Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the ADA
The 26th day of this month marks the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, (commonly referred to as the ADA), a landmark act in legislation that has enabled access, rights and dignity for people with all levels of ability across the United States. Championing the anniversary and chronicling the festivities.
Celebrations have been taking place across the country. For example, the blog, It's Normal, has been championing the anniversary and chronicling the festivities.
News of...
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Posted on: 20 Jul 2010
Requesting Feedback...
Hello,
T-Base Communications is seeking feedback from people who use large print in their everyday lives for a consumer consultation to ensure that large print documents appropriately meet customer needs. It is for that reason I am requesting your assistance in posting the following to your listserv to help us reach as many people as possible who would benefit from the enhancement of large print standards for the provision of financial records such as account statements and related...
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Posted on: 16 Jul 2010
Did You Feel That?
We just had an Earthquake here in Ottawa – somewhere between 5.5 and 5.7 on the Richter scale. From what we can tell, the earthquake was felt across most of Ontario and the northern United States.
Our first priority was evacuating the building, counting all employees and ensuring that everyone was safe – and thankfully, everyone was safe and accounted for. We then checked the building and facilities for any damage. Again, nothing was damaged.
I am incredibly glad that there was no...
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Posted on: 23 Jun 2010
Inspiration In Grand Forks
Last week, I had the pleasure of being a guest speaker at the North Dakota School for the Blind located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. What an experience!
After a seven hour flight, my dog, Bizet, and I touched down in Grand Forks. Grand Forks is a charming town of about 50,000 very friendly people. Being a country girl at heart, I felt immediately welcome.
Before delivering my speech, I had the opportunity to spend some time with the students. As usual, Bizet was the centre of attention...
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Posted on: 22 Jun 2010
Continuing My Journey
After 20 years as Founder in my role as President and CEO of T-Base, I have initiated a planned transition into a new and important position with reduced time commitment as a step towards retirement.
I plan to work with our partners to get even closer to current and emerging requirements of blind, deafblind, and partially sighted consumers to foster increased understanding of the benefits when corporations reach out to blind and partially sighted customers with innovative technologies, products...
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Posted on: 30 Mar 2010
The Paralympic Podium
With the winter Paralympics set to open in a matter of days, we anxiously await news and coverage of our Canadian athletes who, despite challenges, have proven themselves as the best in the world amidst fellow elite competitors.
With an admitted vested interest, I am particularly keen to follow the progress of Para-Nordic skier, Margarita Gorbounova, who was the 2008/09 recipient of the T-Base Sponsorship of a blind or partially sighted athlete, and is competing in her...
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Posted on: 09 Mar 2010
Clear (and Accessible) Terms
We are now one week into the implementation of the Credit Card Act, which addresses new credit card disclosure practices. In essence, these introduced regulations ensure the clear communication of interest rates, annual fees, and penalty charges to customers. Finance Minister Flaherty is to be commended for his decision to mandate that organizations more effectively communicate such important financial terms.
Many Canadian banks and credit card...
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Posted on: 03 Mar 2010
Back from Safari!
After recently returning home from a simply unforgettable, one month trip to Tanzania, I am reminded, once again, that in no way do challenges have to limit our opportunities in life.
Despite the unfamiliar surroundings, unsettled terrain and unconventional transportation that I knew I was to encounter on this rare excursion, I did not let it stop me from participating, alongside my sighted travel partners, in all activities.
Boarding land rovers and twin engine pipers to reach our destinations...
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Posted on: 28 Jan 2010
Spreading Some Holiday Cheer
There is one final piece of "Christmas" business for T-Base to complete before officially declaring the holiday season over... I would like to congratulate Alena Roberts on being drawn as December's "Letters to Santa" promotion winner! Alena's completed and submitted quiz was drawn among countless other entries, winning her the T-Base holiday package which consisted of a music CD, featuring blind Paralympian and musician Jason Dunkerley, T-Base scented candle, and best of all, an...
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Posted on: 08 Jan 2010
Happy Birthday Louis Braille!
Today, January 4th, marks the 201st birthday of Louis Braille, the man who developed the tactile reading system that affords millions of blind and partially sighted individuals independent and private access to information. Because of its universal use and popularity, January 4th has also been designated, and recognized, as World Braille Day.
Braille remains a commonly requested format for leisure products such as books, letters and cards, but demand continues to increase for...
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Posted on: 04 Jan 2010
