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Dealer Network for FreedomBox and System Access Products Now Spans the US
Minneapolis, Minn. – October 31, 2006 – Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of Internet and digital information accessibility software and systems, today announced the execution of a dealer agreements with three new dealers located in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, expanding its reach from coast to coast. Assistive Technology Center, a company specializing in bridging adaptive and mainstream technologies, will serve northern California from its Sacramento location; Christal Vision, an adaptive technology company serving the visually impaired, will offer Serotek products throughout Texas; and Adaptive Technology Consulting will provide FreedomBox and System Access products and training services to the visually impaired located in the New England area. “Strategically, the addition of these dealers represents a major milestone for Serotek,” said Mike Calvo, CEO, Serotek Corporation, “when your mission is ‘access anywhere,’ expanded geographic distribution is of critical importance.” As dealers, these three organizations will offer Serotek products and services in their respective regions and will provide users with demonstrations and training on how to best use FreedomBox and System Access technologies to enhance independence and expand system functionality. Ed Christal, founder of Christal Vision, sees his Serotek dealership as an opportunity to improve and expand his offering. “At Christal Vision, we strive to meet an individual’s needs with the most up-to-date technology on the market,” said Christal, “and Serotek products represent exactly that.” “I’ve been working with the visually impaired since 1978,” says Gayle Yarnell of Adaptive Technology Consulting, “and Serotek’s scalable technology allows us to assist people in making adaptive technology decisions that they can live with now and in the future.” “We’re excited about the Serotek product line,” explains Robert Leblond of the Assistive Technology Center, “because it positions us ideally to continue our commitment to creating effective, affordable technology plans.” Serotek’s FreedomBox and System Access provide easy to use, fully featured, mobile access to Windows and the Internet for visually impaired or physically disabled users. The FreedomBox Internet application suite integrates web browsing, email, streaming media, instant messaging, and more in a consistent, fully accessible user interface. Users may customize FreedomBox and have fully personalized Internet access anywhere. System Access provides highly automated and transparent access to the Windows operating system and numerous applications, including Microsoft Office, the new Internet Explorer 7, Adobe Reader, Skype, Winamp, and many other popular titles. System Access also makes the U3 Launchpad accessible so users can manage their U3 smart drives with ease. Because FreedomBox and System Access are U3 smart, users can immediately run them from their U3 smart drives, including well-secured computers in public places. No other assistive technology provides this combination of functionality and mobility. The FreedomBox Network delivers full Internet and Web capability to people who may have never before used a computer. At the same time, it delivers e-mail, search, Web management, and remote computing tools powerful enough for the most sophisticated business user. Because FreedomBox and System Access are U3 smart, users can immediately run them from their U3 smart USB Flash drives on any Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer, including well-secured computers in public places. No other assistive technology provides this combination of functionality and mobility. Serotek Corporation Serotek Corporation is a leading technology company that develops software and manufactures accessibility solutions under the brand name FreedomBox. Committed to the mission of providing accessibility anywhere, Serotek launched the FreedomBox family of products and services and the FreedomBox Network, an online community specifically designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Serotek provides powerful, affordable solutions that require minimal training. In 2005 the company was awarded the prestigious da Vinci award for innovation in universal accessibility by the National Multiple Sclerosis Association. For more information visit www.freedombox.info. Adaptive Technology Consulting Founded in 1994, Adaptive Technology Consulting (ATC) works with the visually impaired and their teachers, parents and rehabilitation counselors throughout New England to find the right technology system. Knowing that selecting, purchasing and learning how to use an adapted technology product or system is on the of biggest financial and emotional investments a person will make, ATC trains its staff to understand all options available and to provide consultative input and training for the most cost efficient solution based on individual performance needs. For more information visit www.adaptivetech.net. The Assistive Technology Center The Assistive Technology Center offers hardware, software and training solutions for the visually impaired. For the convenience of its clients, the company also offers several independent living aids and devices. Its goal is to bridge adaptive and mainstream technologies for the benefit of the visually impaired community. For more information visit www.atechcenter.net. Christal Vision Since technology is an everyday part of life, Christal Vision serves to alleviate situations and conditions where sight is a limiting factor in utilizing technology. That is why the organization is dedicated to improving the lives of the visually impaired through adaptive technology solutions. Whether for computers or printed materials, Christal Vision has products to assist each individual need with the most up-to-date technology on the market. For more information visit www.christal-vision.com. For more information contact Janelle Schulenberg at 612-720-1068. |
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