Longueuil, September 23, 2015 – HumanWare, the industry leader in electronic solutions for the blind and visually impaired, is pleased to announce a new Canadian Distribution Partnership with Aroga Technologies, which will bring HumanWare’s innovative solutions to a wider base of users across the country. Under this agreement, Aroga will become the exclusive distributor of HumanWare products across all regions of Canada except Quebec, and will deploy their best-in-class sales, marketing and web resources to increase awareness and adoption of HumanWare’s solutions.

Gilles Pepin, CEO of HumanWare commented, “Aroga is a forward-looking industry leader with extensive experience and strong presence in the Canadian market. We are confident this partnership will be beneficial to our mutual customers, bringing them higher levels of local support and service”

“I’m thrilled with the new agreement we have with Humanware. Our partnership further solidifies our position as an industry leader and helps us further our mandate to assist individuals with Blindness and Low Vision reach their goals and maintain an independent lifestyle. Humanware products are recognized market leaders globally and in Canada they are dominant in the market. Aroga’s commitment to distribution, service and support coupled with Humanware’s innovation will provide an increased capacity to serve the Canadian community” stated Grove Bennett, Chief Executive Officer of Aroga.

This agreement takes effect on September 23rd. For more information please direct inquiries to the contacts below:

HumanWare Technologies
1-888-723-7273
info@humanware.com

Aroga Technologies
1-800-561-6222
sales@aroga.com

About HumanWare

For over 25 years, HumanWare's inspirational vision has resulted in a range of highly intuitive and intelligent solutions that empower people who are blind or with low vision by giving them the independence to participate effectively within a sighted world. HumanWare products have a profoundly positive impact on the lives of visually impaired and learning disabled people of every age. From advanced Braille products and electronic magnifiers to digital talking book players and beyond, our tools help end-users to live independently and compete effectively in today's world. In 2014, HumanWare formed a major strategic partnership with Essilor, the world's leading ophthalmic optics company. This alliance accelerates investment in research and development to offer new and innovative high quality products for both blindness and low vision while promoting access for a larger number of people with visual impairments.

About Aroga Technologies Inc.

A 28 year old Canadian company headquartered in Toronto ON with additional offices in Vancouver BC, Edmonton AB and Gatineau QC with representatives across the country, Aroga is Canada's largest independent distributor of Assistive Technology products and services. Aroga recently established a presence in Costa Rica with the goal of providing additional access to markets in Central and South America. Aroga's technologies and products help individuals with various physical, sensory and cognitive issues perform daily tasks they would otherwise be unable to accomplish. Over the years the technology, assistance and training provided by Aroga has aided thousands of people achieve their goals in education, employment as well as in their home lives. For the past 3 decades, Aroga has helped its clients attain independence and enhanced self-esteem. Through strategic partnerships with leading internationally recognized developers and innovators, Aroga provides skills and tools to ensure that individuals reach their maximum potential.