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Sorenson Communications Supports Deaflympics Team USA

Sorenson Communications, which also supported Team USA in the 2007 Winter Deaflympics Games in Salt Lake City, donated staff and other needed resources to ready the team to successfully represent the United States. "Sorenson is proud to support the athletes who have demonstrated the commitment necessary to reach their goals of becoming a Team USA member," says Sorenson Communications Vice President of Community Relations Ron Burdett. Three Sorenson Communications trainers are included among the 2009 athletes: Andrew Cohen, from Monroeville, Pa., in the category of Athletics; Bradley Miller, from Orlando, Fla., in Basketball; and Paul Wood, from Fortville, Ind., in Cycling.

"As a company focused on serving the deaf community, there was no question that Sorenson Communications we would help," notes Burdett. "We are proud of the athletes and wish them the best of luck."

At a parting luncheon held in the athletes' honor, a representative of the USA Deaf Sports Federation expressed thanks to Sorenson Communications for its support and coordination in bringing the athletes together in one place and preparing them for departure.

"It's an honor to support Team USA and the deaf athletes in the 2009 Taipei Games-just as we have done in the past," says Pat Nola, President and CEO of Sorenson Communications. "We appreciate the opportunity to help make this a memorable experience for them and for the entire team."

Sorenson Project Specialist Gary Christensen, who coordinated Sorenson's efforts, said the athletes were very surprised and appreciative of the resources that Sorenson Communications supplied. "All of the athletes have a great attitude and are ready to start their unique experience," said Christensen.

The USA Deaf Sports Federation notes that the athletes-current and past-are ambassadors within the U.S. and around the world. The athletes serve as role models for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth across the country.

About Sorenson Communications

Sorenson Communications (www.sorenson.com) is a provider of industry-leading communications services and products. The company's offerings include Sorenson Video Relay Service (SVRS), the highest-quality video interpreting service; the Sorenson VP-200 videophone; and Sorenson IP Relay^® (SIPRelay), enabling text-to-speech relay communication.

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