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DynaVox Systems LLC Appoints Lawrence E. Stephens Chief Information Officer

PITTSBURGH, PA – November 27, 2007 - DynaVox Systems LLC, developers of high technology speech communication devices for individuals with significant speech, language and learning disabilities, today announced the appointment of Lawrence E. Stephens as Chief Information Officer.

In his new role as DynaVox CIO, Stephens will direct the development, implementation and maintenance of DynaVox’s technology applications and networks for the organization’s two divisions, Pittsburgh-based DynaVox Technologies and San Diego-based Mayer-Johnson.

Stephens was formerly the Chief Information Officer for the Emerson Climate Technologies Group of the Emerson Electric Corporation. He was responsible for implementing an industry leading eBusiness business infrastructure used by multiple Emerson divisions, and led the global IT initiatives and organizations supporting that group.

"The products and services that DynaVox offers its customer are the best in the marketplace," said Stephens. "We have a tremendous opportunity to enhance our customer’s buying and service experiences by using information technology to leverage our associates’ knowledge and to enhance our business processes. I am very excited to have a key role in helping DynaVox realize its business and customer service objectives."

"Lawrence provides invaluable expertise and experience in creating and supporting infrastructures for dynamic organizations," said Ed Donnelly, CEO of DynaVox Systems. "Today’s technology landscape is changing quickly. A company’s systems must be well-managed and agile enough to support significant growth at unprecedented speed. Lawrence brings a unique mix of technological expertise and vision, management experience and a deep commitment to DynaVox that I’m sure will be invaluable in helping us reach our strategic growth goals."

With more than 20 years of IT management experience, Stephens has a strong track record of successfully introducing robust information systems into organizations. In addition to his work at Emerson, Stephens’ career profile also includes executive positions within the technology organizations of Global Home Products, a manufacturer of glassware, cooking ware, and picture frames, and Hill-Rom Company, Inc., a global medical equipment manufacturer and services provider to hospitals and nursing homes.

Stephens and his family will be relocating to Pittsburgh from Troy, Ohio.

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About DynaVox Technologies

DynaVox Systems pioneers speech communication technology, giving an opportunity for a better life to the millions of adults and children around the world challenged by significant speech, language and learning disabilities caused by conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease), stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s Disease, autism and mental retardation. Driving by a strong entrepreneurial culture, the company applies proprietary and third-party technologies, and applied research efforts to deliver a broad range of speech communication hardware and software tools, and offers an extensive customer support program, which enables individuals and their families to access the latest technology and reimbursement counsel regarding the company’s suite of products. For more information about DynaVox, visit www.dynavoxtech.com.

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