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Digital Television Transition. Get the coupon. Get the right box. Keep your TV.

The digital television transition took place on June 12! Need help making the transition or installing your converter box? Call the FCC's DTV Hotline at 1‑888‑CALL‑FCC.

Access to communications in the 21st century is not a luxury; it is a necessity. 21 million households rely on analog television — many of which include low-income families, the elderly, minorities and individuals with disabilities. Many of these people are unaware of the switch and will need help making the transition.

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Americans Should Still Request Converter Box Coupons

January 7, 2009 - Posted by Tyler Lewis

The nation's switch to digital television will occur in just 39 days, on February 17.

The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR) continues to urge Americans to apply for converter box coupons despite news that the federal government has reached its coupon funding ceiling. People who request coupons now will be placed on a waiting list.

"We know leaders on the Hill are working hard to find additional funding to make sure that everyone who needs a coupon can get a coupon," said LCCR President and CEO Wade Henderson.

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AAPD Releases DTV Transition Music Video

December 3, 2008 - Posted by Jenna Wandres

Check out this hilarious new video from the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). The video spreads the word about the February 17 Digital Television (DTV) Transition through song. Via the AAPD Justice for All Blog.