Groups and Events Calendar
Use the calendar below to see upcoming groups, workshops, and events, and learn how to register.
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Events in August 2026
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Stay Safe! Self-Defense Intensive Workshop Returns Stay Safe! Self-Defense Intensive Workshop Returns
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August 8, 2026Workshop Details
- Dates: Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9
- Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Downsview Hub, 70 Canuck Avenue
Take charge of your personal safety and build confidence in everyday situations by joining BALANCE's Self-Defense Intensive Workshop! Designed specifically for people who are blind or partially sighted, this engaging two-day workshop offers practical strategies and hands-on learning in a supportive, inclusive environment.
This two-day workshop explores practical personal safety strategies for everyday situations while helping participants build confidence. Through hands-on activities and group discussions, participants will have the opportunity to learn, practice new skills, and share experiences with others.
Space is limited, so register early! To register, please email info@balancefba.org or call (416) 236-1796 ext. 0.
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Stay Safe! Self-Defense Intensive Workshop Returns Stay Safe! Self-Defense Intensive Workshop Returns
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August 9, 2026Workshop Details
- Dates: Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9
- Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Downsview Hub, 70 Canuck Avenue
Take charge of your personal safety and build confidence in everyday situations by joining BALANCE's Self-Defense Intensive Workshop! Designed specifically for people who are blind or partially sighted, this engaging two-day workshop offers practical strategies and hands-on learning in a supportive, inclusive environment.
This two-day workshop explores practical personal safety strategies for everyday situations while helping participants build confidence. Through hands-on activities and group discussions, participants will have the opportunity to learn, practice new skills, and share experiences with others.
Space is limited, so register early! To register, please email info@balancefba.org or call (416) 236-1796 ext. 0.
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Life Hacking Sight Loss: Adapting to Change through Daily Living Skills Life Hacking Sight Loss: Adapting to Change through Daily Living Skills
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August 19, 2026Details:
- Date: Wednesday, August 19
- Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Where: Zoom
Change is something that most people struggle to deal with, it isn’t comfortable or easy. Living with partial sight or blindness can create a lot of change in a person’s life and it might feel like all there is is uncertainty. Adaptive Daily living skills can be a way to not only increase your skills to use home appliances, clean your space and stay organized, it can be a way to manage change and create resiliency in the face of uncertainty.
Join Greg Pickios, Adaptive Daily Living Skills Instructor, and Lisa Derencinovic, Social Worker for an informative webinar on how to reduce stress by becoming more comfortable in your own home and daily routine.
Together we will discuss:
- practical strategies for managing appliances, cleaning and organizing
- why change is stressful and how to use that stress to our advantage
- how ADLS can impact your sense of identity and acceptance
- building your own tool kit
If you are new to Zoom and would like Zoom to call you please request the call out feature when registering for the workshop. Email us at info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0.
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