Kim has been totally blind since birth. She's the founder and coordinator of the Get Together with Technology program as well as a music therapist, professional storyteller, and radio show host. Kim travels through life with her fourth guide dog Tulia.

Recent Reports: July 23

Kim tells us about a new Android group for blind and low vision people. 

More details:

• New Android group for blind and low vision community. Meetings at 7 PM Eastern time on the third Wednesday of every month.
• Starting to explore nearby communities:
• Kim’s recent vet visit and other findings in Ottawa now that things are opening up.

Nick is a podcaster for Blind Abilities. Diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at five years old, he is an accessibility advocate in his community and is a rabid sports fan. Nick has worked at a local pharmacy in Montreal for 19 years and is an avid yoga and dragon boat enthusiast.

Recent Reports: July 30

Nick tells us about a new Uber grocery store service. Plus, he shares his experience checking out Tamtam's on Mount-Royal!

More details:

• Uber eats bought stakes in the company “Cornershop”.  To do grocery shopping, you have to download the cornershop app., but you can register with an uber account. A lot of different stores offer the service: Metro, Jean Coutu, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Costco, etc.
•  Tamtams on Mount-Royal, and my journey up the mountain. It’s a popular drum and dance activity at the foot of Mount-Royal, next to the Sir George-Etienne Cartier statue.
• The ASSAMM (Association des Sports Pour Aveugles du Montréal Métropolitain) tandem biking. 
• Date:  tandem biking, every Wednesday, starting at 9 o’clock. Call in advance.
  Location: for tandem biking: Centre Claude Robillard, 1000 Avenue Émile-Journault, Montréal.
  Cost:  You need to be a member: 25$/year
  Phone: 514-524-4715
  Email: info@asamm.ca

Doug lives in Atikokan, Ontario. He enjoys sports, music and spending his time at the lake with his most dedicated companion, Jazz, who doubles as his Leader Dog.

Recent Reports: August 13

Doug tells us about houseboat vacations in Northern Ontario. Plus, a physically distanced walk for Diabetes.

More details:

• Canadian Houseboat Vacation-Lac Seul Floating Lodges
• Location: Hudson Ontario, on Lac Seul. Once in Hudson, after you pass the Liquor Store, turn right at the intersection and you will see the lake. Follow the road to  office on the waterfront.
  Date: Open from May to October.
  Contact:  Andrea and Michael Starratt
  Phone: 807-582-3284
• Physically Distanced Walking Group by “Do or Diabetes” in Thunder Bay
• Note: Events may be cancelled due to weather we will notify you by 10 am if your date is cancelled and an update will be posted on Do or Diabetes Facebook.
  Date:  Sunday, August 16 at 11:30 am
  Location: Cascades Conservation Area, 1157 Balsam Street, Thunder Bay 
  Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/physically-distanced-walking-group-tickets-…
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diabetestbay

Annette was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa in her mid-twenties. She feels so fortunate that over the years she has made some amazing friends in the blind and low-vision community who inspire and encourage her constantly. Annette has been volunteering with the London-Middlesex Suicide Prevention Council since 2006, the past several years in the role of treasurer. Annette also enjoys yoga, reiki, playing guitar, curling and acting with Out of Sight Productions, a blind theatre troupe in London, Ontario. One of her most memorable acting experiences was appearing in the Integrated Described Video Creator Series for AMI.

Recent Reports: July 28

Certified meditation instructor Ben Campbell believes in the simple power of awareness and breath; Community Reporter Annette Dennis highlights a meditation series he’s running in Southwestern Ontario. 

More details:

CNIB Lake Joe: Music Through Time

Date:  Wednesdays, on Zoom
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern
Note:  Please RSVP a minimum of 1 full business day before the start of the program
Contact: Lindsay Garrett, Program Manager, CNIB Lake Joe
Phone: 1-877-748-4028 x5501.

Beginner Meditation Sessions
Date:  6 Tuesdays beginning July 28th via Zoom
Time: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Mountain, or 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm Eastern
Note: Please RSVP a minimum of 1 full business day before the start of the program. Call information given upon registration.
To register, contact Lauren Taylor, Program Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement
Phone: 1-800-563-2642.
 

New Face Mask

Available in black, blue, vapour grey and charcoal.
Cost: Selling for $12.50 each, or 3 for $30 at your local Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, The Goodwill Bookstore and Goodwill Boutique locations.
 

"At This Hour" Audio Performance
Date:  Wednesday, July 29
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Atlantic or 12 pm - 2 pm Eastern
Call in information will be given upon registration.
Please RSVP a minimum of 1 full business day before the start of the program.
To register for this program, please contact Jeff deViller, Manager, Foundation Programs and Program Lead
Phone: 1-800-563-2642