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Our ECO-14 ushers in a new generation of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices by combining advanced communicating and robust computing in a single device!
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Edwin M. Prentke, 1904-2007 - Our Tribute Tony Hoover, Artist and 2007 OSLHA Consumer of the Year, visits PRC Tony Hoover was guest speaker at the PRC June Company Meeting. In last month's newsletter, Tony was highlighted for being named the 2007 Ohio Speech-Language-Hearing Association Consumer of the Year. Tony is a long time Pathfinder user.
Jen Monahan, PRC Regional Consultant to southern Ohio, escorted Tony to the Company Meeting. Jen introduced Tony as not only a very effective AAC communicator but also a very talented one. Tony is known for his artistic abilities and has painted many pieces of beautiful art for us all to enjoy and purchase. Tony's artwork can be viewed and purchased at http://www.art-exchange.com/search_result.aspx?Ltr=H&ArtistId=69558.
In his speech to the company, Tony expressed his appreciation to the employees for their work in AAC and, in particular, for their support.
After the meeting, Tony was treated to a time of hospitality and welcoming by PRC employees. Tony and Jen shared a scrapbook that Jen created for Tony. The scrapbook includes pages highlighting Tony's artwork and accomplishments over the past several years.
Thank you Tony and Jen, for the visit and time of sharing!
 |  | | PRC employees Nancy Young, Angie Neveadomi, and Dan Widmer watch as Jen Monahan helps Tony make his selection from the assorted breakfast treats. | PRC Employee Ed Miller, looks through the scrapbook while Tony's aide, Skip Spears and PRC employee Janie Burgan visit with Tony during the PRC hospitality time. |
CSUN ECO-14 Giveaway Believe Ability provides a range of assistive technology services to both adults and children. In addition to consultations and training for clients and their support staff, assessments are a significant role in the services we provide.
Having state-of-the art equipment assists Believe Ability with determining what AAC system would best suit the individual's communication needs.
We are very excited about receiving the ECO-14 to use for evaluations and trials in our practice. The ECO-14 will allow our clients to experience the power of communication and computing in their lives.
Jason Hilkey, ATP
Believe Ability
Torrance, CA
http://www.believeability.com
Staff ProfileDunamis, Inc.
 Dunamis, Inc. has been a distributor of PRC products for over five years. Dunamis is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia providing product demos, sales (including navigation of insurance and Medicaid issues with consumers), product support, product training, and integration training - including courses for ASHA CE Credit and Georgia Dept. of Education PLU credit.
Dunamis is owned by Ben and Pat Satterfield. They have six employees. Will Stark serves as communication specialist, supporting teachers and speech pathologists in working with consumers. He also provides product training and support. Sharon Telander provides customer support and help with Medicaid and insurance issues. Trey Brown helps with field support and device mount installations. Matt Satterfield provides customer support as well. Ben and Pat provide training and consulting in best practices and integration of technology.
Since 1984, Dunamis, Inc. has been a company committed to helping you find the technology you need to accomplish your goals and realize your dreams. Quoted from the Dunamis website , "We want to continue to be known for our excellent customer service. If we don't know the answer to your question, we'll do our best to find out, or refer you to an expert in that area. Our goal is that you would be satisfied that the technology you purchase is the most appropriate available, of the highest quality to meet your goals and priced competitively."
Visit the Dunamis website to browse through their impressive list of scheduled product trainings and be sure to read their online newsletter. The Dunamis website has a new "look and feel" where you can find what you need very quickly and efficiently.
If you live or work in Georgia and would like more information on PRC products or would like a product demo, contact Dunamis, Inc by e-mail at
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or by phone at (770) 279-1144.
PRC Awards and RecognitionPRC: A Leading EDGE Company
 PRC has been identified as a 'Leading EDGE' company by the Northeast Ohio Entrepreneurs EDGE (Economic Development through Growth and Entrepreneurship). PRC received recognition on May 16 at the University of Akron at an event showcasing 101 middle-market companies. These companies are noted for creating great value, not only for themselves, but for the entire region.
This first time Leading EDGE Award night has been two years in the making. Through this event, The Entrepreneurs EDGE hopes to raise awareness about the positive economic health of Northeast Ohio. Barry Romich is Recognized for Community/AAC Contributions
Barry Romich, co-founder of PRC, has been selected to receive the America Red Cross Real Community Hero award through the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Barry was selected from a group of local 'heroes' to be honored for his work with the Habitat for Humanity group and the PRC "40 for 40" Program, which donated 40 AAC devices to individuals who lack funding-assistance options and would otherwise not be able to obtain a communication aid. Read Full Press Release (31 KB .PDF) 
ESOP AACE Award
 Prentke Romich Company (PRC) has been selected by The ESOP Association as the winner of the 2007 Total Communications Annual Award for Communication Excellence (AACE). The AACE Awards are sponsored each year by the Association to recognize the outstanding communications and educational programs of its members. The awards are presented each May at the Association's Annual Conference in Washington, DC to companies who have excelled in communicating the ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) and its meaning to the company's employees.
PRC employees, Linda Taylor and Deb Monaghan receive the award on behalf of the PRC Communications Committee. Employment We are seeking a Consulting Specialist for Utah. Furthermore, we have multiple positions available. Please click here to explore all of our options. 
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