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		FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Kurt Schusterman 800-900-9478 kschusterman@hovrs.com Or Amy Bonetti Big Mouth Communications 415-407-9008 Kelby Brick Elected to Council ROCKLIN, CA, JUNE 8, 2007 - Kelby Brick, Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at Hands On Video Relay Services www.hovrs.com has been elected by relay providers to represent the industry at the National Exchange Carrier Association's (NECA) Interstate Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) Advisory Council. The Council meets semi-annually to monitor TRS cost recovery matters and advise the NECA and the Federal Communications Commission on relay related issues. "I am honored and grateful to the other providers for their trust in my ability to represent them and will do my best in representing the industry in its pursuit for functional equivalency telecommunications for all deaf, hard of hearing and hearing individuals," Brick stated. "Lives have been transformed by telecommunications access, and I will work with other providers to build on our collective achievements." The Council is made up of representatives from many different groups, including state regulators, the relay industry and consumer groups. The council typically meets two times a year. Brick's election represents a historical milestone, because Kelby's election is the first time a deaf person will represent the relay industry on the council. "Relay providers are in the business of providing services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals - it is long overdue that the industry has a deaf executive represent the industry." Commented Ron Obray, founder and CEO of HOVRS. "Kelby's election is a testament to his hard work, integrity and achievements at HOVRS and relationships with the relay providers." Brick's term is for four years, beginning now through 2011. How VRS Works Video Relay Service (VRS) allows a person who uses sign language to place a relay call to a hearing person by communicating through a certified sign language interpreter. VRS requires the use of a high-speed Internet connection and a video camera to place a call. A VRS call may be initiated by a person who uses sign language or by a hearing person to a sign language user. The interpreter will relay the conversation between the two parties. Hands On also provides a Video Relay Service to Spanish speaking customers. It is also the only provider to offer text chat on PC, Macintosh and videophones while on a video relay call. About Hands On Video Relay Services, Inc. Based in Rocklin, California, HOVRS is a recognized leader in Video Relay Services throughout the country. The company is the second largest VRS provider in the nation and has experienced over 50% growth in the last year. It is the only provider to provide video relay services on Macintosh, PC and videophones. The company has been serving the needs of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community since 1992 when it first established Hands On Sign Language Services, Inc., a community based sign language services agency. The company is committed to removing communication barriers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals while providing quality services they can rely on. Hands On is a linguistically diverse company that employs both Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing employees. For more information, visit our website at www.hovrs.com.

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