sighted explore new ways to think about career planning and their job search.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand today’s job market: Build and leverage professional connections to uncover new opportunities.
  • Develop self-awareness & build your personal brand: Define your unique strengths and professional identity.
  • Enhance communication & interview skills: Learn how to present yourself with confidence.
  • Improve workplace technology skills: Harness accessibility tools for career success.
  • Connect with community Employment Service Providers and resources : Expand your professional network and achieve your career goals.

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.”

How to Apply:
To register or for more information, please contact PEP Coordinator Victoria Hernandez at pep@balancefba.org or call 416-236 -1796 ext. 227

For more information, please visit the Pre-Employment Program Webpage.

Funded through a generous grant from United Way Greater Toronto.

September 23, 2026(2 events)

10:00 am: Pre-Employment Program: Fall 2026


September 23, 2026

Program Details:

  • Dates: September 21st to October 23rd, Monday to Friday
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
  • Format: Virtual via Zoom
  • Eligibility: Open to residents of the Greater Toronto Area (living elsewhere? Contact us to discuss availability)

The BALANCE Pre-Employment Program (PEP) helps job seekers who are blind and partially sighted explore new ways to think about career planning and their job search.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand today’s job market: Build and leverage professional connections to uncover new opportunities.
  • Develop self-awareness & build your personal brand: Define your unique strengths and professional identity.
  • Enhance communication & interview skills: Learn how to present yourself with confidence.
  • Improve workplace technology skills: Harness accessibility tools for career success.
  • Connect with community Employment Service Providers and resources : Expand your professional network and achieve your career goals.

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.”

How to Apply:
To register or for more information, please contact PEP Coordinator Victoria Hernandez at pep@balancefba.org or call 416-236 -1796 ext. 227

For more information, please visit the Pre-Employment Program Webpage.

Funded through a generous grant from United Way Greater Toronto.

1:30 pm: Finding Your Way: Navigating Your Thoughts and Feelings About Orientation and Mobility: Fall 2026


September 23, 2026

Details:

  • When: Wednesday, September 23, 1:30 PM–3:00 PM
  • Where: Zoom

Orientation and mobility is about far more than learning routes or techniques for travel — it is also connected to identity, confidence, independence, and adjustment. For many people living with partial sight or blindness, the white cane can carry multiple meanings, representing both challenge and empowerment.

Co-facilitated by Bill Phung, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and Lisa Derencinovic, Social Worker, this reflective workshop will explore the emotional and psychological experiences connected to orientation and mobility.

Together, we will discuss:

  • the symbolism of the white cane
  • the different feelings that can arise while navigating the world independently
  • the challenges and successes of learning a new skill

Through real-life orientation and mobility scenarios, participants will explore practical strategies for managing frustration, anxiety, and uncertainty — both on and off route — while building greater self-awareness, resilience, and confidence.

Register for the Finding Your Way: Navigating Your Thoughts and Feelings about Orientation and Mobility.

Need help registering or joining by phone? Email us at info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0.

More information

September 24, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Pre-Employment Program: Fall 2026


September 24, 2026

Program Details:

  • Dates: September 21st to October 23rd, Monday to Friday
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
  • Format: Virtual via Zoom
  • Eligibility: Open to residents of the Greater Toronto Area (living elsewhere? Contact us to discuss availability)

The BALANCE Pre-Employment Program (PEP) helps job seekers who are blind and partially sighted explore new ways to think about career planning and their job search.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand today’s job market: Build and leverage professional connections to uncover new opportunities.
  • Develop self-awareness & build your personal brand: Define your unique strengths and professional identity.
  • Enhance communication & interview skills: Learn how to present yourself with confidence.
  • Improve workplace technology skills: Harness accessibility tools for career success.
  • Connect with community Employment Service Providers and resources : Expand your professional network and achieve your career goals.

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.”

How to Apply:
To register or for more information, please contact PEP Coordinator Victoria Hernandez at pep@balancefba.org or call 416-236 -1796 ext. 227

For more information, please visit the Pre-Employment Program Webpage.

Funded through a generous grant from United Way Greater Toronto.

September 25, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Pre-Employment Program: Fall 2026


September 25, 2026

Program Details:

  • Dates: September 21st to October 23rd, Monday to Friday
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
  • Format: Virtual via Zoom
  • Eligibility: Open to residents of the Greater Toronto Area (living elsewhere? Contact us to discuss availability)

The BALANCE Pre-Employment Program (PEP) helps job seekers who are blind and partially sighted explore new ways to think about career planning and their job search.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand today’s job market: Build and leverage professional connections to uncover new opportunities.
  • Develop self-awareness & build your personal brand: Define your unique strengths and professional identity.
  • Enhance communication & interview skills: Learn how to present yourself with confidence.
  • Improve workplace technology skills: Harness accessibility tools for career success.
  • Connect with community Employment Service Providers and resources : Expand your professional network and achieve your career goals.

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.”

How to Apply:
To register or for more information, please contact PEP Coordinator Victoria Hernandez at pep@balancefba.org or call 416-236 -1796 ext. 227

For more information, please visit the Pre-Employment Program Webpage.

Funded through a generous grant from United Way Greater Toronto.

