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GoAmerica, Inc.
(Nasdaq: GOAM) today announced new, tailored content available to users of its i711.com relay service. A new column called "Crossing Borders," by Russian
author Karina Chupina, focuses on the deaf and hard of hearing community
outside the U. S. "Goal Posts," a new column authored by veteran sports writer Chris Kaftan, will feature news and insight on sports and recreation in the deaf community.
In addition to the exclusive new columns, i711.com added two new sources
for community headlines, including content from the Deaf Professional Network
and DeafDC.com community news portals.
The new content is available for free to registered i711.com users and
displays automatically on their personalized "My i711" page.
"Our customers have told us they prefer our service over alternatives
because of the speed and quality of i711.com relay calls," said Joe Karp, vice
president, marketing, for GoAmerica. "But, they've also told us they enjoy the
weekly articles, open-captioned movie listings, and other i711.com content. By
expanding this content, we're deepening the value of i711.com for our
customers, and furthering our vision to deliver a service that is beyond
ordinary relay."
Exclusive Weekly Columns
Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, Karina Chupina authors "Crossing
Borders," i711.com's new column about the international deaf community. Ms.
Chupina's background includes extensive international travel and participation
in the deaf and hard of hearing communities throughout Europe, Russia, as well
as time spent in the U.S. as part of an exchange student program. "Crossing
Borders" will discuss the "needs, questions, challenges, achievements, stories
and inspirations" of the deaf and hard of hearing community abroad.
"Goal Posts," i711.com's new sports and entertainment column, is authored
by Chris Kaftan, a former sports editor for Gallaudet University's Buff and
Blue student newspaper and contributing sports writer for Silent News and USA
Deaf Sports Federation's The Torchbearer. Mr. Kaftan says Goal Posts will
"explore the lifestyle of sports and recreation in the deaf community,"
offering i711.com users a unique perspective on the players and the games.
The new columns join i711.com's other exclusive weekly columns. These
include: "Employment Matters" by Kevin McLeod, which focuses on work-related strategies for people with hearing loss; "Cultural Perspectives," by Trudy Suggs, which addresses the various cultural aspects of the deaf community; and
"Bits, Bytes and Baudot," by Lisa A. Goldstein, which examines the latest
technologies available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Community News Headlines
In addition to the new exclusive columns, i711.com users now have access
to headlines from a broader variety of community news sources. Beginning
today, users can keep abreast of headlines from Deaf Professional Network and
DeafDC.com.
Deaf Professional Network. Deaf Professional Network (DPN) headlines
are now available right on the i711.com home page. DPN is a leading deaf
e-newsletter, delivered to subscribers twice each month, focusing on
news, trends, technologies, laws, policy, education, lifestyles, and issues related to the education and empowerment of deaf professionals and
business owners.
DeafDC.com. i711.com users now receive blog headlines from DeafDC.com
authors. Updated daily, DeafDC's blogs address dozens of topics of interest to the deaf and hard of hearing professional community inside
and outside of the metro Washington, DC area.
Availability and Demonstration
All i711.com content, including the new columns and news headlines, is
available free to registered i711.com users. The content displays
automatically on users' home screens when they sign in at http://www.i711.com.
Unregistered visitors can register for free at
http://www.i711.com/register. Once registered, new users can access the
content once they sign in to http://www.i711.com.
Consumers in the Rochester, New York area can see a complete demonstration
of the i711.com relay service -- including its exclusive "smart dialing,"
custom calling, and bonus features-by visiting the i711.com booth (#58) at
this weekend's DeafNation Expo, Saturday, November 5, in Henrietta, New York.
To schedule an i711.com demo for a group, organization, or event, send a
request to demos@i711.com.
About GoAmerica
GoAmerica provides a wide range of wireless, relay and prepaid
communications services, customized for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing
or speech impaired. The Company's vision is to improve the quality of life of
its customers by being their premier provider of innovative communication
services. For more information on the Company or its services, visit
http://www.goamerica.com or contact GoAmerica directly at TTY 201-527-1520,
voice 201-996-1717 or via Internet relay by visiting http://www.i711.com.
