The Funding Submission Assistant
We are proud to introduce PRC Funding Submission Assistant, the most recent innovation that helps provide efficiency and accuracy of funding submissions with third parties.
Artist Needed for PRC Holiday Card
This is an invitation to all PRC device users who would enjoy seeing their design ideas brought to life on our 2008 Holiday Card. You may enter the contest by submitting your design and a short paragraph about yourself (which will be included on the back of the card) to Cherie,
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, by November 1, 2008.
See the 2007 Holiday Card Contest winner.
Molly Littleton - Slovakia Trip
Donated SpringBoards Assist Teachers and Therapists in Slovakia
We were glad to be of assistance when Molly Littleton, Director of the Assistive Technology Center at Signal Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, approached PRC for a SpringBoard donation to take on her recent trip to Slovakia.
Bryon College, the Downtown Rotary Club of Chattanooga, and Signal Center recently sponsored the trip to Slovakia for Molly Littleton and Michele Valadie from Signal Center. The purpose of the trip was to learn about the special education system in Slovakia as well as share information with their therapists and teachers. Of course, since it is the 21st century, technology played a key role during the trip.
According to Mrs. Littleton, "Prentke Romich Company was a major contributor to the success of the trip. They donated two SpringBoard communication devices for us to give to the Children's Integration Centre in Trnava. On May 1st which was a national holiday in Slovakia, several teachers and speech therapists came together for a picnic. After a feast, they spent three hours learning about the SpringBoard. Those professionals demonstrated an amazing dedication to empowering children with communication disabilities in Slovakia. They eagerly fell on the SpringBoards and programmed them in Slovak. The teachers and therapists were overwhelmed by the sincere gift of such expensive equipment from Prentke Romich Company."
Mrs. Littleton continued, "PRC helped make this trip unforgettable. The generous donation of the two SpringBoards will help many children in Slovakia."
PRC would like to congratulate Molly Littleton on her recent honor of receiving the Thomas Morales Leadership in Accessible Technology Award. The national award from the Alliance for Technology Access - only one is presented per year - was presented to Mrs. Littleton at the organization's 20th anniversary celebration in Los Angeles.
Camp Perlman
A whole lot of communication success is happening at Camp Perlman! View the inspiring video.
Barry Romich Leads the Sustainable Energy program in Wayne County, Ohio
Barry Romich, co-founder of PRC and founder of the Romich Foundation, is taking a leading role in Wayne County, Ohio promoting the use of sustainable energy for our community and the entire nation.
To quote the Romich Foundation website: "One of the major areas of interest to Romich Foundation is energy. It is clear that we must change the way we live for the benefit of future generations. We must plant trees, the shade of which we do not plan to enjoy.'" The Romich Foundation is supporting local, state, and national initiatives aimed at reducing the use of imported gas and the general use of fossil fuels for transportation and energy generation.
In a recent visit to PRC, students from a summer program at the College of Wooster enjoyed a presentation from Barry on the topic of sustainable energy -- just one of many presentations Barry has given in Wayne County in recent months.
Aside from the energy initiatives, the Romich Foundation provides financial support for charitable organizations in Wayne County, Ohio that address the needs of disadvantaged individuals. It also financially supports national and international organizations working with people who use AAC and other forms of assistive technology. Read more about the Romich Foundation at http://www.romichfoundation.org.
PRC President, Dave Moffatt Finalist for Ernst & Young's
Entrepreneur of the Year
Read the full article which includes a video.
Every year, Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year® program recognizes the best of the Northeast Ohio companies by honoring the entrepreneurs who inspire others with vision and leadership. This award recognizes the men and women who excel at growing and sustaining market-leading businesses. They are pioneers and innovators and PRC is proud that our president, David L. Moffatt, was selected as a finalist for this distinction.
Three New Regional Consultants
Amy Conover, Dan Mills, and LaConda Walker recently joined PRC as Regional Consultants. PRC is the world leader in the development and manufacture of augmentative communication devices, computer access products, and other assistive technology for people with severe disabilities. Located in Wooster, Ohio, PRC has representatives throughout the United States and the world to provide the best customer support in the industry.
Introducing Amy Conover
Amy Conover holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Cross Categorical Special Education from Arizona State University and a Master of Education degree in Early Childhood Education from Northern Arizona University. She anticipates receiving her Assistive Technology Graduate certificate from NAU in December 2008. Amy has six years of classroom experience as a special education teacher. As a teacher, Amy worked with students with mild-to-severe developmental disabilities and multiple disabilities within a self-contained classroom. She was also responsible for implementing behavior modification and sensory impairment instruction within the classroom setting and was responsible for providing programming, instruction and support to students, parents, and colleagues in the use of augmentative communication devices. She has a wide range of experience in implementing the use of technology with educational tools as well.
