AbleNet Launches Expansive International Tour Through Europe, Japan and South Africa

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AbleNet, Inc. is launching an aggressive outreach to the Augmentative and Alternative Communications (ACC) markets through its International AbleNet Tour with the company’s premier international resellers. The company is also expanding its’ participation in the major international assistive technology conferences. This investment is focused on offering deeper support in bringing the latest assistive technology and communications solutions to the thousands of professionals in the disability field and the millions of users and families seeking these communication and mobility solutions.

“International interest in the AbleNet assistive technologies and communication aids continues to escalate around the globe”

"International interest in the AbleNet assistive technologies and communication aids continues to escalate around the globe,” states Adam Wing, vice president of Global Business for AbleNet, Inc. "It is inspiring to witness this escalating worldwide interest in bringing new and powerful solutions to the many thousands of people with so much untapped potential. Working together with our global community, we seek to break down barriers and open new opportunities for the disabled to lead happy and productive lives."

The International AbleNet Tour includes the countries of Denmark and Germany. The program will feature experts in the fields of speech therapy, special education and assistive technology and AAC solutions. Registration for the Tour is filling quickly but those interested in attending should contact Paul Thompson, International Sales Manager, at pthompson@ablenetinc.com.

The Denmark tour includes:

31st August: Vejle

1st September: Skibstedskolen

2nd September: Roskilde

The Germany tour with AbleNet reseller Rehavista (http://www.rehavista.de/) includes:

7th September: Oldenburg

18th September: Dortmund

23rd September: Berlin

28th September: Ingolstadt

29th September: Bruchsal

23rd October: Leipzig

The International Conference schedule will bring some of the newest easy-tech solutions to the professionals, users and families. These conferences include:

ACSA on September 16 - 18 in South Africa

Communications Matters on September 26 - 28 in Leicester, UK

International HCR on September 29 - October 1 in Tokyo, Japan

RehaCare on October 6 - 9 in Dusseldorf, Germany

TES Special Needs Exhibition on October 15 - 16 in London, England

ATIA on October 27 - 30, Chicago, US

Additional information on the AbleNet International program can be obtained at http://www.ablenetinc.com/Home/WorldwideHomePage/tabid/152/Default.aspx.

“AbleNet is aggressively developing powerful, yet affordable communications aids and assistive technologies,” states Paul Thompson, International Sales Manager at AbleNet. “We aim to bring these products to every feasible location on the globe, bringing new hope and opportunity for so many seeking these life-altering tools.”

New Product Introductions: Several new products will be launched prior to these conferences delivering exciting applications using popular consumer electronic devices. Additionally, recently released products include the easy-to-use, go-anywhere communicator series, QuickTalker™ and the low vision tool Boost™ Personal Video Magnifier.

QuickTalker will enable students to communicate in minutes at levels appropriate for their needs and capabilities. This modern design is rugged enough for everyday use but is still aesthetically appealing, keeping the product fun and exciting for users. This communicator has models that offer 7, 12 or 23 message locations offering the ability to fit the right communication solutions for each user.

The low vision solution, Boost™ Personal Video Magnifier is a compact, colorful design that is durable and user-friendly. Students will see benefits in the classroom and adults will more easily read at home or in the community.

AbleNet will showcase many other communications devices, environmental control units and access products at the conference including the Talking Brix™, iTalk2™ with Levels, SuperTalker™ progressive communicator, and LITTLE Step-by-Step™.

About AbleNet

AbleNet is an international company and industry leader in providing educational and technical solutions to help children and adults with disabilities lead productive and fulfilled lives. This includes a complete line of communication aids for nonverbal individuals; access aids, such as switches and wheelchair mounting devices for people who require physical supports; and special education classroom curriculum and software that both enhance and help ensure learning progress. The products are represented in more than 60 countries and used in hundreds of thousands of classrooms in the United States and across the globe. AbleNet is an ESOP company located in Roseville, Minnesota. For more information visit www.ablenetinc.com.