Well-Known Speech-Generating Device Company Adds a HandheldPRINCETON N

Well-Known Speech-Generating Device Company Adds a HandheldPRINCETON, N.J.–(Business Wire)–Lingraphica, maker of the Lingraphica speech-generating device for aphasia,announces the release of the SmallTalk mobile accessory. Incredibly portable andlight, it fits easily into a pocket or purse for communication and practice onthe go. Users can take along a selection of phrases, icons, and videos to havewith them at all times. Together, the Lingraphica speech-generating device andthe SmallTalk provide a comprehensive system for aphasia communication andrecovery. The SmallTalk is ideal for use in everyday situations such as restaurants,doctor`s appointments, phone conversations, or emergencies.

Users can also cuethemselves to speak by putting on earphones and playing phrases so that onlythey can hear them. The result of a yearlong intensive design project by Lingraphica`s developersand programmers, the SmallTalk fulfills the company`s goal to take the keycapabilities of the Lingraphica and compress them into a convenient handhelddevice. It is built on the Apple iPod touch, but can be ordered directly fromthe company as an accessory to the Lingraphica. For those who already have aniPod touch, a demo set of icons and videos can be downloaded from the Apple AppStore for free by selecting SmallTalk for Aphasia. Users will need to have aLingraphica to take full advantage of the SmallTalk`s capabilities and create apersonalized version of the SmallTalk.”The release of the SmallTalk takes us to the next level in our comprehensiveapproach to aphasia,” says Lingraphica CEO Andrew Gomory.

“Adding the benefitsof portability to the unlimited communication and practice opportunities thatthe Lingraphica offers is an important part of our ongoing mission to improvethe lives of our users. We`re proud to be able to present it.” Lingraphica-The Aphasia Company is the leading provider of speech-generatingdevices for people whose ability to speak or understand words has been impairedby a stroke or brain injury. With the Lingraphica they can communicate withpicture icons that speak words and phrases in a natural human voice, or they canpractice speech using videos and language exercises The Lingraphica is Medicarereimbursable. It is available, along with the SmallTalk mobile accessory, for ano-obligation trial. For more information call 888-APHASIA (888-274-2742) orvisit Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http:// Scheer, Copyright Business Wire 2009. NEWPORT NEWS, Va., June 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northrop GrummanCorporation (NYSE:NOC) has appointed Doug Stitzel to vice president ofDepartment of Energy (DOE) Programs for the company’s Shipbuilding sector.Stitzel is based in Newport News, Va.

and reports to Matt Mulherin, sector vicepresident and general manager.A photo accompanying this release is available at “Doug’s promotion recognizes the increasing responsibilities and opportunitiesassociated with our Department of Energy nuclear programs,” Mulherin said. “Hisexperience, leadership and initiative have proven invaluable to our work withthe Savannah River Site and will be instrumental to expanding into other newbusiness opportunities.”Stitzel will also continue to lead Shipbuilding subsidiaries as president andgeneral manager of Newport News Nuclear, Inc. and president of Newport NewsIndustrial Corporation.Since joining the shipyard in 1966, Stitzel has held various leadershippositions in supply chain management, engineering, operations, nuclearengineering and the programs division He most recently served as director, DOEprograms. His experience includes serving as business manager for the submarineand aircraft carrier programs.