AbleNet Announces Federal Supply Agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Contract allows veterans seamless access to hundreds of AbleNet’s assistive technologies and software solutions for people with a wide range of disabilities

• Press Release
• Source: AbleNet, Inc.
• On 11:00 am EST, Tuesday November 10, 2009

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AbleNet, Inc. announces agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Supply Schedule Program. This rigorous review process screens prospective vendors to provide various services for U.S. veterans to assure the highest quality and performance possible. Contracts are awarded to vendors who are financially and technological capable of providing excellence in patient care by delivering high quality products and prompt, seamless service to veterans. Supporting veterans, injured during active duty or even after his or her service duty, to a fulfilling, productive life is the goal of the department.

“AbleNet is proud to serve our veterans after they have given so much for our nation,” said Jen Thalhuber, CEO of AbleNet Inc. “It is especially meaningful to get this agreement before November 11, which is the national day of recognition for our veterans. Our goal is to assure that each and every veteran gets the latest that our assistive technology has to offer and return them to a happy, fulfilled and productive life.”

This is a multi-year contract providing a range of assistive technologies to all veterans and active service men and women who are serving or have served in the U.S. and abroad. Over 400 of the AbleNet products are covered under this agreement including the Impulse™ Bluetooth® computer access device; the USB IntegraMouse, which is the premier mouse emulation hardware in the market; Assessment Kits, which assist professionals evaluation and identification of assistive technology solutions; and a wide range of other assistive technology devices and software.

About AbleNet, Inc

AbleNet is an international company and industry leader in providing educational and technical solutions to help children and adults with disabilities lead productive and fulfilled lives. This includes a complete line of communication aids for nonverbal individuals; access aids, such as switches and wheelchair mounting devices for people who require physical supports; and special education classroom curriculum and software that both enhance and help ensure learning progress. The products are represented in more than 60 countries and used in hundreds of thousands of classrooms in the United States and across the globe. AbleNet is an ESOP company located in Roseville, Minnesota. For more information visit www.ablenetinc.com.

AbleNet, Inc.
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