[Promotion-technology] Perkins to Acquire Adaptive Technology Consulting

[David Andrews]

>
>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:
>    * Adding hundreds of assistive technology products to the 
> Perkins Products/Howe Press catalogue
>    * 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
>    * 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:
>    * Additional details on our 
> <http://support.perkins.org/site/R?i=yFLK5QD-u4qRh5OdQ9AH8g..>"What' 
> s New" page
>    * The official 
> <http://support.perkins.org/site/R?i=Y7h-lR0H7jIvKp7Lygk0UQ..>press release
>    * Personal statements from 
> <http://support.perkins.org/site/R?i=2s4x3ciOyp18D6q6vVf61g..>Steven 
>   Rothstein and 
> <http://support.perkins.org/site/R?i=LQa8gSrLYdeAkzuPE3-x3Q..>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
><http://support.perkins.org/site/R?i=47KGMEkGKYVinIYk9ZExnQ..>Perkins 
>School for the Blind
>Gayle Yarnall
>President
><http://support.perkins.org/site/R?i=cox8NtoPIpmMwfNlyNu_Kw..>Adaptive 
>Technology Consulting, Inc.
>
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