2010 News Archive
News Releases
T-Base Communications Receives National Certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise - November 23rd, 2010
T-Base Communications Ensures Organizations are Poised to Meet AODA Compliance - November 5th, 2010
T-Base Communications Appoints CEO - March 30, 2010
T-Base and CNIB Deliver World Class Accessibility Services - March 8, 2010
T-Base Communications Receives National Certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise
(OTTAWA, ON – November 23, 2010) T-Base Communications, North America’s leading alternate format producer, is getting a big business boost thanks to WEConnect Canada, a new corporate-led organization that provides Canada‘s premier certification program for women business owners. Sharlyn Ayotte, founder of T-Base Communications is among a growing group of women business owners across the country whose companies have been certified by WEConnect Canada.
The national standard of certification is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women. WEConnect Canada helps certified women-owned businesses connect to the growing corporate and public sector demand for diverse suppliers. “That‘s good not only for women, but for corporations and governments that can now easily source untapped and innovative new vendors,” says Betty Wood, WEConnect Canada‘s Lead Strategist Women Business Enterprises. Women business owners in the U.S.A., the U.K. and recently India have similar certification programs. It‘s also being introduced across Europe and in China.
T-Base Communications knows all about diversity. The company is a minority and woman-owned business, founded by blind Chief Strategy Officer, Sharlyn Ayotte, that emerged out of the recognition of voids in services offered to the visually impaired. “By including women-owned businesses among their vendors, corporations, and government agencies are demonstrating their commitment to fostering diversity, and that’s something I am really passionate about and can whole heartedly support,” said Sharlyn Ayotte, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer for T-Base Communications.
About T-Base Communications
T-Base is the global leader in the provision of secure and private alternate format customer communications. Specializing in braille, large print, e-Text and audio as well as accessible web presentation, T-Base Communications assists government and Fortune 500 companies to communicate with their customers who cannot access information in conventional ways. Working with the most progressive companies globally, T-Base converts conventionally printed statements and documents into alternative formats privately and securely, providing leading organizations the opportunity to reach a wider audience while simultaneously meeting the diverse information needs of their client base. www.tbase.com
About WEConnect Canada:
WEConnect Canada is part of a global certification initiative that is opening doors to supply chains for women business enterprises and helping corporations tap into innovative vendors. It also provides opportunities for women entrepreneurs to participate in education, training, and mentoring programs that help them connect with procurement officers of top corporations and with other certified firms to enhance their bidding capacities on large contracts. Founding members include: Accenture, Alcatel-Lucent, BMO Financial Group, Cisco, Ernst & Young, IBM, Manpower, Pfizer, Staples, and Wal-Mart. For more information, visit www.weconnectcanada.org.
Media Contacts:
Deanna White, Media Relations, T-Base Communications, Inc. (613) 236-0866 Ext. 231 or via email: dwhite@tbase.com
Mary Anderson, Executive Director, WEConnect Canada, manderson@weconnectcanada.org
Betty Wood, Lead Strategist, Women Business Enterprises, bwood@weconnectcanada.org
T-Base Communications Ensures Organizations are Poised to Meet AODA Compliance
(OTTAWA, ON – November 5, 2010) T-Base Communications announced today that they have signed strategic relationship agreements with selected accessibility consulting firms in Ontario with the aim to collectively educate and assist companies on becoming compliant under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA). Specifically, the partnerships provide Ontario organizations guidance for meeting upcoming deadlines under the implemented AODA Customer Service Standard.
“We are extremely pleased to be partnering with accessibility consultants to provide a one stop solution to clients accessibility needs,” says T-Base President and CEO, Jeff Potts. Under the AODA, pending deadlines for compliance make the combined services of these partnerships a very valuable asset to Ontario organizations. The AODA’s Integrated Accessibility Standard (which combines requirements in the areas of Transportation, Employment, Information and Communications) and the AODA’s Built Environment Standard have been drafted and are awaiting Ministerial approval. They will be released in the foreseeable future. “We see this as a tremendous opportunity to deliver an even higher level of accessibility across Ontario,” adds Mr. Potts.