GoAmerica, Inc.
(Nasdaq: GOAM) today announced new, tailored content available to users of its i711.com relay service. A new column called "Crossing Borders," by Russian
author Karina Chupina, focuses on the deaf and hard of hearing community
outside the U. S. "Goal Posts," a new column authored by veteran sports writer Chris Kaftan, will feature news and insight on sports and recreation in the deaf community.
In addition to the exclusive new columns, i711.com added two new sources
for community headlines, including content from the Deaf Professional Network
and DeafDC.com community news portals.
The new content is available for free to registered i711.com users and
displays automatically on their personalized "My i711" page.
"Our customers have told us they prefer our service over alternatives
because of the speed and quality of i711.com relay calls," said Joe Karp, vice
president, marketing, for GoAmerica. "But, they've also told us they enjoy the
weekly articles, open-captioned movie listings, and other i711.com content. By
expanding this content, we're deepening the value of i711.com for our
customers, and furthering our vision to deliver a service that is beyond
ordinary relay."
Exclusive Weekly Columns
Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, Karina Chupina authors "Crossing
Borders," i711.com's new column about the international deaf community. Ms.
Chupina's background includes extensive international travel and participation
in the deaf and hard of hearing communities throughout Europe, Russia, as well
as time spent in the U.S. as part of an exchange student program. "Crossing
Borders" will discuss the "needs, questions, challenges, achievements, stories
and inspirations" of the deaf and hard of hearing community abroad.
"Goal Posts," i711.com's new sports and entertainment column, is authored
by Chris Kaftan, a former sports editor for Gallaudet University's Buff and
Blue student newspaper and contributing sports writer for Silent News and USA
Deaf Sports Federation's The Torchbearer. Mr. Kaftan says Goal Posts will
"explore the lifestyle of sports and recreation in the deaf community,"
offering i711.com users a unique perspective on the players and the games.
The new columns join i711.com's other exclusive weekly columns. These
include: "Employment Matters" by Kevin McLeod, which focuses on work-related strategies for people with hearing loss; "Cultural Perspectives," by Trudy Suggs, which addresses the various cultural aspects of the deaf community; and
"Bits, Bytes and Baudot," by Lisa A. Goldstein, which examines the latest
technologies available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Community News Headlines
In addition to the new exclusive columns, i711.com users now have access
to headlines from a broader variety of community news sources. Beginning
today, users can keep abreast of headlines from Deaf Professional Network and
DeafDC.com.
Deaf Professional Network. Deaf Professional Network (DPN) headlines
are now available right on the i711.com home page. DPN is a leading deaf
e-newsletter, delivered to subscribers twice each month, focusing on
news, trends, technologies, laws, policy, education, lifestyles, and issues related to the education and empowerment of deaf professionals and
business owners.
DeafDC.com. i711.com users now receive blog headlines from DeafDC.com
authors. Updated daily, DeafDC's blogs address dozens of topics of interest to the deaf and hard of hearing professional community inside
and outside of the metro Washington, DC area.
Availability and Demonstration
All i711.com content, including the new columns and news headlines, is
available free to registered i711.com users. The content displays
automatically on users' home screens when they sign in at http://www.i711.com.
Unregistered visitors can register for free at
http://www.i711.com/register. Once registered, new users can access the
content once they sign in to http://www.i711.com.
Consumers in the Rochester, New York area can see a complete demonstration
of the i711.com relay service -- including its exclusive "smart dialing,"
custom calling, and bonus features-by visiting the i711.com booth (#58) at
this weekend's DeafNation Expo, Saturday, November 5, in Henrietta, New York.
To schedule an i711.com demo for a group, organization, or event, send a
request to demos@i711.com.
About GoAmerica
GoAmerica provides a wide range of wireless, relay and prepaid
communications services, customized for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing
or speech impaired. The Company's vision is to improve the quality of life of
its customers by being their premier provider of innovative communication
services. For more information on the Company or its services, visit
http://www.goamerica.com or contact GoAmerica directly at TTY 201-527-1520,
voice 201-996-1717 or via Internet relay by visiting http://www.i711.com.