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VirTra Systems' Simulator Adapted for Speech Therapy
PR Newswire - December 21, 2005 10:38

ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec 21, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- VirTra Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VTSI) today announced the sale of a specially modified IVR(TM) simulator to Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

The IVR 180(TM) will be customized for speech pathology research at Case's Department of Communication Sciences. The IVR will train graduate student clinicians to identify communication disorders, and will also expose patients with a variety of communication disorders to real-world situations for carryover of therapeutic skills.

"VirTra Systems' engineers have developed the ideal simulator for speech pathology treatment and training," commented Stacy Williams Ph.D., CCC-SLP, assistant professor at Case's Department of Communication Sciences. "The IVR simulator's immersive capabilities and versatile Hybrid-CGI(TM) software adeptly create realistic therapeutic and training environments, allowing the research and development of more effective treatments for communication disorders."

Case's communication disorders graduate program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA).

"We are extremely pleased with the expansion of our immersive virtual reality(TM) technology into the treatment of communication disorders," commented Tom Milks, VirTra Systems' vice-president of advertising and promotion. "This relationship with the university is significant. Newly- developed treatment content could soon be packaged with the IVR and licensed worldwide for speech pathology treatment, thus opening the door for new sales opportunities."

About VirTra Systems

Utilizing patented technology, VirTra Systems sells situational awareness firearms training systems to military agencies such as the U.S. Air Force, Army, and Department of Defense, and to national and international law enforcement agencies. The company also produces multisensory promotional virtual reality systems and 3-D theaters for clients such as General Motors, Pennzoil, Red Baron(TM) Pizza, and the U.S. Army. For more information, visit http://www.virtra.com .

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