September 26, 2026
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September 28, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Pre-Employment Program: Fall 2026


September 28, 2026

Program Details:

  • Dates: September 21st to October 23rd, Monday to Friday
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
  • Format: Virtual via Zoom
  • Eligibility: Open to residents of the Greater Toronto Area (living elsewhere? Contact us to discuss availability)

The BALANCE Pre-Employment Program (PEP) helps job seekers who are blind and partially sighted explore new ways to think about career planning and their job search.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand today’s job market: Build and leverage professional connections to uncover new opportunities.
  • Develop self-awareness & build your personal brand: Define your unique strengths and professional identity.
  • Enhance communication & interview skills: Learn how to present yourself with confidence.
  • Improve workplace technology skills: Harness accessibility tools for career success.
  • Connect with community Employment Service Providers and resources : Expand your professional network and achieve your career goals.

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.”

How to Apply:
To register or for more information, please contact PEP Coordinator Victoria Hernandez at pep@balancefba.org or call 416-236 -1796 ext. 227

For more information, please visit the Pre-Employment Program Webpage.

Funded through a generous grant from United Way Greater Toronto.

September 29, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Pre-Employment Program: Fall 2026


September 29, 2026

Program Details:

  • Dates: September 21st to October 23rd, Monday to Friday
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
  • Format: Virtual via Zoom
  • Eligibility: Open to residents of the Greater Toronto Area (living elsewhere? Contact us to discuss availability)

The BALANCE Pre-Employment Program (PEP) helps job seekers who are blind and partially sighted explore new ways to think about career planning and their job search.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand today’s job market: Build and leverage professional connections to uncover new opportunities.
  • Develop self-awareness & build your personal brand: Define your unique strengths and professional identity.
  • Enhance communication & interview skills: Learn how to present yourself with confidence.
  • Improve workplace technology skills: Harness accessibility tools for career success.
  • Connect with community Employment Service Providers and resources : Expand your professional network and achieve your career goals.

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.”

How to Apply:
To register or for more information, please contact PEP Coordinator Victoria Hernandez at pep@balancefba.org or call 416-236 -1796 ext. 227

For more information, please visit the Pre-Employment Program Webpage.

Funded through a generous grant from United Way Greater Toronto.

September 30, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Pre-Employment Program: Fall 2026


September 30, 2026

Program Details:

  • Dates: September 21st to October 23rd, Monday to Friday
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
  • Format: Virtual via Zoom
  • Eligibility: Open to residents of the Greater Toronto Area (living elsewhere? Contact us to discuss availability)

The BALANCE Pre-Employment Program (PEP) helps job seekers who are blind and partially sighted explore new ways to think about career planning and their job search.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand today’s job market: Build and leverage professional connections to uncover new opportunities.
  • Develop self-awareness & build your personal brand: Define your unique strengths and professional identity.
  • Enhance communication & interview skills: Learn how to present yourself with confidence.
  • Improve workplace technology skills: Harness accessibility tools for career success.
  • Connect with community Employment Service Providers and resources : Expand your professional network and achieve your career goals.

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.”

How to Apply:
To register or for more information, please contact PEP Coordinator Victoria Hernandez at pep@balancefba.org or call 416-236 -1796 ext. 227

For more information, please visit the Pre-Employment Program Webpage.

Funded through a generous grant from United Way Greater Toronto.

October 1, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Pre-Employment Program: Fall 2026


October 1, 2026

Program Details:

  • Dates: September 21st to October 23rd, Monday to Friday
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
  • Format: Virtual via Zoom
  • Eligibility: Open to residents of the Greater Toronto Area (living elsewhere? Contact us to discuss availability)

The BALANCE Pre-Employment Program (PEP) helps job seekers who are blind and partially sighted explore new ways to think about career planning and their job search.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand today’s job market: Build and leverage professional connections to uncover new opportunities.
  • Develop self-awareness & build your personal brand: Define your unique strengths and professional identity.
  • Enhance communication & interview skills: Learn how to present yourself with confidence.
  • Improve workplace technology skills: Harness accessibility tools for career success.
  • Connect with community Employment Service Providers and resources : Expand your professional network and achieve your career goals.

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.”

How to Apply:
To register or for more information, please contact PEP Coordinator Victoria Hernandez at pep@balancefba.org or call 416-236 -1796 ext. 227

For more information, please visit the Pre-Employment Program Webpage.

Funded through a generous grant from United Way Greater Toronto.

October 2, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Pre-Employment Program: Fall 2026


October 2, 2026

Program Details:

  • Dates: September 21st to October 23rd, Monday to Friday
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
  • Format: Virtual via Zoom
  • Eligibility: Open to residents of the Greater Toronto Area (living elsewhere? Contact us to discuss availability)

The BALANCE Pre-Employment Program (PEP) helps job seekers who are blind and partially sighted explore new ways to think about career planning and their job search.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand today’s job market: Build and leverage professional connections to uncover new opportunities.
  • Develop self-awareness & build your personal brand: Define your unique strengths and professional identity.
  • Enhance communication & interview skills: Learn how to present yourself with confidence.
  • Improve workplace technology skills: Harness accessibility tools for career success.
  • Connect with community Employment Service Providers and resources : Expand your professional network and achieve your career goals.

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.”

How to Apply:
To register or for more information, please contact PEP Coordinator Victoria Hernandez at pep@balancefba.org or call 416-236 -1796 ext. 227

For more information, please visit the Pre-Employment Program Webpage.

Funded through a generous grant from United Way Greater Toronto.

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