BENSALEM, Pennsylvania, September 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- VTree LLC (http://www.vtreellc.com/) with PGA TOUR(R), three-time Major champion, and Golf Hall of Fame Inductee Ernie Els proudly tee off and launch My Golf Game (http://www.vtreellc.com/home/my-golf-game.html)- a dynamic, interactive golf video game engineered specifically for golf enthusiasts of all ages and especially those with special needs.
The goal of 'My Golf Game' is to give people with special needs the opportunity to play golf on a modern video game, says Chuck Bergen, founder and president, VTree LLC. The game can be played with touch screen, foot pedals, voice recognition and other assistive technology, in addition to traditional devices like a mouse, keyboards, and Xbox 360(TM)(R) game controllers.
My Golf Game is DVD-based for the PC that utilizes technologies used in EA SPORTS(TM) games to bring authentic golf action to the gamer.
Current World #10 Ernie Els adds: I am proud to be associated with 'My Golf Game.' As a parent of a child with autism it is great to see such a high quality game available to a wider group of gamers that will help develop key coordination skills.
A percentage from the sales of My Golf Game will go to The Els for Autism Foundation. The foundation, founded in 2009, is working to build a world class Center of Excellence - the first of its kind, incorporating all the services a child with autism needs in order to become a productive member of society. It will combine cutting-edge education, therapy and research for children in the autism spectrum. You can read more about The Els for Autism Foundation and their work at http://www.ernieels.com/autism.
VTree's My Golf Game is available in a PC-based format that can be played on any desktop or laptop with a Windows XP, Vista, or Windows7 operating system. The game is compatible with any USB XBOX 360 game controllers and many USB adaptive devices.
Learn more by visiting: http://www.vtreellc.com.
About VTree LLC
Headquartered in Bensalem, PA, USA - VTree LLC is a leader in the special needs software and assistive technology industry. The company develops products to make a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their extended families. Our philosophy is making products that are fun functional. Our video games can be manipulated to match the operator's comfort level. Hand-eye coordination and social skills are all positively affected while enjoying a fun video game experience.
About The Els for Autism Foundation
The Els for Autism Foundation was established by Ernie and his wife Liezl and has since embarked on a campaign to build a 300-student school and research facility, The Center of Excellence, located in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
The Center will be the first of its kind in the world, incorporating all the services a child with autism needs in order to become a productive member of society. It will combine cutting-edge education, therapy and research for children in the autism spectrum. Through its proposed digital learning program, the Center will have a global reach, thus helping individuals and families all over the world. It will also help connect the international autism community with best practices and the very latest information and research.
For a brochure on The Center of Excellence, featuring a personal introduction by Ernie Els, go to http://www.ernieels.com/global/Autism_Center_of_Excellence.html.
If you are interested in becoming a founder of the Center of Excellence, a group known as the ELS 22, contact the Executive Director of Els for Autism, Susan Hollo. Email: susan.hollo@ernieels.com.
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SOURCE: VTree, LLC
CONTACT: Chuck Bergen of VTree LLC, +1-215-645-1723, chuck@vtreellc.com;or Susan Hollo of Els for Autism Foundation, +1-561-625-8267
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