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PRC Doubles Its Standard Warranty on Communication Devices to Two Full Years

For Immediate Release

Contact: Dave Moffatt, President/COO
Prentke Romich Company (PRC)
dlm@prentrom.com

Industry-Leading Manufacturer of AAC Devices Delivers Added Value and Support to Clinicians, Education Centers, and Users

Wooster, OH, November 2, 2009 - Prentke Romich Company (PRC), the leading manufacturer of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) devices for individuals with speech disabilities, today announced it has extended the standard warranty on all its communication devices to two full years, effective October 1, 2009. PRC is the only AAC device manufacturer offering this level of standard warranty coverage.

"Our new, two-year warranty demonstrates our confidence in the quality of our products and our long-standing commitment to offering our customers the best possible service and support," stated PRC President David L. Moffatt. "Individuals, schools, and organizations purchasing PRC devices now enjoy the security of knowing that they will incur no unexpected service or repair costs for a minimum of 24 months."

PRC's AAC devices include the new ECO™2, a speech-output device and Windows® XP-based computer in one, and Vanguard™Plus, Vantage™ Lite, and SpringBoard™ Lite. PRC also provides a wide array of high-quality teaching and implementation ideas, therapy materials, curriculum sequences, funding assistance, and training to speech-language pathologists, special educators, and the families of AAC communicators.

Highlights of PRC's two-year standard warranty include:

  • Free shipping to and from PRC;
  • Device replacement or repair at no charge to the customer;
  • A free service loaner device to use while the device is being repaired;
  • Unlimited toll-free phone and email access to PRC's technical service experts;
  • 24/7 access to PRC's online support resources, including "how to" articles, technical service, frequently asked questions, and downloads.

Complete details about PRC's new standard warranty are available at www.prentrom.com.

About PRC

PRC is a global leader in the development and manufacture of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) devices, computer access products, and other assistive technology for people with severe disabilities.

A 100% employee-owned company founded in 1966 and headquartered in Wooster, OH, PRC has enabled thousands of children and adults worldwide with speech disorders to achieve spontaneous, independent, and interactive communication regardless of their disability, literacy level, or motor skills.

The company recently launched AACLanguageLab.com, a comprehensive and easy-to-use web resource that provides language development information and teaching tools to those working with augmented communicators.

For more information, go to www.prentrom.com or call (800) 262-1984.