Formal Announcements

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 documents aimed at improving readability and comprehension.

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.

There is one final piece of "Christmas" business for T-Base to complete before officially declaring the holiday season over...
 

For those of you who are frequent visitors to my blog, you may notice that the overall "look" and navigation has changed slightly. While it has taken on this new webface, my main vision and focus on discussions around accessibility remain unchanged.
 

I am pleased to officially announce that from a number of highly impressive submissions, powerlifter Stephen Jesso has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Blind or Partially Sighted Athletic Sponsorship!
 
As a super heavyweight, Stephen most recently set new blind world records for all three of his event exercises, and now aims to compete against, and outlift, sighted athletes.  
 

Starting today until July 31st, 2009, athlete nominations will be accepted and considered for the 2009/10 T-Base Blind or Partially Sighted Athletic Sponsorship program.
 
Sponsorship recipients are provided with a variety of accessibly-formatted communication materials and receive media exposure to speaking engagements, competition schedules, and personal achievements.
   

Given the noticed increase in the awareness of and attention to spending, utility consumers are understandably more concerned than ever with accessing clear and precise usage details. 

During the month of April, Providers of electric, gas, and water utilities are invited to access a free fact sheet on ensuring accessibility for blind and partially sighted customers, and will automatically be entered for their chance to win an iPod Nano!  

With all countries around the globe recognizing March as Fraud Prevention month,  it is perhaps more important than ever for organizations to ask themselves whether their most vulnerable customers and constituents are being protected from potential risk .

Recently announced were the competition winners of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, highlighting the nation's top 35 organizations acknowledged for their creation of diverse and inclusive workplaces.   
 
The selected employers were recognized for their outstanding initiatives and programs for employees from 5 main groups, one of which is persons with disabilities, and the focus ranges from the hiring, training and retention, to the implementation consultation of employees with disabilities.