DynaVox Mayer-Johnson has announced they have merged with Blink Twice, effective today, July 6, 2009. DynaVox and Blink Twice are now one company with the broadest range of products in the industry.
Here is the infomation I received today:
"DynaVox is the leading provider of symbol-based communication software and speech generating devices for children and adults with speech, language and learning disabilities. Blink Twice is the developer of the Tango, an innovative, synthesized symbol-based communication device designed primarily for children and teens. Today's merger reinforces our joint commitment to providing the appropriate communication solution for each client's unique needs.
DynaVox recognizes that augmented communicators have different needs, and our goal is to offer the right product to best meet the needs of each individual. DynaVox is excited to have the Tango as part of its product offering. We admire the innovative approach that Blink Twice has taken towards creating an easy to access, aesthetically pleasing device, along with engaging symbols and voices which are particularly appealing to children and teens.
For more information about the Tango, please visit the DynaVox Website at dynavoxtech.com.
Sales, support and manufacturing activities for the Tango will be integrated into DynaVox, with all key employees of Blink Twice joining the DynaVox team. With the Tango as part of the DynaVox family, customers will enjoy the benefits of DynaVox's industry leading support capabilities - what we like to call the DynaVox Difference. Tango customers will now benefit from:
• Increased local support through our team of over 100 North American Sales Consultants - find yours online at dynavoxtech.com
• Enhanced technical support coverage, now provided by the DynaVox Tech Support team, from 8 AM to 7 PM Eastern time. 866-DYNAVOX (396-2869)
• Expedited and accurate management of the reimbursement process, with the DynaVox Funding Team handling all Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance processing.
• Tango's inclusion in the DynaVox DREAM and rental programs.
• High quality manufacturing and the DynaCare service you've come to expect from DynaVox.
Dynavox is ready to assist you with all of your needs for the Tango.
All new orders should now be placed with the DynaVox Customer Support Team at 866-DYNAVOX (396-2869).
They are also working to expedite the delivery of all Tango devices currently on order."
Full Press Release
All the best to you!
Lon
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My only complaint is that I'm not sure I'd describe the company as having "the broadest range of products in the industry". Are they the largest company? Do they have an impressive number of devices in their product line? Absolutely.
It is worth noting, however, that MinSpeak. the language choice for a great number of AAC users at various levels of disability, in not available on any DynaVox product. And frankly, that is a deal breaker for a huge part of the AAC community.
As always, it is up to every user and their family and support team to research and evaluate all their options before making such an important decision.
My congratulations to Richard Ellenson and his team at Blink Twice.
Rob,
"PRC and their worldwide affiliates enjoy a broad, exclusive license to use the Minspeak® language representation technique in the field of AAC and disabilities." I'm kind of thinking Minspeak won't end up on any DynaVox products.
Quote taken from http://www.minspeak.com/students/distinctions.php on 9 October 2009
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