Braille Voyager and Supernova Combine to Make a Winning Package

In the interest of extending the companies longstanding relationship throughout the European market into the United States, Dolphin Computer Access Inc., has teamed with Optelec, the North American division of the Tieman Group, to offer blind and visually impaired computer users fantastic deals on the Voyager series of Braille displays.

June 3, 2004 -- In the interest of extending the companies longstanding relationship throughout the European market into the United States, Dolphin Computer Access Inc., has teamed with Optelec, the North American division of the Tieman Group, to offer blind and visually impaired computer users fantastic deals on the Voyager series of Braille displays.

From June 1 through September 30, 2004, Optelec is offering either the Braille Voyager 44 or 70 cell Braille display complete with Dolphins Supernova reader magnifier for the one-off price of $4,995 for the 44 cell model and $9,295 for the 70 cell model, saving customers over 15% off each products suggested list prices. The package combines the industrys most innovative Braille display with the worlds only combined screen reader and magnifier, in a single package. Magnification, speech or Brailleor all three? This package gives the PC user endless choices; so whatever the visual condition, this winning combination is all one needs to effectively integrate screenreading access and PC usage in educational settings, the workplace, or from the comfort of ones home.

The best hardware device requires the best software partner, and Optelecs found such a partner in Dolphin Computer Access, stated Larry Lewis, Optelecs Vice President of Blindness Sales. The Voyager series with Supernova Version 6 is the perfect combination for all market segments. We wanted to create a stellar package that would be robust, stable, reliable and usefuloffering incomparable functionality with the best financial deal for the customer. Supernova is the only software to date that allows users to select between a screen reader, a screen magnifier and Braille output in a single installation. Supernova 6.0 gives to those of us who are blind a superior alternative to any other screenreader currently on the market. This software combined with our Voyager Braille display means that blind computer users now have more intuitive options for accessing and controlling their PCs through a Braille display with industry standard Windows functionality effortlessly and efficiently.

Dan Moore, Vice President of Sales for Dolphin, said, This is an excellent opportunity for both our organizations to make a real difference to the lives of blind computer users by providing a high quality, complete package at a great price. The beauty of Supernova is that it can be networked or run from a server and is the only screen reader that comes with support for Windows terminal server and Citrix Metaframe environments for students who must use a campus-wide network or employees who must interact with a company network. This is a great deal for blind computer users, saving them nearly $1400 compared to purchasing the products individually.

For further information about this limited offer please visit the Optelec website at www.optelec.com or telephone Optelec at (800) 828-1056 or email e-mail protected from spam bots. Alternatively contact Dolphin Computer Access Inc, at (866) 797-5921 or email e-mail protected from spam bots

About Dolphin Computer Access
Dolphin Computer Access has a simple goal: to create software products that allow people with a vision impairment to use mainstream information technology. Dolphin software is designed to provide access to a wide range of Microsoft Windows environments and applications through magnification, speech and Braille. Founded in 1986 in the United Kingdom, the Dolphin Group now includes companies in the UK, USA and Sweden, and its product range encompasses both access and audio publishing technology. For more information visit www.dolphinuk.co.uk

About Optelec USA Inc.

Founded in 1985, Optelec is recognized worldwide as a provider of innovative solutions for the blind and visually impaired. The company's flagship ClearView line, magnifies text and photos to over 50 times, bringing life back into focus for those living with low vision, caused by such conditions as macular degeneration. The Braille Voyager series provides Braille users with complete control of their laptop or desktop computer from a Braille display. The user-friendly Voyager guarantees to Braille users portable access for active participation in the mainstream, global information community. For more information, please visit www.optelec.com or call 978-856-2511.

Contacts:
Optelec US Inc.
Marie Roy
1-800-828-1056 x 111
www.optelec.com

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