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Events in July 2021
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Stay Safe! A Comprehensive Violence Prevention Program for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults Stay Safe! A Comprehensive Violence Prevention Program for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults
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July 7, 2021What images or concepts come to mind when you think of self-defense? Perhaps Mixed Martial Arts? Kicking and punching? Do you associate it with a particular experience? Or perhaps it conjures feelings of fear, empowerment or apprehension? For many of us, self-defense is not a part of everyday life, and is a concept or experience that can be shrouded in misconceptions.
BALANCE is excited to partner with self-defense instructor and violence prevention specialist Alexis Fabricius in a 5-part course that will aim to shed light on the many misconceptions we may hold (and not even know it!). This course will cover some of the basics of self-defense, but will include additional skills like verbal de-escalation and practicing evaluative techniques in threatening scenarios, while also exploring topics such as violence against the blind and partially sighted, challenging vulnerability and responding to disablism/ableism.
This course will encourage honest discussions about personal safety and violence, in a safe space that is inclusive and open to all. Dates: Wednesday, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 from 7-8:30pm.
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BALANCE Presents: A Guide to the COVID-19 Vaccine – Your Questions Answered BALANCE Presents: A Guide to the COVID-19 Vaccine – Your Questions Answered
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July 29, 2021Knowing that many members of our community have been vaccinated already, this webinar will focus on how you can speak with hesitant friends and family about COVID-19 and the benefits of being vaccinated. A Question-and-Answer period will take place following the presentation, where you can ask any questions you might have. The session will be recorded. Captioning will be provided.
Click this Zoom link to register. Participants can call BALANCE to register as well, at 416-236-1796 ext. 0.
Those who do not have an email address or wish not to use it can call in via audio by calling Zoom at 647-374-4685, and inputting the webinar ID #874 0135 7753
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July 29, 2021Do misinformation and endless contradictions have you at a loss for how to discuss COVID-19 with hesitant family and friends? BALANCE is hosting a webinar that will focus on equipping our community with the most up-to date, accurate information to be able to discuss the benefits and calm the fears of your hesitant friends and family members.
You may register using the following Zoom link or call the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796 so that we can register you! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CLfXZXhkTDKTYqvAyfF7RQ
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