Schools Can Get 50% off AbleNet's SoundingBoard app Through Apple's Volume Licensing Program.

May 5, 2011 - PRLog -- St. Paul, MN – May 4, 2011 – Apps are an exciting way to engage students in the learning and communication process. With SoundingBoard, quick and easy communication is ready in just seconds. By purchasing SoundingBoard through Apple's volume licensing program, schools will receive 50% off the published purchase price for orders of 20 or more licenses. That's just $24.99 per license. An institution can buy Volume Vouchers from Apple using a purchase order, credit card, or PCard. "It's a great deal for a great app." said Brenda Arndt, AbleNet Digital Marketing Manager  "Schools should make sure to take advantage of this special offer this school year."
Teachers can create a new board for a student in moments - or select from an existing library of pre-loaded boards that come with the application. SoundingBoard can be used to quickly create an exam to test comprehension, greatly improving the educational experience.

“We are thrilled to offer teachers an easy-tech communication tool using exciting consumer technology from Apple,” said Jen Thalhuber, AbleNet CEO.
"Students can use SoundingBoard with their iPod touch, iPad or iPhone to create new avenues of quick, easy communication. We are excited about the opportunities for children who are unable or reluctant to use their own voice to communicate."
For more information on Apple's volume licensing program, visit their website here:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/education/?utm_source=email&u...

About AbleNet
AbleNet is an international company and industry leader in providing educational and technical solutions to help children and adults with disabilities lead productive and fulfilled lives. This includes a complete line of communication aids for nonverbal individuals; access aids, such as switches and wheelchair-mounting devices for people who require physical supports; and special education classroom curriculum and software that both enhance and help ensure learning progress. Our products are used in hundreds of thousands of homes, clinics and classrooms in the United States and across the globe. AbleNet is an ESOP company located in Roseville, Minnesota. For more information visit http://www.ablenetinc.com.

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AbleNet is an international company and industry leader in providing educational and technical solutions to help children and adults with disabilities lead productive and fulfilled lives.