Individually, T-Base Communications is the industry leader in the secure and private delivery of alternative format customer communications, whose mandate is to ensure that organizations are best positioned to serve their blind and partially sighted customers. Both Acede and The Herrington Group collectively provide consulting services for Staff Training, Facility Audits and Policy and Procedure development that pertain to AODA.
Sarah White is the founder of Acede Consulting Group Inc. and assists organizations to effectively comply with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. “A common denominator to all of our clients is the availability of Braille, large print and audio documents. Working with an alternate format communications provider such as T-Base made perfect sense for our clients”.
Donna Herrington, Founder of The Herrington Group, also realized the potential for a streamlined solution towards accessibility. “Small businesses and organizations are too often lacking the total resources needed to excel, focusing more on providing excellence in their day to day services. This partnership allows us to provide a wider range of services to meet the needs of our clients in way that is both comprehensive and seamless”, said Ms. Herrington.
Both Acede and The Herrington Group are experienced in guiding clients with access in mind and the relationships extend reach across Ontario.
About T-Base Communications Inc.
T-Base is the global leader in the provision of secure and private alternate format customer communications. Specializing in braille, large print, audio as well as accessible PDF and web presentment, T-Base Communications assists government and Fortune 500 companies to communicate with their customers who cannot access information in conventional ways. T-Base’s customer centric approach to converting conventionally printed statements and documents into alternative formats provides leading organizations the opportunity to reach a wider audience while simultaneously meeting the diverse information needs of their client base. www.tbase.com
About Acede Consulting Group Inc.
Acede Consulting Group is a consulting and training organization with expertise in accessibility legislation (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005) and in general management consulting. We are a group of professionals that specialize in transforming organizations. We provide a hands-on approach to understand your organizational challenges and provide you with solutions that are specific, measurable, and action-oriented. Let us be a part of your team. We offer exceptional service, expertise and results. www.acede.ca
About The Herrington Group Ltd.
The Herrington Group Ltd. (THG) is a recognized leader in providing accessibility consulting services. Through our revolutionary approach to facility audits, training and policy development we assist our clients create universal accessibility for their customers and employees. The basis of our success comes from our positive and long-standing relationships with our clients. THG consultation services focus on developing a culture of inclusion, moving beyond political correctness and an “us vs. them” mentality. Our team also includes individuals who live with a variety of disabilities. This “lived experience” informs our work and strengthens our products and services. As such, we help clients to create a balanced, practical approach to compliance. www.theherringtongroup.ca
For media inquiries, please contact:
Deanna White, Media Relations, T-Base Communications, Inc. (613) 236-0866 Ext. 231 or via email: dwhite@tbase.com
Sarah White, Acede Consulting Group Inc., (905) 767-0790 or via email: sarah@acede.ca
Donna Herrington, Owener, The Herrington Group (905) 380-4782 or via email donna@theherringtongroup.ca
T-Base Communications Appoints CEO
Seasoned Industry Executive takes on Expanded Role
(OTTAWA, ON - March 30, 2010) – T-Base Communications the leading provider of secure and private alternate format customer communications today announced the appointment of Mr. Jeff Potts as President and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment of Mr. Potts rounds out the company's new management team, setting the company up to pursue the next phase of growth.
The appointment will be effective March 31, 2010 and represents the final step in a three-year succession plan created by current CEO, Sharlyn Ayotte, who has led T-Base since its inception in 1993. Ayotte, company founder and industry visionary, assumes the role of Chief Strategy Officer for the company.
Mr. Potts is a seasoned executive bringing over 25 years of management experience across a range of industries. Most recently, Potts was Chief Financial Officer for T-Base, a position he has held since June of 2003. Prior to that, he served as CFO of several technology companies including a NASDAQ-listed company. "Jeff’s deep understanding of the industry combined with his experience in building and growing world class organizations made him the perfect choice for the CEO role”, said Ayotte.
“T-Base is a great company with an even greater future. We have a highly focused top quality team and we are at the front of the alternative format industry. Working closely with our global customer base, including the worlds most exacting financial, telecom and government organizations, we will continue our innovation in the delivery of secure and private customer communications in braille, large print, audio and electronic text to ensure their blind and partially sighted customers are well served”, said Potts.
