SALT LAKE CITY - October 18, 2004 - Sorenson Video Relay Service (VRS)
instantaneously connects deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals with the hearing
world. Tens of thousands of users rely on Sorenson VRS to communicate daily
with their business associates, family, or friends. Some prominent Sorenson
VRS users, including a reality television star, a pro-basketball player, and a
world-famous mime, are removing communication barriers and connecting
effectively with the hearing world through the use of Sorenson VRS.

Sorenson VRS enables deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to effectively and
naturally communicate with the hearing world. Using the Sorenson VP-100 videophone appliance connected to a TV, or a personal computer equipped with a
Web camera and Sorenson EnVision SL video relay software or Microsoft
NetMeeting, both deaf and hard-of-hearing users are able to place video relay
calls through an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter.

Christy Smith may have been voted off ‘Survivor: Amazon’ but she is returning
to TV in her own adventure show that includes teaching hearing and deaf
children sign language in ‘Christy’s Kids.’ “Sorenson VRS is my main means of
booking appointments with networks, talent, and sponsors,” said Smith. “I feel
more independent when I use Sorenson VRS because it breaks down communication
barriers with the hearing world.”

“Communication is key to the success of ‘Christy’s Kids.’ I need access to
immediate communication so I use Sorenson VRS everyday all day long,” added
Smith. “When working on funding, program scheduling, and other significant
factors that affect my show, I need to be reached so that I can make decisions
right away. I don’t want to miss any opportunities.”

Ronda Jo Miller, part of the 2004 National Women’s Basketball League (NWBL)
Champions, the Dallas Fury, has found that Sorenson VRS saves her a lot of
time over other communication methods such as handwriting notes, pagers,
instant messaging, and e-mail. “These methods are often slow and lack the
capability to convey emotion through visual cues and facial expressions,” said
Miller.

“Sorenson VRS allows me to use my native language and I get across exactly
what I want immediately,” said Miller. “Now I use Sorenson VRS to call my
hearing coach or teammates about practice times, coordinating events, or just
to stay in touch.”

Dr. Bernard Bragg, actor/mime and director, spent his youth trying to
communicate with the outside world since he was the deaf son of deaf parents.
Now Bragg turns to Sorenson VRS to communicate. “The main reason I use
Sorenson VRS and the Sorenson VP-100 videophone is not any different from that
of the hearing people’s use of their telephones. The name of the game is
communication,” said Bragg.

“When arranging appearances and work, I talk to several people and have
noticed Sorenson VRS has changed my communication situation by improving my
relationships with hearing people in general. They can hear the “tone” of my
visual speech,” expressed Bragg. “I believe Sorenson VRS generates good
feelings between deaf and hearing people in America.”

About Sorenson Media
Sorenson Media (sorenson.com and sorensonvrs.com) is the recognized
technology leader in video services, video compression, and video
communication to improve the quality of communication over the Internet. The
company’s products and services include the industry’s highest-quality video
relay service, award-winning video compression solutions, and the
market-leading broadband Internet videophone technology.