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BALANCE for Blind Adults

Phone: (416) 236-1796
www.balancefba.org
[email protected]

We are a lively non-profit agency with strong roots in the community and more than 35 years experience working with blind and vision-impaired adults. Our programs enable people with visual disabilities to live with dignity and inclusion, and to lead independent, active lifestyles. We specialize in serving people with additional challenges, and we take referrals from community agencies and services

, as well as eye care professionals. We are known for our customized and personalized approach to teaching adaptive techniques and accommodations, for our expertise in assistive technology training and for our pandemic response and our anti-ableism based mental health supports. Our community engagement services are unique, focusing on helping our clients connect to needed resources, no matter what they are.

06/04/2026

This National AccessAbility Week, take action with BALANCE.

BALANCE for Blind Adults is looking for volunteers to support our upcoming assistive technology Demo Fair - a hands-on event showcasing accessible technology and resources for people who are blind or partially sighted.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on accessibility experience, learn about assistive technology and sighted guide support, and help bring a welcoming, practical Demo Fair to life.

Volunteer roles may include event support, wayfinding, registration, and sighted guide assistance. Training will be provided.

Sign up here: Get Involved → Volunteer
https://www.balancefba.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Or email us at mailto:[email protected]

06/02/2026

Accessibility is about more than just awareness.

National AccessAbility Week highlights the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and removing barriers in our communities, workplaces, and everyday experiences.

At BALANCE for Blind Adults, we know that awareness is only the beginning. Through our programs, services, and events, we work to create opportunities for people who are blind or partially sighted to participate fully in their communities, workplaces, and everyday lives.

Accessibility means creating environments where people can access information, build skills, connect with others, and pursue their goals with confidence and independence.

This week, we celebrate the progress that has been made and recognize the work that still needs to be done to build a more inclusive and accessible society for everyone.

As part of this commitment, BALANCE is hosting our Assistive Technology Demo Fair, which brings together technology, service providers, and community partners to showcase practical tools that support accessibility, independence, and inclusion.

We look forward to welcoming attendees on June 16!

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05/25/2026

What can AI actually do for people living with vision loss?

Join us for the third session of the Astellas Low Vision Speaker Series with Windy Ho-Li and Elizabeth Mohler, as we explore practical tools, real-life applications, and what matters most.

This free virtual session is part of our three-part webinar series for optometrists, low vision specialists, ophthalmologists, and other vision care practitioners.

May 26 at 7:00 PM ET
Join via Zoom
Register here:
https://www.balancefba.org/our-impact/low-vision-speakers-series/

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05/21/2026

Accessibility changes what’s possible.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is an opportunity to recognize how accessibility shapes what people can do: at work, at school, online, and in daily life.

For people who are blind or partially sighted, accessible tools and technologies can support independence, confidence, participation, and connection.

When accessibility is practical, it can change what someone is able to do: reading information, joining a meeting, learning something new, participating more fully, or participating more fully in their community.

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To see accessibility in action, register for BALANCE for Blind Adults’ upcoming Assistive Technology Demo Fair on June 16 in Toronto.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/assistive-technology-demo-fair-tickets-1988085091025?aff=oddtdtcreator

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05/19/2026

Building stronger pathways to work

BALANCE for Blind Adults’ Assistive Technology Demo Fair brings together tools, services, and partners that support accessibility, employment, and inclusion.

We’re pleased to recognize MentorAbility as part of this year’s event.

MentorAbility helps connect employers, people who experience disability, and employment service providers through meaningful mentorship opportunities that support workplace inclusion.

That practical, employment-focused approach aligns closely with the goal of the Demo Fair: helping people better understand the tools, technologies, and supports that make work, learning, and participation more accessible.

Join us to explore assistive technology in action.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
MaRS Discovery District
101 College St., Toronto

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/assistive-technology-demo-fair-tickets-1988085091025?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/18/2026

Join us tomorrow.

The second session of the Astellas Low Vision Speaker Series is coming up on May 19 at 7 PM ET.

Join Dr. Daniel Palanker for a free virtual session exploring prosthetic restoration of central vision in atrophic AMD and the question: Can technology help restore central vision?

Register through the link https://www.balancefba.org/our-impact/low-vision-speakers-series/ or by scanning the QR code.

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05/12/2026

Can technology help restore central vision?

Join us for the second session of the Astellas Low Vision Speaker Series with Dr. Daniel Palanker, as we explore prosthetic vision and innovation in atrophic AMD.

This free virtual session is part of our three-part webinar series for optometrists, low vision specialists, ophthalmologists, other vision care practitioners, community members, and people living with vision loss.

May 19 at 7:00 PM ET
Join via Zoom
Register through the link: https://www.balancefba.org/our-impact/low-vision-speakers-series/
or scan the QR code

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05/11/2026

WAYMO HELPS DRIVE ACCESSIBILITY FORWARD 🚗

BALANCE for Blind Adults is pleased to welcome Waymo as the presenting sponsor of our Assistive Technology Demo Fair.

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company making it safer, more accessible, and more sustainable to get around - without the need for anyone in the driver’s seat.

For people who are blind and partially sighted, this kind of accessible transportation can mean more options for getting to work, school, and participating in their community with greater independence.

Join us at this event to see practical accessibility tools in action, at work and beyond.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
MaRS Discovery District, 101 College St., Toronto

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/assistive-technology-demo-fair-tickets-1988085091025?iaff=oddtdtcr

05/05/2026

It starts today.

The Astellas Low Vision Speaker Series 2026 begins tonight with our first session on inherited retinal degenerations, impact, treatments, and the latest research.

The series continues with upcoming sessions on prosthetic restoration of central vision in atrophic AMD and practical AI applications for patients who are blind or have low vision.

There is still time to register for tonight’s session, and to explore what’s coming next. Join us at 7 PM ET by scanning the QR code or using the link:

https://www.balancefba.org/our-impact/low-vision-speakers-series/

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04/30/2026

Join BALANCE for Blind Adults for our Assistive Technology Demo Fair and experience
technology that works in real life.

See how assistive technology supports work, learning, and independence through practical,
hands-on demonstrations. From built-in accessibility tools to emerging technologies like
wearables and AI, this event offers a closer look at practical solutions that support accessibility,
confidence, and inclusion.

📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
🕥 10:30 a.m.
– 3:00 p.m.
📍 MaRS Discovery District
101 College St, Toronto

For employers, service providers, students, and jobseekers
Lunch provided
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/assistive-technology-demo-fair-tickets-1988085091025?aff=oddtdtcr
eator (link in the bio)
For support or questions, email [email protected] or call BALANCE at (416) 236-1796.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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