Groups and Events Calendar
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 April 2025
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Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group
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April 3, 2025We 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. 0zoom -
Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group
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April 7, 2025We 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. 0zoom -
Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group
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April 10, 2025We 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. 0zoom -
BALANCE Tech Workshop: Organize Files & Folders with the iOS Files App BALANCE Tech Workshop: Organize Files & Folders with the iOS Files App
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April 11, 2025Need a better way to manage your files and photos on your iPhone or iPad? Join BALANCE for Blind Adults for an AT Pop-Up Session exploring the iOS Files app, where you’ll learn how to organize, store, and find your files efficiently.
Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Location: Online via ZoomSpots 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.
How to Register:
Click here to register
Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.orgRegister today and get your digital files organized!
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Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group
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April 14, 2025We 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. 0zoom -
Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group
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April 17, 2025We 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. 0zoom -
BALANCE Tech Workshop: Use Envision AI – An Accessibility Tool for iOS & Android BALANCE Tech Workshop: Use Envision AI – An Accessibility Tool for iOS & Android
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April 25, 2025Like Seeing AI, Envision AI is a powerful app that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to recognize text and provide helpful information. In this AT Pop-Up Session, learn how to use Envision AI for reading text, recognizing objects, and improving accessibility in your daily life.
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Location: Online via ZoomSpots 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.
How to Register:
Click here to register
Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.orgDon’t miss this opportunity to explore how Envision AI can enhance accessibility. Register today!
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