AbleNet Inc. Promotes Adam Wing to Senior Director of International Business

To support and enhance its position as a global leader in the field of assistive technology for persons with moderate to severe disabilities, AbleNet Inc. proudly announces the promotion of Adam Wing to Senior Director of International Business.

We have been very impressed with Adam's ability to understand the unique needs of our invaluable network of international distributors, but also his capacity for driving our short and long-term growth plans for the international market

St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) October 3, 2007 -- AbleNet Inc., a world leader in assistive technology products and U.S. leader in providing curriculum, skills development, and technology for special education students, announces the promotion of Adam Wing to Senior Director of International Business. Wing will be responsible for continuing to support and expand the company's strong international presence.

"We have been very impressed with Adam's ability to understand the unique needs of our invaluable network of international distributors, but also his capacity for driving our short and long-term growth plans for the international market," said Jen Thalhuber, CEO of AbleNet.

Wing joined the company in January 2007 as Director of International Business, and quickly rose to the position of Senior Director of International Business, due in large part to his accomplishments in the areas of identifying and developing international business opportunities for AbleNet. Wing is responsible for supporting and growing a network of resellers, raising the profile of assistive technology solutions and seeking strong global partnerships.

Prior to joining AbleNet, Wing played key marketing, sales, training, and business development roles at Laureate Learning Systems, a special needs software developer, and SchoolSpring.com, an online employment source for educators.

Wing is a highly regarded thought leader in the field of assistive technology, as well as an accomplished public speaker, writer and strategist. He currently sits on the board of directors for the Alliance for Technology Access, a 20-year-old non-profit organization dedicated to technology access, and will serve as board president in 2008.

"I'm looking forward to supporting and growing the assistive technology community on a global scale," Wing said. "AbleNet is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities benefit from the best technology available, and I'm proud to be leading the international initiative."

About AbleNet:
AbleNet offers a complete line of assistive technology products, including communication aids for non-verbal students; access aids, such as switches and wheelchair mounting devices for students who require physical supports; and classroom tools that can be used by any individual student or during group activities. The company is also recognized for developing research-based special education curricula that meet state and federal mandates.

Located in Roseville, Minnesota, AbleNet is an ESOP company that employs 35 people and sells its products through a network of distributors in 49 countries. AbleNet's products and programs have been used in tens of thousands of classrooms nationally for more than 20 years. For more information, visit www.ablenetinc.com.

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