We offer a variety of exciting group programs and webinars that are updated monthly. To find more details and register for our groups, please use the calendar below.
Navigate through the calendar to locate a group or event that interests you. For screen reader users (JAWS/NVDA), press “Enter” or use the right-click pop-up menu to access more information and the registration link.
Note: In-person groups are available only within the City of Toronto.
Events in March 2025
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24February 24, 2025
25February 25, 2025●(1 event)
1:30 pm: Afternoon Sharing Space Support Group
– February 25, 2025
Join a 10-week online support group designed to help participants share experiences, express emotions, and build a supportive community. Facilitated by Lisa Derencinovic, the group offers discussions, resources, and practical tools to foster connection and personal growth.
This program is made possible by the LIUNA Foundation.
26February 26, 2025
27February 27, 2025
28February 28, 2025
1March 1, 2025
2March 2, 2025
3March 3, 2025
4March 4, 2025●(1 event)
1:30 pm: Afternoon Sharing Space Support Group
– March 4, 2025
Join a 10-week online support group designed to help participants share experiences, express emotions, and build a supportive community. Facilitated by Lisa Derencinovic, the group offers discussions, resources, and practical tools to foster connection and personal growth.
This program is made possible by the LIUNA Foundation.
5March 5, 2025
6March 6, 2025
7March 7, 2025●(1 event)
12:00 pm: BALANCE AT Pop-Up Session: Do More with Your Phone’s Camera & Seeing AI
– March 7, 2025
Join us for an exciting and practical AT Pop-Up Session on how to make the most of your phone’s camera with Seeing AI. Learn how to use Seeing AI to create audio descriptions for short video clips and explore other useful features to enhance accessibility.
Session Details:
Date: Friday March 7, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Online via Zoom
Important: Please download the Seeing AI app before the session from the Apple App Store to follow along with the demonstration.
How to Register:
Register online: Click here to register
Call the office: (416) 236-1796 ext. 0
Spots are limited—register today!
8March 8, 2025
9March 9, 2025
10March 10, 2025
11March 11, 2025●(1 event)
1:30 pm: Afternoon Sharing Space Support Group
– March 11, 2025
Join a 10-week online support group designed to help participants share experiences, express emotions, and build a supportive community. Facilitated by Lisa Derencinovic, the group offers discussions, resources, and practical tools to foster connection and personal growth.
This program is made possible by the LIUNA Foundation.
12March 12, 2025
13March 13, 2025
14March 14, 2025
15March 15, 2025
16March 16, 2025
17March 17, 2025
18March 18, 2025●(1 event)
1:30 pm: Afternoon Sharing Space Support Group
– March 18, 2025
Join a 10-week online support group designed to help participants share experiences, express emotions, and build a supportive community. Facilitated by Lisa Derencinovic, the group offers discussions, resources, and practical tools to foster connection and personal growth.
This program is made possible by the LIUNA Foundation.
19March 19, 2025
20March 20, 2025
21March 21, 2025
22March 22, 2025
23March 23, 2025
24March 24, 2025●(1 event)
6:30 pm: Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group
– March 24, 2025
We are pleased and proud to now offer a new intensive format for our Sharing Space Support Group. Especially designed for those who do not wish to stretch the experience to 8 weeks, the 2x/week format offers the opportunity to connect quickly and to continue conversations from one session to the next. Like ALL of our mental health and assistive technology programs, it is offered Ontario-wide.
This 4-week program runs twice a week on Zoom, offering a supportive space for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.
Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a skilled social worker and mental health professional with lived experience of blindness, this group is designed to help you feel understood, connected, and empowered.
New Feature:
Struggling with Zoom? We now offer a callout option so you can fully participate by phone.
Program Details:
Dates: March 24 to April 17, 2025
Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom (fully remote)
Cost: Free
Register Today:
Email: info@balancefba.org or by Phone: (416) 236-1796 ext. 0
6:30 pm: Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group
– March 27, 2025
We are pleased and proud to now offer a new intensive format for our Sharing Space Support Group. Especially designed for those who do not wish to stretch the experience to 8 weeks, the 2x/week format offers the opportunity to connect quickly and to continue conversations from one session to the next. Like ALL of our mental health and assistive technology programs, it is offered Ontario-wide.
This 4-week program runs twice a week on Zoom, offering a supportive space for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.
Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a skilled social worker and mental health professional with lived experience of blindness, this group is designed to help you feel understood, connected, and empowered.
New Feature:
Struggling with Zoom? We now offer a callout option so you can fully participate by phone.
Program Details:
Dates: March 24 to April 17, 2025
Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom (fully remote)
Cost: Free
Register Today:
Email: info@balancefba.org or by Phone: (416) 236-1796 ext. 0
12:00 pm: BALANCE Tech Workshop: Discover the iOS Health App – Track Your Health Data with Ease
– March 28, 2025
Join BALANCE for Blind Adults for an informative AT Pop-Up Session on how to use the iOS Health app, a powerful but often overlooked tool for tracking your health data, activity, and wellness metrics. Learn how to navigate its features and use it to monitor your well-being more effectively.
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Location: Online via Zoom
Spots are limited. If you register, please commit to attending or let us know in advance if you can no longer participate so we can offer the spot to someone else.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make the most of the iOS Health app—register today!
6:30 pm: Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group
– March 31, 2025
We are pleased and proud to now offer a new intensive format for our Sharing Space Support Group. Especially designed for those who do not wish to stretch the experience to 8 weeks, the 2x/week format offers the opportunity to connect quickly and to continue conversations from one session to the next. Like ALL of our mental health and assistive technology programs, it is offered Ontario-wide.
This 4-week program runs twice a week on Zoom, offering a supportive space for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.
Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a skilled social worker and mental health professional with lived experience of blindness, this group is designed to help you feel understood, connected, and empowered.
New Feature:
Struggling with Zoom? We now offer a callout option so you can fully participate by phone.
Program Details:
Dates: March 24 to April 17, 2025
Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom (fully remote)
Cost: Free
Register Today:
Email: info@balancefba.org or by Phone: (416) 236-1796 ext. 0
6:30 pm: Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group
– April 3, 2025
We are pleased and proud to now offer a new intensive format for our Sharing Space Support Group. Especially designed for those who do not wish to stretch the experience to 8 weeks, the 2x/week format offers the opportunity to connect quickly and to continue conversations from one session to the next. Like ALL of our mental health and assistive technology programs, it is offered Ontario-wide.
This 4-week program runs twice a week on Zoom, offering a supportive space for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.
Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a skilled social worker and mental health professional with lived experience of blindness, this group is designed to help you feel understood, connected, and empowered.
New Feature:
Struggling with Zoom? We now offer a callout option so you can fully participate by phone.
Program Details:
Dates: March 24 to April 17, 2025
Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom (fully remote)
Cost: Free
Register Today:
Email: info@balancefba.org or by Phone: (416) 236-1796 ext. 0
