[WADNet Post] May 1, 2006: Relay News

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Date: Tue, 02 May 2006 01:56:07 -0500

RELAY NEWS
-- Sorenson Communications Press Release
-- Jul 30: WTRS Annual Picnic
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Sorenson Communications Press Release

For Release: 04.19.06 SORENSON COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES ITS SPONSORSHIP OF THE GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ACADEMIC BOWL Industry-leading VRS Provider Supports Regional and National Deaf Academic Competitions

SALT LAKE CITY (April 19, 2006) – Sorenson Communications today announced its platinum level sponsorship of the Gallaudet University National Academic Bowl. As the nation’s foremost high school student competition for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, the National Academic Bowl provides an opportunity to compete for an all expenses paid trip to Washington DC and the coveted national title.

Sorenson Communications sponsors the event by providing students with access to Sorenson VP-100 videophones to update family and friends with the daily details of the academic competition. Additionally, the company gives away a portable PlayStation at each competition, hosts a Saturday night social for competing students, and sets up an Internet café at the National Academic Bowl for students to check their e-mail. The company remains committed to supporting the deaf and hard-of-hearing community throughout the country.

“We are proud to be the premier sponsor of the Gallaudet University National Academic Bowl for deaf and hard-of-hearing high school students,” said Pat Nola, President and CEO of Sorenson Communications. “The company sees value in providing support for endeavors like this competition, which make a difference in the lives of the deaf leaders of tomorrow.”

The Gallaudet University Academic Bowl offers new opportunities to students like Matthew Maxey, Senior at Berkmar High School in Lilburn, Georgia.

“The National Academic Bowl is a cool competition — I continue to meet more people like me from all over the southeast and have fun while participating in the challenging competition,” said Maxey. “I had no idea how big this competition was until it led me to be accepted into Gallaudet University as a student. Now my future looks brighter than ever.”

Sorenson Communications is honored to support the five regional Gallaudet Academic Bowl competitions as well as the national competition on April 22, 2006. The company congratulates the regional Academic Bowl winning schools as listed below by region.

Southeast
1. Edmonds-Woodway High School (Seattle, WA)
2. Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (St. Augustine, FL)

Midwest
1. John Hersey High School (Arlington Heights, IL)
2. Indiana School for the Deaf (Indianapolis, IN)

West
1. Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (Colorado Springs, CO)
2. University High School (Irvine, CA)

Northeast
1. Rochester School for the Deaf (Rochester, NY)
2. Monroe #1 BOCES (Fairport, NY)

Mid-Atlantic
1. Mountain Lakes High School (Mountain Lakes, NJ)
2. W.T. Woodson High School (Fairfax, VA)

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About Sorenson Communications:

Sorenson Communications™ (www.sorenson.com) is a provider of industry-leading communication offerings including Sorenson Video Relay Service® (VRS), the company’s line of videophones, Sorenson IP Relay™ (siprelay), and Sorenson Video Remote Interpreting™ (VRI). Sorenson VRS (www.sorensonvrs.com) enables deaf callers to conduct video relay conversations with hearing friends, business colleagues, and family members through a qualified American Sign Language interpreter. The company's Sorenson VP-100 is the first consumer-based broadband videophone appliance specifically designed for deaf individuals. Sorenson IP Relay (www.siprelay.com) allows deaf and hard-of-hearing users to place instant text-based relay calls from a PC or mobile device to any telephone user. Sorenson Video Remote Interpreting™ (www.sorensonvri.com) is a fee-based video interpreting service ideal for use in situations where an interpreter cannot be physically present to interpret between hearing and deaf individuals who are at the same location.

Lisa Harrison Tate
Sorenson Communications Public Relations
801.287.9897
ltate@xxxxxxxxxxxx

(Contributed by: Michael Zeledon, Sorenson Communications)

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Jul 30: WTRS Annual Picnic

Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (WTRS) Annual Picnic

WTRS is happy to announce that the 14th Annual Picnic will be held July 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at Warner Park in Madison, WI.

Through the picnic, WTRS expresses sincere thanks to our Wisconsin customers for using Wisconsin Relay Service. Last year, over 600 people attended our picnic, and we look forward to seeing all of you again.

As always, there will be FREE Food, Beverages, Games, Activities and DOOR PRIZES!

Please make plans to attend with family and friends, the 14th Annual WTRS Picnic on July 30, 2006!

For more information, please call WTRS Customer Service at 1-800-283-9877 (TTY) or 1-800-395-9877 (voice). We can also be reached through email at wirelay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

(Contributed by: Joe Riggio, Hamilton Relay)

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Leslie Riggs
WADNet Post Editor & Listserv Administrator
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf
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