DynaVox Releases Xpress™ Version 2.0 Software

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DynaVox Releases Xpress™ Version 2.0 Software

New User Interface Enhances Communication Speed and Efficiency

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DynaVox, the leading provider of

speech generating devices and symbol-adapted special education software used to

assist individuals in overcoming speech, language and learning challenges,

announces the release of software Version 2.0 for the DynaVox Xpress device. A

compact, stylish handheld communication device with a new more intuitive user

interface combines powerful InterAACt™ communication tools and resources with

popular control and navigation features generally found only on mainstream

technologies.

Software Version 2.0 for the DynaVox Xpress features an improved screen layout

that makes it faster and easier for individuals with significant speech and

language disabilities to communicate effectively and efficiently by presenting a

consistent organization and structure that guides users through a natural

message formation process, inherent in the design of the InterAACt language

framework. The Picture Communication Symbols™ (PCS) Library expanded for the

Xpress device consists of easily-recognizable symbols that allow users to select

the symbols that are most meaningful to support their communication efforts. PCS

symbol sets include the familiar PCS Classic and PCS Thinline.

" Software Version 2.0 for the DynaVox Xpress is very exciting and goes a long

way to ensuring that Xpress device users can communicate easily in virtually any

situation, " said DynaVox President and COO Heying. " For the first time

ever, Xpress device users can also take self-expression beyond words by covering

their devices with custom DynaSkins™ that allow them to express their unique

personalities visually giving the Xpress device a new look and feel, inside and

out! "

The Xpress device is ideal for helping individuals living with communication

challenges arising from autism, Down syndrome, stroke, traumatic brain injury

(TBI) and apraxia of speech providing fast and functional method of

communication, face-to-face or electronically.

The DynaVox Xpress handheld device:

* Empowers users to initiate and participate in conversations spontaneously,

efficiently and effectively, and supports language and literacy development

through the InterAACt language framework.

* Lets the user 'blend in' with peers by providing powerful communication

tools in a small, discreet design that resembles many popular mainstream

technologies. The user can even " swipe " through available content just by

passing a finger or thumb over the screen.

* Gives customers access to DynaVox's full-range of support services,

including funding assistance, sales support, training opportunities and

technical support.

All DynaVox speech generating devices are available in a dedicated configuration

which is designed to run communication software only, meeting the " Speech

Generating Device " requirements established by Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans'

Administration and many other third party private insurers.

Software Version 2.0 will be standard with all Xpress devices shipped in late

August 2010. Customers who currently have the original DynaVox Xpress device

can upgrade to the DynaVox Xpress 2.0 software free-of-charge by visiting the

Download section of the DynaVox website later this month. (www.dynavoxtech.com)

Visit www.dynavoxtech.com to learn more about the DynaVox Xpress.