In her new role as Chief Strategy Officer, Sharlyn Ayotte will continue to provide T-Base customers with insight and leadership on consumer needs, and help them ensure compliance with all applicable accessibility legislation. "We thank Sharlyn for years of exemplary service and her dedication to building T-Base Communications into the industry leading firm it is today", said Alan Breakspear, Chairman of the Board for T-Base Communications. “We are fortunate to have Jeff on board to take on this challenging role", continued Mr. Breakspear. "The future for T-Base, and our customers looks very bright indeed”.
About T-Base Communications Inc.
T-Base is the global leader in the provision of secure and private alternate format customer communications. Specializing in braille, large print, e-Text and audio as well as accessible web presentation, T-Base Communications assists government and Fortune 500 companies to communicate with their customers who cannot access information in conventional ways. Working with the most progressive companies globally, T-Base converts conventionally printed statements and documents into alternative formats privately and securely, providing leading organizations the opportunity to reach a wider audience while simultaneously meeting the diverse information needs of their client base. www.tbase.com
For media inquiries, please contact:
Deanna White, Media Relations, T-Base Communications, Inc. (613) 236-0866 Ext. 231 via email: dwhite@tbase.com
T-Base and CNIB Deliver World Class Accessibility Services
(Ottawa, ON – March 8, 2010) T-Base Communications and CNIB announced today that they have signed a strategic partnership agreement under which T-Base will extend CNIB’s accessibility consulting services to its corporate clients delivering first class web accessibility services.
Individually, T-Base Communications is the industry leader in the secure delivery of private alternative format communication solutions for North America’s Fortune 500. CNIB is recognized nationally and internationally for its work in accessibility standards and practices. Both organizations are experienced in guiding clients with access in mind.
The services that will be extended to T-Base Communications’ clients through CNIB’s new Accessibility Consulting division include website audits, CNIB’s Site Check Program and full day, hands-on accessibility training workshops.
“CNIB’s Accessibility Consulting division allows organizations to remove barriers to their online communications and expand their customer base,” says John M. Rafferty, CNIB president and CEO. “This partnership ensures that blind and partially sighted consumers of leading organizations are afforded the same opportunities as sighted individuals.”
This type of joint venture is not new to either CNIB or T-Base Communications. In February of last year, T-Base acquired CNIB’s braille and large print statement production technology and assumed immediate responsibility for the continued delivery of alternative format statements for CNIB’s Autobill clients.
“As we explore these types of synergies, we continually extend the benefits of our combined strengths and expertise to T-Base clients,” says Sharlyn Ayotte, President and CEO of T-Base. Government, education, telecom and banking industries will reap the benefits of the partnership which are the core market segments T-Base Communications serves. “Leveraging our shared resources makes perfect sense to service an underserved market with two very strong brands and committed purpose,” adds Ayotte.
About T-Base Communications
Specializing in braille, large print, e-Text and audio, T-Base Communications provides alternative format solutions, assisting government and Fortune 500 companies to communicate with their customers who cannot access information in conventional ways. Working with the most progressive companies globally, T-Base converts conventionally printed statements and documents into alternative formats privately and securely, providing leading organizations the opportunity to reach a wider audience while simultaneously meeting the diverse information needs of their client base. For more information, visit www.tbase.com or call 1-800-563-0668.
About CNIB
CNIB provides community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life. CNIB delivers programs and services that help people overcome the challenges of sight loss, increase their independence and achieve their goals. Our advocacy efforts strive for equal access and an inclusive society. CNIB also promotes the effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment of eye disease. CNIB is committed to improving accessibility in all areas of daily living. CNIB consultants provide unique knowledge and expertise for clear, easy-to-use and universally accessible electronic communication and built design. For more information visit www.cnib.ca
or call 1-800-563-2642.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Deanna White, Media Relations, T-Base Communications, Inc. (613) 236-0866 Ext. 231 dwhite@tbase.com
Yeena Peng, Specialist, Media Relations, CNIB 416-486-2500 ext.8355 yeena.peng@cnib.ca
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