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Events in September 2024

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August 26, 2024
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August 29, 2024(1 event)

1:00 pm: OKO App Workshop- Virtual Session


August 29, 2024

If you're interested in learning about the OKO app (available for i-Phone users) and how you can use it to enhance your ability to navigate in the community, we have the workshop for you! BALANCE will be providing a two-part workshop on the OKO app, which will hosted by our Orientation and Mobility Specialists and Assistive Technology Instructors.

The first session will be held through Zoom, which will cover the features and strategies for using the OKO app effectively. The second session will be held in-person for demonstrations and reviewing strategies discussed in the first session. Participants will have the opportunity to practice using the app with the support and feedback from workshop facilitators.

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September 4, 2024(1 event)

10:00 am: OKO App Workshop: In-Person Session


September 4, 2024

If you're interested in learning about the OKO app (available for i-Phone users) and how you can use it to enhance your ability to navigate in the community, we have the workshop for you! BALANCE will be providing a two-part workshop on the OKO app, which will hosted by our Orientation and Mobility Specialists and Assistive Technology Instructors.

Location: High Park

We will meet at the High Park North Gates located at High Park Avenue and Bloor Street West (south west corner of the intersection). Participants travelling by TTC can request for staff to meet at High Park subway station for assistance to get to the meeting area.

If you want to participate in the in-person session or need support for registration you can email Bill Phung at b.phung@balancefba.org.

High Park
September 5, 2024(1 event)

1:30 pm: BALANCE & VibeArts Jazz Dance Course


September 5, 2024

Join Our 5-Week BALANCE & VibeArts Jazz Dance Course! 🎉 

Ready to groove to some smooth jazz rhythms? BALANCE & VibeArts are offering a special 5-week Jazz Dance course, perfect for adults with visual disabilities. You’ll get to explore the expressive and energetic world of jazz dance, with each class building on the last, creating a fun and immersive experience. 

No dance experience needed—just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and connect with others. 

To register: Email us at info@balancefba.org  

or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0. 

Start Date: Thursday September 5th (for 5 Thursdays) 

West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Canada
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September 30, 2024(1 event)

6:30 pm: Evening Sharing Space Support Group


September 30, 2024

This support group offers a welcoming space to express yourself, share your experiences, and connect with others who understand your journey. Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a trained professional with lived experience of blindness, the group is designed to help you explore your thoughts and feelings in a confidential and supportive setting.

By sharing our stories and listening to one another, we can learn valuable coping strategies and gain new perspectives. Throughout the program, we will also tap into resources through informative podcasts and discussions, introducing participants to support they might not have known about before.

At the end of the 12 weeks, participants will leave with a sense of empowerment, equipped with more resources and deeper connections, and having integrated their experiences in a meaningful way.

How to Register:
To join the Evening Sharing Space Support Group, please email us at info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0

We encourage you to take part in this valuable opportunity to connect, share, and grow within a caring community.

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