[b]TCS Associates Awarded Sign Language Interpreting Contract by the Department of Homeland Security [/b]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) May 21, 2010 -- May 22, 2010- Wheaton, MD -TCS Associates, an Abacus-N-Bytes company, has recently been selected by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the sole provider for the five year Sign Language Interpreting contract.
The selection committee concluded based on the 17 proposals submitted, and according to DHS contracting officer Sheri S. Brooks, "TCS Associates is the firm whose offer represents the best value to the Government”.

TCS Associates has been providing sign language interpreting services as well as other communication solutions since 1990 and understands what is required to ensure success on large service-based government contracts.
This award adds strength to TCS’ growing local and regional presence as a preferred sign language interpreting agency, and reinforces a longstanding commitment to top quality services.

“We are honored to be DHS’ vendor of choice for sign language interpreting services," said Bryan Moseley, Director of Business Operations at TCS Associates. We look forward to working with the DHS and are pleased to be able to continue our long term commitment to the bridging the communication gap in the workplace for the deaf and hard of hearing.”

About TCS Associates
(http://www.TCSassociates.com), a Washington D.C total disability solutions firm, founded in 1982, is built upon the theory that information and technology should be accessible to all people. We believe that Assistive Technology and Communication Solutions can help all people excel in the workplace, education, and personal settings. We strive to educate manufacturers, organizations, and the general public on the importance of Assistive Technology and Communication, and we are committed to supporting them by providing our products & services.

About DHS Interpreting
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties cross-cuts the entire Department to provide proactive policy advice – often involving high-profile issues – in the area such as information sharing, training of law enforcement personnel, Arab and Muslim outreach, watch list redress, emergency preparedness for people with disabilities immigration concerns, employment people with disabilities, review of science and technology programs, and internal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) matters. www.dhs.gov

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