Sorenson Communications Supports 16th Winter Deaflympics as a Gold Sponsor and the Exclusive Provider of VRS and IP Relay
For release: 3-1-2006
Sorenson Communications also announces the Deaflympics Connecting You Trip and the first 2007 Deaflympics Expo
SALT LAKE CITY - Sorenson Communications, the industry leading provider of services and technology for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, today announces its Gold level sponsorship, the highest level of support for the 16th Winter Deaflympics, which will be held in Salt Lake City in February of 2007. The company is the exclusive provider of Video Relay Service with Sorenson VRS and IP Relay with Sorenson IP Relay for the Deaflympics.
For the fourth time in history, the 2007 Deaflympics will be held on American soil. Sorenson Communications, headquartered in the host city of Salt Lake, continues to collaborate with government officials, community organizations, and philanthropic groups to support the Deaflympics as a global sporting event. Furthering the company's commitment to deaf sports, Sorenson Communications is also the exclusive VRS and IP Relay sponsor the USA Deaflympics Team.
"We are excited to be selected as the exclusive provider of VRS and IP Relay communications services for the 16th Deaflympics in Salt Lake City," said Pat Nola, President and CEO of Sorenson Communications. "As an official Gold sponsor, we fully support the Deaflympics also contributing valuable employee resources and interpreting services. Deaflympic events will unite local and international communities and we are proud to be part of them as we remain committed to building bridges between the deaf and hearing."
"The Deaflympics are pleased to have Sorenson Communications as a key supporter of the Winter Deaflympics and exclusive provider of VRS and IP Relay," commented Dwight Benedict, Chair of the 2007 Deaflympics. "With the services donated by the company, Deaflympic athletes will be able to contact hearing friends and family to share in the events of the day.
Sorenson Communications also announced the Deaflympics Connecting You Trip contest - offering three free trips to Salt Lake City to see the Deaflympics first hand. Participants enter the contest drawing by sharing their story of how VRS helps them connect with others and break down communication barriers. Winning entries will be selected mid-November. For more information on the Deaflympics Connecting You Contest - go to www.sorenson.com/deaflympics/contest.
Additionally, the first 2007 Deaflympics Expo presented by Sorenson Communications will be held in conjunction with the Deaflympics in Salt Lake. Held at the Salt Palace, the 2007 Deaflympics Expo is free to attendees and will showcase deaf-owned businesses, communication companies, advocacy groups, and deaf community organizations. Interested exhibitors may send an e-mail to add your name to the attendee list to expo@2007deaflympics.com. Details of the Expo will be available in April 2006.
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.
For release: 3-1-2006
Sorenson Communications also announces the Deaflympics Connecting You Trip and the first 2007 Deaflympics Expo
SALT LAKE CITY - Sorenson Communications, the industry leading provider of services and technology for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, today announces its Gold level sponsorship, the highest level of support for the 16th Winter Deaflympics, which will be held in Salt Lake City in February of 2007. The company is the exclusive provider of Video Relay Service with Sorenson VRS and IP Relay with Sorenson IP Relay for the Deaflympics.
For the fourth time in history, the 2007 Deaflympics will be held on American soil. Sorenson Communications, headquartered in the host city of Salt Lake, continues to collaborate with government officials, community organizations, and philanthropic groups to support the Deaflympics as a global sporting event. Furthering the company's commitment to deaf sports, Sorenson Communications is also the exclusive VRS and IP Relay sponsor the USA Deaflympics Team.
"We are excited to be selected as the exclusive provider of VRS and IP Relay communications services for the 16th Deaflympics in Salt Lake City," said Pat Nola, President and CEO of Sorenson Communications. "As an official Gold sponsor, we fully support the Deaflympics also contributing valuable employee resources and interpreting services. Deaflympic events will unite local and international communities and we are proud to be part of them as we remain committed to building bridges between the deaf and hearing."
"The Deaflympics are pleased to have Sorenson Communications as a key supporter of the Winter Deaflympics and exclusive provider of VRS and IP Relay," commented Dwight Benedict, Chair of the 2007 Deaflympics. "With the services donated by the company, Deaflympic athletes will be able to contact hearing friends and family to share in the events of the day.
Sorenson Communications also announced the Deaflympics Connecting You Trip contest - offering three free trips to Salt Lake City to see the Deaflympics first hand. Participants enter the contest drawing by sharing their story of how VRS helps them connect with others and break down communication barriers. Winning entries will be selected mid-November. For more information on the Deaflympics Connecting You Contest - go to www.sorenson.com/deaflympics/contest.
Additionally, the first 2007 Deaflympics Expo presented by Sorenson Communications will be held in conjunction with the Deaflympics in Salt Lake. Held at the Salt Palace, the 2007 Deaflympics Expo is free to attendees and will showcase deaf-owned businesses, communication companies, advocacy groups, and deaf community organizations. Interested exhibitors may send an e-mail to add your name to the attendee list to expo@2007deaflympics.com. Details of the Expo will be available in April 2006.
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.