Amy serves the East Valley as well as Flagstaff, Prescott, Showlow, and Globe, including these zip codes: 85087, 85201-85221, 85224-85227, 85232-85240, 85242-85271, 85273-85278, 85280-85290, 85292, 85295, 85324, 85327, 85331, 85377, 85501-85502, 85532, 85539, 85541-85542, 85544-85545, 85547, 85550, 85553-85554, 85900-86099, 86301-86399, and 86500-86599.
Contact Amy by e-mail at
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, or by phone: 800-848-8008.
Introducing Dan Mills
Dan Mills earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, and has both the M.Ed degree and an Instructional II Certification in Special Education from Millersville State University in PA. He taught a secondary Learning Support Class in Maine for 4 years, followed by a 5 year stint as an administrator for a foster care agency in Pennsylvania. The bulk of Dan's experience consists of 20 years as a teacher in a Physical Support class for Colonial Intermediate Unit 20, in PA. He was the leader of a trans-disciplinary team, ensuring that all necessary services were coordinated and focused to address students' Individual Education Program (IEP). Assistive technology (including speech generating devices) played a major role in helping students communicate, learn and access their environment more independently with use of a variety of assistive technologies. Dan has had much experience with an array of AT and AAC equipment during his years in the classroom. He eagerly awaits opportunities to provide training and technical support to clinicians, teachers, families and device users.
Dan serves the areas of Williamsport, Harrisburg, Scranton, Reading, and Philadelphia and these zip codes in Pennsylvania: 16900-19699.
Contact Dan by e-mail at
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, or by phone: 800-848-8008.
Introducing LaConda Walker
LaConda Walker earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders and her Master of Arts degree with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation from Murray State University. She holds national certification in Therapeutic Recreation and a K-12 Speech Language Impaired license through the AZ Department of Education. LaConda brings diverse experience to her position having provided services in the acute rehabilitation, pediatrics, oncology, skilled care and long term care settings. For the past six years, she was employed as a speech therapist in the public education setting working with students in grades K-12. Her responsibilities included evaluation, development and implementation of individual education plans in the areas of speech and language. In addition she is experienced in working with a variety of disabled children who use assistive technology and speech generating devices at special needs camps. LaConda has experience providing training and technical support to clinicians, teachers and families of device users.
LaConda serves the areas of Tucson, Casa Grande, and Yuma, including these zip codes: 85222-85223, 85228, 85230-85231, 85241, 85272, 85291, 85293-85294, 85321, 85333, 85336, 85341, 85347, 85349-85350, 85352, 85356, 85364-85369, 85530-85531, 85533-85536, 85540, 85543, 85546, 85548, 85551-85552, and 85600-85799. LaConda also serves the state of New Mexico.
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, or by phone: 808-848-8008.
Sandy Baldwin, Regional Consultant for PRC
Sandy Baldwin changed her status with PRC recently, moving from her per diem role to that of an employee.
Sandy has spent 29 years in public schools, 18 years serving a wide range of individuals with special needs, including the last 10 1/2 years, in a preschool early childhood education for the handicapped classroom, serving all areas of developmental delay.
Sandy covers that states of Alabama and Mississippi and the Jackson and Memphis areas of Tennessee, including these zip codes: 37500-37599, 38000-38199, and 38300-38399.
Contact Sandy by e-mail at
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, or by phone: 800-848-8008.
The PRC Regional Consultant
A valuable resource for education and support!
PRC's mission is to provide products and support which will help individuals reach their highest level of personal achievement. An important element of our mission is education about PRC's products as well as many other issues considered when making an informed decision about purchasing a communication device. PRC believes that education of our customers is paramount for maximum communication success.
PRC consultants provide standardized training in these areas:
In most cases, trainings are available in multiple locations around the country and through PRC
e-Training, with on-line, real-time instruction.
Consultants also provide product demonstrations, in-services and consultations on features of these products. During these events you will observe the power and communication success which individuals can achieve.
Other ways in which a Consultant can assist you are to:
- Provide information about PRC's Ambassador Program for persons who use Minspeak systems.
- Provide short-term loans of selected products based on availability.
- Answer questions concerning implementation strategies for those who will be providing ongoing therapy intervention.
- Explain other services such as funding and technical services support.
New Sales Specialist at Wooster Headquarters
Susan Perry joined PRC in June as an Inside Sales Specialist.
Susan has an Associate Degree of Applied Business Management Technology from the University of Akron-Wayne College. For the past seventeen years, Susan worked for the Wayne-Dalton Corporation in Mt. Hope in Customer Service and Sales. Susan held such titles as Product Specialist, Retail Customer Service Manager, Retail Sales Coordinator/Customer Service, and Order Service Representative.
Employment Opportunities for PRC Regional Consultants
We are currently seeking Regional Consultants for the following areas:
- Position to cover Arkansas based in the Little Rock area
- Position to cover Missouri
- Position to cover Wisconsin based in the Milwaukee area
Explore all of our employment options.
AAC Articles of Interest
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