[real-eyes] Fw: Perkins to Acquire Adaptive Technology Consulting

From: "Erica Wolf" <ewolf1@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:37:53 -0600
Perkins School for the BlindHello, Real Eyes Members:
    Here is some exciting, captivating news Ihave received from the Perkins 
School for the Blind.  
Check it out!
Erika Wolf
ewolf1@xxxxxxxxx
816-842-0336
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Steven Rothstein, President, Perkins School for the Blind 
To: ewolf1@xxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 5:00 AM
Subject: Perkins to Acquire Adaptive Technology Consulting

           All we see is possibility... 
     



      Dear Friend,

      As part of the Perkins online community, we wanted you to be among the 
first to hear our exciting news.

      Today we are announcing our intention to acquire the assets of Adaptive 
Technology Consulting, Inc. (ATC). ATC is not only a distributor and reseller 
of adaptive technology equipment, but they also provide consulting, training 
and support for these systems.

      But what does this all really mean? As you know, a key element of the 
Perkins strategic plan is the expansion of our adaptive technology services in 
New England and beyond. During the past few years we have increased our 
investments in hardware and software adaptive technology, expanded our 
technology staff and augmented training for staff and students in other ways. 
The addition of the ATC staff and services is a critical element of our long 
term plans to offer more technology services.

      This acquisition will have an array of positive effects for people with 
impaired vision seeking services and products:

        a.. Adding hundreds of assistive technology products to the Perkins 
Products/Howe Press catalogue
        b.. Providing greater access to these technologies worldwide via 
Perkins website.
        Expansion of critical adaptive technology services for the following 
populations: 
          - on-campus and off-campus Perkins students and clients
          - students and adults across New England
          - clients of the Perkins Low Vision Clinic and 55+ Outreach Services
        c.. Growth in the technological expertise of Perkins staff and the 
teachers who come to Perkins for training.
      Please visit the following links for more information on this new 
initiative. You can view:

        a.. Additional details on our "What's New" page 
        b.. The official press release 
        c.. Personal statements from Steven Rothstein and Gayle Yarnall 
discussing the rationale for combining our products, technologies and 
expertise. 
      We hope you are excited about the possibilities that this announcement 
brings. Check our website often to keep informed of all the latest Perkins news!

      Sincerely,

            
            Steven M. Rothstein
            President
            Perkins School for the Blind
           Gayle Yarnall
            President
            Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc.  


       


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