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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Events in June 2026
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Pre-Employment Program Spring 2026! Pre-Employment Program Spring 2026!
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June 1, 2026The 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
- Time: 10 AM to 1 PM, EST
- Format: ZOOM Meeting
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!
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Pre-Employment Program Spring 2026! Pre-Employment Program Spring 2026!
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June 2, 2026The 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
- Time: 10 AM to 1 PM, EST
- Format: ZOOM Meeting
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!
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Pre-Employment Program Spring 2026! Pre-Employment Program Spring 2026!
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June 3, 2026The 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
- Time: 10 AM to 1 PM, EST
- Format: ZOOM Meeting
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!
Zoom -
Pre-Employment Program Spring 2026! Pre-Employment Program Spring 2026!
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June 4, 2026The 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
- Time: 10 AM to 1 PM, EST
- Format: ZOOM Meeting
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!
Zoom -
Pre-Employment Program Spring 2026! Pre-Employment Program Spring 2026!
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June 5, 2026The 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
- Time: 10 AM to 1 PM, EST
- Format: ZOOM Meeting
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!
Zoom -
Pre-Employment Program Spring 2026! Pre-Employment Program Spring 2026!
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June 8, 2026The 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
- Time: 10 AM to 1 PM, EST
- Format: ZOOM Meeting
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!
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BALANCE's Assistive Technology Demo Fair 2026 BALANCE's Assistive Technology Demo Fair 2026
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June 16, 2026Accessibility is easier to understand when people can experience it directly. BALANCE for Blind Adults’ Assistive Technology Demo Fair 2026, presented by Waymo, is a hands-on event that shows how assistive technology supports accessibility, employment, learning, independence, and everyday life.
- Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: MaRS Discovery District – Auditorium and Concourse (101 College Street Toronto, ON)
- Lunch will be provided
Attendees will explore assistive technology through real tasks, practical demonstrations, demo tables, and breakout sessions. From foundational accessibility tools to newer AI-powered and wearable technologies, attendees will be able to interact directly with technology, see how it supports real workflows, and ask questions in a practical, accessible setting.
Organizations including Waymo, HumanWare, MentorAbility, SkillingUp, and Canadian Assistive Technology will bring practical perspectives on assistive technology, accessibility, employment, and inclusion.
Designed for employers, service providers, students, and jobseekers, the Demo Fair offers an opportunity to build knowledge and gain a clearer understanding of accessibility in action.
Registration is through Eventbrite. We encourage attendees to register early to secure their spot and help us plan for accessibility and event accommodations.
We hope to see you there!
MaRS Discovery District – Auditorium and Concourse
Most of the groups and events that you love are supported through Donations and Grants.
Learn more on our Donate page.