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
Strength and Stability Classes
Strength and Stability Classes
– April 1, 2025
Strength & Stability Classes – New Time & Location!
BALANCE for Blind Adults is excited to announce that our Strength & Stability classes are continuing this April and May with a new day and time!
Starting April 1, 2025, classes will take place every Tuesday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at our new location:
West Neighbourhood House – Lounge A 248 Ossington Avenue, Toronto
These classes are designed to help improve balance, build strength, and support overall mobility in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Beatboxing Workshop Series with VIBE Artist Andre Gibson!
Ever wanted to learn beatboxing? Now’s your chance! Join VIBE Artist Andre Gibson for a fun and interactive 6-week online workshop series where you’ll explore the fundamentals of beatboxing—creating sounds, melodies, and beats using only your mouth!
This workshop is open to all ages and ability levels, so whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, there's something for everyone!
Meet Your Instructor:
Known as "The Beatbox Scientist", Andre Gibson is a world-renowned beatboxer and creator of popular techniques like the Laser Liproll. He has won major competitions, including Montreal Beatbox Champion and Vice Canadian National Champion. He has also led beatboxing workshops in schools and shelters, using music to inspire resilience. Follow his journey on Instagram: @andre.gibson.beatbox
Workshop Details:
Dates: Tuesdays, March 18 – April 22
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
How to Register: Click here to register, or
Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org
Need assistance joining? Ask about our call-out feature to participate by phone!
Don’t miss out—register today and discover your musical potential!
zoom
Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group
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
Join us for an informative Diabetes Education Session led by Jane Rajah, Certified diabetes nurse educator from Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre.
This session is great for anyone looking to learn more about diabetes management, lifestyle changes, and practical strategies for living with diabetes. Whether you are pre-diabetic, living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes you'll gain valuable insights to help you feel more confident in managing your health.
Date: Friday, April 4th
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Zoom
What You’ll Learn:
Understanding diabetes and its impact on your health
How to manage high blood sugars and low blood sugars
Healthy eating and meal planning tips
Resources for ongoing support
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
Beatboxing Workshop Series with VIBE Artist Andre Gibson!
Ever wanted to learn beatboxing? Now’s your chance! Join VIBE Artist Andre Gibson for a fun and interactive 6-week online workshop series where you’ll explore the fundamentals of beatboxing—creating sounds, melodies, and beats using only your mouth!
This workshop is open to all ages and ability levels, so whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, there's something for everyone!
Meet Your Instructor:
Known as "The Beatbox Scientist", Andre Gibson is a world-renowned beatboxer and creator of popular techniques like the Laser Liproll. He has won major competitions, including Montreal Beatbox Champion and Vice Canadian National Champion. He has also led beatboxing workshops in schools and shelters, using music to inspire resilience. Follow his journey on Instagram: @andre.gibson.beatbox
Workshop Details:
Dates: Tuesdays, March 18 – April 22
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
How to Register: Click here to register, or
Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org
Need assistance joining? Ask about our call-out feature to participate by phone!
Don’t miss out—register today and discover your musical potential!
zoom
Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group
Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group
– April 10, 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
BALANCE Tech Workshop: Organize Files & Folders with the iOS Files App
BALANCE Tech Workshop: Organize Files & Folders with the iOS Files App
– April 11, 2025
Need 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 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.
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
Beatboxing Workshop Series with VIBE Artist Andre Gibson!
Ever wanted to learn beatboxing? Now’s your chance! Join VIBE Artist Andre Gibson for a fun and interactive 6-week online workshop series where you’ll explore the fundamentals of beatboxing—creating sounds, melodies, and beats using only your mouth!
This workshop is open to all ages and ability levels, so whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, there's something for everyone!
Meet Your Instructor:
Known as "The Beatbox Scientist", Andre Gibson is a world-renowned beatboxer and creator of popular techniques like the Laser Liproll. He has won major competitions, including Montreal Beatbox Champion and Vice Canadian National Champion. He has also led beatboxing workshops in schools and shelters, using music to inspire resilience. Follow his journey on Instagram: @andre.gibson.beatbox
Workshop Details:
Dates: Tuesdays, March 18 – April 22
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
How to Register: Click here to register, or
Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org
Need assistance joining? Ask about our call-out feature to participate by phone!
Don’t miss out—register today and discover your musical potential!
zoom
Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group
Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group
– April 17, 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
Beatboxing Workshop Series with VIBE Artist Andre Gibson!
Ever wanted to learn beatboxing? Now’s your chance! Join VIBE Artist Andre Gibson for a fun and interactive 6-week online workshop series where you’ll explore the fundamentals of beatboxing—creating sounds, melodies, and beats using only your mouth!
This workshop is open to all ages and ability levels, so whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, there's something for everyone!
Meet Your Instructor:
Known as "The Beatbox Scientist", Andre Gibson is a world-renowned beatboxer and creator of popular techniques like the Laser Liproll. He has won major competitions, including Montreal Beatbox Champion and Vice Canadian National Champion. He has also led beatboxing workshops in schools and shelters, using music to inspire resilience. Follow his journey on Instagram: @andre.gibson.beatbox
Workshop Details:
Dates: Tuesdays, March 18 – April 22
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
How to Register: Click here to register, or
Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org
Need assistance joining? Ask about our call-out feature to participate by phone!
Don’t miss out—register today and discover your musical potential!
zoom
BALANCE Tech Workshop: Use Envision AI – An Accessibility Tool for iOS & Android
BALANCE Tech Workshop: Use Envision AI – An Accessibility Tool for iOS & Android
– April 25, 2025
Like 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 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.
Long day? Need to shake it off? BALANCE is thrilled to offer a toe-tapping, hip-shaking good time! Thanks to our fantastic partners at Vibe Arts, these workshops will bring you all the moves to groove as we explore a mix of Traditional and Modern Jazz Styles.
Whether you’re new to dance classes or one of our returning pros, come out and dance with us! Enjoy a fun, supportive fitness session, learn new dance moves, and have a blast.
When: Every Friday from April 25th to May 30th,
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: West Neighbourhood House, 248 Ossington Avenue
To register, please email us at info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0.
Please note spaces are limited and registration will be on a first come first serve basis.
